PROVO, Utah, Jan. 29, 2008 – SirsiDynix, the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries, announced the release of SirsiDynix Docutek ERes 5.3.04. This market-leading product is the original stand-alone, Web-based electronic reserves system that libraries use to Web-enable their course reserves and offer students round-the-clock access to reserve material online. ERes 5.3.04 users will experience, among other enhancements, improved security that eliminates the possibility of bypassing password protection applied to documents stored in the program, cleaner interaction with SirsiDynix Unicorn and capabilities for uploading very large files.

Also important is ERes support of complete copyright workflow management, including a seamless electronic interface with the Copyright Clearance Center, intuitive document handling, a MARC record writer that allows easy integration with any OPAC and powerful functions for generating reports on system usage. ERes also offers DocuFax, SirsiDynix’s patented solution for moving paper-based documents directly to the Web using only a fax machine.

"SirsiDynix Docutek ERes has become the standard for libraries offering reserves via the Internet," said Berit Nelson, SirsiDynix vice president of product management. "The latest ERes release, complete with enhanced security features, will add even more value to an already strong product."

Please visit http://www.docutek.com/support/releasenotes/Docutek_ERes_5304.pdf for further release notes about the latest version of ERes.

About SirsiDynix

SirsiDynix is the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries – vital institutions whose primary mission is to make sense of the vast world of information for people and communities. This is an exciting role as libraries assist people in discovering and using knowledge, resources and other valuable content for their educations, jobs and entertainment. In concert with key industry partners, SirsiDynix supports this strategic role for libraries by offering a comprehensive integrated suite of technology solutions for improving the internal productivity of libraries and enhancing their capabilities for meeting the needs of people and communities. SirsiDynix has approximately 4,000 library and consortia clients, serving more than 300 million people through more than 20,000 library outlets in the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please see www.sirsidynix.com.

About Docutek

Docutek, a SirsiDynix company, is dedicated to making simple but powerful technology tools for librarians and educators. Docutek’s founders – a college professor and a university library’s Webmaster – saw the immense potential in harnessing the power of the Internet to enhance education. Today, millions of students and public library users have access to Docutek systems.