Softlink now offers another suite of Aurora products including Aurora Geo, Aurora Payment Portal, and Aurora Post to streamline and simplify everyday library processes.
Aurora Geo is an interactive, map-based search tool that connects the titles in your catalogue to their global locations.
With its bright, touch-friendly interface, it’s a powerful way to engage young readers and promote geographic and cultural awareness.
Users can click on a country, or zoom in to find a state, to discover books set in those locations.
Aurora Geo’s responsive design scales perfectly across touchscreens, desktops, and mobile devices, with secure, direct integration via the Aurora HTTPS API.
The Aurora Payment Portal allows patrons to pay library charges online using a credit card, offering a secure and user-friendly experience. It operates through SecurePay, a PCI-compliant payment gateway owned by Fat Zebra, ensuring reliable and encrypted transactions. No personal or payment information is passed through URLs at any point.
Once your library secures an Aurora Payment Portal license and sets up a SecurePay account connected to your bank, staff can begin accepting payments with minimal setup. This solution reduces front-desk traffic, enhances the patron experience, and offers a streamlined way to manage fee collection.
With a quick setup, your library can begin receiving payments as early as the new year – giving patrons a modern, secure way to pay and giving your team a more efficient way to process transactions.
Aurora Post is a powerful messaging tool that integrates seamlessly with Aurora Web Services (AWS) and Aurora Desktop, enabling libraries to send bulk HTML emails or SMS messages to targeted user groups.
Whether you’re notifying patrons about overdue items, upcoming events, or service updates, Aurora Post makes it easy to manage high-volume communications in a single, integrated interface. Messages are fully customizable, ensuring clear, professional outreach that reflects your library’s voice.
With Aurora Post, your team can save time, reduce manual effort, and improve engagement – delivering the right message to the right users, every time.
