Library Technology Guides

Libraries take the lead in exploring AI collaboration at Softlink IC's 2025 User Group meetings. Softlink Information Centres announced the success of its 2025 AI Library Challenge, a first-of-its-kind collaborative learning experiment delivered across Brisbane, Melbourne, and Wellington as part of this year's Liberty Digital and illumin User Group Meetings. The AI Library Challenge asked participants to complete two tasks; catalogue a monograph and design an OPAC homepage using different levels of AI support. Across the three events, participants were grouped into Team Human, Team Cyborg, and Team AI. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centres celebrates successful 2025 User Group Meeting series in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Wellington. Softlink Information Centres successfully wrapped its 2025 in-person User Group Meetings this October, connecting with Liberty Digital and illumin customers in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Wellington. The events brought together library and knowledge management professionals from government, legal, corporate, and education sectors for a full day of learning, collaboration, and discussion on what's next for Softlink IC's solutions. Attendees enjoyed product updates, workshops, roadmap insights, and the debut of the AI Library Challenge, an interactive activity exploring how artificial intelligence can support real-world library and research tasks. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centres launch Aurora Astria - the future of library management. Softlink Information Centres, together with Aurora Information Technology, has officially launched Aurora Astria, a smarter, faster, fully web-based administration portal set to replace the long-standing Aurora Desktop.Astria has been in development since 2020, originally named Concierge to reflect its service-oriented design, before being rebranded as Astria in 2023. With the release now live, Astria becomes the latest addition to Softlink IC's suite of innovative library solutions, which also includes Liberty Digital and illumin. [Full Announcement].

Softlink showcases global library innovation at ABR 2025 in Romania. Softlink Information Centres participated in the 35th National Conference of the Romanian Library Association, held from 2–5 September in the historic city of Oradea. This year's conference, themed “Libraries and the Challenges of the Digital World. Impact - Adaptability - Sustainability”, brought together library professionals from across Romania and abroad to share strategies, technologies, and ideas for the future of library and information services. The event was hosted in partnership with Softlink Central Europe, University of Oradea, and the Gheorghe Șincai Bihor County Library, which recently reopened following a significant modernization project. The new library model, powered by Softlink's Liberty software and serving 26 libraries across the county, represents a beacon of digital innovation and regional collaboration. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC launches Montage v2, unlocking better discovery for public libraries. Softlink Information Centres has released Montage v2, a major upgrade to the public library discovery layer that redefines how libraries connect their users to collections. With a sleek, mobile-first design, Montage v2 brings together physical, digital, and multimedia content into one user-friendly experience. Built for accessibility, engagement, and ease of management, this solution helps libraries deliver simple collection discovery, whilst boosting community interaction. [Full Announcement].

Softlink named finalist for best customer service team. Softlink Information Centers has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 Engage Awards for Best Customer Service Team. This recognition highlights our customer service team's commitment to delivering top-notch support and service to our clients. The Engage Awards celebrate excellence across customer, employee, sales, and marketing engagement across various industries. With a record-breaking number of entries this year, being shortlisted is particularly rewarding. [Full Announcement].

Aurora Information Technology joins Softlink Information Centres. Softlink Information Centres, a Volaris Group company, has acquired Aurora Information Technology, developer of library automation software used in public and special libraries. Their flagship product, Aurora Library Management System, is based on Aurora Montage - a patron web catalogue. This year, a new, cloud-based library staff solution called Aurora Astria was introduced to the market. AIT was established in the late 1990s. Co-founders, Doug Coulson and Martin Fisk, designed and developed the product. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centers wraps up BIALL and CALL. Softlink Information Centers staff attended the British & Irish Association of Law Librarians Conference in Leeds, UK, and the Canadian Association of Law Libraries Conference in Montreal, Canada. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centers to attend AALL annual conference. Softlink Information Centers will be attending the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Conference in Chicago, IL from July 20-23. Attendees can visit booth #320 to meet Matt Coy and Jeovanny Riveria, who will be available to answer questions, discuss the future of library and knowledge management solutions and demonstrate our cutting-edge suite of products. For more information about the conference, visit AALL Conference. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC has announced the launch of Liberty Digital, the newest addition to their suite of library, archive and information management solutions.. Softlink Information Centers announced the launch of Liberty Digital, the newest addition to their suite of library, archive and information management solutions. These include Liberty; an Integrated Library System, and illumin; a research and reference management tool. The launch of Liberty Digital marks another step forward in Softlink IC's commitment to providing effective and efficient information management tools to libraries, information and research institutions worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centers hosts successful Virtual Open Day, unveils Liberty Digital Library Management Platform. Softlink Information Centers successfully hosted its much-anticipated Virtual Open Day on 30 May 2024, with attendance from knowledge management professionals around the globe. This year's event was especially significant as it marked the official launch of Liberty Digital, Softlink's newest addition to its advanced library management solutions. [Full Announcement].

Celebrating 40 Years of Technological Innovations: A Look at Softlink's Journey. As an industry leader in library management software, Softlink commemorates 40 years of innovation and customer success in 2023. Since its inception in 1983, Softlink has been at the forefront of innovation, empowering libraries and information centers worldwide with transformative solutions. Softlink International, founded in 1983, played a pivotal role in offering a solution for the management of library resources with its program called ALARM. This program gradually evolved into OASIS, a DOS-based interface for library management, in 1988. OASIS transformed library operations, enabling them to embrace the power of technology and streamline their processes. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC to showcase innovative legal information management solutions at the AALL 2023 conference. Softlink Information Centers announced its attendance at the prestigious American Association of Law Libraries 2023 Conference. The event will take place from July 15-18, 2023, in Boston, MA, USA. Softlink IC will showcase its innovative legal information management solutions, Liberty and illumin, designed to support the unique needs of law libraries and legal information centers. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC announces participation in BIALL Conference 2023 in Belfast, Ireland. Softlink IC, a global provider of innovative library, knowledge, and research management solutions, announced its attendance at the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians Conference 2023 in Belfast, Ireland, from 14-16 June 2023. [Full Announcement].

Queensland Museum Chooses Softlink IC's Liberty. Softlink Information Centres announced the Queensland Museum has selected Liberty for their integrated library software needs. Softlink ticked all the boxes the museum library was seeking with functions such as a discovery and federated search, mobile app, multi-factor authentication and the capability to perform OCR on PDF files. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC at Australian Law Librarians' Association 2022 Conference. Softlink Information Centers was at the 2022 Australian Law Librarians' Association conference in Hobart, Tasmania between 24 – 26 August 2022. [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC launches free library app, use it to grow your library. Softlink IC has just launched a fantastic tool to help you promote your library … for free. Visit sharemylibrary.app to create your own custom QR code and image for your library catalog. Usethis to allow easy access to your library catalog and promote your library. With just one scan from asmartphone, your library users can connect to your library and engage! [Full Announcement].

Softlink IC 2022 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) conference wrap up. Softlink Information Centers attended the 2022 AALL conference from 16 – 19 July. The conference was a great opportunity to show Softlink products, integrated library management system Liberty and research management system, illumin. [Full Announcement].

Softlink Information Centers Virtual Open Day Opens Minds. Softlink Information Centers held a successful Virtual Open Day on 15 June 2022. The team at Softlink IC ran sessions across three time zones where registered participants were able to view engaging and informative sessions such as; How to stay alert with Current Awareness in Liberty?, How illumin can shine a light on your valuable research management?, What Liberty's smart serials can do to your catalog? and more. [Full Announcement].

Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea goes live with Liberty Integrated Library Management System. Softlink Information Centres announced the Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea is now live with Liberty as their Integrated Library Management System. The commission is focused on the delivery of good governance and quality leadership. The decision to install a world-class ILMS such as Liberty, supported by Softlink IC, reflects their commitment to sharing knowledge and information across the public sector. [Full Announcement].