Huntsville, Alabama — September 15, 2003 — Sirsi Corporation, the leader in new-name sales of technology for libraries around the world*, today announced its year-end sales. "The results of Sirsi's sales year, from July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003, are gratifying and demonstrate the continuing wide acceptance of the Sirsi system and approach to library technology," said Patrick C. Sommers, Sirsi's chief executive officer. "The year has ended with the largest sales-year volume in Sirsi's history, as a result of our signing more than 200 new contracts for the Unicorn Library Management System and Sirsi Rooms.

"Announced in January, the Sirsi Rooms Context Management Solutions suite has made a strong impact on the library industry's imagination as a new concept in how to meet people's ever-growing need for 'content in context,'" said Sommers. Sirsi Rooms is a revolutionary new way to create and present focused, dynamic electronic collections of the best information available – on any subject, from virtually any source. "Additionally, with our recently announced Client Care initiative, Sirsi is taking the lead in the industry by continuing to expand on our world-class client services," said Sommers. "Our dedication to our clients' needs and our commitment to deliver the best in library technology continue to be Sirsi's motivating force."

Some of the new clients gained during the 2002-2003 sales year include: Cleveland Public Library (OH); Orange County Public Library (CA); Public Library of Cincinnati-Hamilton County (OH); Rochester Public Library (MN); U.S. Department of the Navy Library (DC); Bemis Public Library of Littleton (CO); Beaufort (SC) Public Library; PALS Plus, Inc. (NJ); North Carolina Piedmont Independent College Association, Inc (NC); INFOhio (OH); and The Library Network (MI); Constitutional Court of South Africa; University of Manitoba (MB); Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (GA); Charleston County Public Library (SC); and Chesapeake Public Library (VA).

About Sirsi

Sirsi (www.sirsi.com) recognizes that today's librarians are on a mission to break down walls – barriers that limit the knowledge and resources accessible to library users. A partner with leading libraries around the globe since 1979, Sirsi provides software and services that assist libraries in breaking down walls, thereby promoting learning, empowerment, and opportunity for diverse user communities. Sirsi's portfolio of products and services includes the iBistro and iLink e-Library solutions, the Unicorn Library Management System, the Hyperion Digital Media Archive, Sirsi Rooms Context Management Solutions, and a full slate of services.