Columbus, OH - May 6, 2009 - LibLime, the leader in open solutions for libraries, and Syndetics Solutions are pleased to announce a partnership to provide enriched bibliographic content to users of the Koha open-source ILS (integrated library system).

Syndetic Solutions contracted with LibLime to integrate Syndetics enhanced bibliographic content with the Koha ILS. Additionally, LibLime has signed an exclusive contract for enhanced content through Syndetics, whereby LibLime will promote and help distribute Syndetic Solutions' enhanced bibliographic information to LibLime customers.

Syndetics content now supported by LibLime includes:

• Table of Contents
• Fiction/Biography Profile
• Fiction Search (Find Similar Titles)
• Series
• Awards
• Summary / Annotation
• Music & Video Summary
• First Chapter or Excerpt
• Library Journal Review
• Publishers Weekly Review
• School Library Journal Review
• CHOICE Review
• Booklist Review
• Horn Book Review
• Kirkus Book Review
• Criticas Review
• Author Notes
• Jacket Covers

"Syndetic Solutions has a great reputation among libraries and we're confident that this new partnership will further improve Koha's cutting-edge OPAC with the comprehensive enhanced content that libraries have come to expect," says LibLime CEO Joshua Ferraro.

“Bowker is excited to be working with LibLime to make the Syndetic’s list of enriched content elements available to the users of KOHA, open source software," adds Peder Christensen, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Bowker.

About LibLime
LibLime is the global leader in open solutions for libraries. Rather than sell software licenses for static, hard-to-customize software products, LibLime educates libraries about the benefits of open source, enabling them to make choices about how best to provide their communities and staff with better technology services. LibLime then facilitates implementation of open-source in libraries by providing outstanding development, customization, support and training solutions--solutions tailored to each library's needs. For more information, visit www.liblime.com.

About Syndetic Solutions
Syndetic Solutions is the leading supplier of descriptive content designed exclusively for library catalogs. Syndetics' services enable libraries to link to more than 15 million data elements including cover images and a variety of data element matching on more than 6 million ISBNs and UPCs. For additional information, visit www.syndetics.com.

Press Contacts

For LibLime:
Tina Burger
Vice President, Marketing
(888) Koha ILS (564-2457)
tnb@liblime.com

For Bowker:
Daryn Teague
Teague Communications
(661) 297-5292
dteague@teaguecommunications.com

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About Bowker
Bowker is the world's leading provider of bibliographic information management solutions designed to help publishers, booksellers, and libraries better serve their customers. The company is focused on developing various tools and products that make books easier for people to discover, evaluate, order, and experience, as well as providing services to publishers that help them better understand and meet the interests of readers worldwide. Bowker is a member of the ProQuest family of companies and is headquartered in New Providence, N.J., with additional operations in England and Australia. For more information, please visit www.bowker.com.