[Libs-Or] BCR and Atlas Systems, Inc., Offer Special Pricing for ILLiad Training Subscriptions

[Brandie Baumann]

The following is a text-only press release from BCR. An HTML version of this release can be viewed on BCR's website at http://www.bcr.org/about/newsreleases/index.html.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Brandie Baumann, communications coordinator; 800.397.1552; bcrpress at bcr.org


BCR and Atlas Systems, Inc., Offer Special Pricing 
for ILLiad Training Subscriptions

AURORA, COLO., January 22, 2009 - BCR and Atlas Systems, Inc., have partnered to offer BCR members the opportunity to purchase the Atlas System's Annual ILLiad Training Subscription at a special discount. 

BCR members can acquire this specialized training for $1,799 per year, 10 percent off the regular price of $1,999. Subscription training provides a fixed price training program that covers all staff as well as unlimited access to recordings of all online classes provided by Atlas Systems. As a bonus, each subscription also includes one registration for the annual ILLiad International Meeting. 

For additional information or ordering details, contact Regan Harper, BCR's director, Training & OCLC Services. Email (training at bcr.org); 800.397.1552 or 303.751.6277. 

About BCR
BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org.

About Atlas Systems, Inc. 
Atlas Systems, Inc., is a software development company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, dedicated to serving libraries. Founded in July 1995 with the mission of "promoting library excellence through efficiency," Atlas is best known for creating the ILLiad interlibrary loan management system now exclusively distributed by OCLC and used by more than 1,000 libraries worldwide. Focused on bringing the benefits of automation to library processes that have not been addressed by other software services, Atlas has introduced Ares, an electronic reserves solution, and Aeon, an online request and workflow management system specifically designed for special collections libraries and archives.

Atlas takes a process-driven approach to software development. Atlas developers work closely with librarians first to understand the specific user services environment and then to design a system that improves service quality while achieving optimum efficiency and process control. Once the software has been created, Atlas provides implementation, training and ongoing product support, including continual development of new features and enhancements in response to client needs and desires. This workflow review and improvement approach to software design sets Atlas apart in the library automation market.  

Brandie Baumann
Communications Coordinator
BCR
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Aurora, CO 80014-1408
p: 303.751.6277 ext 110
    800.397.1552
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e: bbaumann at bcr.org
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