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- New Show Me Training Feature!
- The Evolution of Library Automation
- L4U Platinum 2.0 scheduled for release in 2008
- L4U Platinum Scheduled for Release January 19, 2006
- Kelowna Software Ltd. is the Automation Leader of School Libraries Throughout the Province of Manitoba
- 2005 Media & Methods Awards Portfolio Winner
- L4U is the Library Automation Software of Choice for the FNESC
- Catholic Curriculum Cooperative: Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Saved in Automating District Libraries
- Rainbow District School Board: Access to resources increased with implemention of L4U
- National U.S. Purchasing Organization Partners with Kelowna Software Ltd.
- 2003 Media & Methods Awards Portfolio Winner
- Kelowna Software Ltd. Helps Young Boy’s Dream Become Reality
New Show Me Training Feature!
Feb. 12, 2008 – Kelowna, BC - Kelowna Software Ltd., developers of the award winning library automation system, Library 4 Universal™ (L4U), are excited to announce our greatest L4U Training Product to date called Show Me!
Show Me is available as a subscription to L4U Platinum 2.0 and will allow for the delivery of streaming help and training videos in focused areas of L4U. For example, Show Me will demonstrate and guide you through inventory, how to create barcode labels, custom reports, importing new client lists, how to customize the iPAC interface for your patrons, plus much more! The Show Me videos are accessed directly from within the specific modules of the L4U interface.
Click here to view a demonstration video of Show Me
To receive a personalized quote for a subscription to Show Me please contact us toll free at 1-800-667-3634 or via email at Info@L4U.com, or simply click on this link to login and get a quote immediately.
About Library 4 Universal™ (L4U)
With over 20 years experience in the industry, Kelowna Software Ltd. is the largest provider of library automation software in Canada. Kelowna Software’s Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) is recognized as a world leader in library management software; this state of the art product has continually led the industry with capabilities that operate both on the Macintosh and Windows platforms. The Kelowna Software product is not only being used extensively in Canada and the United States, but throughout the world in areas such as China, Romania, Botswana, Bermuda and Japan.
The Evolution of Library Automation
January 25, 2008 – Kelowna, BC - Kelowna Software Ltd., developers of the award winning library automation system, Library 4 Universal™ (L4U), are excited to announce our greatest major upgrade to date, L4U Platinum 2.0 will be available for download Friday January 25, 2008.
A suite of innovative features have been introduced to the L4U iPAC (Internet Public Access Catalog) including automatic spell check when searching, alternative search suggestions, weighted search results, suggested Author’s, easy page navigation, keyword highlighting and customizable displays are all some of the new intuitive features included in L4U Platinum 2.0.
L4U Platinum 2.0 is focused on bringing Patrons and Resources Together. “To support this vision we have introduced many industry-leading features that help patrons find the resources they need in a way that is easy, fun and effective” says Braden Messenger, President, Kelowna Software Ltd.
New features for the Librarian include secure advanced access to the database from any standard HTML browser. This includes complete client management which allows authorized users to add, modify and delete patrons all through a web based interface. New online reporting functions allow the user to print or e-mail bibliographic reports. Of course, all of these new patron and administrative features are available in English, French and Spanish.
To help users with the new features and functions we are proud to introduce with Platinum 2.0 a new product called Show Me. Show Me is available as an add-on to L4U Platinum 2.0 and will allow for the delivery of streaming help and training videos in focused areas of the product. For example, Show Me help videos will demonstrate; how to make barcode labels or how to customize your iPAC for your patrons. The Show Me videos are accessed directly from within the specific modules of the L4U interface.
About Library 4 Universal™ (L4U)
With over 20 years experience in the industry, Kelowna Software Ltd. is the largest provider of library automation software in Canada. Kelowna Software’s Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) is recognized as a world leader in library management software; this state of the art product has continually led the industry with capabilities that operate both on the Macintosh and Windows platforms. The Kelowna Software product is not only being used extensively in Canada and the United States, but throughout the world in areas such as China, Romania, Botswana, Bermuda and Japan.
L4U Platinum 2.0 scheduled for release in 2008
August 17, 2007 – Kelowna, BC - Kelowna Software Ltd., developers of the award winning library automation system, Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) announced the impending release of L4U Platinum 2.0.
L4U Platinum 2.0 is a major upgrade to the L4U Platinum product line. Platinum 2.0 is focused on bringing Patrons and reading together. Providing Native OS support for Microsoft Vista, easier MARC record handling as well as new web administration functions such as client maintenance, this upgrade is filled with powerful yet easy to use features for you and your Patrons.
New iPAC tools such as automatic spell checking, weighted results, suggested searches, alternative word suggestions, and a new Easy Search will make it easier for Patrons to find resources in one simple to use, customizable interface.
“When we develop our software we want to focus on getting resources directly into the hands of patrons” says Braden Messenger, President and CEO of Kelowna Software Ltd. “This Major Upgrade of L4U Platinum will do exactly that, by helping patrons through the searching process.”
To learn more about this release visit www.L4U.com/2.0. From here you can view multimedia demo’s of the software and request pricing.
Customers who have a preferred support package in place during the release of Platinum 2.0 will automatically receive this Major Upgrade at no charge, all other current support holders can pre-purchase this upgrade before September 30, 2007 and receive $169.00 off of the $499.00 upgrade price.
About Library 4 Universal™ (L4U)
With over 20 years experience in the industry, Kelowna Software Ltd. is the largest provider of library automation software in Canada. Kelowna Software’s Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) is recognized as a world leader in library management software; this state of the art product has continually led the industry operating both on the Macintosh and Windows platforms. The Kelowna Software product is not only being used extensively in Canada and the United States, but throughout the world in areas such as China, Romania, Botswana, Bermuda and Japan.
L4U Platinum Scheduled for Release January 19, 2006
December 15, 2005 – Kelowna, BC - The year 2006 is a significant milestone for Kelowna Software Ltd. We are celebrating our Twentieth Anniversary by releasing a major upgrade to the Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) family of library automation software. L4U Platinum, L4U iPAC Platinum and CheckMARC Platinum will be released on January 19, 2006.
From modest beginnings in 1985 to becoming a leader in the library automation industry, our company has always focused on making Library Automation Easy! “The success of this very important year of maturation was built on the loyalty and valuable input of our customers,” says Braden Messenger, President & CEO of Kelowna Software Ltd.
iPAC Platinum
iPAC Platinum provides students, teachers and librarians with dynamic and easy to use web based tools which will allow them to search resources quickly and easily. Simple administrative tasks such as circulation, renewals, reserves and bookings can now be performed from any standard HTML browser by the way of secure login functionality.
CheckMARC Platinum
CheckMARC Platinum will save the cataloger valuable time by instantly searching for records simultaneously from the Amazon and Library of Congress websites, as well as our own CheckMARC subscription database. In one search you will be presented with MARC records and additional information such as book covers for display in L4U and in your online catalog.
L4U Platinum
L4U Platinum has the capability to work on both Macintosh and Windows simultaneously, while providing our customers with a totally integrated library automation system that has all the tools necessary to manage the day-to-day tasks of a library with ease. L4U Platinum is easy to use, innovative and embraces industry standards for screen layouts, navigation and controls.
Kelowna Software Ltd. is the Automation Leader of School Libraries Throughout the Province of Manitoba
Nov 8, 2005 - Kelowna, BC - In June of 2005, the Instructional Resources Unit of Manitoba Education, Citizenship, and Youth published Automated Library Systems in Manitoba Schools, a report compiled to assist Manitoba school decision-makers and school library personnel with plans to automate their libraries.
The Automated Library Systems in Manitoba Schools report is a provincial publication that details the findings of a June 2005 survey of Manitoba school libraries. The report indicates whether or not a school currently has a library automation system in place, the type of automated library system used, and whether the library’s cataloging system is school based, division based, or both.
Kelowna Software Ltd. was pleased to find that the Automated Library Systems in Manitoba Schools report showed Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) to be, decidedly, the most widely used library automation application throughout the province. To view the full report, visit: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca.
2005 Media & Methods Awards Portfolio Winner
May 04, 2005 - Kelowna, BC - In May 2005, Media & Methods Magazine will publish its highly respected AWARDS PORTFOLIO for the K-12 school marketplace. Cream-of-the-crop products have been announced for inclusion in this year's AWARDS PORTFOLIO by a team of chosen educators servings as judges from across the United States. Kelowna Software's Library 4 Universal (L4U) is proud to be selected for this prestigious award for the third consecutive year in a row.
The AWARDS PORTFOLIO recognizes, celebrates and features outstanding educational products, systems and services. It honours the commitment and creativity of the producers who are making meaningful contributions to excellence in K-12 schools nationwide. Competition for this honour was evaluated using a set of objective criteria. These assessments include: interest level, clarity of educational objectives, user friendliness, and overall strengths and weaknesses.
"When we develop our software we want to ensure that we are helping kids improve literacy by providing easy access to all resources. Teachers need to easily manage their inventory and parents want to be able to find out what skills their children are learning." says Braden Messenger, President and C.E.O. of Kelowna Software Ltd. "For all these reasons we are proud to be a leader in our industry and to be recognized for three consecutive years by the esteemed publication and judges for the Media & Methods Awards Portfolio."
Kelowna Software Ltd. is the largest vendor of school library automation software in Canada, with over 20 years experience in the industry.
L4U is the Library Automation Software
of Choice for the FNESC
November 24, 2003 - Kelowna, B.C. - Kelowna Software Ltd. is proud to welcome member schools of the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC). FNESC members have chosen Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) as the library automation system of choice for all their library needs. After a comprehensive evaluation, L4U has proven once again to be a leader in library management software.
Kelowna Software Ltd. is the largest vendor of school library automation software in Canada, with over 18 years of experience. It is with great pleasure that they contribute to taking these schools to the next level; library automation. Kelowna Software provides a wide range of services from Web based training to phone support to ensure their clients and new users are supported every step of the way! Kelowna Software acts as an invaluable resource during the library automation process.
Kelowna Software’s mission statement is: “To provide superior library automation software that is easy to use, innovative and responsive to our customers’ need”.
About First Nations Education Steering Commitee
Established in 1992, the FNESC is a non-profit organization in its tenth year of operation. The FNESC was created to “facilitate discussion about education matters affecting First Nations in BC by disseminating information and soliciting input from First Nations.” Approximately forty-five First Nations education technicians from throughout British Columbia provide overall direction for the Steering Committee’s activities.
Supported by a BC Strategic Action Committee (SAC) and the Aboriginal Languages and Special Needs Sub-Committees, the FNESC also provides administrative support to the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA), Indian Studies Support Program (ISSP), and Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA).
Catholic Curriculum Cooperative: Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars Saved in Automating District Libraries
November 14, 2003 Kelowna, B.C. - The Catholic Curriculum Cooperative (C.C.C.) in Mississauga, Ontario continues its partnership with Kelowna Software Ltd., from a one year innitiative that has already saved the consortium close to four hundred thousand dollars.
In September 2002, following a careful screening process, the C.C.C. initiated a group purchase of Kelowna Software’s top rated library automation software Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) for its member schools. Since the initiative’s commencement, 96 schools from Catholic district boards have participated in this project and saved over $380,000.00.
For the next three years, each of these district boards is guaranteed to benefit from equal level pricing, enabling these districts to continue to cost-effectively automate their school libraries with the award winning L4U library automation software.
Kelowna Software Ltd. is proud to work in partnership with the Catholic Curriculum Cooperative and, through school library management, to support the C.C.C.’s mission to uphold school improvement and student development.
About Catholic Curriculum Cooperative - www.catholic-curr-coop.org
The Catholic Curriculum Cooperative is a consortium of seventeen member Catholic school boards across central and western Ontario, consisting of over 1,110 schools and 500,000 students. The Catholic Curriculum Cooperative is dedicated to engaging with, and supporting, their member boards in continuous, effective school improvement and student growth.
Rainbow District School Board: Access to Resources
Increased with Implemention of L4U
November 14, 2003 Kelowna, B.C. - Kelowna Software Ltd., developers of the award winning library automation software Library 4 Universal™ (L4U), is pleased to enter into a relationship with the Rainbow District School Board in Sudbury, Ontario to provide their school libraries with a powerful, fully integrated, easy-to-use, and economical solution to library automation.
Following a thorough evaluation process of several nationally known library automation systems, the Rainbow District School Board selected for its schools Kelowna Software’s top rated L4U software, with contributing factors for the decision including:
- The cost-effective implementation of L4U
- L4U’s ability to provide students with unlimited library catalog access via the Internet
- Facilities to convert data from the schools’ legacy automation software
- L4U’s capability to operate in a Windows and Macintosh cross-platform environment
- L4U’s functionality of central cataloging
- Ongoing support and services
Kelowna Software Ltd. is very excited by the opportunity this project provides, and supports the district board’s vision in addressing the needs of its students and increasing the students’ potential.
About Rainbow School District
The Rainbow District School Board is based in Sudbury, Ontario, consisting of over 50 schools and 16,658 students within the Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island regions. The Rainbow District School Board is committed to providing rock solid, quality education and addressing the needs of its students, enabling them to maximize their potential as productive and satisfied members in a global community.
National U.S. Purchasing Organization Partners with
Kelowna Software Ltd.
June 11, 2003 - KELOWNA, B.C. - Kelowna Software Ltd. is pleased to announce that Catholic Purchasing Services, serving over 40,000 institutions in the United States, has partnered with Kelowna Software Ltd. to offer their award winning library automation software Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) at a reduced cost.
The decision was made by a review committee comprised of the organization’s Division Managers and President. To assist in the evaluation process, the committee consulted with numerous long-term L4U sites, in conjunction with institutions presently evaluating library automation software.
Following the review committee’s careful screening of several nationally known library automation systems, Catholic Purchasing Services found that Kelowna Software’s L4U offered the highest quality library automation system and met the special needs of religious institutions throughout the United States. The agreement was signed earlier this month, which is effective immediately. “All of us at Kelowna Software Ltd. are very excited by the tremendous opportunity that this agreement provides. We will improve access to resources, reduce operational costs and improve overall efficiency in countless libraries throughout the United States. These institutions will clearly benefit from the addition of our award-winning L4U software, at unprecedented savings,” said Braden Messenger, Kelowna Software’s President.
Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) is recognized as a world leader in library automation software. L4U is the recent winner of Media & Methods’ Awards Portfolio 2003. This state of the art product has continually led the industry with capabilities to operate both on Windows and Macintosh platforms. The Kelowna Software product is not only being used extensively in Canada and the United States, but throughout the world in such areas as China, Australia, Romania, and Italy.
About Catholic Purchasing Services - www.catholicpurchasing.org
Catholic Purchasing Services (formerly the National Catholic Group Purchasing Association) is a not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts. Catholic Purchasing Services provides purchasing services to Catholic and other religious institutions throughout the United States, helping them save time and money on a wide variety of furniture, equipment, supplies, and services. It generates savings by consolidating the buying power of over 40,000 Catholic institutions and negotiating with quality suppliers to obtain substantial volume discounts for these institutions.
2003 Media & Methods Awards Portfolio Winner
April 30, 2003 - Kelowna, BC - In May 2003, Media & Methods Magazine will publish its highly respected AWARDS PORTFOLIO for the school marketplace. A jury of chosen educators from across the United States selected Kelowna Software Ltd.'s Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) as an Awards Portfolio Winner.
The AWARDS PORTFOLIO recognizes, celebrates and features outstanding educational products, systems and services. It honours the commitment and creativity of the producers who are making meaningful contributions to excellence in K-12 schools nationwide. Judges make product selections based on: Comprehensiveness, Versatility for Different Abilities, Ease of Use, Innovativeness, Level of Motivation, Interest, Strengths and Weaknesses.
Kelowna Software Ltd. Helps Young Boy’s
Dream Become Reality
Kelowna, B.C. - Kelowna Software Ltd., developers of Library 4 Universal™ (L4U) for school libraries, encourages young students to excel in studies and computers.
The Diamond Library, in Bolton, Ontario, is the private home library of Mr. Michael Diamantides and his 11-year old son Nicholas. Nicholas, with a fascination for books and technology, had been interested in developing his own library. An active volunteer at his school library, the 11-year old enquired about the L4U software his school uses, set up his computer and accessed the Internet to obtain a demonstration CD of L4U. Nicholas was further encouraged to catalogue his books when Mr. Diamantides purchased barcode labels for him. Meanwhile, the 11-year old had been diligently saving his money to purchase his own L4U system.
Having heard of the 11-year old’s dedication and determination, Kelowna Software Ltd. decided to help Nicholas achieve his dream by contributing a fully-functional copy of Kelowna Software Ltd.’s L4U software, in addition to its CheckMARC application (used to help with the cataloguing of books) and one year of free support.
“Kelowna Software Ltd. is very proud and excited to contribute its L4U software to The Diamond Library. The company takes pride in improving access to resources for children, and can think of no better way to accomplish this task than to help this young, talented boy set up his own library” states company President Braden Messenger.
The Diamond Library currently has over 1000 books in its collection.