Auto-Graphics Inc. and Alibris Announce Alliance to Offer Hard-to-Find Books for Purchase from Local Libraries.Business Editors POMONA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2000 In an effort to continue to add new and innovative services, Auto-Graphics Inc. (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB: AUGR) Thursday announced it has signed a contract with Alibris, the world's easiest and most reliable source for hard-to-find books. This union will enable libraries and their patrons to purchase out-of-print, out-of-stock and rare books through local library channels. Auto-Graphics and Alibris have created this alliance to provide innovative Internet resources to empower local libraries with additional electronic gateways for their library patrons. William J. Kliss, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , Auto-Graphics, stated &uot;The explosive growth of the Internet makes access to information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. more readily available. Libraries across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada depend on Auto-Graphics in their quest to become Web-enabled. Our products and services provide a Web-based solution to library automation that enables broad content-rich access to information without overburdening library staff or budgets. As the library-of-tomorrow evolves, we will be there innovating, listening, suggesting and continuing to be the libraries' source for technological products backed with knowledge and service.&uot; Brian Elliott Brian Elliott (born April 9 1985 in Newmarket, Ontario) is a goaltender for the Binghamton Senators of the AHL. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 2003 draft with the 291st pick. He went on to play 4 seasons for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. , Vice President Business Development at Alibris stated, &uot;Millions of books are sought after by readers, researchers, and librarians when they are no longer in print or when they are out-of-stock indefinitely in·def·i·nite adj. Not definite, especially: a. Unclear; vague. b. Lacking precise limits: an indefinite leave of absence. c. . Our agreement with Auto-Graphics further decreases the probability that a patron will hear the words `I'm sorry, that book is not available.'&uot; About Auto-Graphics Auto-Graphics Inc. provides cutting edge Web-based information technology as well as database resource-sharing systems to the publishing and library communities. Auto-Graphics library products include Impact/ONLINE, Impact/ONLINE Z39.50 Gateway(TM) and Impact/ONLINE Z39.50 Gateway ILL(TM). These products extend resource sharing to multiple and combined catalogs using a browser browser Software that allows a computer user to find and view information on the Internet. The first text-based browser for the World Wide Web became available in 1991; Web use expanded rapidly after the release in 1993 of a browser called Mosaic, which used interface. The company's Web site is located at http://www.auto-graphics.com. About Alibris Alibris is the world's easiest and most reliable source for delivering hard-to-find books to consumers, booksellers, and libraries. Using the power of its warehoused inventory, dealer network, and e-commerce systems, Alibris makes it easy for people and companies to locate and purchase books they otherwise could not find. Alibris is a private company based in the San Francisco Bay area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay . Further information on the company can be obtained from its Web site www.alibris.com. |
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