Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. Announces Mandarin M3® Software Available as Free Download
In order to provide affordable automation solutions to libraries in this time of limited budgets, Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. has announced that effective February 14, 2005, it is offering the basic Mandarin M3 library management software package as a free download.
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) May 10, 2005 -- “By offering our flexible,
award-winning library automation software free of charge and making the shift to
a services-based model, we will be able to provide services to a wider customer
base, enhance existing services, and continue to develop innovative software
solutions for our customers,” said Harry Kaplanian, Vice President of Software
Development.
The free Mandarin M3 software download is available at http://www.mlasolutions.com
or a free CD can be requested from e-mail protected from spam bots ($14.95
shipping fee applies in the U.S. and Canada; other countries, call for shipping
quote).
The free download of M3 includes OPAC, Cataloging, Circulation
(includes basic reporting), Inventory, and Group Editor. An annual Service &
Update Agreement (SUA) for M3 is available $575 per site. The SUA
includes:
- M3 Report Generator and reports
- Unlimited technical
support
- Product updates
- M3 utilities
- Access to Customer’s Corner
on the Mandarin Web site, which includes downloads, documentation, and
the
Mandarin Knowledge Base
- Membership to the Mandarin Listserv
The free
version of M3 will not include the SUA benefits listed above. Pricing for all M3
optional modules will remain the same. For a list of optional modules and
prices, visit http://www.mlasolutions.com/products/pricing.htm.
About
Mandarin Library Automation, Inc.
Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. delivers
library automation solutions utilized by thousands of school, public, academic
and corporate libraries in over 50 countries. In addition to M3, Mandarin offers
a Web-based library management system, full Authority Control, a federated
search portal, Z39.50 client and server software, Classic and Virtual Union
Catalogs, Serials and Acquisitions, and numerous other optional modules to
provide libraries with fully customized systems. For more information, call
Mandarin Customer Service at (800) 426-7477 ext. 700 or e-mail e-mail protected
from spam bots.
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