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Invitation to Present | SoFerence 2026: A Global Platform to Showcase AI Use Cases in Libraries at Virtual
September 10, 2026 from 9:30am to 5pm
The Fr. Arrupe Central Library, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on “Bridging Knowledge, Technology, and Society through Libraries” at Fr. Albert Huart Hall (Auditorium), St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
September 25, 2026 at 9am to September 26, 2026 at 5:30pm
International Conference on “Transforming Libraries through AI for a Smarter Knowledge Future” (ICTL–2026) at Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Mode: Hybrid (Online & Offline)
June 19, 2026 at 9am to June 20, 2026 at 5pm
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Keep your users updated on their library transactions - Free Mobile Alerts from NewGenLib
Dear Patron:
What are mobile alerts? And why do we need them?
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When the library users check out (issue), check in (return), renew or do any other circulation transaction, a SMS is sent to their mobile about that transaction.
These mobile alerts
- Provide a proof of transaction
- Enable quick communication to user about his/her account usage
- Boost the image of the library by providing such contemporary services
What changes must I do in my system to send mobile alerts?
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a. In your C:/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles/ENV_VAR.txt(For Linux /usr/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles/ENV_VAR.txt) turn on your mobile alerts by setting MOBILE_ALERTS=YES
b. If there is file called SMS_URL in C:/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles delete it. Deleting this file will give you access to free mobile alert service provided by NewGenLib Open Source. If you have your own SMS provider subscription then you can define it in SMS_URL file.
c. In Patron creation/modification you will find a field called Phone-II, this field is reserved for mobile numbers. Enter the mobile number without any prefix. For example: If the mobile number is 9000688948, the right way to enter is 9000688948. And do not enter it as 09000688948 or +919000688948
d. Get a free subscription Id from Verus Solutions by sending your organisation details to support@verussolutions.biz
That is it, you are ready. When ever you check out or check in or do any other circulation transaction SMSs will be sent to the patron's mobile.
Important points to remember
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a. You must be using NewGenLib 3.0.3 U4 or later to avail this facility
b. Free SMS service is currently available in India only. Other countries should either define their SMS gateway information in SMS_URL file or use Twitter as medium
Upgrade to NewGenLib Open Source 3.0.3 U4 or Migrate to NewGenLib
When the library users check out (issue), check in (return), renew or do any other circulation transaction, a SMS is sent to their mobile about that transaction.
These mobile alerts
- Provide a proof of transaction
- Enable quick communication to user about his/her account usage
- Boost the image of the library by providing such contemporary services
What changes must I do in my system to send mobile alerts?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
a. In your C:/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles/ENV_VAR.txt(For Linux /usr/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles/ENV_VAR.txt) turn on your mobile alerts by setting MOBILE_ALERTS=YES
b. If there is file called SMS_URL in C:/NewGenLibFiles/SystemFiles delete it. Deleting this file will give you access to free mobile alert service provided by NewGenLib Open Source. If you have your own SMS provider subscription then you can define it in SMS_URL file.
c. In Patron creation/modification you will find a field called Phone-II, this field is reserved for mobile numbers. Enter the mobile number without any prefix. For example: If the mobile number is 9000688948, the right way to enter is 9000688948. And do not enter it as 09000688948 or +919000688948
d. Get a free subscription Id from Verus Solutions by sending your organisation details to support@verussolutions.biz
That is it, you are ready. When ever you check out or check in or do any other circulation transaction SMSs will be sent to the patron's mobile.
Important points to remember
-----------------------------------------
a. You must be using NewGenLib 3.0.3 U4 or later to avail this facility
b. Free SMS service is currently available in India only. Other countries should either define their SMS gateway information in SMS_URL file or use Twitter as medium
Upgrade to NewGenLib Open Source 3.0.3 U4 or Migrate to NewGenLib
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