Voyager (library Program) - Modules

Modules

The modules are the main way that library workers interact with the system. Voyager is broken down into different modules that are focused on helping with certain tasks commonly done in a library. They are implemented as custom Microsoft Windows programs that talk to a centralized server and database.

The modules are as follows:

1. Circulation - The primary use of this module is charge and discharge items to library patrons. It allows allows for the creation and maintenance of patron records, fine processing and request processing of library items.
2. Media Scheduling - (optional) lets people reserve videos and media equipment ahead of time as well as equipment maintenance. The types of items allowed to be reserved are only limited by what library staff have added to it.
3. Web Voyage - This is the web based interface for use by patrons to search, renew items, and request items from the libraries collection.
4. Access Reports - Not officially a module, Voyager does allows for an ODBC connection to its main database. This allows library staff to create custom Statistic and usage reports.
5. Reporter - One of the purposes of this module is to generate email and print notifications to patrons informing them of, recalls, overdue items, courtesy notices and fines. Reporter also generates exception reports, which are violations of system policy, Transaction reports, and some statistics, which are used by library staff.
6. Cataloging - This is the main module used by Library Technical Services department. It is used to create and edit records for all the items in a libraries collection.
7. Acquisitions - Lets staff track orders and assign money to funds and ledgers.
8. Call Slip - (optional) Allows patrons to request items to be transferred between different units in a library system.
9. Self Check - provides and interface for "Self Check" stations.
10. Voyager Inter-library Loan (ILL)- (Optional) Allows library patrons to request items from other institutions.
11. System Admin - Used to add system users, set up circulation locations, and policies as well as setting up location calendars.