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• Reference Services
• Dec 06- Jan 07
• Issue: 208

Ares Reserve Management Software

Nylink is pleased to announce that its members and affiliates can get discounts on Ares Reserve Management Software from Atlas Systems. Nylink members receive 15% off the list price from Atlas. Current ILLiad users are eligible for an additional 5% discount. Also, orders received before March 31, 2007, will be eligible for an additional 5% discount, leading to total savings from 20-25% off the list price.

The Ares system is designed to automate library reserve services and provide fast effective use for faculty, students, and reserve staff. Ares provides around-the-clock access to your reserves collection and saves time for your faculty members and library staff. Features include customizable web pages, OpenURL, copyright clearance, usage reports, TWAIN compliant, authentication options, and more.

There will be a demonstration at Nylink in Albany on January 31st that will be available as a webinar for those too far to attend. An online demonstration of Ares is available at http://www.atlas-sys.com/products/ares/minidemo/. Live Web-based demonstrations are available from Atlas by request http://www.atlas-sys.com/products/ares/contact.html.

For more information, visit http://nylink.org/coop/ares.htm or contact Jen Stelling (stellingj@nylink.org) or Tatiana Sahm (sahmt@nylink.org).