San Diego, CA -- September 16, 2025. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized SaaS provider of information management and preservation solutions for archives, libraries, museums and knowledge centers, is proud to highlight recent advances to Auto-Graphics' SHAREit, the industry's most trusted Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and resource-sharing platform. These enhancements follow feedback from recent highly productive User Group meetings, where engaged ILL resource-sharing leaders have helped shape the future of the industry's most trusted interlibrary loan (ILL) solution.

For over four decades, SHAREit has set the standard for online resource sharing. Today, SHAREit powers collaborative lending in 16 U.S. states and the Canadian province of British Columbia, making it the most widely adopted ILL solution in North America. The recent user group meeting underscored why SHAREit continues to lead—its future is driven by the people who use it every day.

A Platform Shaped by Its Users

Unlike closed, vendor-driven systems, the SHAREit User Group is led by SHAREit users themselves—library professionals who meet regularly to exchange ideas, propose enhancements and vote on the features that matter most. This collaborative model ensures that development priorities align directly with library needs, from streamlined authentication APIs and supporting ISO 10161 workflows to developing interoperability with systems supporting the ISO18626 standard for ILL transactions.

"We are committed to pushing the interoperability envelope with SHAREit," said Tony Saadat, President and CEO of Soutron Global. "With Soutron Global's support, the Auto-Graphics SHAREit team is uniquely positioned to accelerate development and deliver the tools that modern libraries require to share resources more efficiently than ever, such as SHAREit's new multi-lender list capability."

Customized Multi-lender ILL: Smarter Automation for Higher Fill Rates

A highlight of this year's meeting was a detailed review of SHAREit's Multi-Lender List feature—a breakthrough in request fulfillment strategy. Borrowing libraries can now configure multiple prioritized lender lists for a single ILL request.

Why this matters for libraries:

• Higher Fill Rates: Dynamically optimized lender selection ensures materials are sourced from the best potential matches
• Reduced Turnaround Time: Requests get filled faster by sending them to the most likely lenders first
• Custom Fit for Every Network: Whether serving a statewide consortium, a courier network, or a specialized resource group, configurations can match unique lending policies and workflows
• Lower Staff Overhead: Automated, smart routing means less manual intervention and more time for high-value library services with reduced costs

Built on SHAREit's already robust match point validation and dynamic availability checks, Multi-Lender Lists empower libraries to move beyond "send and hope" lending toward precision-targeted resource sharing.

The Result: More Loans Filled, Less Time Wasted

Whether serving a statewide network, a small consortium, or a standalone library, SHAREit users gain a competitive edge with technology designed to increase access while lowering the administrative burden of interlibrary lending. It is not just automation—it's automation guided by the insights of a highly engaged community of library ILL professionals.

SHAREit's future is shaped by the very people who use it every day. Through regular user meetings, libraries vote on desired enhancements, and the development team prioritizes the most voted on, impactful ideas—ensuring that SHAREit remains responsive and relevant to user needs.

About Soutron Global

Soutron Global is a leading provider of SaaS information management, resource sharing and preservation solutions for archives, knowledge hubs, libraries and museums. Partnering with archivists, librarians, collection managers and knowledge management workers at corporations, museums, education and government institutions worldwide, we empower organizations to transform how they organize, preserve, share and access their collection assets. Our software solutions are content agnostic, easily handling library holdings, proprietary knowledge, cultural artifacts and archival assets – print, digital and physical. With a proven track record spanning over 7 decades, Soutron Global is recognized for its innovative solutions developed from embracing client challenges.