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Press Release: Softlink International [May 11, 2011]

Softlink prepared for the future with RDA

Softlink's Liberty Integrated Library Management Solution (ILMS) now includes support for identified high impact aspects of the new Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard.

The RDA changes which have been included for Liberty v5 build 2.0 are support for three new MARC fields – 336 (Content type), 337 (Media type) and 338 (Carrier type), to ensure that organisations can readily adopt the RDA changes when they are implemented.

As a major provider of ILMS worldwide, Softlink is dedicated to developing their systems to support current library trends, according to Mr Dion Dias, Softlink's Product Manager.

"Our system updates are made to prepare for upcoming trends and issues provided by the library industry, as well as our clients," he said.

"Softlink is continually focused on enhancing our systems to provide the best possible product for libraries."

The new RDA standard has been implemented in the MARC format. RDA is set to replace the Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2).

About Softlink

Softlink is a world-leading developer of Library Management Systems, and information management software solutions for over 27 years. Softlink's software is installed in over 10,000 libraries in 108 countries covering ten major languages.

Solutions built with world-leading technology are strengthened by a range of local support services, delivered by Softlink's product experts, experienced library and IT specialists on staff.

For more information on Softlink and its Liberty and Oliver products, visit www.softlinkint.com.


Summary: Softlink’s Liberty Integrated Library Management Solution now includes support for identified high impact aspects of the new Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard. The RDA changes which have been included for Liberty v5 build 2.0 are support for three new MARC fields – 336 (Content type), 337 (Media type) and 338 (Carrier type), to ensure that organisations can readily adopt the RDA changes when they are implemented.
Publication Year:2011
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:May 11, 2011
Publisher:Softlink International
Company: Softlink International
Products: Liberty
Subject: Product announcements
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/15692/softlink-prepared-for-the-future-with-rda

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