WebMLS

Using WebMLS, remote users can search your NSi Media Library System from any Internet connection using their Web browser. This new feature allows employees and clients to query your tape archive and view results. Security by user is maintained in your NSi Media Library System.

The purpose of WebMLS is to enable remote users to search your tape archive via an Internet connection. This feature is an add-on to your Media Library System. All tape content information stored in the Media Library System database can be displayed by WebMLS. This includes physical tape information, log records, video thumbnails and video clips.

Database access security for WebMLS is maintained in the Media Library System. This enables you to set clearance for employees and important clients on a user basis. With WebMLS, users can access your archive as frequently as needed without bothering you or your tape library operations. This way, associates and customers can get the tape information they need when they need it.

Users can access your Media Library System tape archive by going to a specified web site and entering a name and password assigned by the system administrator. Following a successful login, the user is presented with the query fields from your Media Library System. Choice boxes are provided based on your Media Library System implementation. Search results are presented in summary form. By clicking on the bar code number, tape detail can be viewed. Both the summary and detail information can be printed.

WebMLS is accessible from any computer with Internet access and a web browser. This means it can be used on a PC or a Macintosh.