POMONA, CA, December 6, 2002 — Auto-Graphics, Inc. announces the signing of an agreement with Amigos Library Services to distribute Auto-Graphics' AGent to its member-based network of organizations. AGent is a single search portal software system and is available as a perpetual license with support, or, as a full service site hosted by Auto-Graphics (ASP annual fee).
Auto-Graphics' AGent allows users to simultaneously search multiple databases. The System manages patron authentication for multiple databases; insures copyright compliance against subscription databases; and can be customized at the local library level. The flexible design of AGent allows scaling from a single site to a multi-branch urban institution, or even statewide consortia.
"Amigos is pleased to join in partnership with Auto-Graphics to make this outstanding service available to our members," said Jeff Downing, Manager, Amigos Member Discount Program. "The AGent system will benefit Amigos member libraries by significantly enhancing their searching capabilities. This partnership serves to further the goal of the Amigos A-Plus Member Discount Program, to provide Amigos members access to the latest in electronic information resources from the most popular and respected vendors in the information industry."
Amigos Library Services is a nonprofit, member-based organization dedicated to serving libraries. Amigos’ membership consists of over 800 libraries and cultural institutions located primarily in Arizona, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Founded in 1974, Amigos began in Dallas, Texas as AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, when 22 libraries united to bring OCLC access to the southwestern United States. Today Amigos is one of the nation’s largest library resource-sharing networks and a leader in providing information technology to libraries. Amigos services include cataloging, reference, resource sharing, preservation, digital imaging, consulting, and training. For more information about Amigos, please visit their website at www.amigos.org.
“This partnership with Amigos will allow Auto-Graphics to increase its already strong presence in the southwest,” said Albert Flores, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Auto-Graphics.
Auto-Graphics provides software and services to clients who create, manage, publish, and access information using the Internet. Auto-Graphics’ systems are used by more than 10,000 libraries in the United States and Canada. For more information regarding Auto-Graphics’ library services and products, please visit their web site at www.auto-graphics.com.
