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Press Release: Library Bound [January 22, 2025]

Library Bound receives Platinum in Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for their proprietary web application and ordering platform.

Library Bound

Waterloo, Ontario, January 22, 2025. Library Bound, a premier provider of material acquisitions, cataloguing and processing to Canadian public libraries, is pleased to announce it has received a platinum award from LibraryWorks' eleventh annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs.)

Library Bound has been recognized with platinum distinction of this award for 4 years in a row.

"Library Bound has always taken pride in innovating to offer the best services to our customers. Our web app and platform were created based on decades of experience serving Canadian libraries. Our software system was designed to permit us to continually improve how we serve libraries—now and in the future. Library Bound is honoured to receive this MLA once again in 2025." –Jeffrey Begley, CTO

Library Bound's proprietary web application and ordering platform was launched in 2017. This robust web application along with the back-end architecture provides efficient solutions to Library Bound's customers and throughout its organization. Preeminent features include:

  • A web design that incorporates features requested by customers
  • A complete technology stack developed and maintained by Library Bound staff
  • In-house development, allowing for continuous and easily deployed updates and improvements, with no reliance on 3rd parties
  • Ongoing advancements that implement the latest technologies
  • Flawless integration with library interfaces (e.g., Z39.50)

Jenny Newman, publisher and MLA program manager said, "It's hardly a surprise that Library Bound scored so well. They've been at the forefront of the industry since their company entered the market in 1993."

About Library Bound

Library Bound's mission is to provide library material acquisitions in all formats and media types, while delivering cataloguing and customized processing services in a timely and cost-effective manner.


Summary: Library Bound, a premier provider of material acquisitions, cataloguing and processing to Canadian public libraries, announced it has received a platinum award from LibraryWorks' eleventh annual Modern Library Awards. Library Bound has been recognized with platinum distinction of this award for 4 years in a row.
Publication Year:2025
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:January 22, 2025
Publisher:Library Bound
Company: Library Bound
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/30972/library-bound-receives-platinum-in-modern-library-awards-from-libraryworks-for-their-proprietary-web-application-and-ordering-platform

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