LibLime Partners with Syndetics Solutions to Provide Enhanced Bibliographic Content to Koha Libraries
Columbus, OH – May 6, 2009 – LibLime, the leader in open solutions for libraries, and Syndetics Solutions are pleased to announce a partnership to provide enriched bibliographic content to users of the Koha open-source ILS (integrated library system).
Syndetic Solutions contracted with LibLime to integrate Syndetics
enhanced bibliographic content with the Koha ILS. Additionally, LibLime
has signed an exclusive contract for enhanced content through
Syndetics, whereby LibLime will promote and help distribute Syndetic
Solutions' enhanced bibliographic information to LibLime customers.
Syndetics content now supported by LibLime includes:
Table of Contents
Fiction/Biography Profile
Fiction Search (Find Similar Titles)
Series
Awards
Summary / Annotation
Music & Video Summary
First Chapter or Excerpt
Library Journal Review
Publishers Weekly Review
School Library Journal Review
CHOICE Review
Booklist Review
Horn Book Review
Kirkus Book Review
Criticas Review
Author Notes
Jacket Covers
"Syndetic
Solutions has a great reputation among libraries and we're confident
that this new partnership will further improve Koha's cutting-edge OPAC
with the comprehensive enhanced content that libraries have come to
expect," says LibLime CEO Joshua Ferraro.
“Bowker is excited to
be working with LibLime to make the Syndetic’s list of enriched
content elements available to the users of KOHA, open source software,"
adds Peder Christensen, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at
Bowker.
About LibLime
LibLime is the global
leader in open solutions for libraries. Rather than sell software
licenses for static, hard-to-customize software products, LibLime
educates libraries about the benefits of open source, enabling them to
make choices about how best to provide their communities and staff with
better technology services. LibLime then facilitates implementation of
open-source in libraries by providing outstanding development,
customization, support and training solutions--solutions tailored to
each library's needs. For more information, see http://liblime.com.
About Syndetic Solutions
Syndetic
Solutions is the leading supplier of descriptive content designed
exclusively for library catalogs. Syndetics' services enable libraries
to link to more than 15 million data elements including cover images
and a variety of data element matching on more than 6 million ISBNs and
UPCs. For additional information, visit www.syndetics.com.
About Bowker
Bowker
is the world's leading source for bibliographic information. The
company provides searching, analytical, promotional, and ordering
services to publishers, booksellers, libraries, and patrons through
national and international brands, including: Books In Print®, Global
Books In Print®, Syndetic Solutions™, Pubnet®, PubEasy®, PubTrack™,
AquaBrowser®, and more. In the U.S., Australia and Puerto Rico, Bowker
is also the exclusive ISBN and SAN Agency and a DOI registration agency
for the publishing industry. Bowker is headquartered in New Providence,
New Jersey, with operations in East Grinstead, England, and Melbourne,
Australia. For more company details, please visit www.Bowker.com.
Press Contacts
For LibLime:
Tina Burger
Vice President, Marketing
(888)Koha ILS (564-2457)
tnb@liblime.com
For Bowker:
Daryn Teague
Teague Communications
(661) 297-5292
dteague@teaguecommunications.com
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