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Library automation system IRBIS: overview of corporate interaction tools

The means that provide corporate interaction that exist today in the IRBIS system are presented.

Key words: IRBIS library automation system, library technologies, automation, corporate interaction, communication formats, borrowing technologies, consolidated electronic catalogs, distributed catalogs.

IRBIS is a family software products designed to automate library technologies. Among these products, we single out the main and additional ones. The main ones are, first of all, three generations of the Library Automation System - IRBIS32, IRBIS64 and IRBIS128. focused on the automation of traditional technologies associated with the creation and maintenance of electronic catalogs of libraries.

IRBIS32 is addressed to small libraries, IRBIS64 - to medium and large, and IRBIS 128 is designed to create corporate systems, that is, such associations in which groups of libraries or departments and branches of the same library participate.

The main products also include IRBIS64-Full-text databases - a system designed to create not bibliographic databases (such as electronic catalogs), but full-text ones. This product can be seen as a tool for creating an electronic library.

Additional products of the IRBIS family include software solutions, which are a specialized "add-on" to the main products. This is, for example, IRBIS-Image-catalog. designed for the retroconversion of large card catalogs, i.e. for creating EC based on scanned images of catalog cards and their texts, which are automatically recognized.

Databases of library classification systems (LBC, UDC, GRNTI) on CDs are also offered as additional products of IRBIS.

The IRBIS system is standard, universal, and is designed for use in any libraries, regardless of their scale and profile. Among hundreds of IRBIS users (more than 3 thousand - national libraries, federal, regional, district, city CLS, intersettlement and village), there are universal and specialized (medical, pedagogical, for the visually impaired, children's, spiritual, etc.) in terms of acquisition. Libraries of universities, schools and other educational institutions constitute a significant part of IRBIS users.

With all its versatility, the IRBIS system also offers solutions focused on specific types of libraries: for example, solving the problem of book availability for university libraries.

You can talk a lot about the individual modules of the system, their characteristics and functionality, but in the context of the topic under consideration, it is necessary to dwell only on those capabilities of IRBIS that are associated with its ability to integrate into corporate systems and technologies, i.e., allow interacting with other library systems and resources.

Corporate capabilities of IRBIS are based on two main characteristics:

support for communication formats, including RUSMARC based on two-way data conversion;

support for web technology and Z39.50 protocol.

Let's reveal in a little more detail the specific corporate capabilities of IRBIS.

The simplest of these is file exchange of bibliographic data in a communicative format. This is an elementary feature, and it makes no sense to talk about it in detail - it should only be noted that in addition to export / import modes in the RUSMARC format, IRBIS has the ability to load and unload bibliographic data in UNIMARC and MARC21 formats. It also provides the ability to import data from specific library systems, such as Library 2 and МАРК (those versions of these systems where uploading in the RUSMARC format was not implemented).

The most important corporate technology in IRBIS, first of all from the point of view of everyday library work, is the borrowing technology: it allows - directly in the process of cataloging - borrowing ready-made bibliographic descriptions from external Internet resources.

The IRBIS system offers various borrowing technologies: first of all, borrowing from electronic catalogs available under the Z39.50 protocol (these are catalogs of all the largest libraries in Russia and the world); the mode of borrowing from the IRBIS corporation opens up wide opportunities (this is a virtual union into a single information resource of electronic catalogs of all libraries operating on the IRBIS system and do not object to such a union) and, finally, this is the opportunity to borrow from the resources of LIBNET (contractual relations are assumed with this organization ).

In the IRBIS system, a technology reverse to borrowing is implemented - it is an online transfer of ready-made bibliographic descriptions to external corporate resources, they can be databases accessible through the IRBIS web gateway or via the Z39.50 protocol. In particular, consolidated catalogs can be maintained on the basis of this technology.

The corporate capabilities of IRBIS include the ability to work in the local modules of the system ("Cataloguer", "Komplektator", etc.) with "foreign" databases. By "alien" we mean databases located on the servers of other libraries using the IRBIS system: a cataloguer in a particular library can work with databases of other libraries in the same way as with their own.

The IRBIS system offers tools for creating consolidated and distributed catalogs, which are the essence of many corporate systems. It was the capabilities of IRBIS that were used to create a prototype of the consolidated catalog of university libraries under the project “Development of an information system for access to electronic catalogs of libraries in the sphere of education and science within the framework of a single Internet resource”.

The possibilities of building distributed catalogs are implemented, in particular, when creating the IRBIS corporation. The same scheme can be used to build distributed catalogs that unite any groups of libraries working on the IRBIS system. The presence of a Z-server providing access to the IRBIS database via the Z39.50 protocol allows the IRBIS user libraries to participate in the creation of distributed catalogs in a heterogeneous environment, i.e., in the library associations that use various systems automation. An example of such an association is the Moscow Public Libraries Corporation, among which, in addition to IRBIS users, there are libraries that use LIBER and mapk-sql.

Brand new opportunities for corporate interaction are opening up in last generation IRBIS - IRBIS128, which, as already mentioned, is focused primarily on corporate technologies. In addition to the construction of consolidated and distributed electronic catalogs, IRBIS 128 provides such an interesting opportunity as combining various databases - both "Irbis" and any others available via the Z39.50 protocol, at a logical level, when "on the fly" not only the actual data, but indexes, and at the same time a single information resource is created for both search and data entry. That is, an end user, for example, a cataloguer performing data entry, can work with a database, which is actually the result of adding its own IRBIS database and several databases of other libraries available via the Z39.50 protocol. In IRBIS128 there are possibilities for writing providers to databases, accessible by other protocols.

Speaking about corporate capabilities of IRBIS, one should also mention the recently implemented capability that provides support for access to the IRBIS database through the portals of state services.

These are, in short, the means for ensuring corporate interaction that exist today in the IRBIS system.

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IRBIS 64- for Windows 2000 / XP and higher in client-server architecture - for medium and large libraries - an integrated automation system as part of a TCP / IP database server and seven AWPs

	Databases of classification systems on CD-ROM in the environment of the Universal automated workstation for the systematizer
	Databases of UDC tables The databases are presented in the search interface of the IRBIS Library Automation System. Each database record contains an index, heading name, links and guidelines. Abbreviated version records have representative heading extensions. The search in databases can be carried out both by the full-depth graph and by the indices of individual tables and by keywords... A search for excluded indexes has been introduced in the full database, providing information about replacement indexes.
		Database of full UDC tables The database is a complete electronic edition of the UDC tables, corresponding to the full 4th printed edition of the UDC tables - Universal Decimal Classification / VINITI RAS. - Complete 4th ed. in rus. lang. - M., 2001-2009, including Changes and additions. Issue 1-6 - M., 2001-2013, as well as the Universal Decimal Classification. - 4th ed. in rus. lang., rev. and add. Volume 1. - M., 2011.
		Database of abbreviated tables UDC The database is an abbreviated electronic edition of the UDC tables, corresponding to the abbreviated printed edition of the UDC tables - Universal Decimal Classification. Worksheets for book making. - M., 2002, updated in accordance with the full tables of the UDC released after 2002. The tables are a shortened version of the UDC provided with comments and links and are designed to provide a unified approach to the systematization of publications as an intellectual product in publishing houses, libraries and bookselling enterprises and to facilitate the process systematization, which causes difficulties due to the large volume of complete UDC tables. Compared with full version UDC simplified the main and auxiliary tables, methodological and reference apparatus, emphasized comments that reveal the content of divisions and their terminological content.
		LBC tables databases The databases are presented in the search interface of the IRBIS Library Automation System. Each database record contains an index, heading name, links and guidelines. Databases can be searched for full-depth graphs as well as individual table indexes and keywords. The interface is equipped with convenient tools for selecting tabular indexes and building an index for publication with its subsequent transfer to a bibliographic record created using any automated library information system.
		LBC Average Tables Database The database is an electronic edition of the LBC Average tables, corresponding to the following printed editions of these tables: Library and bibliographic classification: Average tables: a practical guide / Ros. state b-ka, Ros. nat. b-ka, b-ka Ros. acad. sciences. Issue 1. 60/63 C / T Social sciences in general. Social Studies. History. Historical sciences. - M .: Libereya, 2001. Supplement. no. Tables of typical divisions for general use. - M .: Libereya, 2003. Issue. 2. 65/68 U / C Economy. Economic sciences. Politics. Political science. Right. Legal sciences. Warfare. Military science. - M .: Libereya-Bibinform, 2005. Issue. 3. 4/5 P / R Agriculture and forestry. Agricultural and forestry sciences. Healthcare. Medical sciences... - M .: Libereya-Bibinform, 2007. Issue. 4.7 H Culture. The science. Education. - M .: Pashkov House, 2011. Issue. 5.80/84 Ш Philological sciences. Fiction. 85 Щ Art. Art history. 86 E Religion. 87 J0 / 8 Philosophy. 88 Yu9 Psychology. - M .: Pashkov House, 2012. Issue 6. 3 W / O Technique. Technical science. - M .: Pashkov house, 2013.
		LBC Abbreviated Tables Database The database is an electronic edition of the LBC Abbreviated Tables, corresponding to the printed edition of these tables - Library and Bibliographic Classification: Abbreviated Tables: a practical guide. - M .: Pashkov house, 2015.
		Database of LBC tables for children's and school libraries The database is an electronic edition of the LBC tables for children's and school libraries, corresponding to the printed edition of these tables - Library and bibliographic classification: Tables for children's and school libraries. - 4th ed., Rev. and add. - M .: Libereya-Bibinform, 2008.
		OKSO (All-Russian Classifier of Education Specialties) database The database was prepared on the basis of OK 009-2003. All-Russian classifier specialties in education (OKSO). Adopted by the Resolution of the Gosstandart of Russia dated September 30, 2003, No. 276-st. Entered into force on 01.01.2004. As amended by Amendments 1/2005 of the OKSS, approved by Rostekhregulirovanie and introduced on 01.10.2005, Amendments 2/2010 of the OKSP, approved by Order of Rostekhregulirovanie dated 31.03.2010 No. 48-st and introduced on 10.06.2010 d. The All-Russian Classifier of Education Specialties (OCSO) covers higher and secondary vocational education and is based on the lists of areas of training and specialties of higher and secondary vocational education approved by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. The objects of classification in the OKSO are specialties of higher and secondary vocational education. Three levels of the hierarchical classification of objects are distinguished: enlarged groups of specialties and areas of training; directions of training; specialties. The block of additional classification signs contains information about the qualifications assigned in the direction of training and / or in the specialty.
		GRNTI database The database is a complete electronic edition of the State Rubricator of Scientific and Technical Information (SRSTI). Each DB record contains a heading code, heading name, links, UDC index and VAK code corresponding to the GRSTI heading. The search in the database can be carried out according to the graph to the full depth of the SRSTI, as well as by heading codes, UDC indices, VAK codes and by keywords. The interface is equipped with convenient tools for selecting the codes of the SRSTI headings with their subsequent transfer to a bibliographic description created using any automated library and information system.
	Special software - connector IRBIS64 - XEROX DocuShare

Russia, Kirov Vyatka State Humanitarian University Scientific Library Head of the Department of Scientific Processing of Literature Vorobyeva Maria Anatolyevna IRBIS as a means of creating an electronic resource of the library The goal of any library is to ensure accessibility information resources... Information technology greatly expands the activities of libraries. Library automation information technologies accompanied by the creation of electronic information resources, the support and maintenance of which is possible only in automated modes. Automation makes fundamental changes in the composition, structure and functioning of the SBA. In the bibliographic field, automation usually begins with the formation of an electronic catalog based on the complete processing of new acquisitions of all types of non-periodical publications. The electronic catalog is a representative of the main information resource of the library. Having mastered the technology and possessing sufficient material and technical resources, libraries are gradually forming a complete EC as a retrospective bibliographic source. In the scientific library of VyatGGU EC of new acquisitions has been conducted since 1998. The program, in which the work on the creation of the electronic catalog was started, ceased to meet the needs of the library for a number of reasons. Therefore, it was decided to purchase a new AIBS. Requirements for AIBS for the most comfortable and fruitful work: support for an arbitrary number of databases; technology of automatic formation of dictionaries, on the basis of which it is implemented quick search for any description elements; support for printing technologies. At present, the library of VyatSGU uses the version of the library automation system IRBIS. IRBIS is an integrated expandable library and information system. Supports UNIMARK, USMARK and Russian communication formats. Reasons for choosing IRBIS: 1) it is a system of complex automation, covering all library technologies - acquisition, systematization, cataloging, reader search, lending and administration, based on the functioning of five types of automated workstations: "Picker", "Cataloguer", "Reader", "Loan", "Administrator"; 2) IRBIS has the ability to support the traditional (paper) model of document management in the library; 3) supports work in a local network, which makes it possible to expand the use of the system; the system allows you to create and maintain any number of databases that make up the EC or are problem-oriented bibliographic databases. At the present time, the main AWPs "Komplektator", "Cataloguer", "Reader", "Administrator" have been introduced into the work. One of the main information resources of the library is EC, therefore it was important to preserve the information available in old system... By the time of transition to the IRBIS system, the EC contained more than 25 thousand records. The programmers have converted records from this database into IRBIS, working group, created from library specialists, carried out the correction and editing of bibliographic records. Simultaneously, two departments of the library - the department of scientific processing and reference and bibliographic and information department directly related to the maintenance of EC, they began to create a database of new acquisitions of books and analytical descriptions of articles from periodicals and books (on this moment EC contains more than 59 thousand records, taking into account converted KB for books and articles from the old program). When creating a combined database for books and articles from periodicals and other types of documents, we were guided by the fact that our readers prefer to conduct a thematic search in catalogs and card indexes at the same time and what exists in the library the local network, uniting departments of acquisition, scientific processing of literature and reference-bibliographic and information department. The presence of all elements in the database allows the EC to combine the functions of all types of catalogs (alphabetical, systematic and subject) and card files (SCS, thematic, personal files, etc.). AWS "Cataloguer" provides maximum Full description all types and types of documents - one-volume, multivolume, serial, periodicals, or articles from any of the listed types of documents. Detailed detailing of BO elements makes it possible, with a single introduction, to reuse them to obtain various output and display forms, search scenarios. When entering, a formally logical control of a part of the data is automatically carried out and a check for duplication of newly entered documents in the EC is carried out, which helps to avoid duplication of the bibliographic description for documents already in the library fund and add information about newly received copies to previously created records. IRBIS contains such a convenient means of correcting input errors as dictionary correction, when simultaneously with the correction of an erroneous search term, all EC documents associated with this term are also corrected. Starting to work in IRBIS, we tried to study as fully as possible the capabilities of the system. Almost immediately, the question arose about the formation of authoritative files of subject headings, individual authors (for carrying out thematic search by persons), descriptors. The created Thesaurus is updated centrally (when new topics and requests appear). It was necessary to decide - which fields to fill in, which not, to formulate the designation of the storage locations of the document (room No. 1, room No. 2, D, etc.). In addition to entering new acquisitions into the EC, the old entries are gradually being retrofitted, parts of such departments as regional studies, science, and fiction have been introduced. Speaking about the accessibility of information resources, and in particular the accessibility of the EC for the user, it should be noted that the "Reader" AWS is presented for readers in the information resources room of our library. So that readers can use the EC through the Internet, it was transferred to the website of our university. AWS "Reader" repeats AWS "Cataloguer" databases with a different access level and excluding the possibility of correcting elements of bibliographic records. "READER" provides two types of search. Search "for dummies" (the mode implements a simplified search aimed at an unprepared user, provides the ability to search for words from the entire bibliographic description of the document); search "for clever people" (the mode includes special types of search, which are based on the use of such information and linguistic resources as Authority files, Thesaurus, and allows you to use the search logic "and -" or ", which significantly reduces the level of information noise ). In addition to the opportunity to independently work with the EC of our library, readers can contact the reference-bibliographic and information department with information requests. Bibliographers search in the "Cataloguer" AWS and print the search results. On the "SEARCH" plane, it is possible to enter and use permanent queries with the aim of using them in the future. During the transition period (with the introduction of information technology), catalogs are maintained in parallel. This is due to the need for detailed mastering of electronic technology and the lack of automated workstations for readers. A complete refusal in such conditions from card catalogs means the creation of additional queues and a sharp deterioration in the quality of service. An essential point is the comprehension of the fact that, while maintaining the basic ideology, automated technology can differ significantly from the traditional one. A striking example is "paperless technology", that is, a technology in which traditional index cards and many other output forms do not exist. However, it is clear that not every library will be able to quickly abandon index cards and traditional file cabinets, which means that the functions of the system should include the ability to print the entire existing set catalog cards. IRBIS supports traditional paper technologies, providing opportunities for obtaining a wide range of output forms: from order sheets and summary books to indexes and all types of catalog cards. For users of AWS "Cataloguer", a technology has been developed for obtaining catalog cards and forms for books and magazines in batch mode... A special form is used to set print parameters, which appears after pressing the PRINT button. We are currently creating an electronic record for new arrivals. And from it we make a printed card for catalogs (alphabetical general, alphabetical reader and systematic). AWS "Cataloguer" provides two main types of printing based on the search results: LISTS (simple roll printing) and TABLES (complex printing, providing the receipt of original layouts of pointers and tabular forms), which gives real prerequisites for creating your own unique information products. Our library traditionally publishes the Index of VyatSUH teachers' works, in 2006 its release will be carried out with the help of IRBIS - using the search in the "Author-employee" field, which is filled in when describing books and articles of teachers. The bulletin of new acquisitions, published quarterly in our library since 2002, is now created in the IRBIS system, using a complex search by subject headings and date of entry. These publications are created on the basis of the EC database. In addition, in the IRBIS system this year the SBIO creates thematic bibliographic indexes (on ecology and life safety). They are planned to be released in in electronic format with links to full-text databases. At present, in terms of information and technical support, IRBIS is one of the most dynamically developing library systems in Russia. IRBIS supports new technologies for creating full-text repositories of knowledge based on the EC library; for this, the field "Link to external object - text" on the "Technology" page is taken as a basis. One of the main characteristics of the IRBIS program is the ability to create an arbitrary number of databases. Using this opportunity, in addition to the main EC database, other databases are created in our library. DB for rare books. Work has begun in the rare book sector to create a separate database for the rare book fund of the VyatSGU scientific library. On the book description worksheet, the "Rare books" page is highlighted, which makes it possible to describe old printed books and their features. For example, highlighted here following items descriptions: notes from the owner of the collection, autographs, preservation of the document, bookplates, notes by the author, etc. The base of author's abstracts is being created. One of the important functions of the AIBS in educational institutions is the ability to conduct a multidimensional analysis of the supply of the educational process with literature and promptly inform the departments about the availability of books in certain disciplines, and form the necessary reporting documents. To solve this problem, IRBIS has developed the "Book supply" subsystem in the "Cataloguer" AWS. The multiple purposes of textbooks for students of different faculties (main, additional, methodical), semesters, specialties, and also possible use the same textbook for different disciplines. Since the same discipline can be taught at different faculties, the concept was introduced unique number discipline, this number is determined by a set of related data "discipline - faculty - direction - specialty - type of training - form of training". The use of the Book supply subsystem is especially important on the eve of the attestation of the university. Work is planned to maintain and use the book supply base. The original solution is the technology of processing periodicals; it is planned to create a database "Card index of periodicals". A record is entered into the database containing the BO of the publication and information about the receipts of its issues for different years. When registering newly received copies, information about the receipt is automatically cumulated, and information about the articles of the issue can also be entered. Go to new system IRBIS was comfortable enough, mastering the input technology, we created technological instructions for different work processes. Among other things, the program provides contextual help according to INSTRUCTIONS (the ability to call background information in the process of data entry - a fragment of an instruction appears on the screen, referring to the entered data element). The development of the IRBIS system is associated with the constant improvement of service facilities. IRBIS fully justifies its name - an integrated expandable library and information system. In fact, it can successfully automate all the traditional technologies of a special scientific library, and the presence of a significant number of auxiliary reference books, the ability to check for duplicate information entered, detailed instructions allow the user to successfully master the initial skills of creating electronic records for catalogs to librarians. 2

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Full compatibility with international formats UNIMARC, MARC21. and the Russian communication format RUSMARC

The system supports an arbitrary number of databases that make up the Electronic Catalog or are problem-oriented bibliographic databases. The technology of automatic formation of dictionaries has been introduced, on the basis of which a quick search for any elements of description and their combinations is realized; means for maintaining and using Authoritative files, the Alphabetical-Subject Index to the UDC / LBC and the Thesaurus;

The program implements support for traditional "paper" technologies: from printing order sheets and a summary book to printing all types of catalog cards; support for full text, graphics, and other external objects (including Internet resources).

The program allows the use of technologies focused on the use of barcodes on copies of publications and library cards.

The system includes funds for transfer user interfaces into other languages.

A wide range of service tools provides convenience and clarity of user interfaces that simplify the input process, eliminating errors and duplication of information.

The system can be easily adapted to the working conditions of a particular library.

Openness allows the user to independently make changes in a wide range: from changing input and output forms to developing original applications.

The system implements all standard library technologies, including acquisition, systematization, cataloging, reader search, book lending and administration technologies, based on the interconnected functioning of five types of automated workstations (AWS):

AWP "Complector"

AWS "Cataloguer"

AWP "Reader"

AWS "Book Distribution"

AWP "Administrator"

AWS "BOOKING SUPPLY"

Workstation "Complectator" allows you to:

Preliminary description and execution of order documents for books and other publications with the possibility of using machine-readable plans of publishing houses; control of order fulfillment;

Registration of the receipt of literature, input of primary data for the summary book (KSU);

Transfer of descriptions for cataloging and information on completing to the electronic catalog;

Subscription of periodicals (subscription cards and order sheets) with the possibility of using machine-readable subscription catalogs; prolongation of the subscription;

Transfer of descriptions of periodicals to the electronic catalog with the subsequent registration of the next receipts;

Writing off literature - including the processes of disposing of literature from the fund and moving it from one department to another;

Typical output forms - inventory lists, KSU sheets, summary data on the receipt of literature in the fund, acts of writing off literature, etc.

Workstation "Cataloguer" processes any kind of publications, including audio and video materials, electronic resources, cartographic materials, sheet music, etc., any completeness of description, including the table of contents of journals and the content of collections.

Descriptions of periodicals can be obtained at the consolidated level and at the level of individual issues and "file sets", taking into account information about the articles included in them.

In the "Cataloguer" the technology of indexing editions (systematization, subjectization), includes the automatic formation of the author's mark and the navigation apparatus for the GRNTI heading, the UDC / LBC alphabetical-subject index, the authoritative file of subject headings and thesaurus.

The data copying technology excludes re-entry when creating similar and related bibliographic descriptions, in particular, when creating analytical descriptions.

The program has a system of formal-logical control of data, both at the level of individual bibliographic elements and at the level of description as a whole, and an original technology for automatic verification for duplication, which excludes re-entry into the electronic catalog.

With the help of the "Cataloguer", the problem of book supply and inventory-free accounting of multi-copy literature for university libraries can be solved.

The output forms used are indexes, inventory lists, lists of journal issues that have not been received, etc.

AWS "Administrator" is a workstation of a specialist performing system operations on databases in general, aimed at maintaining their relevance, integrity and safety.

The automated workstation AWS "Book Distribution" implements the technology of forming and maintaining a queue of electronic orders for the issuance of literature and recording their execution, as well as the technology of recording the return of literature. With the help of the program, you can get operational information about free copies of ordered literature, about the issued literature and the readers who have it on hand.

Accounting for information about the issuance / return of literature is carried out in individual cards (documents) of readers. The program allows you to get statistics on debts and literature demand. A special technology of book distribution based on bar-coding of copies and library tickets has also been implemented.

The "Reader" AWS is characterized by a friendly interface designed for a user who does not have any special knowledge. The program takes into account various levels of user training. The undoubted advantage of the system is a wide range of search tools that provide fast (by direct access through dictionaries) search in the databases of the electronic catalog for any elements of description and their combinations. It is possible to work with several databases that make up the electronic catalog. The user has the opportunity to use the paperless technology of forming an order for the issuance of literature.

AWS "KNIGOOSEPHENNOST" is intended for maintaining a database of academic disciplines related to databases of readers (students) and catalogs. The user-friendly interface displays all the options for connections between academic disciplines, students and literature.

The calculation of book supply ratios is carried out taking into account the following provisions:

Determination of the number of students and the number of copies online,

Taking into account the possibility of using one textbook by students for several disciplines,

Accounting for the availability of copies intended for certain categories of students ("allocated funds"),

Taking into account the possibility of multiple use of the textbook sequentially by different groups of students during one semester;

The program provides for the formation of tables of book availability coefficients for any subset of literature for a given semester and Formation of various output forms, including "Provision of students with literature from the university fund" in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education.

Software Web-IRBIS is designed to provide Internet users with access to electronic catalogs and other bibliographic databases of IRBIS. Web-IRBIS is used as one of the main components of library Internet servers and Internet complexes.

All functions are fully managed by the administrator, including setting up search forms, adding and removing search fields, setting up their attributes, enabling rubricators and static dictionaries. Elements of support for electronic document delivery services and direct access to full texts (if any) based on search results have been introduced. Authorized access technology is not built at the level standard methods web servers, but based on original solutions using dynamically generated pages and libraries of form files. This was first implemented with the aim of expanding adaptability to specific conditions and increasing resilience to unauthorized access. Web-IRBIS has built-in support for including links to full-text documents in the electronic catalog. At the same time, a free technology of forming links in the form of URLs has been implemented, which makes it possible to use this not only to form your own collection of full texts, but also to catalog and include Internet resources in the database, which is extremely important in modern conditions. Thus, Web-IRBIS can be used as a basic technology for creating virtual and electronic libraries. The process of creating links is quite simple and is fully integrated with the IRBIS technology. Web-IRBIS provides a high speed of execution of queries of varying degrees of complexity. Web-IRBIS provides support for extended formats, setting delivery parameters; allows the possibility of using advanced means of forming queries, the use of several terms in one field; has advanced service functions.

Web-IRBIS is based on the following set of main components:

1. The module for providing communication between the web server and the database, created on the basis of CGI technology for web servers Apache, WebSite. In addition, it enables the software to work with any other servers that support this technology which is the standard for running applications on the Internet. IIS uses internal API support technology. Modules using CGI are executed in the form of executable programs, API - in the form of dynamic libraries. These modules are the only ones specific to various web servers - all the rest do not depend on the type of specified servers and methods of interaction.

2. Modules of search and formatting of results are common for Web-IRBIS and IRBIS and are made in the form of dynamic libraries. They are controlled by the communication module and provide search and output of preformatted results in accordance with the transmitted parameters. The final formatting and conversion to HTML is done by the link module.

3. The library of form files is the basis of the secure authorized access technology. The developed algorithm will make it possible not to permanently store search pages and pages for displaying results - they are created when a request to perform an operation is received and are deleted after the process is completed. Therefore, it is impossible to carry out unauthorized access to all modes from the Internet.

4. Technological databases. Contains registration information remote users and orders received.

5. Tree of static pages. Used for initial study and as examples to design your server.

The main system characteristics Web-IRBIS are as follows:

Full compatibility with all components of the IRBIS family;

Unified technology for servicing local and remote users;

Unified technology for servicing inquiries received online and by e-mail;

Full compatibility of the descriptions of the input worksheets to ensure the cataloging process with the network version of the system;

The ability to use a single bibliographic array both for technological operations and for servicing local and remote users;

Availability of support functions for electronic libraries, electronic delivery of documents and IBA;

Availability of support functions for distributed corporate systems and multi-branch networks;

Availability of a simple and convenient billing and user authorization system;

Ability to work with any number of bibliographic databases, including simultaneously;

The ability to form a query in fixed and free forms using most of the information retrieval operations;

Ability to use any user-defined output formats, including RUSMARC, UNIMARC, MARC21.

The user of the Web-IRBIS system can perform a number of basic operations:

1) Search in an arbitrary database having the IRBIS structure, by an unlimited number of fields, by any description elements and their combinations, with the ability to define prefixes and qualifiers for search terms, normalize words and apply the truncation apparatus

2) Use of static dictionaries and rubrics included in search forms or connected from the outside in the search, with the ability to combine elements of dictionaries with any other search prescriptions;

3) Using dynamic database dictionaries, with the ability to obtain a list of dictionary terms with subsequent search for the selected terms; navigation through dictionaries, including the task of starting scanning by the first characters, and in terms of "next", "previous";

4) Display of records from an arbitrary database in all types of standard formats, including information, in the form of a catalog card, in tags and decrypted RUSMARC, UNIMARC, MARC21. It is possible to use any formats defined by the user in the IRBIS notation;

5) Quantization of output records in a user-defined format, followed by navigation in terms of "next", "previous";

6) Selecting records from among those found, with their subsequent processing, including unloading selected records in standard RUSMARC, UNIMARC, MARC21 formats;

7) Cataloging in three modes:

cataloging new or read documents by number;

cataloging the found portion of documents;

cataloging of imported documents;

Web-IRBIS is a reliable and convenient platform for the implementation of library Internet applications and their subsequent integration into a single library Internet complex. Web-IRBIS - is constantly being improved and modified, new functions and capabilities are being added, integration with other subsystems of the IRBIS family is deepening. The outsourcing service IRBIShost was built on its basis. User support is provided both in the traditional way and through the Internet conferencing system.

At present, the Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology has created the IRBIS64 subsystem to create full-text databases. The documents of these databases can be texts in TXT, DOC, RTF, PDF, HTM, HTML formats. This subsystem implements the semantic analysis of texts. Approaches to solving the problem of semantic processing of texts can be formulated in the following stages:

1. Creation of a full-text database from an array of texts.

2. Natural-thematic classification of texts based on the selection of significant terms in the subject area. Thematic classification allows you to compare texts with each other for their similarity in meaning. A subject classifier is a set of subject vocabularies that include terms that are significant in a given subject area.

The IRBIS64 full-text database subsystem includes:

1. Extended AWP "Administrator", which in addition to standard functions includes additional modes for working with full-text databases.

2. AWP of the end user (reader) for searching and viewing in full-text databases. This workstation implements special search algorithms:

Search by query in natural language.

Search for similar texts to text from a full-text database in a user-defined thematic context.

Search for similar texts to external (in relation to the full-text database) text in a user-defined thematic context.

In addition to the end user (reader), the system is oriented towards an expert user, whose task includes preliminary work on the creation of a full-text database and natural-thematic classification of texts. In addition, the system will allow experts and classifiers to work with full-text collections of the library in the mode of intelligent semantic analysis of texts. (All these functions are implemented in the extended workstation "Administrator").

2. Implementation and use of IRBIS

The selection management process and software selection for library automation tasks, as well as implementation, can be represented by the following components:

1. Determination of the types of work that are subject to automation.

2. Correspondence of software capabilities to automation tasks.

3. Determination of the required computing resources for automation.

4. Presentation of the main stages of software implementation and drawing up a preliminary plan.

5. Analysis of the data obtained and making a final decision.

6. Settings. Software technology issues.

7. Administration of the program.

To carry out automation it is necessary:

Qualified personnel;

Support for the main goals of automation by the team, founder, sponsors;

Availability of consultants who participated in similar projects;

Proven (tested) software.

The process of implementing any automation system in libraries can be viewed from different angles. First, it is the administrative component; it is, perhaps, the most important at the stage of software selection and creation of technological interaction between system users. Secondly, it is a professional component, the one that allows a person whose work is being automated to work comfortably in this program. And the third component is the user of library resources, the person who receives bibliographic information at the output of the entire automated chain.

The introduction of any software product (especially a licensed and expensive one) should be started with an acquaintance with its demo version.

Introducing the IRBIS program, libraries are faced with the need for a deep study of the library technological processes, their optimization. This sometimes requires the creation of a new structural unit, for example, a sector for technological support of library processes, which is responsible for observing the technology of work in the IRBIS environment, analyzes the processes, and develops optimal and coordinated solutions when introducing (and subsequently operating) program modules.

Automation of any area of ​​work requires additional costs for the period of "transition" of technologies. At the same time, it is necessary to support financially both traditional technologies and increasingly voracious new ones. Depending on the needs and capabilities of libraries, the process of mastering new technologies can be very slow or very fast.

For the successful functioning of the IRBIS system it may be necessary to significantly modernize the fleet computer technology, organize new workstations. To implement barcoding technology, you need to purchase thermal transfer printer, handheld laser scanners.

For the implementation of IRBIS, it is necessary to develop a plan for the implementation of the system, including technical, technological, organizational and methodological aspects, as well as retraining of personnel. As a rule, it is necessary to solve the following tasks:

Upgrade your PC and peripheral fleet:

Train personnel to work in the IRBIS environment;

Convert existing EC and DB libraries;

Introduce the modules "Kitator", "Cataloguer", "Reader", "Book Distribution", using bar-coding technology to serve readers and manage the fund;

Modernize the WEB-site of the library and publish the database using the IRBIS technology.

First of all, it is necessary to analyze the existing database maintenance technology and determine the sequence of work, as well as the resources necessary for their implementation.

Obviously, one of the key issues in the development of IRBIS is personnel training, overcoming psychological barriers that inevitably arise as those who first start using computer technology(employees of the subscription departments) and the personnel of the departments who have been successfully working for several years using other programs, for example, "Library" (in the latter case, this is due to the fundamental differences that exist between the programs IRBIS and "Library"). The professional development plan must be drawn up taking into account the level of knowledge of computer technologies of specific employees (based on preliminary testing and questionnaires). The plan may provide for the solution of various tasks: from acquiring initial skills in working with a PC, mastering Windows OS, to a detailed study of individual IRBIS modules.

According to the plan, the development of IRBIS should be carried out in several directions at once, which requires wide involvement of the personnel of most departments, well-thought-out and interconnected decisions.

At the stage of creating a technical task for conversion from previously used programs, difficulties may arise associated with the inconsistency of the EC records of the library with the requirements of the USMARC format, incorrect filling of the fields by the cataloguers of the library. Therefore, it is required to analyze almost every EC field. Those fields that could not be corrected by software had to be edited manually. The creation of a technical assignment also requires an in-depth study of the USMARC, UNIMARC, RUSMARC formats.

Thus, as a result of the work carried out, it is possible not only to prepare the database for conversion, but also to significantly improve the quality of the library's EC and database, to improve the qualifications of employees in the field of machine-readable formats.

The following tasks are solved using bar coding technology:

1. Acceleration of the processes of issuing and receiving literature, reducing the time the reader waits for a book up to 10 minutes;

2. Simplification of the issuance and return of literature for the reader (rejection of book forms and reader requirements);

3. Elimination of mechanical errors when accepting / lending books;

4. Acceleration of processing of new receipts by reducing the number of transactions;

5. Cost savings: labeling of pockets and printing of book forms, purchase of reader forms becomes unnecessary.

Barcoding in the library is used not only to automate book lending, but also inventory. However, human participation in the inventory process is quite large. And therefore the human factor plays an important role, which cannot be ignored.

It should be noted that when carrying out an inventory, it is necessary, in advance or in parallel, to verify the compliance of the barcodes on the labels with identifiable material values. This requirement is due to the fact that one of the main problems is the so-called re-grading, when, say, on a chair, a barcode corresponding to the table is glued.

Another problem is the need to create “ snapshot»The position of material assets at the time of the inventory. If the movement of material values ​​does not stop during the inventory process, then some bar codes may not be read, and then the system will issue a message about the shortage, although the corresponding values ​​are available.

The issues discussed above must be monitored without fail during the inventory, which will reduce the errors of the inspectors to zero. Otherwise, the reliability of the inventory results may be in doubt.

The introduction of automated technology is preceded by a lot of preparatory work, an action plan for implementation should be drawn up new technology, identified priority areas of activity:

1. Purchase and installation of equipment, training of library staff;

2. Bulk printing of barcodes on books using hot start technology;

3. Assignment of a barcode to the active part of the fund (before issuance and after return);

4. Bulk printing of stickers for library cards. Assignment of SK to library cards as readers arrive at the scientific literature subscription.

At the next stage, it is necessary to develop a technical assignment (TOR) for the creation of the database "Reader" (determination of the list and content of fields, the composition of dictionaries). When creating a TK, it is necessary to take into account the existing technology of working with the reader in the library: registration, re-registration, work with indebted readers, types of accounting documents, etc.

It should be noted that no automation system will work if:

The collective is hostile (there is no motivation for implementation, or, worse, there is a motivation for non-implementation);

There is no plan for the implementation of the automation system;

No one sees at least medium-term forecasts of the operation of such a system and does not guess what all this is for;

The stages of the work of the automation program and the persons responsible for mastering the assigned tasks have not been determined;

There are no qualified performers at any stage of the work.

At this time, there is no automation software that satisfies all the needs of librarians, and, accordingly, is able to solve all of the above tasks. Therefore, the question of the directions of automation of each library, the use of one system of programs or work with several different software products to increase efficiency is especially acute.

Conclusion

The developer and distributor of the IRBIS system is the International Association of Users and Developers of Electronic Libraries and New Information Technologies. Founders of the Association: States. Public Scientific and Technical Library (GPNTL) of Russia, etc.

In Russia and the CIS countries, the IRBIS system is one of the recognized leaders among software products of this kind. Currently IRBIS is used in hundreds of libraries of different scales and profiles. A distinctive feature of IRBIS is that it is aimed at users who are not high-level specialists in computing. The use of IRBIS, undoubtedly, greatly expands the possibilities in servicing the library's readers. Irbis has ample opportunities to adapt to the working conditions of a particular library, i.e. when transferring and installing the system, it can be configured in accordance with the specific requirements of the user.

The advantageous sides of IRBIS are that:

all major library processes are automated as independently functioning subsystems;

IRBIS meets international requirements and international library formats;

Russian interface greatly facilitates the development of IRBIS;

relative cheapness;

All standard library technologies are implemented in this system. These are technologies of acquisition, systematization, cataloging, reader search, and book distribution.

There are five types of automated workstations in the system: "Picker", "Cataloguer", "Reader", "Book Distribution", "Administrator".

The system allows you to create and maintain any number of databases that make up an electronic catalog. Dictionaries are automatically generated, you can quickly search for any description elements and their combinations. Cataloging tools allow you to process and describe any kind of publications (books, magazines, video material, CD-ROM). The system supports traditional "paper technologies": from printing order sheets to printing all types of index cards. The reader can search the electronic catalog: by keywords, by author, by title, by year of publication, by UDC, by subject heading, etc.

The following order of implementation of Irbis in the library is recommended: Collection set - Catalogue - Book lending - Reader. AWP Reader should be implemented only if the entire catalog (or a significant, important, requested part) has already been filled into the database. Otherwise, if there is very little there, then there is no sense in the Reader. In addition, the Reader is really needed for e-book distribution, and for this you must first introduce this book distribution. Almost every AWP is logically tied to some other, however, the Set and Cataloger are not only logically connected, but also physically, so it is advisable to start implementation with them.

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