2011 Who's Who in Library Software

CONTENTS  Acquisitions | Archives | Automated Telephone Services | Bibliographic | Cataloging | Circulation | Collaboration | Collection Management | Content Management | Digital Collections | Electronic Resources | Event Management | Fines | Genealogy | Integrated Library Systems | Marketing | Media Management | Messaging | Public Computer Management | Reading ProgramsRelocation/Space Planning | Resource Management/Sharing | Scheduling | Search/Discovery | Serials | Social Networking | Staffing | Usage/Statistics

Type

Product

Description

Details

Supplier

Supplier URL

Acquisitions

GetIt Library Acquisitions

GetIt is LibLime's enterprise-class browser-based library acquisitions solution.

Details

LibLime

Web Site

Acquisitions

Acquisition Manager

Standards-based acquisitions management tool.

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TDNet

Web Site

Acquisitions

Online Selection & Acquisitions

Online Selection & Acquisitions is a comprehensive, standalone solution that supports all aspects of collection development, acquisitions, fund management, and order management.

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TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Archives Management

STAR Knowledge Center for Archives

STAR Knowledge Center for Archives (SKCA) is designed to help you to accession, catalog, and manage your collections without re-keying information or duplicating your efforts. The information that you enter into accessions can, for example, be copied into the cataloging module and then edited and used in the EAD finding aid that you produce from the catalog.

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Cuadra Associates

Web Site

Automated Telephone Services

AGent Telephone Attendant™

AGent Telephone Attendant™ provides automated services via the telephone through the affordable Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model. AGent Telephone Attendant enables libraries to provide this valuable, time-saving service without the added cost and complexity of installing a local phone and call routing system. Complete system setup and software implementation, including outsourced host facilities management, hardware, communications and 24 x 7 system monitoring, provided by Auto-Graphics.

Details

Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Bibliographic

EasyBib

Bibliographic/citation software.

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ImagineEasy Solutions, LLC

Web Site

Bibliographic

LibraryMaster

The Library Master bibliographic and textual database manager makes it easy to manage bibliographic information. Library Master automatically formats the bibliography, footnotes and citations for your paper, thesis or book in numerous bibliographic styles. It makes it easy to organize research notes and project records. Create an inexpensive online catalog for any collection of books, periodicals, audio-visuals, corporate documents and other materials. Library Master is compatible with all versions of Windows, including Windows Vista.

Details

Library Concepts

Web Site

Cataloging

AGent MARCit™

AGent MARCit™ is a user-contributed MARC resource that enables public libraries to share over 20 million quality bibliographic records. Utilizing our proven Web-based AGent™ technology, AGent MARCit provides catalogers with a single point of access to the Library of Congress databases and all other user-contributed cataloging resources in a federated search environment to significantly streamline workflow.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Cataloging

Avanti MicroLCS

MicroLCS is a simple, easy to use and flexible OPAC and cataloging system. Though it is targeted for small libraries, its flexible and scalable design allows it to be used in libraries of any type. It is easy to manage and requires no third party software other than Java to run. The clean and simple user interface provides full boolean searching including nested searches and searches across all indexed fields.

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Avanti Library Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

eZcat

Internet access allows eZcat to help you take advantage of Z39.50 technology by obtaining free MARC 21 records. Search multiple library databases simultaneously (Library of Congress and over 400 other publicly listed libraries) and retrieve cataloging data for all of your library materials (books, video, audio, computer files, etc).

Details

Book Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

WebOPAC

Allows for both in-house and remote access of your library's catalogue from any computer with a standard Web browser. It offers patrons the ability to search for, request, reserve and review materials in a Web page format that can be customized easily to reflect the attitude of your library.

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Keystone Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

Concept I

For the more demanding library, CONCEPT I system includes numerous advanced features but retains its ease-of-use.

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Library Concepts

Web Site

Cataloging

PC Card Catalog

Easy-to-use editing, import MARC, instant ISBN cataloging, print lists, labels, catalog cards, bar codes, donation plates. Catalog searches find 'best guess,' even with misspellings. Includes the highly regarded One Day Inventory feature. Manage check in/out, overdues, fines, reserves, add patrons on one efficient screen. Context-sensitive Help.

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Library Concepts

Web Site

Cataloging

MARC LOC ™ Utility

A software utility that simplifies the downloading and transfer of Library of Congress MARC records that have been searched on the Library of Congress Web site.

Details

MC2 Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

MARCExplorer™

MARC Record Internet Search and Retrieval searched by ISBN from your Internet browser.

Details

MC2 Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

MARC/AL™ Interface Utility

The MARC/AL™ Interface Utility is a utility which allows Auto Librarian™ Library Server SE and Ver. 4.0 users to read the USMARC/MicroLIF records included with the purchase of books from major book vendors such as Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett and others, thus eliminating the need to input manually, newly purchased books.

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MC2 Systems

Web Site

Cataloging

AutoCataloguing

AutoCataloguing can be used with or without LiBRARYSOFT. It is designed to retrieve MARC data from anyZ39.50 Web site such as the Library of Congress and most public and university libraries. With LiBRARYSOFT you can download the data directly into your database. If you are using a different library system you can import the MARC file created from your searching.

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New Generation Technologies Inc.

Web Site

Cataloging

Baslogue

Baslogue is an item tracking solution that is simple and easy to use - ideal for small and medium-sized libraries.

Details

Petrie Software

Web Site

Cataloging

Catalog Card Creator

Use the advantages of the computer to create catalog cards.

Details

Right On Software

Web Site

Cataloging

Computer Access Catalog System with Catalog Card Creator

A cataloging system with the ability to make catalog cards.

Details

Right On Software

Web Site

Cataloging

Computer Access Catalog System

The Computer Access Catalog System is affordable, easy to learn and use and allows you to make so much better use of your time. The templates on the screen ask for all the information needed. Just type in the information. Making corrections and fixing mistakes is done at the touch of a key. Enter all library holdings quickly and easily. No programming required, it’s all right on the screen.

Details

Right On Software

Web Site

Cataloging

Copycat

With Surpass Copycat you can quickly and easily download free MARC records. It's as easy as scanning the ISBN/EAN barcode from the back of the book! Surpass Copycat is a z39.50 copy cataloging client for use with Surpass or any library automation system.

Details

Surpass Software

Web Site

Cataloging

NET OPAC

The SydneyPLUS .NET OPAC puts critical information at your fingertips: As a single point of access to your firm’s knowledge assets, it enables end users to locate exactly what they need, exactly when they need it.

Details

SydneyPLUS International

Web Site

Cataloging

AuthorityWorks™

Sending your database out for authority control processing can be costly and repetitive. Now you can keep your authorities continuously current with a front end solution from TLC that lets you retain local control and save significant funds long term. Regardless of your library automation system, AuthorityWorks enables you to perform bibliographic processing, as well as authority verification and updating, continuously and automatically.

Details

TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Cataloging

BiblioFile®

The new BiblioFile is state of the art cataloging. It includes the context sensitive Cataloger’s Reference Shelf, powerful data manipulation features, local database and authority processing control, MARC record validation, macro scripting language, data manipulation for bibliographic and authority records, label printing and other advanced features.

Details

TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Cataloging, Circulation

Book Librarian Plus

Book Librarian Plus database library manager will help you organize, catalog and keep track of your books and other media. With this software program you can quickly search your  book library and print reports to the screen, printer, PDF, or html for Web posting. You can also keep track of which books in the library are checked out and who has them and when they are due back. The program will also print an overdue library book list. It features an easy-to-use interface, multiple search methods, professional, flexible reporting with many preformatted reports for a variety of situations, two custom book report modules, a backup/restore utility, import/export, a flexible security system and multi-user network versions are available.

Details

TurboSystemsCo, LLC

Web Site

Cataloging, Collection Management

wb.Insight

WebBook Group Module, wb.Insight, provides a comprehensive system which allows the staff to define, configure, manage, and maintain Web-based groupings of books, represented by their cover art, author and title, with a link to the items catalog record. 

Details

LibraryInsight

Web Site

Circulation

OneStop™

Self service check in/check out, borrower-enabled fine payment, user-selected language support, and a user-defined graphical/HTML menu are integrated into systems that become your self-service stations throughout the library.

Details

Envisionware

Web Site

Circulation

Info Vision

Are you constantly tracking down items in your collection? Need to reorder but don't remember where the item was purchased? Wonder which items in inventory are in highest demand? Let BrowseCollection.com be your solution. Increase checkouts while you lower your stress. Leave the detective work to BrowseCollection.com. This simple and inexpensive Web-based software solution, will save you valuable time and reduce inventory loss.

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Info Vision

Web Site

Circulation

Check In/Out Organizer Pro

Check In/Out Organizer Pro is a flexible check-in and check-out transaction management software that you can easily customize to your specifications.

Details

PrimaSoft, Inc.

Web Site

Circulation

Circulation Desk System

The easiest and best way to check materials in and out, PLUS...Prints a complete book catalog in several formats and prints labels and overdue notices. So affordable, so easy to learn and use and allows you to make so much better use of your time. You do not need to be a cataloger or even a typist. You simply type the information into the blank spaces provided. Making corrections and fixing mistakes is done at the touch of a key. Easy search function allows instant tracking of all materials on hand or on loan. Supports patron reserves for current or future dates. Automates and simplifies repetitive library tasks. May also be used as an acquisition program.

Details

Right On Software

Web Site

Circulation

Fastrac

The Fastrac Circulation Management System has been designed to anticipate the flexibility, budget, growth, and security issues challenging libraries in the future. Efficiencies and features are built-in to reduce staff workload by processing more items in a shorter period of time with fewer steps than traditional barcode circulation. Processing materials has never been faster with rapid inventories, multi-item self-check circulation, wireless weeding, and book returns that do the work for you. Whether it's inventorying entire collections in hours, or finding misshelved books in minutes, Fastrac RFID handles it in real-time – just imagine – an up-to-the-minute look-up of your entire collection.

Details

VTLS Inc.

Web Site

Circulation, Cataloging

Circulation Desk System With Catalog Creator

Need a circulation system with the ability to make catalog cards? This one is for you.

Details

Right On Software

Web Site

Collaboration

Presto for Social Libraries

Presto for Social Libraries is designed for special librarians and related knowledge worker communities who need to effectively and collaboratively manage multiple collections of diverse content.

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Inmagic®

Web Site

Collection Management

CASE

Innovative's Content Access Service (CASE) supports efficient delivery of the content and metadata required by today's digital libraries. CASE simplifies coverage loading and integrates information, without the complications of additional vendors and databases. Libraries can mix and match these services, boosting staff efficiency and ensuring that the full measure of your resources is immediately available to patrons.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Collection Management

Remote Data Entry 

Add books to your library database faster with data entry from multiple Windows computers! 

Details

MC2 Systems

Web Site

Collection Management

Readerware for Books

The unique Readerware auto-catalog feature lets you feed in a list of books, enter the ISBN, LCCN or just scan the barcode. Readerware does the rest, searching the Web and cataloging your books for you. Readerware can merge information from multiple sites to build the most complete database possible, with cover art.

Details

Readerware Corporation

Web Site

Collection Management

Rights Manager

TDNet partners with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), the world's largest provider of copyright licensing solutions, integrating CCC's rights advisory and management tool, Rightsphere, directly into TDNet's e-Journal A-Z Journal Manager portal and TDNet's OpenURL resolver TOUResolver. By integrating Rightsphere, users of TDNet Journal Manager portal and TOUResolver can instantly check the rights status of content against their rights database in Rightsphere without having to leave their content management workflow.

Details

TDNet

Web Site

Collection Management

Holdings Manager

Holdings Manager offers data services for maintaining online holdings information your catalog, tracking changes to your online collections, updating your proxy configuration, and more. Data can be provided on a weekly or monthly basis in a variety of file formats and delivery options.

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TDNet

Web Site

Collection Management

eBook Manager

e-Book Manager provides tools for accessing and managing your e-book holdings.

Details

TDNet

Web Site

Collection Management

Journal Manager

As the access and management of e-resources becomes increasingly more complex, TDNet meets the challenge with a feature-rich system combined with a robust administrative module that simplifies e-journal maintenance while providing a single point of access to your entire e-resource collection. The Journal Manager interface is fully customizable to meet the needs of your library and users and weekly updates ensure that your collection is always accurate and up-to-date. Users benefit from a central access point for all e-journals, access to current Tables of Contents, and current alerts services.

Details

TDNet

Web Site

Content Management

Content Management System (CMS)

Auto-Graphics’ Content Management System (CMS) manages work flow and collaboration to facilitate the organization, control and publication of a large body of documents and other content, such as images and multimedia resources. The system integrates and delivers critical business information for use by large and geographically diverse groups and makes multiple information types - such as images, documents, e-mail, and e-records – available both on the internal network and over the Web.

Details

Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Digital Collections

AGent Digital Collections™

AGent Digital Collections™ is a simple and affordable Web-based solution that assists libraries with the creation and display of digital assets. Libraries can easily share their resources by placing these items, which were once limited to internal library viewing only, online for patrons to conveniently search and discover. The solution includes all of the necessary cataloging, search and display software to get started.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Digital Collections

Veridian

Veridian is enterprise-level display software that lets you easily share your metadata-rich XML-based collections of digitized newspapers, magazines, books and other media formats to Internet users around the world.

Details

Digital Library Consulting

Web Site

Digital Collections

EOS.Web Digital®

EOS.Web Digital® is our newest solution, designed for 100% digital and electronic libraries and hybrid libraries that are transitioning to digital content. The application and digital content may be stored on a local network server, or accessed remotely from one of our global data centers.

Details

EOS International

Web Site

Digital Collections

DigiTool

DigiTool® enables academic libraries and library consortia to manage and provide access to digital resources, both those that are created for use within the institution and those that are collected and maintained by the library for the benefit of the public.

Details

Ex Libris

Web Site

Digital Collections

Symposia

Institutional repositories (IRs) represent an opportunity for library involvement in a valuable campus initiative. That's why Innovative created Symposia, the first-ever digital repository tool designed with librarians in mind. Symposia meets the challenge of direct involvement in the IR process with sophisticated metadata tools and without the staff overhead necessary for competing solutions.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Digital Collections

Media Management

Media Management is the reliable way to create, describe, and present digital collections within the Millennium environment. Media Management handles virtually any type of digital object using familiar MARC format for descriptive metadata . With a simple catalog search, library users will discover items with attached text, multimedia files, or a series of thumbnail images. And the document-indexing option allows users to search the full text of integrated documents such as Word® and PDF® docs.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Digital Collections

Content Pro

If you have digital collections, Content Pro dramatically expands opportunities for user discovery of the resources that make your library or campus unique. This complete digital library solution makes metadata and digital files fully searchable in a variety of contexts--from catalogs to search engines--to let the world see what you have!

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Digital Collections

Portfolio™

Built on the powerful SirsiDynix discovery platform with Web services, SirsiDynix Portfolio digital asset management utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) and harvests library-configurable metadata to deliver highly relevant, cross-collection results via a single, streamlined interface. This unlocks a number of benefits for your library or organization.

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SirsiDynix

Web Site

Digital Collections

VITAL

VITAL is an institutional repository solution designed for universities, libraries, museums, archives and information centers. Built on Fedora™, this software is designed to simplify the development of digital object repositories and to provide seamless online search and retrieval of information for administrative staff, contributing faculty and end-users. VITAL provides all types of institutions a way to broaden access to valuable resources that were once only available at a single location and to a finite number of patrons. By eliminating the traditional limitations information seekers encounter, this technology grants access to materials for all authorized end-users, from professional researchers to recreational learners.

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VTLS Inc.

Web Site

Digital Collections, Media Management

Media Library System

Media Library Systems (MLS) is one of the most sophisticated and powerful media archival and tracking systems available. Whether you work with analog media, digital media or both, MLS can help streamline your operations and keep your workflow moving efficiently. It's the main engine of the Nesbit product suite and seamlessly integrates with the add-on applications. With built-in rich functionality, you can archive, locate and track your media assets – quickly and easily. MLS is simple to use, scalable and best of all, affordable.

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Nesbit Systems Inc.

Web Site

Electronic Resources Management

V-sources

Electronic resources are an indispensable part of a library's collection and service offerings. Yet, as libraries subscribe to an ever-increasing array of databases, they also face a growing challenge to adequately assess and manage their diverse subscriptions. With the V-sources Electronic Resources Management System (ERMS), libraries can effectively manage the evaluation, selection, acquisition, implementation and administration of electronic resources.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Electronic Resources Management

Verde

A complete solution, Verde® enables libraries and library consortia to meet e-resource management requirements.

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Ex Libris

Web Site

Event Management

Events

Community outreach meets Web calendar in this full-featured management and planning utility. With Events, your patrons can access your event schedule from any computer Web browser and register for programs online. They can also sign up to be notified by e-mail about programs in their particular areas of interest. And, any authorized staff members can easily update the calendar so your programming schedule is never out of date.

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Evanced Solutions

Web Site

Event Management

Program Registration

Program Registration gives patrons easy access to a complete calendar of library events on your Web site to increase awareness and encourage participation in your offerings. Users can register for programs directly from the Web calendar and manage their personal schedule of library events from within the My Millennium personalization suite. For added convenience, Program Registration automatically places users on wait-lists for fully booked programs, monitors for cancellations, and sends email to confirm when a patron gets a seat.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Event Management, Scheduling, Resource Management

rm.Insight

rm.Insight provides Resource Management specifically designed for the needs of public libraries of all sizes. Resources are defined as rooms, equipment, event and program information, registration lists, attendance statistics and much more.

Details

LibraryInsight

Web Site

Fines

Staff Transaction Station (STS)™

EnvisionWare’s STS is the first point of sale transaction system designed specifically for libraries. Process standard point of sale transactions such as inven­tory item sales, transit passes, book bags, taxable and non-taxable item sales, and returns—all that you would expect in a traditional POS system, and more.

Details

Envisionware

Web Site

Fines

EnvisionWare® eCommerce Services™

Integrating forms of self-service payment into a seamless solution is just one of the unique features of EnvisionWare eCommerce Services™. Patrons can pay fines inside the library using a credit card; stored value: smart and debit (stored value) cards; cash: into a coin/bill acceptor; or account using the Authentication and Accounting Module (AAM). Outside the library, all but cash and stored value payments are supported. What's unique in our solution is the ability to use any of these forms of payment for printing, copying, and fines/fee payment.

Details

Envisionware

Web Site

Fines, Public Computer/Copier/

Fax/Printer Management

BarcodePlus®

EnvisionWare's BarcodePlus® System extends the capabilities of your existing patron barcodes to a powerful self-service copier payment and control solution. Borrowers or students can scan their library card, barcode-based student ID, magnetic stripe card, or BlackBoard Transaction System ID which retrieves the on-line deposit balance and enables the copier. The user makes copies consuming up to the maximum available funds and then either presses a key to end the copy session or it alerts the user and times out automatically. Charges are updated in real time. The cashless solution offers a high reliability account-based copy management solution for libraries and campuses.

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Envisionware

Web Site

Genealogy

Genealogy

Indexing solution for local history and genealogy records.

Details

Evanced Solutions, Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

AGent VERSO™

AGent VERSO is a complete, open and standards-compliant integrated library management system (ILS), designed to help libraries manage their resources while significantly improving patron information discovery and service delivery. Through a single, comprehensive staff interface libraries can effectively manage all their resources through a variety of integrated modules – including circulation, cataloging, serials, acquisitions, a MARC resource and digital content management – combined with an intuitive, easy to use OPAC.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Atriuum

Atriuum offers it all and is the ultimate centralized library automation solution for one library to multi-branch libraries or one school to school districts. Because it is 100% browser-based, patrons have better access to library materials and their library account, period. Atriuum is so easy to work with because it operates similar to other library automation products you already use, without limitations.

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Book Systems

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Concourse

Concourse is Book Systems' proven library automation software for the Windows environment, including VISTA. Librarians and Media Specialists have contributed ideas making it feature rich. Our programmers take those ideas and continue to make Concourse easy-to-use. Concourse allows for easy navigation using an icon flowchart on the Navigator screen, menu options, or keyboard shortcuts to perform functions.

Details

Book Systems

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Spydus

CMI has provided total solutions to libraries for 27 years. Drawing on our extensive experience of delivering library management solutions around the world, Spydus helps libraries achieve improved service standards and greater efficiency. It is designed around the core objectives of convenience, knowledge and manageability to deliver high quality, easily accessible services.

Details

Civica

Web Site

Integrated Library System

STAR Knowledge Center for Libraries and STAR/Libraries

STAR Knowledge Center for Libraries is a completely Web-based integrated library system (ILS), with support for both traditional and non-traditional materials. It reduces the IT overhead of managing your system and gives your staff members and associates the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world. STAR/Libraries is a client-server application that is particularly well suited for sites that need to create original MARC records. Both applications are designed to support the full range of library operations, and both include robust public access modules. With them, all of your users can easily find the specific information they need, when they need it.

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Cuadra Associates

Web Site

Integrated Library System

CyberTools for Libraries

CyberTools for Libraries is a high-end ILS with serials management and ERM modules available. Unique and powerful research tools, with elegant product design focused on finely-tuned efficiencies for time-challenged information managers, make CyberTools a great fit for all special and academic Libraries.

Details

CyberTools for Libraries

Web Site

Integrated Library System

EOS.Web Enterprise

EOS.Web Enterprise is an automation solution for mid-size to large, multi-site libraries, which often have complex requirements for custom collections and federated searching and require a more comprehensive solution.

Details

EOS International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

EOS.Web Express

EOS.Web Express is an automation solution for solo librarians, as well as small to mid-size libraries with a limited budget, but who still want the latest, Web-based solutions and an easy migration path to a more comprehensive solution in the future.

Details

EOS International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Evergreen

Evergreen is a highly-scalable software for libraries that helps library patrons find library materials, and helps libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries.

Details

Evergreen

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Voyager

Voyager® is an integrated library solution.

Details

Ex Libris

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Aleph

The Aleph® integrated library system is designed for academic, research, and national libraries.

Details

Ex Libris

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Destiny® Library Manager™

Destiny® Library Manager™ is a centralized K-12 library resource management tool that helps libraries in your district work more efficiently, while creating engaging and collaborative learning environments that promote and support student achievement.

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Follett Software Corporation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

V-smart

With V-smart, Infor’s Web-based Integrated Library System (ILS), libraries enjoy the benefits of a browser-based environment. As all application logic is situated on the server and no client software needs to be installed, V-smart can be quickly deployed and easily maintained. V-smart allows access to the system’s core data via a flexible set of webservices, on top of traditional ODBC/SQL access. V-smart incorporates all standard modules including Circulation, Cataloguing, Acquisitions, Serials and Reporting. Through a visually appealing and customizable interface, staff enjoys convenient access to all system functions.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Vubis Smart

Vubis Smart is an ILS that enables libraries and information centers to organize and present data from any source and in any format. The system incorporates convenient workflows and easy-to-use administrative tools. Staff can define multiple formats, databases, indexes, search methods and more. Distinctive rules and parameters may be defined to meet the requirements of individual branches and locations.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Library Suite

The Inmagic® DB/Text Library Suite® is a full featured, Web-based library management system comprised of TextWorks®, WebPublisher PRO and Inmagic® Genie. Library Suite combines highly flexible information management tools with a Web-based integrated library system (ILS) to easily manage, publish and access library and resource center assets.

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Inmagic®

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Genie

Inmagic® Genie is a Web-based Integrated Library System (ILS) designed to meet the changing needs of information centers that must manage and provide effective access to both traditional and nontraditional library materials. It is well-suited to both single-site libraries, and multi-site libraries that want a single catalog covering multiple collections.

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Inmagic®

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Via for K-12 Libraries

Millennium Via provides a cost-effective single library automation system that streamlines library operations over a large school district while customizing library service at individual schools. This complete solution offers school districts the kind of centralization that makes administration simple while allowing each school to present unique content and a customized look and feel to its students. It’s simply the best of both worlds.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Millennium

Innovative has worked to make Millennium a comprehensive solution that streamlines library operations so librarians can focus on being librarians. Millennium Circulation frees staff from unnecessary tasks and provides patrons with a host of self-service options. Tested in the most demanding legal and academic libraries, Millennium Serials manages complexity. The Millennium Acquisitions module has a host of ordering solutions for any type or size of library. And Millennium Cataloging supports a complement of metadata schemes and technologies for handling and transmitting data describing your collections. What’s more, Innovative has extended Millennium into areas beyond traditional ILS functionality, offering Patron Services with an array of user-empowerment features, Campus Computing, and even wireless circ and inventory with Circa. These capabilities mean libraries can use the Millennium platform to build a solution to their technology challenge without technology “band-aids” or reliance on expensive IT hours.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Integrated Library System

ResourceMate®

Small library software for automating and cataloging a church, synagogue, school, business, organization, counselor, clergy, or non-profit.

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Jaywil Software Development Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Keystone Library Automation System (KLAS)

KLAS v7 is a full-featured general library management system-based on professional cataloguing and circulation practices, with a foundation-based on USMARC standard formats for bibliographic data. It manages the broad functions needed for specialized libraries operations.

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Keystone Systems

Web Site

Integrated Library System

L4U Platinum

Library automation solution for schools, public libraries and resource centers.

Details

L4U

Web Site

Integrated Library System

L4U Enterprise

L4U Enterprise is comprised of robust Web-based software designed with both the Librarian and the Patron in mind. L4U Enterprise will allow you to store all of your schools data into one single server installation of L4U. This will allow schools and districts to save time and money by reducing school-based hardware requirements and empowering the technical staff to manage all data maintenance in one location.

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L4U

Web Site

Integrated Library System

L4U Freedom

With L4U Freedom, school, public and special libraries can reduce the costs for software licensing, hardware and staffing by having secure Web-based access to their library like no other product available today. Print Labels, Reports, Import, Catalog and Circulate items, perform inventory, modify clients, and a wealth of other features are all available, anytime, anywhere!

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L4U

Web Site

Integrated Library System

LIBeXTM

LIBeXTM multi-location is a Web enabled and a server centric system. The main database remains on the server and the staff members access the information across the libraries across without loading any client. Hence LIBeX is used by libraries of various sizes of collection as their Library Automation Software.

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Lib-Ex

Web Site

Integrated Library System

LibLime Koha

LibLime Koha features a Web-based interface, self-service tools and support for important library standards like MARCXML, SRW/SRU, OAI-PMH, LibLime Enterprise Koha is an ILS for libraries of all types and sizes.

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LibLime

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Koha Express

LibLime's Koha Express is for any library on a budget. This subscription-based turnkey solution offers the award-winning Koha ILS at a fraction of the cost of a commercially-supported solution. It lets your library stay within budget without sacrificing features.

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LibLime

Web Site

Integrated Library System

ArchivalWare Digital Library System

ArchivalWare DLS integrates Koha open source ILS tools with PTFS ArchivalWare content management software to provide a single practical solution to support 100% of the library's automation requirements. Libraries are now able to acquire, describe, circulate, and maintain both print and digital collections from a single application at an affordable cost. By integrating ArchivalWare with Koha, this sophisticated next-generation system allows libraries, information centers, museums, and other cultural institutions to manage all of their collections and related workflow processes using a core Web-based toolset accessing a relational database.

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LibLime

Web Site

Integrated Library System

LibraryWorld

With a full suite of library automation modules, you can manage one or more libraries using any standard Web browser. Modules include basic and advance searching, cataloging, circulation, patron management, inventory, reports, permissions and settings. Multiple libraries can be combined into a dynamic union catalog to allow multi-library searching and sharing of resources. A special program called LibraryWorld OPAC, Online Patron Access Catalog, is designed to allow your library users easy access to the collection either directly or through a link on your organization's Web site. Each module contains powerful functions, such as importing, exporting, and global change. Although easy to learn and use, this is a serious standards-based library system designed to handle small to surprisingly large collections.

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LibraryWorld

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Mandarin M3

Mandarin M3® is a powerful library software solution with sophisticated features such as cataloging, circulation, OPAC. Developed for collections up to 1,000,000, M3 addresses all of your library automation needs. Plus, our multiple optional add-on modules allow you to expand your functionality to meet all of your library needs.

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Mandarin Library Automation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Oasis

Web-based library management.

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Mandarin Library Automation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Auto Librarian™

Auto Librarian™ Special Edition is a full-featured computerized library management system utilizing optional bar codes to handle all library functions. Check in, check out, fine generation, reports, reserves, online card catalog, inventory and its own bar code label generator and Reports Wizard to create custom reports are many of the features included.

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MC2 Systems

Web Site

Integrated Library System

M2L

ILS that includes an internationally proven and open database engine, a fully integrated library application, an Internet interface and generic toolkit to enable clients to keep current and see their library applications progress and grow with future demands and desires.

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MINISIS Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

LiBRARYSOFT™

LiBRARYSOFT™ is an integrated library system that incorporates intelligent design with collection management features that allow it to be reliable, easy to use and full featured. If you have a small school or corporate library then the LiBRARYSOFT™ package will solve all your needs. Whether you are just dealing with patron materials and circulation records or you need to be able to print out barcode labels, circulation and material lists and overdue notices and more. LiBRARYSOFT™ can do it all for you. your library or organization already uses MS SQL Server or needs to work with this database engine, check out LiBRARYSOFT™ MS SQL Server. All the power of LiBARYSOFT™ working within the MS SQL Server engine. If you are looking for solutions for a district or county wide system, we also have a Branch Library version called LiBRARYSOFT™ - Union Catalog or you could use LiBRARYSOFTWeB to run everything from across the internet.

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New Generation Technologies Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Polaris ILS

Easy to implement and administer, Polaris ILS coordinates, automates and seamlessly integrates your cataloging, circulation, acquisitions, serials control, PAC functions, and many third-party partners.

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Polaris Library Systems

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Church Library Organizer Pro

Church Library Organizer Pro is a complete database management solution for a church library. Our Library Software serves the library organization needs of any size churches.

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PrimaSoft, Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Small Library Organizer Pro

Small Library Organizer Pro is a complete library management software for Windows. Using our library database system you can easily and quickly organize and manage your library. It's a perfect choice for the following libraries: school library, church library, corporation library, non-profit organization library, business library, specialized library, college or university library.

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PrimaSoft, Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Simple Library Organizer Pro

Simple Library Organizer Pro is an easy-to-use Windows software tool that helps you to organize and manage your Library. It's a perfect choice for the following small libraries: school library, church library, corporation library, non-profit organization library, business library, specialized library

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PrimaSoft, Inc.

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Concourse

Concourse is the most advanced school library management software system available to educators today. Designed with librarians’ needs in mind, Concourse's rich features and ease-of-use make school library management a breeze!

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Rediker Software

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Symphony®

SirsiDynix Symphony is the most complete and customizable integrated library system available to libraries of all types and sizes today. Symphony's comprehensive feature set allows libraries to highlight the breadth and depth of their collections and serve their communities’ ever-growing information needs. Its evolutionary design and open architecture mean that Symphony scales to grow with your library. Fully documented Web services and APIs, along with support for library standards, permit you to extend Symphony even further to meet local needs and make your ambitions a reality.

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SirsiDynix

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Liberty for Special Libraries

Liberty for Special Libraries features facilitate the ability to integrate, index, and manage access to regularly updated print media, digital collections, serials, databases, online resources, and more with ease and efficiency.

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Softlink International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Liberty for Public Libraries

Softlink’s Liberty for Public Libraries is a fully integrated solution catering for a wide variety of patrons and the requirements of busy public staff.  Liberty for Public Libraries delivers features that can be enjoyed by the information expert or the first-time user.

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Softlink International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Oliver

Since 1983, Softlink has supported the school library and its contribution to the objectives of school teachers, teacher-librarians, and students with advanced library solutions. Oliver is a reliable, easy-to-use, Web-based library system that empowers library staff and users with the efficient delivery of information. Softlink's Oliver is packaged to cater for students of all ages, information needs, literacy levels, learning strengths, and cultural backgrounds. Web access and email integration features appeal to an ‘Internet gen’ of students who demand fast, easy access to a wide variety of resources, thus encouraging information seeking and learning.

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Softlink International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Liberty for Academic Libraries

Softlink has developed Liberty – an ILMS with advanced information management and library processing features to facilitate academic goals.

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Softlink International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Select

Surpass Select is the premier automation system for individual libraries and groups of libraries or districts desiring a site-based solution. 

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Surpass Software

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Surpass SL

If your library has fewer than 5,000 volumes, Surpass SL is for you! If you need to provide access to your catalog via the Internet, then Surpass Web SL can meet your need.

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Surpass Software

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Surpass CL

Surpass CL is library automation software streamlined especially for churches, synagogues, and other places of worship. For both new and well-established libraries, Surpass CL provides professional quality in a volunteer-friendly package.

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Surpass Software

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Centriva

Centriva is an integrated suite of applications that provide the ideal centralized automation solution for entire districts and multi-branch libraries. 

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Surpass Software

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Windows Library Management System

The SydneyPLUS Windows Library Management System is a comprehensive modular solution for managing your information resource center.

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SydneyPLUS International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Library and Knowledge Management System

Designed exclusively to answer the needs of special librarians and offered as a complete Web or Windows-based solution, SydneyPLUS is the system of choice for the business, legal and government sectors. It allows librarians to empower end users, contributes to the organization's financial success and leverages new technologies and existing resources to their full potential.

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SydneyPLUS International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Web Library System

With the Web-based SydneyPLUS Library System, clients have access to all core SydneyPLUS functionality over the Web, eliminating the need for local server hardware, installed software and IT support.

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SydneyPLUS International

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Library•Solution®

Please your users and assist your staff with Library•Solution, TLC’s turnkey, integrated automation system. Library•Solution features the familiarity of Windows® and Web interfaces, so your users have no learning curve to delay their use of your new system. These and other features make your job easier and your users’ use of your library more rewarding.

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TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Library•Solution® for Schools

Centralized automation for school libraries.

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TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

CARL•X™

CARL•X is a next generation ILS designed for (and by) medium to large public libraries. CARL•X uses established, thoughtfully created design and development principles. It showcases libraries’ individual strengths, while freeing staff from routine functions. This UNIX® and SQL/Oracle®-based, open-system solution uses Web and MS Windows® client software to offer an array of services and features.

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TLC The Library Corporation

Web Site

Integrated Library System

Virtua ILS

Standards-based. Fully integrated. Flexible. Open. The Virtua ILS (Integrated Library System) is all this and more. With advanced features such as FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records), Update Notifications through SDI, User Reviews & Ratings, and support for mobile computing, Virtua sets a new standard of excellence for the library world. Providing full multilingual support and leveraging a solid Oracle™ foundation, Virtua is designed for libraries that expect more than meets the eye.

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VTLS Inc.

Web Site

Marketing/

Collaboration

Iguana

Iguana is a unique online platform to market your library's services, promote its collections and deliver a collaborative and personalized user experience. You can now create a flexible Web presence where users decide what information they want to receive and where to view it. With Iguana, your users learn about your library's offerings in an engaging way and collaborate with others around diverse information needs.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Media Management

STAR Media

STAR/Media is a ready-to-use application for the management of all kinds of visual collections, including traditional and digitized photographs, audio, film and film strips, CDs, DVDs, and slide collections used in teaching and other types of presentations. It tracks and classifies items in the collection by style, period, topic and a variety of user-defined controlled vocabulary; and it keeps track of requests and rights and permissions, as well as logging permissions granted.

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Cuadra Associates

Web Site

Media Management, Collection Management

EOS.Web Media

EOS.Web Media is a media archival and requisitioning solution for mid-size to large, multi-site Media Archive libraries, which have media-centric needs and requires a solution engineered for media archives.

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EOS International

Web Site

Messaging

Text a Librarian™

Mosio's Text a Librarian™ was developed specifically for libraries by taking an award-winning mobile questions and answers technology and consulting with reference and patron services librarians to find out what would make it useful, accessible and affordable for libraries to use.

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Mosio

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

DigiNet

DigiNet Print Manager offers unparalleled features and patron usablility unsurpassed in the industry. Print jobs can be sent from networked public access computers or from patron laptops on the institution's wireless network.

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CMS

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

 

PC-Cop

PC-Cop is a centralized software system for the allocation and enforcement of time and use limits for public access computers. PC-Cop stands out in the industry for its versatility, robustness, and customizability with several unique features including extensive scalability.

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CMS

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

PC Reservation®

Used by more libraries than all other products combined, this powerful software solution offers the most intuitive public interface because it was designed by public librarians. Uniquely, there is no requirement for a separate patron database because EnvisionWare links directly to your Integrated Library System (ILS) although you can optionally operate a separate user database if desired.

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Envisionware

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

LPT:One™

This software component solution works as a stand-alone client or in conjunction with a Print Release Terminal, and with multiple payment systems. This is the most versatile solution for print management in the world. The modules are available separately or as part of a Suite that combines the power of print and time management into a single system.

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Envisionware

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

EnvisionWare® Suite

The EnvisionWare Suite combines the power of the world's most popular PC booking system with the Next Generation print management solution that offers the most versatile payment model available anywhere.

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Envisionware

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

ALPS

ALPS is a feature-rich integrated public computer management system available for purchase or on a subscription basis. It automates the management of the computers and printers in your library, thus freeing staff to attend to more important issues. The product comes with standard features such as access and time control, patron authentication, print management, statistics collection, automatic reservations and waiting lists, and remote management. This combination of management features reduces the amount of time your staff spends on mundane tasks and enables them to get back to what they really need to be doing — providing service to patrons.

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Integrated Technology Group

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

SPOT: The Intelligent HotSpot

SPOT, The Intelligent HotSpot, will enable you to get back in control of your wireless network. Patron authentication, session control and printing (including the ability to charge for printing) are fully supported.

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Librarica

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

CASSIE

CASSIE is a powerful, easy-to-use, integrated solution that automates the management of the computers and printers in your public or academic library. Features like access control and patron authentication, print management, statistics collection, automatic reservations and waiting lists, and visual management will reduce the amount of time your staff spends on mundane tasks and enable them to get back to what they really need to be doing -- providing service to patrons.

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Librarica

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

Userful Pre-Book™

Automate your library's public computers. Userful has everything you need to ensure your public computers run smoothly and your staff isn't pulling out their hair. It's easy with self-service and automation for your patrons and hands-off tools for your staff. Our goal is to turn public computing into an appliance: you plug it in, it runs, and you forget about it! Learn more about how Userful Desktop can improve your managed computing experience in our demo videos.

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Userful

Web Site

Public Computer/Copier

/Fax/Printer Management

Userful Desktop™

Public computing just got easier Imagine reducing the time, money and energy poured into purchasing, managing and maintaining public computers. Userful Desktop is a complete turn-key solution that does just that. It comes fully loaded with over 40 applications, and is a breeze for staff to use. No more patches, upgrades, updates and integration means no more headaches for you. It all happens automatically and you don't have to worry.

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Userful

Web Site

Reading Programs

Summer Reader

This Web-based utility engages readers of all ages to help boost participation in your summer and year-round reading programs and interest groups. Summer Reader also provides an efficient and effective way to manage these programs. It helps staff facilitate in-house registration and offers an online registration option for patrons.

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Evanced Solutions, Inc.

Web Site

Reading Programs

srp.Insight

The Summer Reading Program Manager, srp.Insight, provides a comprehensive system which allows the staff to define, configure, manage, and maintain Web-based Reading Programs for participants of all ages. Reading Programs are not limited to the summer, programs can be created and offered all year round. These reading programs can be created for a single location library or a multiple branch library or a full county wide system.

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LibraryInsight

Web Site

Relocation/Space Planning

BiblioPlan™

BiblioplanTM Relocation Software takes library space planning to a higher level by organizing the process of inventory and layout for all library collections whether by linear footage, title by title, cartoned or cabinetized. For Reclassification/Conversion Projects, BiblioplanTM Relocation Software allows manipulation of records in a way not usually allowed by existing Automation Systems. This function not only speeds the Reclassification/Conversion process of collections but generates substantial labor savings for the client during labeling and reconfiguring/reshelving of the collection.

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BiblioTech

Web Site

Resource Management

Reciprocal Borrowing

Reciprocal Borrowing offers an automated solution to authenticate patrons across multiple automation systems. Reciprocal Borrowing protects the security of your library’s collection by enabling you to identify users who abuse library services elsewhere. Reciprocal Borrowing provides an easy way for libraries to authenticate borrowers and capture information electronically, eliminating the need for manual registration.

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SirsiDynix

Web Site

Resource Management/

Sharing

AGent Resource Sharing™

AGent Resource Sharing™ enables library consortium members to select the most appropriate resource sharing option while managing all the transactions in one system. AGent Resource Sharing supports and manages staff-generated mediated ILL transactions, and mediated or unmediated patron-initiated ILL transactions. Libraries can select the option best suited to each individual trading partner. Through it’s Circulation-Interlibrary Loan Link (CILL), AGent Resource Sharing interacts with a library’s local circulation system, eliminating 50 – 60 percent of the steps required to process a borrowing or lending request.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Resource Management/

Sharing

AGent TRACEit™

AGent TRACEit provides member libraries with a rich depository of holdings of verified resource sharing sources beyond traditional interlibrary loan (ILL) boundaries. The AGent TRACEit solution was designed for libraries that are not currently a part of a traditional consortium but would still like to offer resource sharing to their constituents. The system provides the user with an efficient methodology to locate hard to find resource sharing material and invoke a standard ILL tracking system to communicate with the potential lender.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Resource Management/

Sharing

ArticleReach

ArticleReach is a unique consortial borrowing system that provides users with print or full-text electronic articles not available from their local library. This latest library-productivity tool from Innovative lets your library staff work smarter and leaves your patrons more satisfied with your online services.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Resource Management/

Sharing

INN-Reach

For circulating materials like books, INN-Reach is the ultimate in resource sharing for libraries—whether or not they're part of a formal consortium arrangement. INN-Reach's one-touch fulfillment transforms resource sharing between libraries, making it faster and more cost-effective than any other method, while exponentially increasing items available to their users. One-touch fulfillment eliminates layers of processing, significantly reducing the staff time it takes to process a loan request. INN-Reach also leverages the information in the central database to automatically locate the best possible loaning library for the fastest turnaround possible.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Resource Management/

Sharing,

Collection Management

Electronic Resource Management

By centralizing and assimilating all of the technical and administrative details of digital resources, Innovative's ERM saves staff time, improves collection analysis, and makes the most of scarce budgetary resources.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Scheduling

Room Reserve

Does one staff person manage your meeting spaces? Do you have self-service options for staff and patrons? Maybe you have a room request approval process that incorporates elements of both approaches? No matter what your approach, Room Reserve is flexible enough to adapt to your library and the way you manage your rooms. Room Reserve is a user-friendly, cost-effective room scheduling software designed to manage equipment and meeting spaces of all types and sizes in your library.

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Evanced Solutions, Inc.

Web Site

Search/Discovery

AGent Search™

AGent Search™ is a powerful Web Services application that enables searching across multiple, disparate, free and proprietary content sources simultaneously, while delivering aggregated results. Users are guided towards quality, authoritative resources and away from the “unfiltered” results obtained through the open Web. Library staff can simplify searching by configuring databases into category-based groupings for end users, helping them greatly improve the speed and quality of their information discovery. AGent Search enables federated searching through a variety of delivery options, providing a truly unique search experience-based on the individual needs and workflow environments of library patrons and staff.

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Auto-Graphics

Web Site

Search/Discovery

SFX®

SFX® is an OpenURL link resolver.

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Ex Libris

Web Site

Search/Discovery

MetaLib

MetaLib provides a consolidated search environment for remote information resources, helping users find the information they need quickly and effectively. MetaLib streamlines the discovery process by presenting users with content from multiple information providers in one clear, familiar user interface.

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Ex Libris

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Primo

Primo® is a one-stop solution for the discovery and delivery of local and remote resources, such as books, journal articles, and digital objects. Primo assists libraries in exposing the richness of their collections and engaging users with an up-to-date discovery and delivery experience.

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Ex Libris

Web Site

Search/Discovery

V-spaces (Federated Search)

V-spaces is a personalized federated search solution that integrates sophisticated tools for powerful federated searching, information discovery and data enrichment. Through a single access point, users can find and retrieve dynamic, customized and enriched information from diverse information resources in a single, clear and coherent search environment.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

V-link (OpenURL Resolver)

With V-link, libraries offer their users a structured interface to search and access a variety of information resources and retrieve truly relevant search results. Users enjoy seamless access to a range of information resources such as journals, movies, books, audio etc. The library can define precisely which resources are available and set up parameters such as profiles, resources, syntaxes, genres, rules and more.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

PathFinder Pro

Pathfinder Pro dynamically presents trusted e-resources-based on user queries in both WebPAC Pro and Encore. Pathfinder Pro associates user searches (and search results) with the right resource to do the job—subscription databases, websites, special collection databases, book reviews, journal articles in full-text, e-books, and more.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Search/Discovery

MetaData Builder

MetaData Builder helps fully integrate special collections into the library database by providing easy-to-use technologies for editing and storing Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and Dublin CoreSM XML metadata. Using these XML technologies allows libraries to expand the breadth of their metadata to enrich the user experience and increase findability of special collections.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Research Pro

Research Pro is a dynamic and elegant federated-search application that streamlines access to multiple data sources. Full-text databases, digital collections, community information databases, local area catalogs—virtually any searchable, Web-based resource the library identifies can be included in Research Pro.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Search/Discovery

WebBridge LR

Today's library users want simple and immediate access to full-text. It's what they expect from the Web and what WebBridge LR delivers. WebBridge LR provides complete OpenURL link resolution with paths to a wide variety of sources, from subscription databases and public websites to reference resources and locally developed collections. It even provides access through Google Scholar™.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Encore

Encore offers a suite of applications and Web services that delivers a universe of information in ways that are intuitive, relevant, and, perhaps most important, familiar to today’s internet users. Through a single search box, Encore connects users to all the trusted resources the library collects or selects. Plus, Encore gives users ways to connect with each other and participate in your library’s information landscape.

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Innovative Interfaces

Web Site

Search/Discovery

BookWhere

BookWhere is a Windows program that can search thousands of library catalogs and databases on the Internet. Use a single program to search thousands of online catalogs, such as the online catalogs of many major universities, the Library of Congress catalog, government information databases, and online information services such as OCLC.

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Library Concepts

Web Site

Search/Discovery

360 Search

360 Search's federated search is a simple and proven starting point for library research. A single query combs all resources at once, and can include your OPAC and other local holdings in the results. When you put 360 Search on your Web site you can make holdings available anytime and anywhere so that patrons can find more of what they need when they need it.

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Serials Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

360 Link

360 Link provides accurate, up-to-date results when searching for specific full-text items in databases and journals

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Serials Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Summon™

The Summon™ Web-scale discovery service enables a familiar Web-searching experience of the full breadth of content found in library collections—from books and videos to e-resources such as articles. It goes beyond federated search, beyond next-generation catalogs to create an all-new service for libraries.

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Serials Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

AquaBrowser®

AquaBrowser 3 provides the intuitive, feature-rich, and rewarding discovery experience that helps patrons be successful in their searches helping your library maximize its return on investment. It reveals library catalogs and local collections through a visually engaging Web 2.0 interface with built-in social networking,. AquaBrowser 3 also offers real time availability item status ; a toggle on/off Word Cloud with thesaurus and associative terms, translations, and spelling suggestions; an ADA compatible interface, and relevant search results that are easily resorted by title, author, or publication date.

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Serials Solutions

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Enterprise

When queried, Enterprise provides access to all information resources available – allowing your library to incorporate results far beyond just books. Multimedia, news items or even upcoming events that might be relevant to the search can be channeled through Enterprise. The results can be very broad, providing a vast expanse of resources for exploration, or very narrow, allowing a user to select facets of information – such as author, content type or holding library – to drive the search to the exact results they seek.

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SirsiDynix

Web Site

Search/Discovery

TOUR Full Text Resolver

TDNet TOUResolver is NISO-compliant software package that runs on TDNet's server for providing context-sensitive reference linking. It links from reference databases to full text of OpenURL and non-OpenURL target resources. If full text is not available, TOUResolver will link to document delivery, pay per view, ILL, library catalog(s), or search the Web for the article.

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TDNet

Web Site

Search/Discovery

TDOne

TDOne integrates an organization's local, hosted and remote eResources with TDNet's searching and browsing modules. This one-stop solution can be integrated into the Library & Information Center homepage or portal, so that users can directly search, browse and retrieve information from all the organization's resources - catalogs, databases, journal and book collections and more.

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TDNet

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Searcher Analyzer

A powerful federated searching solution with real-time analysis and automatic metadata tagging, Searcher Analyzer is a research tool that goes beyond ordinary federated searching by performing an automatic on-the-fly article analysis. The resulting search results are then clustered into specific concepts, allowing users to quickly find the relevant articles they need from an organization's array of full text resources, including A&I databases, catalogs, Web sites, and local repositories.

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TDNet

Web Site

Search/Discovery

Visualizer

VTLS Visualizer is a powerful, comprehensive tool to expose the entire contents of your library catalog, institutional repository, or other target system, allowing patrons greater access to more materials than ever before. With Visualizer, patron searches are not simply limited probes of a collection, but total exposure. No longer will your patrons turn to your library only for bibliographic discovery—Visualizer gives patrons a one-stop destination for resource discovery of both local and distributed content! Faceted searching empowers patrons to discover more than ever before, without the need for professional search expertise.

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VTLS Inc.

Web Site

Search/Discovery

WebFeat SMART™ Usage Tracker

Tracking database usage is a time-consuming chore – from the time required to request usage information from content providers to the time required to massage the data into a normalized format. With SMART, you can instantly generate a wealth of reports, enabling you to track and report usage for any database integrated into your WebFeat system. Generate reports in HTML or Excel formats with just a few mouse clicks.

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WebFeat

Web Site

Search/Discovery

WebFeat Enterprise

Designed for multi-library networks, WebFeat Enterprise Edition offers the most sophisticated profiling and authentication functionality available.

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WebFeat

Web Site

Search/Discovery

WebFeat Express

With WebFeat Express the power of the world’s most popular federated search solution is no longer out of reach for budget-conscious libraries. WebFeat Express delivers the most feature-rich federated search solution, combined with a next-generation administration console that dramatically reduces the resources required to build and maintain your federated search system.

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WebFeat

Web Site

Search/Discovery, Collaboration

Cognite™

Cognite™ is helping schools and educators across the country create user-friendly digital learning environments where students, teachers, administrators, librarians and parents can discover, share, organize and collaborate.

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Follett Software Corporation

Web Site

Search/Discovery, E-Resource Management, Collection Management

360 Core

360 Core is the starting point for accessing and controlling your e-resource collection and the foundation for all Serials Solutions 360 E-Discovery and E-Management services. The integrated 360 services enable you to improve workflows and reduce workloads. Instead of wrangling data and duplicating processes, you can spend your time providing better access, making more informed decisions, and reducing costs.

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Serials Solutions

Web Site

Serials

Serials

Surpass Serials helps you manage your periodicals by cataloging subscriptions, alerting you when issues are due to arrive, marking them received upon arrival, printing reader routing lists if needed, generating claim notices to notify venders of issues that don't arrive, and creating MARC records for your circulation system.

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Surpass Software

Web Site

Social Networking

Bookmyne

As libraries evolve to meet the needs of their information-overloaded user base, the SirsiDynix development team actively expands its offerings for on-the-go library users. Among this development is the industry-leading SirsiDynix BookMyne™ iPhone application, bringing convenient, social-savvy library functionality into your users’ everyday activities.

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SirsiDynix

Web Site

Staffing

PeopleWhere

PeopleWhere Staff Scheduling simplifies and standardizes the scheduling process. It allows you to focus on fulfilling scheduling needs and managing time-off requests, even letting your staff submit their requests for approval first. It helps identify avoidable overtime, over or understaffing and staffing inconsistencies. It also identifies where personnel are located as well as tracking their skills and knowledge assets.

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Evanced Solutions, Inc.

Web Site

Staffing

SubFinder

SubFinder is a fully automated employee absence management and substitute placement system, providing both Internet and telephone access.

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CRS Advanced Technology

Web Site

Usage/Statistics

V-insight

V-insight is a Web-based statistical portal that provides libraries with key performance indicators and business performance metrics. Library directors, marketing staff, circulation desk managers, selectors and others use V-insight to gain actionable insights for effective decision making. The system dynamically tracks and delivers key business metrics, creates reports automatically, and broadcasts them without end-user intervention.

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Infor Library and Information Solutions

Web Site

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