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ZMC, LLC Distribution & Technical Services

Total Library & Retail Services

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1 Introduction: .............................................................................................................................................. 3

2 About us: .................................................................................................................................................... 4

3 Our Services: .............................................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Education Books: ................................................................................................................................ 5

3.2 Consultancy: ........................................................................................................................................ 5

4 Our Products: ............................................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Library Software Management (Dimension 800) .............................................................................. 6

4.1.1 Developing History: ..................................................................................................................... 8

4.1.2 Why Dimension 800 .................................................................................................................... 9

4.1.3 Cataloging Module: ..................................................................................................................... 11

4.1.3.1 introduction: ........................................................................................................................ 11

4.1.3.2 Bibliographic Data ............................................................................................................... 11

4.1.3.3 Collection Records ............................................................................................................... 11

4.1.3.4 Cataloging Reports ............................................................................................................. 12

4.1.3.5 Cataloging Functions .......................................................................................................... 12

4.1.3.6 Cataloging Gallery .............................................................................................................. 13

4.1.4 Circulation Module: ................................................................................................................... 15

4.1.4.1 Introduction: ...................................................................................................................... 15

4.1.4.2 Major Data .......................................................................................................................... 16

4.1.4.3 Circulation Gallery: ............................................................................................................ 17

4.1.5 OPAC Module: Online Public Access Catalogue: ....................................................................... 22

4.1.5.1 Introduction: ...................................................................................................................... 22

4.1.5.2 OPAC Functions ................................................................................................................. 23

4.1.5.3 OPAC Gallery: ..................................................................................................................... 24

4.1.6 Serials Module ........................................................................................................................... 27

4.1.7 Acquisitions Module .................................................................................................................. 27





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1 Introduction: Library and Retail Security Solutions: ZMC, LLC has over 20 years of experience in security systems. ZMC will evaluate and identify the appropriate security system to fit your needs, such as RFID, EM, or a Hybrid system. Our goal is to provide with the best security system to secure and protect your library resources, equipment, and facility. Book Drop, Return and Sorting Solutions: ZMC offers a variety of different technologies to solve your book drop, return book, and sorting book solutions. These systems will provide logistic efficiency and instant availability of all library resources. Library Software Management System Solutions: ZMC offers software to identify each item using multiple key search words. This software will provide user friendly, quick, and easy access for all library resources. Library Barcode Solutions: ZMC offers the latest technological and cost efficient barcodes. It allows real time data to be collected accurately and quickly. The combination of barcodes with the appropriate hardware and application software creates performance and productivity. Library Furniture Solutions: The new breed of today’s library is a far cry from the historical model. Libraries now house cafes, lounge areas, presentation spaces, and plenty of computer and study areas. ZMC offers a wide range of efficient, functional, and stylish furniture to fit a variety of library needs. Library Consultancy: ZMC consultants are dedicated to providing practical, efficient solutions for all your library needs. Our consultants will evaluate, plan, coordinate, design, recommend and implement the appropriate solutions. Education Books: ZMC, LLC Distribution and Technical Services, provides higher education books such as textbooks, eBooks, reference books) journals, Magazines, School books, and ELT books, in a cost effective and timely manner to our customer. We also maintain large in-stock inventories of books in the U.S. We have substantially increased our book inventory with our new Print on Demand Program, allowing our customers to access the titles they need when they need them. ZMC, LLC is an industry leader in digital media delivery. Whether you are around the corner or around the world, ZMC, LLC offers thousands in-stock titles, speedy delivery, and unmatched service. We also provide data management and other services to help your business grow. ZMC, LLC is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of U.S.-published books. Booksellers and librarians from all over the world rely on ZMC, LLC to provide the best service, superior product availability, and fast reliable order fulfillment.





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2 About us: ZMC-LLC provides retail solutions, library solutions, Consultancy, library furniture, and higher education books such as textbooks, eBooks, reference books) journals, Magazines, School books, and ELT books, in a cost effective and timely manner to our customer. We also maintain large in-stock inventories of books in the U.S. We have substantially increased our book inventory with our new Print on Demand Program, allowing our customers to access the titles they need when they need them. ZMC, LLC is an industry leader in digital media delivery. Whether you are around the corner or around the world, ZMC, LLC offers thousands in-stock titles, speedy delivery, and unmatched service. We also provide data management and other services to help your business grow. ZMC, LLC is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of U.S.-published books. Booksellers and librarians from all over the world rely on ZMC, LLC to provide the best service, superior product availability, and fast reliable order fulfillment. Our services and solutions include: Collections management. Librarian support and training. Conservation and digitization. Library configuration and display design. Library management software systems. Technical support. Provide inventory documentation. Strategic business planning. Market analysis. Business improvement. Quality management. Regulatory compliance. Library furniture. Retail security solution





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3 Our Services:

3.1 Education Books: ZMC, LLC Distribution and Technical Services, provides higher education books such as textbooks, eBooks, reference books) journals, Magazines, School books, and ELT books, in a cost effective and timely manner to our customer. We also maintain large in-stock inventories of books in the U.S. We have substantially increased our book inventory with our new Print on Demand Program, allowing our customers to access the titles they need when they need them. ZMC, LLC is an industry leader in digital media delivery. Whether you are around the corner or around the world, ZMC, LLC offers thousands in-stock titles, speedy delivery, and unmatched service. We also provide data management and other services to help your business grow. ZMC, LLC is one of the world's largest wholesale distributors of U.S.-published books. Booksellers and librarians from all over the world rely on ZMC, LLC to provide the best service, superior product availability, and fast reliable order fulfillment. ZMC, LLC partners with international publishers such as (Elsevier, McGraw Hill, John Wiley, Pearson, Longman, Springer, Palgrave Macmillan, Lippincott, Oxford, Thieme, Cengage, Microsoft Press, Sage, Cambridge University Press, Taylor and Francis, Harcourt, Alpha, Apress, Autodesk Press, Charles River Media, CRC Press, For Dummies, Manning Publications, O'Reily Media, Pogue Press, Peachpit Press, Sybex, Course Technology, Ilex Press, Watson Guptill, Adams Media, America's Test Kitchen, New Press, Brandeis University Press, Kensington Publishing, W.W. Norton & Company, Solving Light Books, Overlook Press, Carlton Publishing, Vendome Press, Arcturus Publishing, Longwind Publishing, Howard Books, History Publishing, Simon & Schuster, JG Press, Child's Play International Ltd, Disney Press, Soundprint, Random House, Reader's Digest, F.A. Davis Company, TIME Books, Thomas Nelson, Meredith Books, Little Brown, Thames & Hudson, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Barron's Educational Series, Universe Publishing, Periplus Editions, Stackpole Books, Chronicle Books, Amphoto Books, Rizzoli International Publications, Oro Editions, Monacelli Press, North Light Books, Rockport Publishers, Kaplan Publishing, Allworth Press, Lyons Press, and Entrepreneur Press), hundred thousand of latest publications titles available in our warehouse facility, which is located in USA.

3.2 Consultancy: ZMC consultants are dedicated to providing practical, efficient solutions for all your library needs. Our consultants will evaluate, plan, coordinate, design, recommend and implement the appropriate solutions.





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4 Our Products:

4.1 Library Software Management (Dimension 800)





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Presentation Tier Application Tier Database Tier

Personal Computer Windows XP / Vista / 7 Internet Explorer 7.0 / 8.0

/ 9.0

Intel / AMD based Server Windows 2003/2008(R2) 32/64 bits Internet Information Server

6/7/7.5 .Net Framework 4.0

Intel / AMD based Server Windows 2003/2008(R2) 32/64 bits Microsoft SQL Server

2005/2008 (R2)





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4.1.1 Developing History:

Develop Integrated Library System for more than 21 years. 1990 developed the first Integrated Library System, it is DOS based Application. Delivered the first Windows system in 1995. Delivered the first Web-based ILS, based on ASP.NET 1.1 technology with Unicode encoded in 2003;

it can handle multi-lingual bibliography data and also patron records. Move our Integrated Library System into second generation web-based AJAX ILS using new

software development tools – Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. Deliver our ILS to international market since 2008. Name our Integrate Library System as Dimension 800. Year 2012 deliver our new version of Dimension 800, version become 8.50 and based on .NET 4.0.

It is developed by using Visual Studio 2010.





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4.1.2 Why Dimension 800

Dimension 800 is a fully integrated library system in the market. This complete state-of-art library solution, based on standards, reflects the LibBest philosophy

of flexibility and ease of use. Based on the Microsoft SQL Server database, provide full Unicode support, XML management

reports, and API links to other top-tier application. New Generation Technology – Completely Web-based, client run on browser. Web-based Application – Asp.net, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, Web-Printing Supported. Multi-lingual Support – Full Unicode (UTF-8) Support. Standard Compliant – Marc21, UNI-Marc, ISO2709, Z39.50, MARCXML. Flexible – System modules can be tailored to meet the requirement of your library. Customizable – Modifiable parameter enable libraries of any type to create unique management

system of their own. Reliable – Multi-tier Client/Server structure guarantees that will meet your needs now and in

the future. Multi-Libraries Support – Suitable for Large Scale Library and Multi-Libraries Library. 64 bits Operating System Support – Libraries have choice to run under 32 or 64 bits computer

and database. User-Friendly – Clutter-free screens put it all at your fingertips for quick learning. Quick Cataloging – Catalog with speed and efficiency. Instantly access to many open website

MARC records. Quick Cataloging – Catalog with speed and efficiency. Configurable – Flexible design of functions and reports lets you be in control. Low-Maintenance – Software backups, updates, and maintenance are centrally managed. Capable – Retrieve real-time library data faster than ever before. Browser Accessible – Access to library resources anytime, anywhere. Search Friendly – Visual (graphical) or text-based searching. Flexible – Customize Dimension 800 to fit your library’s policies, holdings, etc. Convenient – Available wherever, you can access the Internet via a browser. Powerful – The power of the Internet with a SQL Database provides robust performance.





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Dimension 800Integrated Library

System

Catalogue

Circulation

OPAC

Serials

Aquisition

Message

· Bibliographic, Item data

· Journal data handling

· Z39.50 search capacity

· Full MARC catalog(option)

· Patron data

· Check out, Check in, Renew,

Hold, Reserve, Fine & etc.

· List, Statics Reports

· Notices & rating

· Bibliography, Item Search

· Classification Search

· New books, New Journal

· Patron self service

· Serials data maintain

· Check in handling

· Subscription status, inquiry

· Budget Control

· Ordering, Invoicing

· Claims

· Check in handling

· Budget Control

· New books, Serials

· Notices (Due, Overdue,..)

· Lists or/and Email

· Email (manual or/and auto)





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4.1.3 Cataloging Module:

4.1.3.1 introduction: A complete suite of cataloging utilities and reports helps you manage all aspects of cataloging for your library. Cataloging Functions This Module for Libraries database centers on bibliographic records, so it's easy to manage your holdings with database references rather than clutter the bibliographic data.

· Create, edit, receive, remove, export, and store. · DDC, LC, NLM and/or your own classification systems. · Import MARC records from any source, including OCLC, LC, NLM, and more. · Duplicate Bibliographic Report. · Print Spine and/or Pocket Labels.

Multiple, Union Catalogs

· Affiliated libraries share a single bibliographic record, while managing unique patron and holdings data.

· Independent and union catalog search. · You have complete flexibility to set up your libraries and catalogs to share information as you wish.

4.1.3.2 Bibliographic Data

· Title · Author · Publish Items (place, publisher, year) · Classification Number · Edition · Collection · ISBN · Binding Type (hard/paperback/ebook/CD) · Subject Category · Publish price · Book Cover Image · Language · Source · Purchase Date

4.1.3.3 Collection Records

· Accession Number · Special Collection · Shelf Location · Volume number · Copy number · Price · Notes · E-Resource





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4.1.3.4 Cataloging Reports

· Books List with price 1. List by Accession Number 2. List by Classification Number 3. List by Accession Date

· Collection Statistics · Collection Update List · Accession List · New Arrival · Purchase Recommendation List

4.1.3.5 Cataloging Functions

· Bibliographic Data Maintenance 1. Catalog Copy by scanning an ISBN 2. Import Marc21 or Uni-Marc 3. Retrieve Cover Image by ISBN, Copy and Paste or Book Webcam

· Item Data Update 1. Print/Preview/Customize spine and smart barcode labels

· Simply or Batch Update · Simply or Batch Void





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4.1.3.6 Cataloging Gallery

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4.1.4 Circulation Module:

4.1.4.1 Introduction: Dimension 800 for Libraries features a sophisticated Circulation system that meets the needs of libraries of all sizes. Librarians create their own circulation parameters, and have a rich resource of patron, inventory, and system management tools. You have complete flexibility to set and update your own policies. A simple, intuitive interface means that training your circulation staff is fast and easy. Multiple windows and functions are available to circulation staff at one time, to reflect the frequent needs for multitasking in this area of the library.

Loan, return, renew, hold, trace, and recall items, overrides, internal circulation. Automatic overdue and fines alerts and other notices via letter, telephone, SMS and/or e-mail. Patron Management - Comprehensive inquiry and maintenance functions; library controls whether

patrons are allowed to make updates to their own records, change passwords, etc. Management Reporting - Dozens of relevant activity reports assist you in managing library

operations. Circulation Functions: Loan, Return, Hold, Renew, Locate, Recall, Item Edit, Patron Fines, Patron

Class & Cluster Management, Patron Lost Item, Circulation Notices, Patron Claimed Returned, Item Inquiry, Circulation Trace, Patron Fine Report, Circulation Parameters, Circulation Inventory Functions.

Reports: Activity Summary, Inventory Report, Circulation Trace, Overdue Report, Outstanding Fines and Fees, etc.





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4.1.4.2 Major Data Patron Record

· ID. · Card Number. · Name. · Patron Type. · Department. · Valid Date. · Suspend Date. · E-Mail Address. · Telephone, · Address.

Reference Tables

· Classification Table. · Location Code. · Special Collection Code. · Material Code. · Binding Code. · Source Code. · Language Code. · ISBN Web Search Table. · Item Status Code. · Category Code.

Circulation Record

· Accession Number. · Patron Number. · Check-out Date. · Due Date. · Check-in Date. · Renews.

Department Data

· Department Code. · Department Name. · Email Address.

Circulation Functions

· Record Maintenance. 1. Patron Record. 2. Depart Record. 3. Circulation Policy.

· Circulation Action. 1. Check out. 2. Check in. 3. Renew. 4. Fine. 5. Reservation Update.

· Search and Notices. 1. Due Items. 2. Over Due Items. 3. Circulation Check.





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4.1.4.3 Circulation Gallery:

Added New Patron

Patron Library Card

Patron Messages





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Book Check Out

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Reservation Search

Book Holding





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Check Out Report





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Check In Report





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4.1.5 OPAC Module: Online Public Access Catalogue:

4.1.5.1 Introduction: The sophisticated, easy-to-use OPAC serves as the user's gateway to the Dimension 800 system. The Web interface can be effortlessly customized by your library to meet its needs and reflect its image. Requiring only a standard Web browser on the user's workstation, the OPAC provides access to library information at any time and from any location. Patrons searching for materials or simply checking items on their library card will be pleased to find the system accessible, even during library system backup and reporting procedures. Dimension's Patron Directory Services can interface with a Single Sign-On (SSO) service - a campus-wide authentication method. The SSO service allows patrons to navigate freely between the Booktec products run by your institution. Powerful, straightforward search tools offer patrons a choice of basic or advanced search options, as well as a wide range of browse and search indexes. Your library can opt to use the standard range of indexes provided with the Dimension 800 system, yet have the freedom to add or remove access points. Logical bases offer patrons the option of choosing a particular segment of the catalog, such as journals, a single library, or audio-visual materials. Unicode-based, Dimension 800 provides multilingual support. Dimension 800 users can interact with the system in any of the languages supported by their library and can change their interface language preference at any time. A complete set of patron empowerment features enables patrons to perform a variety of tasks with ease:

· View current loans and renew materials, in accordance with library circulation policies. · Request materials by using functions. · Define a default interface language and record-display format. · View loan history.





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4.1.5.2 OPAC Functions

· Bibliography Search.

1. Collection Search. o Search by title, author, call number, keyword and subject with a simple mouse click. o Search using Boolean parameters and wild cards.

2. Classification Search. 3. New Books Search.

· Ranking Listing. 1. By Book. 2. By Patron. 3. By Department.

· Patron Service. 1. Check Out Status (Renew). 2. Reservation list. 3. Check out history. 4. Personal Information Check. 5. Purchase Recommend.





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4.1.5.3 OPAC Gallery:

Collection Search

Classification Search





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New Books Search

Check Out Status

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Check Out History

Personal Information

Recommend Purchase





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4.1.6 Serials Module The Serials function in the Acquisitions/Serials Module provides staff with seamless access to bibliographic and holdings data as well as information on orders, funding, and vendors. Staff can access serials data using a variety of library-defined index points, including ISSN, keywords, and titles. Routing functions include multiple lists for a single copy of a title and tracking of routed items through the circulation system. When an issue is checked in, a routing slip listing the readers registered to the copy is printed automatically. FEATURES:

Issue check-in can be centralized. Changes made in subscription status (such as cancellations) are automatically reflected in the

number of copies expected. Category status such as missing, damaged, lost, or delayed can be defined. The system can display subscription status information in the OPAC. Summary holdings information can be automatically generated by the system if the library conforms

to the holdings standard. Serials receipts can be included in patron SDI profiles, alerting them when a new issue of a journal

becomes available.

4.1.7 Acquisitions Module Seamless integration of the Acquisitions/ Serials Module makes ordering, invoicing, claiming, and receipt of all materials easy and efficient. The Acquisitions Order Form enables staff to add ad-hoc text to be included on purchase order forms. Dimension 800 supports a hierarchical budget structure with an unlimited range of funds and budget types - gifts, grants, and departmental budgets. A sophisticated, secure mechanism controls access to budgets on a global or individual basis. Dimension 800 performs conversions of foreign currencies to the local currency. The invoicing component enables institutions to issue VAT/GST reports according to local regulations. FEATURES:

Optionally generates item records when staff create orders. Creates an audit trail in an order log, recording all ordering, receiving, and invoicing-related

activities. The log includes the date, time, and name of the person performing the action. Defers orders when the cost is not covered by budget. Alerts staff when materials ordered cost more than expected. Earmarks orders for direct supply to a specific address, personal or institutional.

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