ERes Add-on Modules

DocuFax (Document input via Fax)
One of the most critical and time-consuming aspects of electronic reserves is converting paper-based materials into electronic format. With the optional DocuFax module, only a fax machine is required to get hard-copy documents onto electronic reserve. You can simply drop a document into any fax machine and send it directly to Docutek ERes. DocuFax automatically converts faxed documents to compressed Adobe pdf format and stages them on the Docutek ERes server for you.

Communications Module
The Communications module features course-specific, multi-threaded discussions boards and live Internet chat rooms. The Communications module enhances the teaching and learning experience and helps faculty and students harness the full power of the Internet. Many faculty use chat rooms to hold online office hours, while students routinely check in to get help with homework and to hold virtual study sessions before exams.

Internet Resources Management
With the Internet Resources Management module, reference librarians can easily and efficiently compile and manage lists of useful Websites organized by academic discipline. No knowledge of HTML or programming is required - all operations are point-and-click. Docutek ERes automatically organizes the lists of Internet resources by academic department, and links directly to the appropriate list when a course Website is displayed. For example, a student viewing a site for any course in the Physics Department will also be presented with a link to the list of Physics Internet resources.

Electronic Document Delivery (EDDplus)
Using the EDDplus module, a library can electronically deliver any document directly to a patron. In order to comply with copyright guidelines, documents are not directly transferred to the patron but instead are made available via password security. Documents can be assigned an expiration date at which time they are either no longer viewable or completely deleted from the system. Patrons can request a document simply by filling out a short online form, and is automatically notified via email when the document is delivered. EDDplus provides an array of history and tracking reports on requested and delivered documents.

Please contact us to get more information on Docutek ERes or to arrange an onsite demonstration of our system.