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Arian, Intelligent Library Software

Arian, Intelligent Library Software

Overview (Arian Library, Document Center and Archive management system) 

The integrated system of Arian Library, Document Center and Digital Archive covers services through different subsystems in the fields of collection, organization, information and research as a comprehensive solution that can be used for libraries, document centers, digital archives and research centers.

This system covers the management processes of physical libraries and document centers along with the services of the library and digital document center and is used in an integrated manner. With a new attitude based on international standards of information science and scientific knowledge and advanced technologies, and by using the world's most powerful search engine and providing interactive services, Arian has taken an effective step in upgrading information software systems and moving in the direction of managing libraries, document centers and archives.

This system is the only integrated digital library system in the country due to its unique features, especially Total Web in both user and management layers, full text search, storage platform for the standards of this field. The strongest international products for competition.

 

 

Arian subsystems

  • Library Portal
  • Cataloging (Organization)
  • Search engine
  • Circulation lending desk
  • Inventory registration
  • Digitization
  • Library management tools
  • Article and e-Journal (Management electronic journals)
  • Serials Administration publications and resources
  • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
  • Reports and statistics

 

Information Organization and Storage

  • Dynamics and buoyancy of information fields according to information management standards
  • Designing data entry forms (worksheet) and display formats (output format)
  • Information storage under international standards in the form of bibliographic, documentation, classification and inventory banks
  • Assimilation of information using dynamic tables
  • Access level management and file display as a group
  • Powerful mapping of bibliographic information in groups
  • Information editing group and the possibility of scheduling it
  • Processing information in user groups
  • Management of users and levels of levels in different departments, organizing and disseminating information

 

Digital resources

  • Content management of digital resources with support for different resource formats
  • Storage of resources as a file system or in a database for any resource chosen by the user
  • Group transfer of digital resources to the system
  • Automatic extraction of content information (technical metadata) of resources by the system
  • Browsing and accessing digital resources using content information
  • Separation of archive and demo version of resources and the possibility of automatic creation of demo version
  • Photo, video and audio galleries with the possibility of managing them
  • Protection of digital resources using Streaming, Watermark and digital signature mechanism
  • Playing video and audio using Streaming technology

 

 

Dissemination of information

The information retrieval system in this system is based on Elastic search. A search engine based on the Lucene library that allows distribution with full-text search capabilities with a hypertext transfer protocol engine and a JSON-free web interface. This search engine is in Java and according to official rankings, Elastic Search is the most popular commercial search engine, followed by Apache Solar based on the Lucene library.

Elastic search can be used to search all types of library and document center documents. This algorithm provides a feasible search. Elastics are sharded, so that indexes can be partitioned into multiple shards and act as a coordinator to delegate operations to shards, speeding up recovery.

In this regard, the sub-system of Arian recovery system is equipped with all these facilities through Elastic Search. A brief description of which is mentioned below:

  • Access to information and resources using different search methods
  • The possibility of browsing information and resources instead of searching by the user
  • Comprehensive search of metadata, full text and digital resources
  • Full text search with special features such as the ability to specify the scope of the search in the text, including footnotes, tables, footnotes, table of contents and text.
  • Full text search with and without considering special characters in different languages ​​such as Arabic, Kurdish, Russian, French, etc.
  • Concept search using thesauruses
  • Ranking of search results based on static and dynamic rankings
  • Saving search formulas and the possibility of editing and retrieving them
  • Determining searchable fields (search input), redundant letters and static words (Stop List)

 

Browse and provide information

  • The possibility of browsing information and resources instead of searching by the user (User navigate)
  • Browsing and accessing digital resources using content information
  • Thematic classification of resources and the possibility of browsing and searching them based on thematic tree
  • Online browsing of all text sources in a suitable user environment
  • Photo, video and audio galleries with the possibility of managing them and accessing all digital resources
  • Playing video and audio using Streaming technology without the need to download and use special software

 

Analysis of information

  • Fetching and research in textual sources using thesaurus or thematic tree
  • Personal library with the ability to group, note and tag and search
  • Thematic classification of resources and the possibility of browsing and searching them based on thematic tree
  • Concept search using thesaurus
  • Support for multilingual thesauruses and their management

Interactive services

  • Two-way services such as surveys, receiving suggestions and points of view (criticism)
  • Current information using news service and RSS
  • Selective notification of new publications and digital resources based on user interest
  • Ranking based on previous user searches
  • Survey based on dynamic forms and providing comprehensive and detailed results reports
  • Questions from the librarian and FAQ
  • Notification via email and SMS

 

 

Information exchange with other libraries in the world

  • 50 protocol support including Zserver and Zclient
  • Information exchange with other libraries in the world using MODS, DC, USMARC, UNIMARC, JSON, MADS and...
  • Ability to provide information in standard ISO, XML, JSON and...
  • Transferring the desired records from the main database to the secondary database and vice versa
  • Determining how to control duplicate records from all standard entries in the system
  • Timing of the preparation of output or input of group information
  • The possibility of dynamic mapping of received files to transfer to the system

 

Library management, document center and archives

  • Support for multiple libraries with the possibility of multiple settings for each library
  • Managing the workflow of libraries using the dedicated cartable of each user and manager
  • Loan desk management at the level of covered libraries based on the settings of each of them
  • Paying the membership fee online by connecting to the country's banking portals
  • Remote Booking request, renewal and reservation online
  • Pay fines online by connecting to the bank portal
  • Request remote registration and authentication through Web Cam
  • Independent and distributed database support with the possibility of organizing information and resources and searching for them
  • Providing resources including exchange and donation, orders and links
  • Sending all messages and warnings via email and SMS

 

System management

  • Support for multiple libraries with the possibility of separate and independent settings for each library
  • Apply system settings in different sections
  • User management and security based on roles and user groups
  • Security and provision of information and resources based on user access levels
  • Determining access to data entry forms (worksheet) and display formats (output format) in user groups
  • Definition of content types and all acceptable formats of digital resources
  • Watermark and Streaming settings for textual, visual and audio sources

 

 

 

Technical characteristics of the library management system and Arian document center

 

Software architecture and infrastructure

  • Design and implementation under the platform and architecture of Web form, .Net, MVC
  • Design and implementation based on multi-layer architecture
  • Based on SQL Server database for storing data in high volume and managing digital resources
  • Compatibility with different hardware and software platforms
  • The ability to distribute the Side Server part of the software on multiple servers in order to increase the security and speed factor and Load Balancing
  • Using the powerful search engine Elastic Search
  • Updating search indexes online (Online Index) in the search engine
  • Using multi-tier architecture with standard web-based interface for managers and users
  • Adequate and conventional speed of the system and avoiding the creation of additional traffic and occupying the bandwidth
  • The possibility of distribution and lack of concentration
  • The ability to store data in large volumes

 

Software development process

  • Analysis, design and development of the system based on the RUP methodology
  • Development process based on Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Optimum database design to support big data volume
  • Dynamics and buoyancy and the possibility of its expansion
  • Support for the Unicode standard and different languages ​​with different patterns
  • Support for WWW and Z39.50 communication protocols
  • Expandability and ease of adding new features

 

System management

  • Supporting the necessary workflow in information management
  • Centralized system activity and the possibility of centralized management of multiple covered libraries
  • The possibility of monitoring, managing and updating the system remotely for authorized users
  • Ability to schedule batch processes
  • The possibility of various settings for the system administrator

 

Information Security

  • Security of transmission information at the network level
  • Registration of user and administrator logs
  • Support SELA 1.6
  • Support distribution of services on multiple servers
  • Control activities according to user access level
  • Determining access levels to role-based system functions (Role Based)
  • Determining access levels to information and digital resources based on user groups

 

Usability

  • Providing library services and online information
  • User-friendliness of the system user interface
  • Sending all messages and notifications via Email and SMS
  • Using the report generator (Report Generator) Sync fusion HTML to PDF
  • The possibility of preparing the output of reports in different PDF, Text, Excel formats
  • Using the smart editor to cover multilingual writings at the same time
  • Designing a simple user interface for users using appropriate shapes, text and messages
  • Dynamic multilingual user interface

 

 

Subsystems of the integrated library management system and Arian Document Center

 

  • Design and implementation under platform and architecture, MVC, ASP.Net, Web form
  • Design and implementation based on multi-layered architecture
  • Based on SQL Server database for high volume data storage and digital resource management
  • Compatibility with different hardware and software platforms
  • The ability to distribute the server side part of the software on multiple servers in order to increase the security factor, speed and load balancing
  • Using the powerful search engine Elastic Search
  • Updating search indexes online (Online Index) in the search engine
  • Multi-tier architecture with a standard web-based interface for administrators and users
  • Public lists of continuous access on the web and a comprehensive information retrieval system with the possibility of Search Refine
  • Advanced full-text retrieval system
  • Web-based Worksheet Generator design
  • Cataloging and indexing
  • Organize information
  • Digital resource management
  • Information economy and the possibility of connecting to the country's banking portals (information sales system)
  • Installation based on library management policy (centralized, semi-centralized and decentralized)
  • Single and distributed profile management
  • Workflow management (cartable) in sending sources, theses and articles and...
  • Management of users (Management patron & Users)
  • A pivotal role in the entire system (Role Base)
  • Sequels (Serials), serials management of publications and deficit reporting
  • Orders (Acquisition)
  • Circulation Desk Service
  • Remote registration request with authentication mechanism, reservation request, loan and renewal
  • Document control (Control Authorities)
  • Thesaurus and thematic tree
  • Static and dynamic reporting of all system components
  • Digital Resource Management
  • Current Awareness system (CAS)
  • SDI
  • Unlimited creation of independent databases (Temporary Data banks)
  • 50 protocol at server and client level
  • SMS and email panel management
  • Management and diversity in user portal design
  • View user activity based on SELA 1.6
  • Diversity in data exchange with Z39.50 standards, JSON, EXCEL and...
  • Mapping data with various standard systems (national and international)
  • Preparation of standard output and input types
  • Interactive portal for two-way communication with the user
  • RFID technology support in intelligent library management