A Solution To A Technological Headache

As part of our Distributed Catalog model, COMPanion's multi-Data Station technology (i.e. "Controller") provides an economical solution for growing hardware and software needs. Unlike a Centralized Catalog where all your data is stored on one large database, the Alexandria "Controller" means all your library databases are stored independently on one server. With the Alexandria Controller, your information technicians, administrators, and librarians have a system that can meet all their needs.

Multi-Data Station Technology Saves Time

Information Systems Technicians are faced with increasing demands for required computers and programs. In order for districts to efficiently use their technical support staff, administrators are constantly looking for ways to cut back on activities that consume valuable time.

With Alexandria Controller:

• Multiple Data Stations are managed from a single server, saving time and resources.
• No need to travel from location to location to maintain separate library systems; individual databases can be contained remotely at a district, rather than school, location.
• Alexandria Controller can update and backup all the databases at once to a location of your choosing—even to locations in the cloud.
• Each collection is completely autonomous and can be managed and searched separately, as if running on separate servers.

Fewer Machines Save Money

District administrators are constantly confronted with budgetary shortages in the face of increased technological demands for servers, computers, and the technical staff required for maintenance.

With Alexandria Controller:

• Best use of available funds for staffing and resources.
• Fewer servers saves money and provides a more cost-effective use of technical staff—circumventing the need to hire additional technical support.

Librarians Retain Autonomy 

While district administrators may appreciate the benefits of sharing materials and being part of a centralized library system, librarians want what is best for the students and staff they serve. Each library varies greatly; the needs of students in an elementary school will differ from those in a secondary school. When all system policies and resources are standardized, it may actually be detrimental to the school.

With Alexandria Controller:

• Librarians retain control over policies, purchasing materials, and cataloging.
• Site-based customization allows librarians to meet the needs of their individual patron base.
• Changes can be made on the local level to provide a more refined service.
• Alexandria libraries share resources; patrons can search one library or all libraries simultaneously in real time.

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• Alexandria Controller Administration Settings

https://123.456.78.910:80/admin

• Administration for Controlled Data Stations 

https://123.456.78.910:80/1234567/admin

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