Our Solutions
More than just a library management system provider, Civica offers a wide range of value-added solutions.
Helping enhance and enable future libraries
Civica offers supplementary library services from consulting to physical stocktaking to self service stations and RFID.
Browse through the tabs to find out more about these services:
Civica offers detailed on –demand training in all modules, during which existing and improved workflows are discussed and developed. Civica’s experienced consultants work with the library staff to define the workflows that are most beneficial to the customer’s operations.
Training and consultancy services are useful for new staff members, or for group refresher sessions for existing staff.
Benefits to the library:
- Enhances staff efficiency, with improved workflows
- Regular skills updates keep staff fresh and motivated
Contact us for further information on Civica’s training and consulting services.
Civica’s Self-Service Station (barcode or RFID) consists of a single touchscreen terminal on an all-in-one desktop computer configured specifically to integrate with the Spydus Library Management System.
As it is a touchscreen, the only additional components required and provided in this package is a barcode reader (with stand). No mouse or keyboard is required.
Benefits to the library:
- Streamlines library operations by empowering your borrowers to manage their own loans and returns
- Improves borrower experience, through time saving transactions
- Frees up library staff to focus on more valuable library services
- Reduces queues at circulation desk during peak times
The Civica vision for libraries is that of an engaging physical and virtual environment with a space for learning, a space for sharing, a space for knowledge , a space for leisure and a space for community and culture.
Benefits to the library:
- An appealing environment that will attract patrons into the library
- Optimises your library space
- Design adaptable and adequate space to carry out multifunctional activities
Civica provides professional advice on library layout, equipment and infrastructure based on individual requirements and needs.
Civica’s cost effective RFID solution integrates directly and seamlessly with the Spydus Library Management System.
Civica’s RFID includes:
- Civica self-service stations
- Book drop units
- RFID gates
- RFID tagging service
RFID offers libraries:
- Improved workflows – freeing staff from circulation processing
- Increased productivity – providing more time for collection management and programmes
- Greater customer access and satisfaction – patrons can easily self-loan and return
- High speed inventory – reducing time spent in shelf reading, mis-shelved items, etc.
Contact us to find out more about our competitively priced RFID packages.
Our series of programmes include:
Annual Symposium
Civica organises an annual symposium (Singapore) that provides both teaching and non-teaching staff the opportunity to learn and keep abreast on current subjects in the diversified library and information industry.
Media Literacy Programme for Schools
The Media Literacy Programme is a pilot project undertaken by Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) and supported by the Singapore Tote Board. Civica is an approved training provider contracted by MOE to conduct the Media Literacy Programme in schools
Information Literacy Workshop
The Information Literacy Workshop is a customised hands-on session targeted at educators covering library management and library-related areas of interest to the schools such as Information Literacy, Local (school) History Archiving and Information Management
Managing Media Resource Libraries Workshop
The latest training programme by Civica, this workshop explores the role of media resource libraries in supporting the needs of 21st century learners.
For our Library Programmes, please visit here.
Contact us for further information on these programmes and the programme rates.
