Library Technology Guides

St. Mary's Seminary transforms access to theological resources with Soutron Library Management System. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announces that St. Mary's Seminary's Cardinal Beran Library, a special academic library for theological scholarship, has significantly enhanced its library services by implementing the Soutron Library Management System. Prior to adopting Soutron, the library had used Agent VERSO from Auto-Graphics, and faced challenges in providing a customized, user-friendly, and easy to update experience for its diverse audience. The Seminary, established in 1901, serves the needs of its seminarian community and the broader Galveston-Houston Archdiocese, home to over 1.7 million members. [Full Announcement].

Soutron's Customizable Search Portal transforms access to collections at CHADD's National Resource Center on ADHD Library. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announces the implementation of Soutron's end-user customizable library software solution at Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder National Resource Center library on ADHD, located in Lanham, MD. The NRC Library at CHADD is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CHADD's NRC Library is also an Affiliate Member of the Network of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global is demonstrating an easy to customize archive software solution at the Society of American Archivists Conference in Chicago. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, will be demonstrating their easily customizable archive software at the Society of American Archivists Conference in Chicago, Aug 15 - 17. Featuring a purpose-built, easily customizable Web-based portal, along with easy-to-use flexible workflows tailored to your needs, Soutron Archive enables organizations to curate and display archival information to meet the needs of their user community. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Holds User Group Meeting in Toronto, Canada, giving clients a preview of Soutron's roadmap for the future. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, recently held their latest User Group Meeting for their clients at the law firm of Gardiner Roberts, who provided an outstanding local venue for our Toronto area clients to meet. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global announces a webinar series with legal industry expert Sarah Sutherland reviewing how to leverage legal data and AI for strategic advantage. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, today announced the availability of an on-demand webinar series titled “Leveraging Legal Data for Strategic Advantage: A Look at the Future of Law Libraries". With the increasing buzz around data-driven technologies, it can be challenging to determine where to focus your attention. This informative session explores how legal data and information can inform strategy and provide meaningful reporting in business, product, and technological development within the legal sector. [Full Announcement].

St Edmund Hall at University of Oxford makes historic archives accessible with Soutron. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, today reports that St Edmund Hall, a historic college at the University of Oxford, uses Soutron, a modern web-based archiving system, to make their archives available to researchers, scholars, and the public. The use of Soutron Archive marks a significant advancement in the management and accessibility of the college's extensive historical archives, ensuring continued relevance and discoverability. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global to exhibit their archive management solution at the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting in Chicago. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announces their upcoming attendance at the Society of American Archivists Annual Meeting in Chicago August 15-17. At the Archives*Records 2024 meeting, attendees will find Soutron at booth #308 to see a demonstration of Soutron's modern archive management system. With the Soutron Archive Management System, archivists can solidify their role as vital guardians of information and knowledge, ensuring material accessibility and continued relevance. [Full Announcement].

Auditing AI (Artificial Intelligence) usage in legal organizations: New Vertical Files Podcast episode from Soutron Global. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, today announced the availability of a new podcast episode discussing the importance of auditing AI usage within organizations, hosted by John Connolly, MLS, PMP, with special guest Robin Rebollo, an innovative consultant and information professional. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global to exhibit the latest release of their legal library software Solution at the CALL/ACBD and AALL conferences. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announces their upcoming attendance at both the Canadian Association of Law Libraries and the American Association of Law Libraries conferences. [Full Announcement].

New eBook Information Management Basics: An Introduction for Managers now available, a must-read information management roadmap. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announced the publication of its new eBook, "Information Management Basics: An Introduction for Managers." This comprehensive guide equips managers and business leaders with the essential knowledge and practical strategies to navigate the ever-evolving world of information management, particularly in the emerging age of Artificial Intelligence. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Library Management Software at BIALL the Conference in June. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, announces their upcoming attendance at the #BIALL2024 conference to be held in Leeds, United Kingdom, 12th to 14th June. Graham Partridge (VP of R&D at Soutron Global and former Legal Librarian) will be taking part in the BIALL product showcase, presenting how you can “Bridge the gap between Library, Know-how & Beyond" in the session titled “How does your firm manage your know-how? How easy is it to manage, search & retrieve?”. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global Vertical Files podcast discusses the challenges of data security. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, discusses the challenges of data security in their latest Vertical Files podcast with Fred Wiese, who is responsible for North American data center operations, overseeing data centers in Canada and the United States to provide operational security policies and much more. In this thought-provoking episode, a wide variety of data security needs are discussed, from the nature of the data itself to the types of access, and storage compliance issues. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global to add rich new functionality to the latest release of Soutron, its library and archive information resource management system. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, is adding rich new functionality to its Special Library, Archive, and Information Management System flagship solutions. This latest release will enhance core functionalities with administration updates that promise to improve staff efficiency with newly upgraded editing workflows, provide for improved material visibility with less clicks, and continue to enhance the ease of use of client driven Soutron to increase client efficiencies and productivity. This release will focus on updated user interfaces that improve usability to provide an enhanced user experience. The use of new software technologies allows Soutron to add new features quickly. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Client Advisory Group advises on Soutron AI (Artificial Intelligence) initiatives and alignment with new developments. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives, recently held a client advisory meeting on AI initiatives that focused on how to make AI beneficial to the industry. Attendees included representatives from clients in the pharmaceutical, engineering, legal, energy, manufacturing, medical, electronic industries, in addition to membership organizations. At the meeting, potential areas of AI interest were discussed, including new methods of streamlining workflows and creating new efficiencies, while seeking balance and benefit alignment with the diverse Soutron client base of special libraries and archives. [Full Announcement].

Soutron announces new blog resource: Advantages of advancing your information management with Soutron and SharePoint integration. Soutron Global announced the availability of a new blog resource to help information professionals understand how to use Soutron in conjunction with SharePoint titled "Advantages of Advancing Your Information Management with Soutron and SharePoint Integration to Increase Findability and Usability." This comprehensive blog post explores the challenges faced by organizations struggling with information sprawl and the limitations of using just MS365/SharePoint folders for document management. It highlights how Soutron's integration with SharePoint offers a powerful solution to enhance information findability and knowledge discovery. [Full Announcement].

Soutron celebrates 35 years of innovation in information management for special libraries, knowledge management, and archives. Soutron Global is commemorating its 35th anniversary, a milestone that highlights the company's enduring commitment to enabling information professionals to provide access to information. Since 1989, Soutron's founder Graham Beastall's core vision was to be dedicated to supporting librarians, archivists, and information professionals in their mission to transform information access, empower knowledge discovery and to take advantage of the latest database technology, a vision that remains as important as ever. Soutron was one of the first companies to bring an integrated library management system to the UK market and this pioneering spirit enabled the library of a top London law firm to implement the firm's very first computer network in the early ‘90s. Soutron continued to evolve and adapt, being an early adopter of web-based technology. It was in 2007 that Graham Partridge, a Soutron client of 10 years, joined Soutron to develop a true web integrated application utilizing a relational database which has evolved into the flexible Soutron Library & Information Management system. [Full Announcement].

Soutron celebrates 35 years of innovation in information management for special libraries, knowledge management, and archives. International library, information, knowledge management and archives solution leader Soutron Global is commemorating its 35th anniversary, a milestone that highlights the company's enduring commitment to enabling information professionals to provide access to information. Since 1989, Soutron's founder Graham Beastall's core vision was to be dedicated to supporting librarians, archivists, and information professionals in their mission to transform information access, empower knowledge discovery and to take advantage of the latest database technology, a vision that remains as important as ever. Throughout its 35-year history, Soutron has supported hundreds of clients in implementing transformative solutions, such as Peer Document Review for capturing internal knowledge and creating a combined library and archive solution to provide a complete information resource management solution. This rich experience has provided a unique perspective and deep understanding of the evolving needs of information professionals. [Full Announcement].

Soutron streamlines access to special collections at St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural & Archaeological Society Library. Soutron Global announced that the St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural & Archaeological Society Library, renowned for its vast collection of local history materials, has leveraged Soutron's library management system to ensure the protection, discoverability, and accessibility of its invaluable resources. The special collections at SAHAAS Library are a historian's dream, comprising rare books, maps, and photographs, many dating back to the 1600s. [Full Announcement].

Legal Librarians Spring Roundtable to be held at Cooley LLP in Boston, MA, hosted by Soutron Global. Soutron Global opens registration for their Legal Librarians Spring Roundtable to be held at Cooley LLP on March 13th, following on from the legal roundtable to be held in Washington DC on March 12th. At the Boston, MA roundtable, Systems and Knowledge Management Manager Brian McCann of Stinson LLP will share how his information team has utilized Soutron's database to leverage and maximize their information resources for the firm's practice groups. This is an opportunity to learn from Stinson's successes, ask questions, and contribute your own ideas to the discussion.Emerging ILS use cases in legal research, the value of personalized knowledge research portals for practice groups, and techniques for effective knowledge management will also be discussed at the roundtable. [Full Announcement].

Legal Librarians Spring Roundtable to be held at Cooley LLP in Washington DC, hosted by Soutron Global. Soutron Global opens registration for their Legal Librarians Spring Roundtable to be held at Cooley LLP on March 12th. At the Washington DC roundtable, Systems and Knowledge Management Manager Brian McCann of Stinson LLP will share how his information team has utilized Soutron's database to leverage and maximize their information resources for the firm's practice groups. This is an opportunity to learn from Stinson's successes, ask questions, and contribute your own ideas to the discussion. Emerging ILS use cases in legal research, the value of personalized knowledge research portals for practice groups, and techniques for effective knowledge management will also be discussed at the roundtable. [Full Announcement].