Volusia County Public Library
In May 2008, Volusia County Public Library became the latest Infor customer in North America to join the growing number of Vubis Smart users. Located in Volusia County, Florida, U.S.A, the Library serves over 230,000 residents through 16 branches (including a bookmobile branch) and circulates nearly 4 million items each year.
The Volusia County Library offers its constituents a wide array of services and an extensive collection that furthers the Library's mission to "Provide citizens and visitors with exceptional library services that facilitate personal growth, economic development, and quality of life in a manner that strengthens community pride while fostering a countywide identity and partnerships." In the course of the last decade, the Library has responded to a changing culture and the move to electronic formats by providing users over 200 internet terminals and access to more than 50 subscription databases.
With Vubis Smart, Infor's integrated library system, the Library will further improve its offerings to users. Through the Vubis Smart Web OPAC, users will enjoy quick access to information resources, account information and self-service functions. Staff, on their part, will benefit from the system's flexible workflows and data management features to showcase collections, streamline circulation transactions and manage the Library's acquisitions and subscriptions.
Some facts about the Library:
- Collections include 869,491 books, 83,943 videos, 58,784 audio materials, 51 licensed databases.
- 203 internet terminals are available for use within the library by 763,050 computer users.
- 944,982 virtual visits to networked library resources are made by patrons outside the library.
- Using 16 branches and 62 hours of service a week, customers check out a total of nearly 4 million items each year.
