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Library Branch Management

Introduction

The Branch Management module in EasyLib is designed to help institutions efficiently manage multiple library locations or campuses within a single system. Whether your organization has different departments, campuses, or area-wise libraries, this feature ensures smooth coordination and centralized control.

With Branch Management, each library branch can maintain its own identity while still being part of a unified platform. This allows librarians to organize collections, track books, manage users, and generate reports at a branch level.

This module is especially useful for:

  1. Colleges with multiple campuses
  2. Institutions with departmental libraries
  3. Groups managing several library locations

?? How to Access

  1. Login to EasyLib
  2. Go to Modules ? Branch Management
  3. Click on Add Branch / Branches

? Adding a New Branch

Click on “Add New Branch” and fill in:

  1. Branch ID (e.g., BR001)
  2. Branch Name (e.g., Main Library, Rajajinagar Library)
  3. Phone Number
  4. Email ID
  5. Notes (optional)

?? Click Save to create the branch

?? Viewing Branch List

The branch list screen displays:

  1. S.No. – Serial number
  2. Branch ID – Unique identifier
  3. Branch Name – Name of the library
  4. Phone – Contact number
  5. Email – Email ID
  6. Notes – Additional info

? Example branches:

  1. Main Branch Library
  2. Hebbal Library
  3. Vijayanagar Library

?? Search & Filter

  1. Use the Search box (top right) to find a branch quickly
  2. You can search by:
  3. Branch name
  4. ID
  5. Phone

?? Editing a Branch

  1. Click on the Branch Name (blue link)
  2. Update required details
  3. Click Save

? Deleting a Branch

  1. Only delete if the branch is not actively used
  2. Recommended to disable instead of delete (if option available)

?? Usage of Branches in EasyLib

Branch data is used in:

  1. ?? Book Accession – Assign books to specific branches
  2. ?? Circulation – Issue/return books branch-wise
  3. ?? Reports – Branch-level analytics
  4. ?? Inter-branch transfer (if enabled)