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AGent for the Library

The AGent™ platform is the most modern, comprehensive and effective resource management platform available today, allowing libraries to manage, share and search their resources. The AGent integrated product suite – currently used by more than 6,000 libraries in North America – is comprised of AGent Iluminar™ a next generation patron user interface; AGent VERSO™ a complete integrated library system; AGent Resource Sharing™ a robust interlibrary loan and consortial borrowing solution; and AGent Search™ a powerful federated search application. AGent products are standards-compliant, built with an open systems architecture and are available via the Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted delivery model.

Each of the AGent products is designed to help our library partners become more efficient and patron-centric through a number of ways: streamlined administration, improved workflow, patron-self service, greater ROI from acquisitions and licensed content, real-time data access, flexible delivery options and customer-focused technical support.

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AGent Library Automation Platform

The AGent application runs on a standard browser for both the staff and the end-user applications, with no “client” to download. This flexible delivery method reduces time and cost for the library and offers both staff and end-users alike the flexibility to access all resources and administrative functions from any computer with a connection to the internet.

The AGent platform offers its software in a variety of flexible delivery options:

Software as a Service (SaaS) Hosted Delivery Method – The SaaS model covers system setup and implementation of software, including all necessary outsourced host facilities management, hardware, software and communications. Benefits include:

Solution can be instantly deployed
All product upgrades are free; corrections or enhancements are immediately available to all users
Very cost-effective option without an upfront capital expense of a license or hardware
Products can evolve and scale based on changing needs over time
Security, redundancy, backup, technical server support
Frees up valuable IT or technical staff to support additional projects.

Local Installation – The local installation option allows libraries to run any of the AGent products locally on their own servers.