Hartford Public Library has teamed with ProQuest to offer a more dynamic and engaging patron experience with Syndetics Unbound™, a catalogue enrichment service that combines two best-of-breed technologies: the Syndetic Solutions™ service and the LibraryThing for Libraries system.
Using Syndetics Unbound, the Hartford Public Library will embed rich information and guided discovery directly into their existing catalogues. Syndetics Unbound helps transform the traditional online catalogue into an innovative and compelling showcase of materials. Patrons benefit from a more modern, intuitive experience that includes expansive coverage of global books and other media. Syndetics Unbound was added to both Hartford Public Library's modern discovery layer, and their legacy "classic" catalogue.
For librarians, Syndetics Unbound is designed to use right out of the box, with no customisation needed and an easy-to-use admin tool that provides element configuration, holdings management, and coverage and usage reports. It also helps libraries maximise their acquisitions budget by putting all materials within easy reach.
For patrons, Syndetics Unbound is easy and engaging. Data from ProQuest's Syndetic Solutions integrates with the reader tools in LibraryThing for Libraries for rating, sharing and reviewing books they've read. Most importantly it brings patrons the features they expect from everyday web use. The mobile-optimized user interface works on smartphones and tablets so patrons can easily connect to the library wherever they are.
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