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CybrarianTM is a webapplication meant for Library Automation based on SaaS model. Information can be managed only by authorised users. Please login - using your user name, password and cybrary.
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* User ID - Enter the User Id provided by Cybrarian Administrator at the time of Registration. In case you have lost your User ID, please send request to customercare@cybrarian.in with your Institute details.
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* Password - Enter the Password for the respective user. Please note that password is case sensitive. It is advised to have complex password. You may use one special character like '@', '%', '$' etc... and one number in your password. In case you have forgot your password click here.
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* Cybrary - Select your organisation / cybrary you are authorised to manage.
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In case you have specified Login Restriction thru particular IP address, please make sure you login from the same network. The IP address has to be the one which is LIVE (Static IP). To know your IP please visit http://whatismyip.com/
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Audio Recording
Book
CD
Computer File
Journal
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Mixed Materials
Motion Picture
Newspaper
Video Recording
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- What is CYBRARIANTM?
- Why CYBRARIANTM?
- How CYBRARIANTM works?
- How secure is our database in hosted mode?
- What is the investment in Hardware & Software to run CYBRARIANTM?
- Who, then, takes care of virus protection, backups etc.?
- What is SaaS?
- What are the other advantages?
- Can we create our own library network?
- Can we customize the software ourselves?
- Does CYBRARIANTM follow any international standard?
- What is the difference between LIBRARIAN® & CYBRARIANTM?
- Do we require any additional or special high-end device to access & run CYBRARIANTM?
- Is there any reduction in operational cost?
- What is the financial implication for using CYBRARIANTM?
- What do you mean by a Resource?
- How we can acquire the services of CYBRARIANTM?
- Whom do we contact in case on any support / maintenance requirement?
- What is the turnaround time?
- What is the average downtime recorded so far?
- Do you have scheduled maintenance? When would this be, and how long will this typically be?
- What are the steps for activating my Library?
- Technical FAQ
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What is CYBRARIANTM?
CYBRARIANTM is a next generation web based seamless & fully integrated Library Management software System hosted on a Remote Server. This is based on SaaS (Software as a Service) concept where users have to pay-as-use basis.
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Why CYBRARIANTM?
Unlike with a traditional software purchases and in-house management, there is no big capital outlay. Moreover, in this age of fast technological changes, it has become very difficult for library managers to manage their day to day operations. Moreover, it is very much time consuming & stretches the limits of your technical staff to manage the hardware, software, database, backups, virus protection etc. CYBRARIANTM frees you from all these hassles and allows you enough time to manage your resources more efficiently and in a better way.
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How CYBRARIANTM works?
CYBRARIANTM Library Management Software system is hosted on a remote server somewhere in the internet cloud. Your database is stored on the remote server which is highly secured & managed centrally. CYBRARIANTM allows you to access & run the software with the help of an ordinary low cost PC having a web browser and you can carry out on line all the transactions like Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Periodicals Management (PMS), Article Indexing, Reports Management etc. as if the entire application is running on your desk. It is only you who can access your library resources with a user ID & password. No one can see or access your data without your permission.
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How secure is our database in hosted mode?
Your database is owned by you & is your property. It is shadowed in real time to a hot spare server, password protected and shared with only authorized users.
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What is the investment in Hardware & Software to run CYBRARIANTM?
There is no big capital investment in purchasing costly hardware like In house Server, costly Desktop PCs, Software like OS, R/DBMS, Anti Virus, Back up software etc. You can run the program easily with the help of an ordinary PC having only a web browser.
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Who, then, takes care of virus protection, backups etc.?
Much of time of library managers is spent in performing mundane tasks like virus checking, software updates, backups, user’s support. All these tasks are shifted to & taken care by CYBRARIANTM at the remote server itself. The entire software runs on SaaS model.
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What is SaaS?
SaaS is a new model for delivery of software over internet. It is a shift from packaged software to Software as a Service (SaaS). In this new model, the user is saved from the hassles of buying licensed copies of software like OS, R/DBMS, Application Software, Anti virus etc. They are also not required to buy costly hardware like Servers, PCs, Networking components etc. The user is also free from the daily problems of installation, management, maintenance, back up, security etc. Initial cost of Investment and recurring cost every month is as good as nil. The recruitment of expert IT professionals is avoided. Following grid explains the cost/benefit advantages. SaaS-enabled services are flexible & configurable.
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What are the other advantages?
It is low cost & fast to start. A very low hosting fee provides software use, free software updates & upgrades, technical support, and maintenance. Libraries can be made live & working very fast, may be within a day or two, and one can start using his library immediately. One can access the application anytime (24x7x365) from anywhere, & from any machine with built in webOPAC facility in the software.
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Can we create our own library network?
Yes, you can create your own network of libraries to share the information & resources with each other & also for internal library loan management with mutual understanding. There is no need of joining any particular library network & pay them hefty fees for joining & incur recurring cost for transactions.
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Can we customize the software ourselves?
Yes, you can. You can yourself customize the software & reports as per your requirement. You can also insert the logo of your institution in the starting screens to give you your own identity & individuality.
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Does CYBRARIANTM follow any international standard?
Yes, CYBRARIANTM follows all the international standards like MARC21, Z39.50, AACR2, MARCXML, ISO 2079 etc. and is having UNICODE (Multilingual) facility.
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What is the difference between LIBRARIAN® & CYBRARIANTM?
Both are Library Management Software. LIBRARIAN® is installed & run from user’s computer as intranet. All software & database are stored on user’s computer and can be run only from user’s computer during office hours only whereas CYBRARIANTM is web enabled & hosted on a remote server. All software & database resides on the hosted server & there is no restriction for time & location. The user can access & run the program anytime from anywhere & from any machine.
LIBRARIAN® is available as single user & multi users version whereas there is no restriction on no. of users for CYBRARIANTM.
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Do we require any additional or special high-end device to access & run CYBRARIANTM?
No. you can run the software with any low end PC having a web browser but you need a fast & reliable Internet connection to your library.
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Is there any reduction in operational cost?
Yes, the operational cost is reduced by 80 to 90% per annum in the case of CYBRARIANTM. This can be seen from the example given below in Cost-Benefits Analysis below :
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3 Yrs. Cost-Benefit Analysis for Librarian Vs. Cybrarian
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LIBRARIAN® single user version
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CYBRARIANTM (Hosting mode)
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[I] Fixed cost : (in Rs.)
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| Desk Top PC |
1 No |
15,000 |
Dumb Terminal |
5,000 |
| Dumb Terminal for OPAC |
1 No |
5,000 |
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500 |
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| Windows XP |
1 No |
6,600 |
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| LMS |
1 No |
21,210 |
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48,310 |
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[II] Variable Cost :
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| Maintenance Engineer |
1 Yr. |
120,000 |
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| AMC for LMS @12.80% |
1 Yr. |
2,585 |
One Time Set-up Cost |
5,000 |
| Anti Virus SW |
2 No |
1,900 |
User Charge |
1,200 |
| Interest on Fixed cost/Yr. |
14% |
6,765 |
Hosting fees - 5K Resources |
5,000 |
| Total Variable Cost |
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131,250 |
Service Tax 10.3% |
1,154 |
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| Total First year cost |
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179,560 |
Total First year cost |
12,354 |
| Second year cost |
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131,250 |
Second year cost |
6,154 |
| Third year cost |
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131,250 |
Third year cost |
6,154 |
| Cumulative 3 years cost |
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442,060 |
Cumulative 3 years cost |
24,662 |
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What is the financial implication for using CYBRARIANTM?
One time setup fee plus user charge plus Rs. 1/- per resource per annum. Check Tariff for detail
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What do you mean by a Resource?
Resource means all print & non-print items like books, journal, magazines, CDs etc. & patrons.
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How we can acquire the services of CYBRARIANTM?
To acquire the services of CYBRARIANTM, you have do on-line registration at http://www.cybrarian.in and deposit the necessary payment as intimated in favor of CR2 Technologies Ltd. ICICI Bank, A/c no. 058605000008
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Whom do we contact in case on any support / maintenance requirement?
Every library is allotted with one Account Executive. The Account Executive is responsible for support and service in each and every area desired by the user.
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What is the turnaround time?
For Problems / Errors the turnaround time is 8 working hours (max.). In case of urgency prior mail intimation will be sent to the concerned person.
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What is the average downtime recorded so far?
The downtime recorded so far is below 0.10%
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Do you have scheduled maintenance? When would this be, and how long will this typically be?
We have scheduled maintenance but that is done between 0100 hours to 0400 hours (IST).
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What are the steps for activating my Library ?
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Generate the Proposal on the website and email the same to your Account Executive.
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Prepare the Payment
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Register online at http://www.cybrarian.in
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Dispatch Generated Proposal, Order and Payment
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Deposit payment directly in ICICI Bank Account – 058605000008 and send details by email alongwith your logo and approx desired colors for your webOPAC.
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Within 24 hours of credit intimation from Finance, CR2 will activate the account online
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CR2 will meanwhile email templates for import of records in to the system, if required
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