Library solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that California State Library has chosen a suite of solutions from Ex Libris. The Library has replaced its SirsiDynix DRA Classic system with the Aleph integrated library system, the SFX OpenURL link server, and the MetaLib gateway and metasearch portal.
Aleph provides academic, research, and national libraries with the efficient, user-friendly tools and workflow support they need to meet the increasing requirements of the industry today and in the future. Customisable components accommodate the requirements of institutions of all types and sizes, from single-branch libraries to the largest of consortia. Installed in scores of countries worldwide, Aleph offers full Unicode support, which enables both public and staff users to interface with the system in their preferred language.
The Ex Libris Group provides automation solutions for academic libraries. The company maintains an impressive customer base consisting of thousands of sites in more than 70 countries on six continents. Dedicated to developing creative solutions in close collaboration with its customers, Ex Libris enables academic, national, and research libraries to maximise productivity and efficiency and, at the same time, greatly enhance the user experience. By empowering users to discover and obtain the information they need, libraries ensure their position as the bridge to knowledge.
