BLUEcloud Central is a cloud-based platform that serves as the unified administrative hub for all BLUEcloud products within a library or consortium. Through a single login, library staff can launch, manage, and configure every BLUEcloud module, including cataloging, acquisitions, analytics, and discovery tools. The platform provides a customizable dashboard for tailoring system settings, managing institutional hierarchies, and assigning user privileges. BLUEcloud Central supports both single libraries and complex consortia, offering unlimited parent and child site creation, lateral resource sharing, and detailed permissions for groups, sites, staff roles, and individual applications. Its HTML5 interface allows administrative tasks to be completed from any device, and direct access to product release notes is available from the help menu. The system is designed to boost productivity, reduce administrative overhead, and adapt to the unique needs of libraries of any size.

Key Features

Unified Product Management Centralized control and access for all BLUEcloud modules.

• Single login for launching and managing all products
• Customizable dashboard for system configuration

Institutional Hierarchy and Permissions Flexible management for consortia and individual libraries.

• Unlimited parent and child site creation
• Detailed permissions for groups, sites, staff roles, and apps

Resource Sharing and Collaboration Supports collaboration and resource sharing across sites.

• Lateral resource sharing groups for consortia
• Secure, role-based access controls

Mobile and Remote Administration Complete administrative tasks from any location or device.

• HTML5 interface for mobile, laptop, or tablet access
• No local installation required

Release Notes and Support Stay informed and supported with direct access to updates.

• Direct access to product release notes from the help menu
• Delivered system text in multiple languages

Benefits

Productivity and Efficiency Streamlines library administration and reduces complexity.

• Centralized management reduces time spent on configuration
• Simplifies user and privilege management

Scalability and Flexibility Adapts to libraries and consortia of any size or structure.

• Supports complex hierarchies and resource sharing
• Easily scales as library needs grow

Security and Control Ensures secure access and data protection.

• Granular permissions for users and groups
• Role-based access for sensitive functions

Remote Accessibility Enables administration from anywhere.

• Mobile-friendly interface
• No dependency on local infrastructure