Key issues
Accessible overviews of key current issues for library technology
Accessible overviews of key current issues for library technology
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In a library context enquiry/inquiry management is different from most CRM systems which are designed to manage outbound sales and marketing interactions. Enquiry management for libraries is atypically about helping keep track of enquiries, facilitating follow up and maintaining statistics.
Some library system may include an Enquiry management module. Eg the 247lib.com Library system https://www.247lib.com/247OPAC/DynamicPages/LibrarySoftware/247LIBINTRODUCTION
Bailey solution provides an enquiry management solution ('Enquire') separatefor its library system offeringhttps:enquirymanagement.software/
Reftracker from altarama is a solution that is designed for libraries and information services
http://www.altarama.com/Products/RefTracker.aspx
==== General enquiry management solutions ====
The are some general purpose system that might work in a library environment . eg from Evolutive
https://www.evolutive.co.uk/Enquiry-Management-software
==== Reference enquiry management ====
Management of general enquiries in a library can be distinguished from online 'Reference Librarian 'services such as QuestionPoint.
NOTE: “OCLC has entered into an agreement to sell the QuestionPoint 24/7 Reference Cooperative and active
QuestionPoint subscriptions to Springshare, provider of the LibAnswers Platform. 31 May 2019
https://www.oclc.org/en/questionpoint.html