Riverside Regional Library

Computer AUtomation, Software, Databases:

 

  • TLC (The Library Corporation) automation software continues to be used for circulation, cataloging, and reports.  Upgrade to newer version was done in January.

  • In March patrons began placing holds, renewing books, and accessing their own library accounts from the library or home using personal PIN numbers.

 

  • TLC automation software began sending automatic e-mail notifications to patrons for arrived holds and overdue notices.

 

  • Accounting software: QuikBooks.

 

  • Switched virus protection to F-Protect.

 

  • Most computer installation and repair done by Technology  & Networking of Scott City for the first ten months of 2006

 

  • Complete computer network re-build performed by Creative Data of Cape Girardeau in November-December 2006.  New data server and firewall purchased and installed.  Domain name changed.  All computers and firewalls in the RRL system were reconfigured.   Network is now working faster and better.