Boca Raton, FL – February 2005 – Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. has announced that effective February 14, 2005, Mandarin M3 is available free of charge. The free Mandarin M3 download is available at http://www.mlasolutions.com or a free CD can be requested from automation@mlasolutions.com ($14.95 shipping fee applies).
The free download of M3 includes:
- OPAC
- Cataloging
- Circulation (includes basic reporting)
- Inventory
- Group Editor
The Annual Service & Update Agreement (SUA) for Mandarin M3 is $575 per site. The SUA includes:
- M3 Report Generator and reports
- Unlimited technical support
- Product updates
- M3 utilities
- Access to Customer's Corner on the Mandarin Web site, which includes downloads, documentation, and the Mandarin Knowledge Base
- Membership to the Mandarin Listserv
The free version of M3 will not include the SUA benefits listed above.
Pricing for all M3 optional modules will remain the same. For a list of optional modules and prices, visit www.mlasolutions.com/products/pricing.htm.
Mandarin M3 is an award-winning, Windows-based library automation system with a user-friendly interface, powerful features and unlimited record capability. For more information on Mandarin M3 or to purchase a Service & Update Agreement, call Mandarin Customer Service at (800) 426-7477 or e-mail automation@mlasolutions.com.
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.