- Objective : Learn to use the PMB software to manage loans, records and users.
- Target audience: Libraries, schools, documentation centers
- Format: In-person or remote
- Tools used: PMB (SIGB)
- Price : Price upon request
Beginner Level
1. Discovering PMB and its main features
- Objective : Understanding the main functions of the PMB ILS (interface, roles, modules).
- Audience : Beginning librarians, information specialists, teachers
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : PMB (backoffice interface)
2. Create and manage bibliographic records
- Objective : Knowing how to catalogue manually or automatically (UNIMARC, ISBD import).
- Audience : Library staff, information specialists
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : Catalog Module, Z3950, Import
3. Managing readers and loans
- Objective : Add users, manage loans/returns, reservations, reminders.
- Audience : Librarians, assistants
- Duration : half day
- Tools : Borrower Modules, Loans
Intermediate Level
4. Configure classification plans and indexing
- Objective : Organize the document structure (DEWEY, thesaurus, free index).
- Audience : Librarians, specialized fund managers
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : Authorities, Rating, Indexing, Location
5. Create and manage the OPAC (public catalogue)
- Objective : Customize the public showcase of the catalogue: visuals, blocks, new products.
- Audience : Webmasters, lead librarians
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : OPAC, Graphical Settings
6. Library Statistics and Reports
- Objective : Monitor the use of the fund, produce reports for management or partners.
- Audience : Management, librarians, school administrators
- Duration : half day
- Tools : Statistics, CSV exports
Advanced Level
7. Create baskets, themed catalogs and digital resources
- Objective : To promote documents related to a theme or event.
- Audience : Librarians, activity leaders
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : Baskets, Alerts, Digital Notices
8. Collaborative fund management with multi-site PMB
- Objective : Sharing a catalogue among several structures, managing networked libraries.
- Audience : Library networks, local authorities
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : Multisite, Rights, Sharing
9. PMB Technical Administration
- Objective : Manage backups, updates, and maintenance of the platform.
- Audience : Technicians, system administrators
- Duration : 1 day
- Tools : Config files, MySQL database, FTP, Cron