Word of the Week

Applications

As we’ve already used Applications in some earlier Word of the Week definitions, it’s time we defined this term. Applications are computer programs or software designed for a specific use. In Millennium, each application is a piece of software that forms part of the overall system. The Millennium system is comprised of eleven applications, as follows:

Circulation – Performs Circulation-related functions such as check out, check in, placing holds, creating and updating patron records.

Serials – Maintains serials, including periodicals, journals, newspapers, government documents, monographic series.

Acquisitions – Manages orders, processes invoices, maintains accounting and vendor information.

Cataloging – Creates, updates, and deletes bibliographic, item, authority, and other records in the Catalog database.

ILL – Requests, receives, and maintains Inter-Library Loans.

Web OPAC – Provides the online catalog used to access materials in the collection and in online databases through Advanced Search options, as well as access to “My Account” for patrons managing their accounts. It is the face behind Encore’s mask.

Reports – Provides graphical management reports analyzing transaction-based information from the system.

Administration – Offers centralized access to Millennium programs used for system administration, reports, and statistics.

Telnet – Allows access to the text-based programs (mostly for administrative functions) on the Millennium server.

User Manual – Provides information on and instructions for all aspects of Millennium.

CS Direct – Acts as the customer service site for Millennium, providing news, manuals, and answers to frequently asked questions.

The eleven Millennium applications are accessed from the Millennium Control Bar, which allows staff – depending on the username entered – to move from application to application. When you are in any Millennium application, the name of the application is displayed at the top of the screen in the Title Bar.

Thank you to Lori Carnes for this weeks WOW!