The University Library is planning to integrate an on-line reservation and borrowing system that will allow members of the faculty, students, and administration personnel to:
Access the system (with the provisions that it is compatible with any operating system) using mobile phones, net books, laptops, tablets or any electronic gadget or device that can be connected to the Internet. Search for books, articles, journals, CDs and other related reading or research materials that are available in the library. Reserve and borrow the said materials on-line via a website that is hosted by the IT Center and managed by the University’s library personnel.
You were asked to initially analyze the system given some provisions and to submit the following deliverables:
Procedures, policies, and guidelines that the users will conform to in accessing, searching, reserving, and borrowing the materials online.
The user interfaces’ (UI) design to illustrate how the users can access and navigate the system. Only a prototype is needed and any tool can be used to design the interface. A paper prototype (drawings on paper) may also be considered.
The provisions imposed by the library regarding the duration of borrowed books will hold. (Please refer to the Library Policies and Guidelines manual.)
Sample forms and/or receipts that are needed to be filled-out or printed to initiate or finalize the processes that will take place.
Procedures, policies, and Guidelines
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Any person accessing this website (user) is subject to, and agrees to, the terms and conditions set out in this legal notice. If the user does not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, the user may not access, display, use or download and/or otherwise copy or distribute content obtained at this website.
- Privacy Policy
- The website and its administrators take a proactive approach to user privacy and ensure the necessary steps are taken to protect the privacy of its users throughout their visiting experience. This website complies with all national laws and requirements for user privacy.
- The website uses cookies to provide a better user experience. A cookie control system will prompt the user on their first visit to the website to allow or disallow the use of cookies on their computer / device.
- The website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to better understand how they use it. This software is provided by Google Analytics which uses cookies to track visitor usage. It will not store, save or collect personal information. You can read Google's privacy policy here for further information http://www.google.com/privacy.html ].
- Users reaching this site and/or its proprietors do as such at their own discretion and give any such individual subtle elements asked for at their own risk.
- Users ought to in this manner note they click on external links at their own particular risk and this site and its proprietors can't be held at risk for any harms or implications brought about by going to any outer connections specified.
- Users are advised to use the platform wisely with due care and caution in regard to their own privacy and personal details. This website nor its owners will ever ask for personal or sensitive information through social media platforms and encourage users wishing to discuss sensitive details to contact them through primary communication channels such as by telephone or email.
*Task
- Add Captcha register login
*Accessing:
- Users should register on the website before accessing and using the system.
- After the online registration, personal appearance at the Library is needed to verify and complete the registration.
- Users may view, duplicate, download to a local drive, print and disperse the content of this site, or any part for instructive or reference purposes and for non-business purposes.
*Searching:
- Do not expect that a search will display results. Only a limited amout of resource are avaible in the database.
- Note that the search bar is not connected to the Web, it will only query data from the database.
- "GO" button
*Reserving/Borrowing:
- Reservation/Borrowing of materials will take an amount of time to complete, users that need the material immediately should go directly to the Library and find it themselves or ask assistance from the librarians.
- After finding the material on search the search page, check whether the status is availbable or not. Available materials will have their buttons colored green.
- Clicking the "Reserve Button" will send a notice to the the system administrator, the admin would then verify and check the information of the user wether he/she is eligible for the reservation. Eligible users should have no violations and other sanctions from the library inorder to successfully complete the reservation. Users that have violations should resolve the matter first before a reservation from the system can be accomplished.
- An alotted amount of time will be given to the library staff in order for them to find and reserve the material.
- Note that after reservation, a status will appear beside the material on your dashboard to notify you if it is availble for pick up at the University Library. It would take a few minutes or hours before the material will be available depending on the queue and time of reservation.
*Approving of Request (Admin)
- Approving of Registration can be found in the right side of the admin dashboard just beside the server load box panel, together with other requests and approvals.
- Requests for Registration should only be approved upon the personal appearance of the individual to ensure authenticity.
- Approving the reservation of material, first the admin would check the status of the user by hovering its name and a popover would appear, it will show the eligibility of the user to borrow the material.
- Second, the admin would then find the materials needed by the user and place it in the counter or will instruct the user where to find it.
- Third, the admin will now put a check mark beside the request and save it. It will then send a notification to the user's dashboard or search page (user should be logged in) that the material being borrowed is now availble for pick up at the library.
- Finally *ask the process in library