The Softlink Scoop – 4/2021

A few titbits and information of interest from around the world.
Top 3 Tools Libraries Use for Patrons with Visual Impairment

Whether your library uses Liberty or illumin, you may have one or more users with some degree of visual impairment.
For Librarians, Sharing Knowledge is Sharing Power

It’s hard to imagine a time when most of us could not, relatively easily, access information. There was a time, when all the general population knew only what was told to them by those in positions of power. For those in power, controlling information, and therefore knowledge, was what kept them in their position. Fortunately, for many of us, times have changed!
The Increasing Sophistication of Artificial Intelligence and Libraries

To paraphrase Ratty’s conversation to Mole, in A. A. Milne’s wonderful Wind in the Willows, Softlink IC’s developers have been “messing about” in artificial intelligence (AI). That’s not to say our developers aren’t intelligent. Certainly, they are clever enough to recognize the importance of artificial intelligence now and into the future.
Discovering Your Ideal ILMS: Key Factors to Consider

In today’s digital age, libraries are constantly looking for ways to enhance their efficiency and productivity. One solution that is a proven winner is the adoption of an Integrated Library Management System (ILMS). However, choosing the right ILMS can be a daunting task. In this blog, we will explore the key factors to consider when discovering your ideal ILMS.
Think Our Current Awareness Feature is Great? You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet!

Our Liberty library management system customers love the Current Awareness (Interests) feature. But as they know, Softlink Information Centres believes there is very little that can’t be improved or enhanced.
How to Increase Your Library’s Usage in 5 Easy Steps

Library staff are committed to helping, informing, and inspiring everyone. They are focussed on the converted and currently unconverted. Hiding their light under a bushel is not part of any library staff’s DNA. A great library management system like Liberty, an intranet, and social media give them the tools to reach their audience and increase their library’s usage.
Here are 5 ways library staff can increase their library’s usage in their organizations and communities.
The Softlink Scoop – 3/2021

A few titbits and information of interest from around the world.
What’s New in our Research Management System, illumin?

Like libraries, illumin, Softlink IC’s integrated research management system (RMS) doesn’t rest on its laurels. There’s always new features and enhancements to be added to stay ahead of the game. If it’s been a while since you looked at illumin, here’s a sneak peek at what’s new!
The 2021 Digital Library Boot Camp Series Blast Off!

Softlink IC’s innovative boot camp series kicked off this year on the 3rd and 10th of February.