The following features are common to all applications in the Eloquent product suites.
Information retrieval
Web access for all operational functions as well as public searching.
Search using options designed for every level of expertise.
Browse your collections by category with visual searching tools.
Precision searches with authorized terms and Boolean logic.
Assemble lists with the "shopping cart" feature.
Save useful searches for future use.
Support concurrent users in the language of their choice.
Seamless integration of all Eloquent applications, ensuring sharing of data and uniform processes.
Workflow operations
Include any form of digital content such as documents, images, and multimedia.
Standardize terminology through hierarchically controlled vocabulary for Eloquent applications. (supporting: broader, narrower, related, predecessor, successor, superior, subordinate, see from, see also, synonyms, and non-preferred terms)
Generate reports in HTML, PDF, XML or ASCII.
Print barcodes and labels in PDF format.
Context-sensitive online help.
Easy recovery of deleted data.
Security controls
Access all the functions you require securely through the Internet, anywhere at any time.
Restrict access to sensitive data through privacy and security controls.
Integrate many branches or institutions into one system, giving local autonomy over some functions but centralized control over others.
Customization
Customize to your requirements easily, quickly, and affordably.
Buy what you need now and expand later with additional modules.
Create additional fields, entry screens and reports with development tools.
Easy-to-use report generator.
The following features are specific to Eloquent Librarian.
Online Public Access Catalog ( OPAC )
Include enriched content from online sources.
Create a virtual library by linking digital content.
Intuitively navigate between related components of the database. (titles, copies, authorities, patrons, usage statistics)
Integrated searching with Eloquent Archives, Records and Museum.
Patrons check availability and place requests using the Internet.
Link to and from other online catalogs.
Navigate journals through volumes down to issues.
Cataloging, acquisitions and serials
Automate your library with barcode printing and scanning.
Import MARC records from any source.
Catalog resources available on the web.
Generate bibliographies with links back to your catalog.
Acquire, track the order status of, and record invoices for new materials.
Utilize your existing titles database for acquisitions processing.
Simplify the inventory process.
Circulation
Manage loans, requests, holds, overdues, and fines.
Automatically e-mail overdue notices to your patrons.
