Amlib
v5.3 in General Release Now!
We are very pleased to announce the general release and availability of
Amlib
v5.3.
This release will provide you with the following:
Please Note: The Amlib SRU functionality is still in testing at this time and therefore will not be incorporated into Amlib v5.3. This SRU functionality will be part of another release of Amlib later this year. An updated Amlib Roadmap will be sent to all customers in the coming weeks. Special thanks to the sites that participated in the beta testing of Amlib v5.3. Their efforts have been very much appreciated.
Amlib 5.3 Software and Documentation
All Amlib v5.3 documentation and software installers are available on-line in the Downloads and Software Updates area of the Amlib Content Portal at:
Please review all documentation in the Installation Guide section before commencing your Amlib v5.3 upgrade.
Please Note: There are different upgrade processes/guides to use depending on whether your library is using Amlib single or double-entry Borrower Financials (most sites will be using single-entry Borrower Financials and should consult this documentation first). Remember to also upgrade your NetOpacs. Any other products, such as DIY/SIP2, should be updated as required.
If your system is currently running a version of Amlib earlier than v5.1, you will need to complete the necessary upgrade(s) to take your system to v5.1 before upgrading to v5.2 and then to v5.3. If you require assistance with this please contact Amlib Support.
Server and Operating System
Libraries running Amlib on SQL Server 2005 or 2008 and Oracle 10g or higher will be able to implement this new release.
Libraries currently using Amlib on SQL Base will need to upgrade from SQLBase to SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition (free from Microsoft) before any upgrade to Amlib v5.3. Please contact our support staff to discuss the migration path of your system from SQL Base to SQL Server. We realise that this migration of Amlib to another supported platform may be part of a longer term plan for your library and we are happy to work with you in this planning.
Amlib Product Serial Numbers
As part of your Amlib upgrade you will be required to enter the Amlib serial numbers for the products that your site is currently licensed for. To obtain these serial numbers you will need to request these in writing from Amlib Support, which you may do by either logging a new support incident via our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
Change Management
We suggest that your upgrade is first performed on a test database to allow staff to explore the changes using the Release Notes. If you need help creating a test database please see:
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Amlib Support team if you require any assistance during your upgrade, using our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
This release will provide you with the following:
- Software fixes
- Borrower Financials functionality, some changes to functionality and screens
- Enhanced ILL screen functionality, with automatic population of information into the ILL screen based on the ILL requested placed by staff into a VDX system. This enhancement will especially suit the workflow of the WA public libraries staff placing ILL requests via SLWA
- Compatible release for Amlib
Debt Collection
module integrating to Unique
Management Services.
Please Note: This product is an additional Amlib module available for purchase from OCLC, which will also require you to also subscribe to Unique Management Services debt collection services (http://www.unique-mgmt.com). Information about this new Amlib module will be released soon.
Please Note: The Amlib SRU functionality is still in testing at this time and therefore will not be incorporated into Amlib v5.3. This SRU functionality will be part of another release of Amlib later this year. An updated Amlib Roadmap will be sent to all customers in the coming weeks. Special thanks to the sites that participated in the beta testing of Amlib v5.3. Their efforts have been very much appreciated.
Amlib 5.3 Software and Documentation
All Amlib v5.3 documentation and software installers are available on-line in the Downloads and Software Updates area of the Amlib Content Portal at:
- http://amlibcontent.amlib.com.au/ContentPortal/docs/~F1480
using your Customer Portal login:
- Don't know your Customer Portal login details? - Contact Amlib Support
Please review all documentation in the Installation Guide section before commencing your Amlib v5.3 upgrade.
Please Note: There are different upgrade processes/guides to use depending on whether your library is using Amlib single or double-entry Borrower Financials (most sites will be using single-entry Borrower Financials and should consult this documentation first). Remember to also upgrade your NetOpacs. Any other products, such as DIY/SIP2, should be updated as required.
If your system is currently running a version of Amlib earlier than v5.1, you will need to complete the necessary upgrade(s) to take your system to v5.1 before upgrading to v5.2 and then to v5.3. If you require assistance with this please contact Amlib Support.
Server and Operating System
Libraries running Amlib on SQL Server 2005 or 2008 and Oracle 10g or higher will be able to implement this new release.
Libraries currently using Amlib on SQL Base will need to upgrade from SQLBase to SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Edition (free from Microsoft) before any upgrade to Amlib v5.3. Please contact our support staff to discuss the migration path of your system from SQL Base to SQL Server. We realise that this migration of Amlib to another supported platform may be part of a longer term plan for your library and we are happy to work with you in this planning.
Amlib Product Serial Numbers
As part of your Amlib upgrade you will be required to enter the Amlib serial numbers for the products that your site is currently licensed for. To obtain these serial numbers you will need to request these in writing from Amlib Support, which you may do by either logging a new support incident via our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
Change Management
We suggest that your upgrade is first performed on a test database to allow staff to explore the changes using the Release Notes. If you need help creating a test database please see:
Please don’t hesitate to contact the Amlib Support team if you require any assistance during your upgrade, using our Online Support Helpdesk:
or email your request to:
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