FEATURES

• Written from scratch! Languages include: VBScript, SQL, html, javascript and css.
• Dynamic calendar pages are created "on the fly".
• MySQL database back end.
• Events can be color coded based on age or type.
• Colors and fonts can be customized with a single cascading style sheet (css).
• Many customizable features.
• Search for programs by title and description.
• Access control by IP address or cookie login.
• Display can be filtered to only show Adult, Juvenile, etc.
• Tabbed interface: Month, Day and Search.
• "Tell a Friend" and "Remind Me" links on individual programs.
• Double-booking control.
• Online program registration and ticketing.
• RSS news feed for upcoming programs.
• And many more...

ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION

• Authentication by barcode using the Innovative API interface. Checks barcode, fines, expired card and district residents.
• Generic authentication mode based on zip code only.
• Computes age of child from birthday field in Innovative patron record. Registration can be limited by age.
• Checks if already registered - Blocks "double-booking".
• Waiting lists if program is full.
• Delayed registration. Ability to set specific registration start time/date for each program.
• Email reminders for Patrons. Days in advance can be set.
• Function sensative error messages.
• Seperate non-district resident sign-up date can be specified.
• Bus Trips/Concert tickets: One patron can register for multiple tickets. Number of guests can be set for each program.
• And many more...

MANAGEMENT

• Ability to disable online registration and just use in calendar mode.
• Calendar dispalys in "Staff, Public and Admin" view based on IP/login.
• Admin must approve posted programs. Multiple admins possible.
• Batch email cancellation notices in case of emergency or bad weather.
• Stores presenter information for each program.
• Generate "Program Contracts" that can be snail-mailed to the program presenter.
• And many more...

EVENT SUBMISSION / ROOM BOOKING

• Staff and Admin can submit programs and events to the calendar database.
• Ability to add presenter/artist information associated with program:
• By default, all events are "grayed out" when they are submitted.
• Rooms are booked when event is submitted, but Admin must approve the booking.
• Spanning Events - One program that runs for multiple days or weeks.
• Registration announcements.
• Function sensative error messages.
• Double-room-booking check. Checks room dependancies for rooms that can be sub-divided.
• And many more...

CASH AND CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS

• Ability to pay program fees online using YourPay.com service.
• LOCAL receives "OK" from YourPay.com and places patron in program/class.
• Payment by cash or check is only allowed in person and on Staff/Admin computers.

STATISTICS

• Generate a summary report for month you select.
• Shows number of programs for each type, how many patrons registered and fees collected.
• Show payment methods and where patron is registering from.
• Export payment data to Microsoft Excel (or any spreadsheet that supports .csv files.)

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

1. Microsoft Windows 2000/2003 Server with Microsoft Internet Information Server 5 or greater installed. (IIS comes with Windows Servers.)
2. MySQL v5.0 or greater installed. MySQL is a FREE program!
3. MyODBC Connector/Driver v3.51 or greater installed. MyODBC is a FREE program!

HOW DO I GET A COPY FOR MY LIBRARY?

• Contact me first at : Scott M. Senig (ssenig@suffolk.lib.ny.us)
• I will set up a download link where you can download a working demo.
• Once your "donation" to the Friends of the South Huntington Library is made, I'll will send you a license key.

DOES LOCAL DO (insert feature here)?

• If you don't see what you're looking for, PLEASE ASK!.
• New features are constantly being added to the program. If the feature isn't there, it's propably in the works.
• Brach Support comimg soon!