Import wizzard

Using import wizzard you can import data from your existing library using csv, xml and Excel files.

If you have a lot of books, you can use a barcode scanner to get a list of ISBN numbers and then import it using this wizzard.

Titles, authors and cover images can be loaded automatically during import process from external metadata sources.

SharePoint site template
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Import wizzard
(csv, excel, xml)
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External metadata
(cover images, titles, authors)
 

External metadata sources

SEBLib supports retrieve of material title, authors and cover image from external metadata sources just by entering ISBN number.

Metadata can be loaded on material edit page or during import process using SEBLib import wizzard. To manage metadata provider see your metadata account page.

Easy to use

SEBLib is intuitive and simple. It is designed to be used by all members of your team / company. Everyone can manage their material without any professional librarian experience.

With a user-friendly search, you can find the desired material either by standard SharePoint full text search inside attached content or in a more advanced way by specifying various predefined metadata fields (author, title, category, location etc...)

SEBLib user experience is the same as with the rest of your SharePoint sites. Use of standard SharePoint elements allows fast learning and easy adoption since users are already familiar with your SharePoint intranet portal.

The library can be accessed with a web browser without any additional installations on the client computer.

Distributed managment of material

In business organizations, material is often distributed among various teams as opposed to the classical library where material is stored in a central location – on library shelves. Lack of a central catalogue of purchased material limits material availability to closed groups of people. SEBLib material can be managed by people who use it most. At the same time, material remains available to everyone inside the organization.

Every user can manage his material and is responsible for its loan. This can be a step forward to sharing knowledge and networking among otherwise isolated teams inside an organization.

Motivation for learning and exploring

SEBLib integration into corporate intranet makes users aware of the library on every portal visit. Its simple use allows everyone to contribute their valuable material either from office desks or from the internet.

Experts can enter material into simple learning plans to help their less skilled collegues to gain new knowledge as fast as possible. This can be very helpfull when introducing new team members.

Easy setup

Installing SEBLib takes only a few minutes. Sign up and download instalation package. Upload it on your SharePoint and create a new site from SEBLib digital library template. When site is created add your (trial) license.

Optionaly you can configure your metadata sources or import demo data for a quick evaluation.

If you do not have SharePoint we can create a trial SharePoint online account for you. Send inquiry.

Easy to customize

SEBLib is built using standard SharePoint structures and can be simply modified and extended by site administrators.

All data including attached digital material content is stored in standard SharePoint lists that can be easily extended to meet your needs. Site design, page navigation and web part arrangement can be changed very quickly.

Personalized

SEBLib offers personalized pages where users can see their favorite material, reservations, loans and wish lists.

Availability and fast access

Company intranet portal is ideal place for your corporate library, since everyone can access it anytime and anywhere. You need to know what material you have and where can you get it, before you can use it.

Reasonable Prices

SEBLib is licensed once per user what makes it suitable for all sized businesses (no monthly fees). See details...

System requirements

SEBLib is built as Sandbox solution and can run on any version of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 and 2013 including free foundation and SharePoint online / Office 365.

How to start building your library?

SEBLib helps you build your library in four simple steps as described bellow.

Step 1: Create a »book catalog« and share it on your intranet to set foundations

Creating a list of available books is the initial step that allows all employees to see what is available inside your company. In addition it gives a very important message, showing that your company supports learning.

SEBLib helps you setup your catalog in the easiest way possible, either by importing data from your existing solution, using predefined Excel template, using a barcode reader or by entering data individually by each end user. Every user gets access to the online catalog with personalized pages displaying loan related data and favorite materials.

Step 2: Include »all relevant material« already used by your team

Many users take advantage of various external resources to solve their work related issues and challenges. There are a lot of »how to« videos, blogs, specialized portals, virtual libraries, web conferences and other content available on the internet. When appropriate material is found it is usually added to web browser' favorites or saved to a local disk. Usually it is not shared with other employees although at least close team members could benefit from the same content.

Using SEBLib you can easily embed external videos, upload free e-books or add links to content on various portals. With minimum effort you can gather materials that were found useful by individuals inside your company and are closely related to their tasks. Sharing great materials helps other colleagues to faster improve their knowledge when joining a new team. As a company you can also identify main content and related sources used by your employees. Later on you can decide to provide additional courses or training if necessary.

Step 3: Add »your content« and increase value

When you read a book or watch a video you can rate it and share comments with other users helping them in two ways: giving recommendations for good material and expose yourself as an expert who can advise on the subject matter. In addition you can also group materials into simple learning plans.

Step 4: Engage all employees, "motivate and inspire"

There are a lot of features included into SEBLib that will help you engage all employees and motivate them for additional learning and exchange of knowledge. Some features (like event calendar or wish lists) might be easily tracked separately using email or a shared calendar outside SEBLib, but from user engagements perspective they should be managed in SEBLib. Their role is to bring fresh content and motivate users to visit library more often. Since SEBLib is part of your intranet, all users are in constant contact with the library and they can see their colleagues’ contribution. Motivation and inspiration can be found through teamwork and appropriate content.