1. Patron-Facing Interfaces
Whether you organize your library by
Dewey Decimal,
genre, or a different system—your main objective is to help patrons find the right books! First on our list is patron-facing interfaces and tools for searching the library catalog.
You’ll want a powerful toolbox of features that allows patrons to find what they want. Library features should include multiple filtering options for older patrons or clickable icons to guide the younger crew. Or possibly a combo of both! Patron-facing interfaces are essential for making it easy for patrons to discover the books they want and need.
Other patron-facing tools...
Other useful patron-facing tools include features like lists,
reservations, announcement displays, and more.
One of our favorite patron-facing tools from Alexandria Library Software is the
Browse feature. Perfect for librarians who are not ready to ditch the Dewey, Browse allows you to genrefy your collection without the grueling work! Students can discover the books they are most interested in by topic or genre when using Browse. Check out more here!