SirsiDynix: SirsiDynix Strategic Technology Solutions
Ultimately, libraries and consortia are enterprises that provide valuable information, resources
and services – really it is knowledge – to interconnected user communities (cities, counties,
campuses, or within other organizations). And SirsiDynix strategic technology solutions feature sophisticated
products and services that assist libraries in making sense of the vast world of information now available...
and ultimately bringing knowledge to people where, when, and how they need it for their jobs, learning, and
entertainment.
From running a library's operations, presenting content in meaningful contexts to meet people's needs, and
managing digital collections to facilitating resource sharing, providing "business intelligence"
analysis, and a full line of professional services that support libraries' technology environments, all
SirsiDynix solutions are aimed at assisting our clients in running more productively and serving their
"clients" more effectively. In short, they're designed to help our clients in achieving their
strategic objectives.
Products
SirsiDynix provides strategic technology solutions for libraries. Along with services, our software
products assist libraries in their mission to assist people in discovering and using information, resources,
expertise, and other valuable content for their educations, jobs, and even entertainment. It's really about
bringing knowledge to people and helping them meet their needs and achieve their objectives. In concert with
key industry partners, SirsiDynix supports this strategic role for libraries by offering a comprehensive
integrated suite of technology solutions for improving the internal productivity of libraries and enhancing
their capabilities for serving people and communities.
- Integrated library systems to meet the range of needs of today's libraries and consortia
- Portal & search solutions offering leading-edge context management, federated search, OpenURL linking capabilities, quality content, and more
- Resource-sharing solutions providing a range of interlibrary loan capabilities that support libraries' efforts to share content as widely as possible
- Digital archive technology for managing and presenting libraries' growing digital collections
- Analytical tools providing management with "business intelligence" on their operations – plus access to national normative data
- Productivity tools that enable libraries, increase the productivity of staff and better serve users
Services
Having technology is one thing. Making the best use of it is another. Libraries and consortia need expert
assistance all along the way to ensure that its technology program gets off the ground and stays on course
for effective day-to-day operations. SirsiDynix provides the full range of services that a library needs –
training and system implementation to networking, technical support, and consulting. Expertise and assistance
are always just a call or click away.
Because the work that libraries do is so important, it's equally important that SirsiDynix not only have
the best in library technology, but also the expertise needed to help our library clients optimize their
use of the technology. That's why we offer not only the industry's broadest set of client services, but
also a set of service level commitments to offer nothing less than world-class service to our clients:
- Training – Offers a complete training program designed to make your staff comfortable, competent, and confident.
- Client Care – Provides the technical support clients need.
- Consulting – Offers assistance from expert consultants any time your library needs extra guidance to meet unique or more sophisticated objectives with technology from SirsiDynix and other providers.
- Data Services – Range of services for converting, updating, and maintaining your institution's data to keep this important resource in its optimal condition; includes SirsiDynix SmartSource, a cost-effective service for obtaining LC bibliographic and authority records.
- Hosting – ASP hosting services offered by SirsiDynix to take system administration burdens from your staff and place them in the hands of our experts.
Markets
Our strategic technology solutions for libraries are comprehensive, scalable, and versatile enough to
meet the needs of all types and sizes of libraries. So, whether you're coming from a
consortium
with hundreds of member institutions, a busy community's
public library, an
academic or research library in a dynamic campus environment,
a K-12 school district
or one of the many
special libraries
in government or industry, SirsiDynix has the solutions that are right for you.
