Then vs. Now: How Academic Libraries Are Innovating with Liberty Digital

Academic libraries have always been centers of knowledge, but the role they play today is vastly different from what it was even a decade ago. With rapid digital transformation, the demands of students, faculty, and researchers have shifted and so have the tools needed to meet them. At Softlink IC, we’ve helped academic libraries transition from legacy systems and manual workflows to agile, digital-first solutions that support modern scholarship.
Effective Library Management for Health Libraries – A Guide to Increasing Usage

Your health library’s homepage is often the first point of access for clinicians, researchers, or students, and a strong digital presence is essential. Without effective visibility, even your most valuable digital resources can go unnoticed. Here’s how Softlink’s effective library management strategies can help your library shine.
Connecting with Law Librarians at CALL 2025 in Canada

Softlink Information Centers (IC) recently attended the Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) Conference, held from May 25–28, 2025, at the Westin Calgary. The sunshine and good weather held out for a great week of conversations, networking, and sharing ideas with the Canadian legal information community. Sarah Thompson, our General Manager, was on-site to […]
Fill Your Library with Digital Content!

It’s no secret libraries are evolving, the 21st century is all about digital content in your catalog! Increasingly, libraries are focused on managing digital information. Not only is data increasingly being produced in digital format, more and more people expect access to information anywhere, anytime. Softlink IC’s Liberty Digital can bring your newly digitized content and other […]
Astronomical Astria – The Bright Future of Library Management arrives in August 2025

Since 1996, AIT has been crafting innovative, secure, and adaptive library management solutions for public and special libraries. And now, as part of Softlink Information Centers (IC), the innovation continues with August’s Astria release, joining other products you know and trust, like Liberty Digital and illumin. Aurora Astria, the web-based administration portal for Aurora […]
Softlink IC’s New Website For Libraries, Researchers, and Information Professionals

Softlink IC’s new homepage features clear, sector-specific messaging. With simplified navigation, dedicated sector landing pages, and clearer product insights, the new website is built to save you time, support smarter decisions, and deliver value with every visit. AIT Has Joined the Page You’ll now also find AIT’s information integrated into the site, […]
Effective Library Management for Health Libraries – A Guide to Increasing Usage

Your health library’s homepage is often the first point of access for clinicians, researchers, or students, and a strong digital presence is essential. Without effective visibility, even your most valuable digital resources can go unnoticed. Here’s how Softlink’s effective library management strategies can help your library shine.
It’s Time to Change Your Integrated Library System to Liberty Digital (If You Haven’t Already)

Deciding to change your Integrated Library System (ILS) is a significant decision and many library professionals often wrestle with the question,
“Is it time to move on from our current ILS?”
If you’re dealing with inflexible legacy systems, limited support, or rising hidden costs, it might be. Here are some of the warning signs:
Strategies for Promoting Your Library’s Digital Resources to Boost Usage

In an increasingly digital world, promoting your library’s digital resources isn’t just important, it’s essential. Making users aware of the resources available and how to access them can drive higher engagement and demonstrate an Return on investment (ROI) on your software investment.
In our latest blog, we’ve suggested five strategies to promote your library’s digital resources and boost usage.
Why Every Corporate Library Needs a Mobile App

As a librarian, you know that a well-stocked library is an asset in any organization. But have you considered adding a mobile app to your cache of resources? Whether your library is big or small, a mobile app can offer many benefits including efficiency and patron convenience. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top […]