Softlink International News

Wednesday May 22, 2013

All 85 Press Releases from Softlink International

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May 22, 2013. Softlink shows support for school library initiative to help to keep kids safe online. Softlink furthered its support of the 13 Project – releasing an Australian School Library, Cybersafety Survey, and calling for teacher librarians to have their say about their role in supporting students. <<more>>

May 14, 2013. Softlink extends Harry Potter Offer. Due to popular demand, Softlink and OverDrive have extended the successful Harry Potter Collection Offer until 30 June 2013. <<more>>

May 10, 2013. Softlink releases Alice 7: improving the popular school and special library solution with RDA and digital asset management. Highlighting Softlink’s commitment to the thousands of Alice libraries across the globe, we are proud to release the latest version of Alice to include RDA support, multimedia and picture searching as standard announced Softlink CEO Mr Kim Duffy. <<more>>

May 10, 2013. Softlink conducts fourth annual Australian School Library Industry Survey. Softlink invites school and teacher librarians across Australia to participate in the 2013 Australian School Library Survey. <<more>>

March 5, 2013. Softlink announces new primary school e-platform for digital resources. Softlink’s new primary education product will help schools captivate the curiosity of young learners and make learning fun and engaging, the company announced. Softlink announced the forthcoming release of their new pre-configured, cloud-based knowledge and library management solution, specially designed for primary schools. <<more>>

February 22, 2013. Softlink sponsors literacy quiz across Australia and NZ schools. Softlink, a world leading provider of knowledge, content and library management solutions, is encouraging student reading across Australia and New Zealand schools by supporting the annual Kids’ Lit Quiz. <<more>>

February 13, 2013. New Multimedia Features and RDA for Alice. Softlink announced it will release Alice 7, the latest version of the popular Windows-based library management solution for schools and special libraries. <<more>>

February 11, 2013. Softlink and OverDrive rev up digital knowledge solutions for ALIA. Softlink and OverDrive will showcase next-gen digital knowledge, content and library solutions, including Liberty - one of the most customisable, affordable and integration rich, knowledge performance platforms for academic and special libraries that includes leading current awareness functionality; OverDrive Download Library - eBook, audiobook and digital resource platform used by over 22,000 libraries worldwide; and illumin – an intuitive knowledge and request management solution with email integration for competitive performance <<more>>

December 17, 2012. Softlink and Catholic Education Office Sydney innovate knowledge for learning . Softlink and Sydney Catholic Education Office recently completed a major digital and knowledge management improvement project across the Archdiocese’s 147 schools – a strategy to ensure the schools' capabilities evolve to support future education and literacy programs. <<more>>

December 14, 2012. Softlink congratulates recipients of Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership . Softlink acknowledges the commitment and dedication of recipients of the prestigious 2012 Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership. <<more>>

November 19, 2012. Softlink supports NSW DEC eBook trial . Softlink congratulates the New South Wales Department of Education and Communities (NSW DEC) on the release of its leading school eBook research report titled eBooks for Leisure and Learning. <<more>>

October 10, 2012. Softlink and QBD offer integrated purchasing for school library resources . Softlink has partnered with QBD The Bookshop to deliver the benefits of discounted books and resources for schools through the Oliver Marketplace. Oliver Marketplace is a complementary and integrated purchasing service available through the leading school library management system and QBD online bookstore, offering Oliver school users 10% off all book purchases in an Australian-wide pilot program.Softlink Professional Services Director John Crook said Oliver users can simply ‘turn on’ the Marketplace function from within Oliver. <<more>>

October 3, 2012. Literacy and learning linked to school library resourcing. Findings from Softlink’s annual Australian School Library Survey have revealed a positive link between literacy results and school library resourcing levels.The 2012 survey found schools with higher than the national average NAPLAN reading literacy scores received above average levels of library funding and staffing. <<more>>

September 25, 2012. Softlink supports PNG learning. Softlink International recently supported the Papua New Guinea Institute of Public Administration, School of Government Library to achieve its commitment to improve literacy and learning through technology. By implementing Liberty V5, Softlink's latest generation knowledge, content and library management solution, the public sector training organisation was for the first time able to provide students and the community with online access to its unique educational and Papua New Guinea Pacific Collection resources. <<more>>

September 6, 2012. New cloud solution enlightens managers on information request profitability and performance . llumin, Softlink International’s latest addition to its premier web-based knowledge, content and library management suite, will assist astute business managers to drive visibility and performance of their client enquiry, research and information reference services. <<more>>

August 24, 2012. Discover Softlink’s eLending and resource access on mobile devices at ACPET 2012! . Softlink will be exhibiting at the ACPET conference to showcase Liberty v5, the latest web-based solution for knowledge sharing and the integrated OverDrive eLending platform for academic institutions. <<more>>

August 6, 2012. Integrated Help Interface in Softlink’s latest update of Liberty and Oliver . Softlink announced the latest update to Liberty and Oliver, which includes a new, Integrated Help Interface. <<more>>

July 17, 2012. Digital resource use growing in schools across Australia and New Zealand . Australian and New Zealand schools are embracing the use of digital resources as more libraries, iCentres and classrooms incorporate eBooks, audiobooks, music and video in their teaching using OverDrive. <<more>>

May 11, 2012. Brisbane Catholic Education chooses OverDrive for eBook Lending. Brisbane Catholic Education has chosen OverDrive to facilitate eBook and audiobook lending for all 135 Catholic schools in South East Queensland. <<more>>

April 17, 2012. Softlink launches Library Link iPhone and Android application. Softlink announced the launch of the Library Link mobile application for Android and iPhones, giving borrower access to Liberty and Oliver information on the go. Integrated with Softlink’s Information Management Systems, Library Link enables users to search for resources, place renewals, and check alert messages for holds and overdues. The application also features a barcode scanner to automatically retrieve resource records from the system. <<more>>

April 4, 2012. Softlink extends OverDrive eBook distribution to Corporate and Academic libraries. Corporate and academic libraries in Australia are now able to obtain the OverDrive eBook and audiobook service from Softlink as an integral part of their knowledge and resource management systems. OverDrive is the world’s most popular platform for lending and managing digital content, offering over 300,000 eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video titles in Australia. <<more>>

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Softlink International

720 Third Avenue Suite 2220
Seattle, 98104
United States
Toll free: 877-454-2725
Phone: 323-525-1767
Fax: 310-943-2393
Web site: http://www.softlinkint.com
Email: info@softlinkamerica.com

Executives

Alasdair Darroch -- Managing Director, Softlink Europe
Kim Duffy -- Chief Executive Officer
Iain Dunbar -- Managing Director, Softlink Europe
John Dunne -- Chief Information Officer
Nathan Godfrey -- Chief Operating Officer
Catherine Leonard -- President, Softlink America
Chris McPhee -- Director of Marketing
Hillary Noye -- Director of Business Development Asia Pacific
John Crook -- Professional Services Director

Company Ownership

Privately owned by investors in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

Library automation systems

Softlink International offers the following Integrated Library Systems:

Liberty4 (0 libraries, 0 facilities in lib-web-cats)
Public libraries: 0
Academic libraries: 0
School libraries: 0
0 libraries have migrated away from this system.
LIberty3 (27 libraries, 58 facilities in lib-web-cats)
Public libraries: 9
Academic libraries: 11
School libraries: 0
14 libraries have migrated away from this system.
Oliver (3 libraries, 3 facilities in lib-web-cats)
Public libraries: 0
Academic libraries: 1
School libraries: 1
2 libraries have migrated away from this system.
Alice (6 libraries, 8 facilities in lib-web-cats)
Public libraries: 1
Academic libraries: 3
School libraries: 2
14 libraries have migrated away from this system.

A total of 69 library facilities included in lib-web-cats use an ILS provided by Softlink International.

Corporate Chronology

Sep 3, 2009	Catherine Leonard appointed as General Manager for Softlink America. Manager of Softlink Pacific, Catherine Leonard, will relocate to the US to manage Softlink America from its Seattle office. Leonard has 25 years experience in the library and information management industry, including ten at Softlink and five years as Manager of Softlink Pacific in Auckland.
Sep 3, 2009	Nathan Godfrey has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Softlink International. Chief Financial Officer Nathan Godfrey has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Softlink’s Brisbane head office
Jun 8, 2009	Robert Corrao Resigns from Softlink America. President of Softlink America, Robert Corrao has announced his resignation from Softlink. Since 2001, Corrao has managed operations at Softlink America, including sales direction for Softlink’s range of information management solutions for corporate, academic, public and school libraries.
May 5, 2009	Softlink International acquires Softlink Europe . Softlink International acquires Softlink Europe, based in Oxford, UK. Softlink gains direct ownership of Oxford-based office, staff and prestigious customers that include, Birmingham Law Society, Eton College and Cambridge University.
Sep 1, 2008	Softlink America relocates headquarters from Los Angles to Seattle. President of Softlink America, Robert Corrao said the relocation will support the company’s ongoing commitment to provide organizations with superior integrated library and information management software and services. The new Seattle office accommodates larger sales and support teams to meet the needs of a growing US client base.
Aug 15, 2008	Kim Duffy joins Softlink International as Global Chief Executive Officer. Formerly CEO of ISS and TSW International, Duffy’s career to date has demonstrated an ability to successfully manage, develop and expand operations to meet and create demand in an International market.
Jul 29, 2008	Softlink CEO and co-founder, Bob Dunne retires.
Jun 27, 2008	John Dunne returns to Softlink International the role of Chief Information Officer. Effective immediately, in his new role Dunne will manage infrastructure and product development across Softlink’s US, UK and Asia Pacific operations, with particular focus upon Softlink’s new software-as-a-service and SQL based solutions for the international library market.
2006	Softlink International launches Liberty4.
2006	Softlink International launches Oliver Junior for primary schools. Oliver Junior, a web-based library solution for Primary Schools is launched.
Feb 22, 2005	Softlink partners with VIP Tone. VIP Tone, Inc., a global education enterprise software and services company, today announced a strategic partnership with Softlink, an Australian-based library software company, to become an OEM partner for Softlink's web-based library automation solution Oliver. VIP Tone will integrate the library automation product in its School MATRIX Platform to target the K-12 education market.
Jan 31, 2005	Softlink Europe acquires Limes Software. On January 31st, Softlink Europe announced the merger with Limes Software. In future, Softlink will be handling the support and services for Limes users. Limes staff have joined Softlink, and along with new staff will provide the necessary skills. Over the next few weeks we will be carrying out a review of Limes products and services with a view to ensuring all our clients have access to the best possible systems.
Dec 9, 2004	Softlink International launches Oliver. Oliver will complement Softlink's existing products: Alice and Liberty3 which are still available and will continue to be improved and supported.
Mar 25, 2004	Robert Corrao appointed as president of Softlink America. Softlink America announced the relocation of its North American headquarters to Los Angeles, California from Denver, Colorado. Additionally, Soflink America announces the appointment of Robert Corrao as president of the North America business unit. This formal announcement comes on the heals of record setting revenue growth for the 20-year old international software company.
Mar 2002	Softlink introduces Liberty 3 into United States. Softlink America today announced the introduction of Softlink Liberty3 to the U.S. library market.
2002	Softlink Pacific established.
2002	Softlink Pacific acquires New Solutions Limited.
2000	Bob Dunne named Chief Executive Officer of Softlink International. Founder and CEO John Dunne steps down due to illness. His brother and co-founder Bob Dunne steps in as CEO.
1998	Softlink Hong Kong established. Softlink established Softlink Hong Kong and begins to sell Alice to Thailand
1997	Softlink launches Alice for Windows.
1996	Softlink International launches Alice.
1994	Softlink Asia established.
1993	Softlink International opens North American office.
1993	Softlink launches Oliver.
1992	Softlink Europe established.
1988	Softlink introduces OASIS.
1985	ALARM -- Softlink's first LMS introduced. ALARM -- Softlink's first LMS introduced in All Hallow's School Brisbane
1985	Bob Dunne joins Softlink. Bob Dunne joins John Dunne at Softlink
1983	Softlink International founded by John Dunne. Upon founding Softlink in 1983, John Dunne developed the company’s first library management system (LMS) ALARM and subsequently grew Softlink’s global presence and customer base across 108 nations before leaving Softlink at the end of 2000.

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