Insignia Library system

Default Search By

Allows you to set the default “Search By” criteria when searching for patrons.

Library Card Expiry Date

Specify when you would like patron cards and privileges to expire.

Automation

The Insignia Library System is designed so that very little maintenance is required.

Send messages (if email is provided in patron profile) for:

Overdue items

Fine overdue

Cards expired



Sounds

Librarian can specify different sounds for circulation.

Update

Insignia Software regularly provides updates to the Insignia Library System. Qualified customers receive update files providing new features via electronic transmission. To use this feature, you must specify the location of the update file you have received from Insignia Software. note that the field in which you can specify the update path will be visible on the Automation tab only when logged in as “admin”.

Once you have set the path and placed an update file in the selected directory, you may update your library system by clicking on "Help" from the main menu and selecting "Update". The update should be done under supervision or with help from Insignia Software.

If the Auto Update box is checked, the system will automatically detect a new update according to the update path. When the system is started it will prompt the user to update.

Miscellaneous:

This section allows you to specify the “Media File Path” for any multimedia materials and/or Show Me Videos. You can also control the Windows NT Security integration from this screen.