Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. Announces Mandarin M3® Available as Free Download

Boca Raton, FL – February 2005 – Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. has announced that effective February 14, 2005, Mandarin M3® is available free of charge. The free Mandarin M3 download is available at http://www.mlasolutions.com/m3-download-request.php or a free CD can be requested from automation@mlasolutions.com ($14.95 shipping fee applies).

The free download of M3 includes:

• OPAC
• Cataloging
• Circulation (includes basic reporting)
• Inventory
• Group Editor

The Annual Service & Update Agreement (SUA) for Mandarin M3 is $620 per site. The SUA includes:

• M3 Report Generator and reports
• Unlimited technical support
• Product updates
• M3 utilities
• Access to Customer’s Corner on the Mandarin Web site, which includes downloads, documentation, and the Mandarin Knowledge Base
• Membership to the Mandarin e-mail list

The free version of M3 will not include the SUA benefits listed above.

Pricing for all M3 optional modules will remain the same. For a list of optional modules and prices, visit http://www.mlasolutions.com/products/optional.php.

Mandarin M3 is an award-winning, Windows-based library automation system with a user-friendly interface, powerful features and unlimited record capability. For more information on Mandarin M3 or to purchase a Service & Update Agreement, call Mandarin Customer Service at (800) 426-7477 or e-mail automation@mlasolutions.com.

About Mandarin Library Automation, Inc.
Recognized as a leading software developer and hardware provider, Mandarin Library Automation (MLA) has been delivering turnkey library automation solutions to thousands of school, public, academic and corporate libraries in over 50 countries since 1995. Founded upon a solid foundation of experience, technological expertise and service-oriented relationships, MLA is committed to serving its worldwide customers and providing reliable and affordable products over the long term.

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