Emeryville, CA. Innovative announced today that Malaysia Institute for Research in Youth Development, (MIRYD) has selected Virtua. A national research center under the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the library has approximately 2,000 items in its collection and this is its first library-automation system.

"At Innovative we pride ourselves on our ability to provide solutions for libraries of all types in 66 countries," says Bill Schickling, SVP of Global Sales. "We are continuing to serve libraries in Malaysia and are delighted to provide a system for MIRYD that will help them manage their special collection and present an outstanding discovery option for their user community."

About Malaysia Institute for Research in Youth Development

Malaysia Institute for Research in Youth Development (MIRYD) is a national research center, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, that conducts research on various aspects of youth development and its relation to the changes that occur at the national, regional and international levels. To achieve its goal, MIRYD performs a variety of research programs, organizes conferences, workshops, lectures and seminars; publishes journals and monographs on research; and develops education and training programs. The Institute also provides a variety of research facilities, including a resource center and data about youth development. On the Web: www.ippbm.gov.my

About Innovative

Innovative (www.iii.com) is dedicated to providing leading technology solutions and services that empower libraries and enrich their users worldwide. Innovative offers one of the broadest and most complete portfolios of library automation products on the market today. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Innovative serves thousands of libraries in 66 countries and has offices around the world.