Nichols Advanced Technologies Inc. of Edmonton, Alberta, announces a new release of MOLLI. Release 5.0 is being demonstrated at the Computers in Libraries Canada conference in Toronto, Ontario (Booth 48) and will be shipped to customers commencing early in the new year.

"Searching using the MOLLI on-line catalogue has always been simple and intuitive. MOLLI 5.0 now makes searching even easier while providing more options than before," said Bruce Butler, President of Nichols Advanced Technologies Inc.

"With its new inquiry and retrieval approach, MOLLI 5.0 provides the most comprehensive statistical reporting of any library automation system. Other MOLLI 5.0 enhancements include improved union catalogue capabilities, customizable data entry, and flexible data backup and restore functions."

MOLLI is the easy-to-use on-line catalogue and circulation system in use in approximately 1,200 libraries in Canada, the United Stales, and around the world. Nichols Advanced Technologies Inc. produces MOLLI as well as companion software products AQUl for acquisitions and Serials, and provides a full range of library automation products and services.

For further information contact Liz Erdmer, Manager, Marketing and Support at Nichols Advanced Technologies Inc., 1100 Royal LePage Building, 10130- 103 Street, Edmonton, Aterta, T5J 3N9, Phone: 1400-661-4109 or Fax: 1-403-428-7644.