Serial Control

What is Serial Control in the Library?

Serial control is one of the most important yet the most complicated functions of the library.

For ensuring a smooth serial control in libraries, the librarian and supporting school staff need to manage various stages such as receiving quotes from library vendors, choosing titles, placing new orders, processing invoice, renewals, handling the check-in procedure, etc. which creates hassles when managed manually.

With the MasterSoft automated serial control system in library - schools, colleges, and universities can streamline the following functions-

• Generating indexing database
• Handling e-databases, e-journals, subscriptions & their renewal
• Subscription cancellation
• Manage article & journal requests from OPAC directly
• Department/section/unit-wise budget generation
• Multi-location budget control activities
• Schedule automated reminders
• Processing the invoice

Thus, all the activities can be managed & serial control management can be performed effortlessly.

Advantages of MasterSoft Library Software with Serial Control System

With MasterSoft Library Software, educators can reap the given benefits-

• Record, manage, and save serial data precisely
• Effectively and efficiently control processes like subscriptions, renewal & cancellation
• Help librarians extract accurate information & MIS reports
• Reduce time, efforts, and energy of resources performing manual serials control
• Maximizes speed of operation & productivity in the libraries
• Generate multitude of MIS reports in various formats
• Offers online access to database from anywhere and at anytime

Reports Generated Are:

The following MIS reports can be generated with the help of MasterSoft library software.