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L4U Company Profile

The L4U division of SRB develops, publishes, and markets the Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) library software for both Windows and Macintosh systems. This product is sold to Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) schools as well as media/resource management centers throughout Canada and the United States.

To provide superior library automation software that is easy to use, innovative and responsive to our customers' needs.

Braden Messenger
Vice President
Library 4 Universal

Library 4 Universal™ started in 1986, when a librarian approached us with a dilemma. At that time, Library Automation Software was quite difficult to find, and the librarian wanted a management system that would circulate books and print overdues. On that note, we began developing software and the evolution of what is now known to the world as Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) had begun. Since its incorporation, L4U has never represented or manufactured any software applications other than the Library 4 Universal™ product line.

Over the years, L4U has continually been a leader in the library automation industry. Some of our accomplishments include:

  • Chosen as the exclusive Library Automation Software supplier for the Educational Computing Network of Ontario (ECNO)
  • Media & Methods Awards Portfolio Winner in 2003, 2004 & 2005
  • Chosen as the exclusive Library Automation Software supplier for Catholic Purchasing Services
  • Preferred Library Automation Software supplier to the Catholic Curriculum Cooperative
  • 1st platform independent library management system
  • 1st library management system to be approved by the BC Ministry of Education
  • 1st PC based Client/Server library management system
  • 1st library management system to include automatic backup software for network configurations
  • 1st Power Macintosh native library management system
  • 1st "sounds like" searching
  • 1st 32-bit Windows 95 library management system
  • Rated #1 Windows or Macintosh based library management system by the American Library Association's Library Technology Report in 1997
  • Rated #1 Macintosh based library management system by the American Library Association's Technology Reports in 1996

Today, over 20 years later, L4U can be found in libraries across Canada, the United States and international markets such as China, Japan, Africa and Europe. With the wealth of services, accomplishments and worldwide clientele, it is easy to see how L4U has become an industry leader in library automation software. L4U's reputation for leading edge technology has been well earned.

Why Kelowna, BC?

For the last decade, Kelowna, British Columbia has quickly been developing itself into the "Silicon Vineyard," attracting well-educated and experienced high tech talent from around the world. Located in the heart of the sunny Okanagan, the city of Kelowna boasts a high standard of living and amenities such as beaches, ski resorts and golf courses scattered throughout the valley. This high tech haven will continue to be home for L4U for many years to come.

 

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