Library Wifi Software

Manage internet connections for the library patrons using our library WiFi software module.

Perhaps no other recent innovation has changed libraries to such great extent as the Internet.The roles and functions of both libraries and librarians are developing. They parallel the acceptance and use of the Internet.

Today’s library activities are no longer confined within the 4-squared boundaries of concrete and wood. In fact, people use technology, such as Instagram, to encourage reading and library use. A lot of libraries are electronically connected. They rely heavily on computer and telecommunication technologies as a means of providing library and information services.

This is why a reliable internet connection is now a necessity for libraries.

Key Benefits of Providing WiFi in Libraries

/ 01 For the Library

Acquisition of Materials

The Internet has made purchasing seamless. There’s a wide array of publications and services presently online in USA and India that have made canvassing, comparing, and purchasing easy for libraries worldwide.

Librarians can easily access and browse through thousands of publications online, compare their prices, and purchase them in a matter of minutes. Should there be discrepancies in the invoices and/or in billing, a correction is possible via telecommunication such as email. This process even eliminates paper trail usage by a significant amount

/ 02 For the Library

Cataloging and Classification

The Dewey Decimal Classification System (DDC) is the most widely used method for classifying books in the library. Since its conception in 1876, the DDC has been constantly evolving and adapting the needs of the electronic community.

There are now numerous libraries opting the Cyber Dewey Decimal Classification Summaries to organize and navigate resources on the Internet.

Moreso, preparing and checking a standard catalog in a lesser amount of time has been possible with the Internet. Librarians use the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to check the catalogs of other libraries like that of the National Library of India and confirm the information required for a record.

Using the Internet, the OPAC can access the bibliographic information of a certain material and organize that information into databases.

By the way, if you’re convinced about how the internet can help your library, Xceednet’s customized data packages suit the needs of every enterprise.

The end-to-end and cloud-based solutions of Xceednet is the answer to all the woes of first-time enterprise Internet subscribers. Some of our services include:

Customized Data Packages

that are tailored to fit the needs of every library. The Operator Dashboard is even able to manage multiple remote locations at the same time.

WiFi HotSpot Solutions

that manages user bandwidth, speed, usage time, etc.

Report Generation

that is capable of extracting and analyzing the available data.

Other Premium Features

that integrates Xceednet with the library’s existing website or domain.

Xceednet offers various Pricing plans which you can try free for a week! Just install a MikroTik Router at your location and our support team will be glad to help you to configure and connect it to our cloud hosted serice.

As advancement is becoming a trend, libraries should have the ability to access rather than own.

/ 03 For the Library

Circulation of Resources

After the acquisition and classification of materials, users can digitally access the same materials through the library’s OPAC System. Readers can now browse or reserve books right on their fingertips.

Libraries subscribing to e-journals, e-magazines or e-books don’t have to provide a physical copy of the material in the library. Whether the user’s subscription is paid, for free, pay-per-use or on a trial method, the subscriber gets a unique User ID which he will use in remotely logging in online.

According to Public Libraries Online, the electronic circulation of materials is growing steadily at a rate of 11.7% as of 2017. Although this figure does not sufficiently justify the removal of physical materials in libraries, the increasing rate is a manifestation of online traffic.

/ 04 For the Library

Resource Sharing

A student in India can now have access to a library in the United Kingdom because of the presence of online libraries.

With the advent of the Internet, major libraries are now available online. They are directly accessible from any part of the world through the Internet. Because of this, librarians now have access to catalogs of various online libraries where they can request materials for their users.

Libraries are unable to provide a wide range of in-house collection in recent years. This is due to the acquisition costs of physical reading materials are high and library budgets are low.

However, librarians and other professionals are constantly seeking easier ways to access materials. Fortunately, a number of publishers are sharing their materials online through websites such as First Search Electronic Collection Online.

Global Access

Students in India can access libraries in the United Kingdom via online libraries.

Internet Availability

Major libraries are now accessible online from any part of the world.

/ 05 For the Library

Interlibrary Loan

As a function of Resource Sharing, libraries have been implementing the Interlibrary Loans (ILL) process. ILL is a service where a user can request to borrow printed materials from other participating libraries which are otherwise not available in the library where they are registered.

Before, ILL can be very tedious and time-consuming. However, because of the power of Internet and software such as Ariel and Mandarin M5, automation and management of e-documents and other library services have been efficient and effective.

This helps in innovating teaching techniques based on collaborative and interactive learning for effective pedagogy to happen.

In an educational environment, it is best to assert and dispense control in terms of usage of public WiFi connection of the students. Undisciplined students have tendencies to cheat during class examinations, copy-paste answers, and access their social media accounts during class hours.

Most WiFi services like Xceednet features web content filtering to protect children from inappropriate content. This feature would allow the WiFi manager to select the categories of content to block.

/ 06 For the Library

Operations Management

Definitely, Internet usage has paved the way for information accessibility. And because of this, information-sharing has significantly behaved in an upward trend.

In spite of the popularity of e-materials, the Digital Natives, also known as the Millennials, still prefer to read using printed copies. However, there are road bumps along the way and it has become a challenge for librarians to prove the importance of libraries in the digital age.

To combat this road bump, libraries have adapted to use the Internet in their day-to-day management operations in order to make the Internet a vital part of the library’s ecosystem.

/ 07 For users

Accessibility and Seamlessness

Definitely, libraries store the highest amount of reliable information.However, as users are more inclined towards digital presence and accessibility, the focus on storage and preservation of data is changing as well.

Various technological platforms can store and communicate information and data at high speed over electronic networks wherever and whenever. Because of this, the retrieval of resources and processing of library-related transactions are more seamless.

Most WiFi services like Xceednet features web content filtering to protect children from inappropriate content. This feature would allow the WiFi manager to select the categories of content to block.

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