LibraryWorld doubles storage space for standard membership

The value of the LibraryWorld's online subscription has been increased substantially this week with the expansion of the storage capacity for standard membership subscribers. For the yearly price of $425 users can now store up to 100,000 records per library and 40,000 patron records. In April LibraryWorld rolled out a .pdf & .jpeg attachment feature allowing users to attach files up to 512k to their library catalog records. That storage capacity has now been increased from 1,000 to 2,000 records.

"At LibraryWorld we are constantly pushing to make our product the most accessible, affordable, and cutting edge library automation tool available on the Internet," says LibraryWorld's CEO Norman Kline. "The choice to double the storage space for our users shows our commitment to achieving this goal. We are excited to watch our over 3,000 libraries worldwide grow and welcome new members to our online service."

LibraryWorld's Google Book Preview feature

As most of you know by now, last week we officially announced LibraryWorld's new look. While we are permanently making the switch effective February 1st, we wanted to give you a little time to interact with the new look and try out some of the new features. If you still haven't checked it out, you can view the new look here.

The first element that you will notice is the visual layout of your library's main page. Sometimes, keeping things simple takes a lot of time to get right. We made an extra effort to increase the efficiency with which you can navigate between the key applications that LibraryWorld offers. Still new to LibraryWorld and feel like you need more information about the applications we offer? We have included a 'more info' link to most application pages next to the page title that takes you to a detailed description of how each application can function for you and your patrons.

Our Google Preview function within your OPAC is something we are truly excited about, as it provides added value to your patrons’ search experience and highlights the strength of the Internet as a tool for your library patrons. Google Book Previews provide a quick way to view a summary and often contents of a book. We have provided a link to the service if your catalog record contains an ISBN number. You can turn this feature on for the catalog application in the Settings General page. You can also turn this feature on for OPAC users in the Settings OPAC page.

Here is an example of what your patrons will see when you have this feature enabled:

OPAC screenshot of MARC21 record

When patrons click on the 'Google Preview' link, they will be directed here

Have fun getting familiar with these new changes to LibraryWorld, and know that there are many more exciting announcements to come. In fact, we are working hard to put the finishing touches on a new feature that many of you have asked for. Keep your eyes peeled to this blog and our Facebook page for that announcement sometime next week.

LibraryWorld: Defining the Marketplace

When Norman Kline founded LibraryWorld in 1986, the mission was to build advanced technology tools to automate library collections.  After years of success with application software, Norman saw a significant need for a low cost solution for libraries of all sizes that could be accessed from any location on the Web. LibraryWorld lived up to its mission and truly embodied the spirit of Silicon Valley innovation by moving a traditionally static and very expensive software to the Cloud.

Looking to innovate ahead of the curve, LibraryWorld's move disrupted the marketplace and established cloud based library automation as a new standard. LibraryWorld is now set to launch a third version of its online software which will again serve to revolutionize the industry. Version 3.0 will enhance existing library features and  leverage Web resources like never before.

The History of LibraryWorld

LibraryWorld's mission: To build advanced technology tools to automate library collections.

Beginning in 1986, Apple Computer Product Manager Norman Kline built a library automation software program called 'The Mac Library System' that used Macintosh computers to automate a wide range of libraries in schools, special, academic and public libraries.

In 1990, LibraryWorld launched the first fully integrated cross-platform Macintosh and Windows program for library automation. Growth was spurred by the purchase of the Columbia Library System from the McGraw Hill Companies and the licensing of key technology to many companies in the information market sector. As the market expanded and began to saturate, Norman began to look for ways to revolutionize the library automation marketplace. Norman used his intimate understanding of programming and Silicon Valley entrepreneurship to develop a novel idea: move circulation record storage to remote servers, thus relieving the burden of server downtime on patrons, and allow collection managers to access their circulation information via Internet terminals.

Since then that idea has established LibraryWorld as a leader in Web based 'Cloud' library solutions. There are thousands of libraries currently using LibraryWorld in every state of the United States and in dozens of countries around the world. Every conceivable library type is represented including schools, academic, special, public, health, law, museums, film, architecture and many others. And Norman and his team are not done shaking up the marketplace. In mid-January they will release LibraryWorld Version 3.0, which will include essential upgrades, improved naviation, and unique social media features that provide powerful solutions for automaing collections of any size.