MSA FRBR Floater

Easy online access to titles with multiple editions and formats

FRBR Floater, from Monte Sano Associates, is an inno- vative new service that enables users to view, in an easy-to-read OPAC window, the various editions and formats owned by the library of any title searched. The user may then simply browse the list and select the one item that is most appropriate.

Libraries need not re-catalog their collections or manipulate their bibliographic databases, because we use a sophisticated algorithm, based on the new inter- national FRBR standard, to harvest the needed data from your existing MARC catalog records. As a result, libraries and their users can enjoy the benefits of FRBR without the time and expense of database analysis and re-design.

The user searches as always and, if the search pro- vides a result with more than one edition or format, a window appears that lists each edition and format, highlighting the difference for each item. The user can then easily determine which item is most appropriate and click on it for a full description and status update.

Library staff continue to catalog and use existing OPAC indexing as always. We provide the FRBR algorithm results from the processing of very large public and academic library databases, so that the matching against your database is accurate, instanta- neous, and always current.

We also provide the clear display software that enables a user to see the right edition or format immediately, without browsing down through long lists of confusing citations and conflicting catalog records—happy users via instant “FRBRization.”

FRBR Floater : Works with your existing OPAC database—nothing to add, nothing to do Is easily installed and totally maintained and kept current by Monte Sano Associates—minimal library staff time required Provides library users with immediate, easy accessto the items they want—users love it! Enables searchers to print or email selected results lists of appropriate items only Is a continuous subscription service priced to fit every budget—no capital funding required
For more information (256) 705 - 3561 frbr-info@montesanoassociates.com
Product Information Brochure (PDF, 135K) - FRBRFloater.pdf