Library technology solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the release of Enterprise Portal Solution (EPS) and SchoolRooms Version 2.2.2. The new versions are projected to offer improved performance and stability, as well as improved security. Users will have the ability to link Z39.50 search results to the native OPAC in multi-library settings. Z39.50 functionality has also been updated to handle Unimarc. Version 2.2.2 is now available to current and new users of SirsiDynix EPS and the SchoolRooms online K-12 exploration, discovery and learning portal.
SirsiDynix EPS provides a single interface to all the information, resources and services offered by a library or consortium. The product offers enhanced searching capabilities, consolidating searching of library catalogues, electronic databases, the Internet and more into a single, simple search. It also features SirsiDynix Rooms Builder, a content management platform that allows the creation of content in virtual rooms. The content is arranged according to a site's defined taxonomy of popular subject areas, supporting addition of relevant and current information and links in each room.
SchoolRooms is a web site designed to help students explore, discover and learn, and it also features resources for parents and teachers. The site integrates thousands of pages of multimedia content, web links, other resources and search capabilities - all organised around the K-12 curriculum. In subject-oriented "virtual rooms" of hand-selected content, visitors can expect to find relevant resources and knowledge -- for writing a research paper, understanding new concepts or delving deeper into an area of special interest. The SchoolRooms parent guide is a tool parents can use to help their children learn outside the classroom.
