Acronyms Index Library Overview TexThe Library module is designed to automate the entire serials management process in VA Library Services. VA library staff spend the largest share of local materials budgets on serials. The process of ordering, tracking, claiming, and listing these titles is tedious and error-prone when done manually. Automation of serials management allows a faster and more accurate process for work simplification.
Library management is assisted through improved statistics and information.
Staff are able to use Library Patron options to see whether the local Library Service owns a journal title, and if so, the holdings and location for that title. The Serials Control module has three components. The module is designed so that access to this component may be restricted, if desired, to the serials expert on the library staff, usually a medical librarian or the Chief. A minor component of the module, Library Site Parameters, allows for the initialization of the module. Library makes it possible for local sites to carry only locally active entries in their local database.