Boca Raton, FL, April 14, 2004 - Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. has announced the release of the Textbook Module, an optional module to be used with the Mandarin M3® Library Automation System. The Textbook Module adds a textbook database to your M3 system, allowing you to track, catalog and maintain your textbook collection separately from your library collection.

Unlike other library automation systems, M3 has textbook capabilities integrated into each client module, eliminating the process of transferring or re-entering student and textbook data into a separate textbook module. All textbook functions are performed in M3 Cataloging, M3 Circulation, M3 OPAC, M3 Inventory, M3 Group Editor and ReportTool. The Textbook Module also includes 20 textbook-related reports.

For more information, or to purchase the Textbook Module, contact Mandarin Order and Customer Service at (800) 426-7477.

About Mandarin Library Automation, Inc.

Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. delivers library automation solutions utilized by thousands of school, public, academic and corporate libraries in over 50 countries. Founded upon a solid foundation of experience, technological expertise and strong, long-term relationships, Mandarin is committed to providing affordable and reliable products and services. Mandarin's participation in standards activities, including Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF), ensures that the latest technological developments are quickly available to customers.