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.
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.
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:
Join Softlink and AIT at QPLA LEaD Conference 2025 in Townsville!
Softlink and AIT are heading to Townsville for the QPLA LEaD Conference, taking place from March 24-28, 2025! Samantha and Suzana will be at the AIT booth (B09), ready to connect with library professionals from across Queensland.
Ensure Security and Privacy in Your Library System
In today’s digital age, security and privacy in library systems are paramount. This guide gives an overview of key security practices in libraries and information centers and how they can safeguard their data and resources.
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Library This Year
Solo librarians juggle multiple roles, balancing marketing, support, research, and library
management.
AI in Libraries: Revolution or Risk? The Pros and Pitfalls Explained
In a world driven by technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, including libraries, information centers, and research teams. While AI streamlines processes, enhances accuracy, and delivers analytics, it also introduces challenges such as data privacy concerns, bias, and the risk of over-reliance on technology. Remember before using AI in your library, information or research center, check your organization’s policies and guidelines, especially when working with sensitive data.
Tidy Up Your Library: 7 Simple Steps for a Clean Catalog
Over time, even the best-maintained systems can benefit from a little spring cleaning. Tidying up your library management system (LMS) is a great way to keep things in top shape. While data cleanup might sound like a big task, it’s easier than you think – and crucial for ensuring your system runs efficiently.
Power Up Your Library with These 6 Tools: The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Librarians
The AI revolution isn’t just knocking on the library door—it’s already browsing the shelves! More and more, librarians are uncovering cutting-edge ways to harness AI’s transformative power. From managing vast information resources to assisting patrons with precision, AI tools are redefining library operations. Ready to level up your library’s game? Let’s explore some of the game-changing AI tools we’ve found that every forward-thinking librarian should have in their toolkit.