Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. Announces Release of Mandarin PACPortal™

Boca Raton, FL – July 2005 – Mandarin Library Automation, Inc. has announced the release of Mandarin PACPortal, a Web-based search tool that incorporates the functionality of OPAC searching with the powerful search capabilities of MuseSearch™ by MuseGlobal. This federated search portal allows patrons to search many types of information sources with a single query, including subscription databases, search engines, Web sites, Z30.50 databases, and library catalogs.

“Mandarin wanted to offer customers state-of-the-art global searching in a familiar OPAC interface,” said Mandarin President Leonardo Lazo. “MuseGlobal’s advanced federated search technology made this possible.” As a result, PACPortal provides patrons with a single point of access and authentication that allows them to enter a single search across all available online resources and receive an integrated results set within the PACPortal interface.

“MuseGlobal is proud to help extend the already robust PACPortal functionality with MuseSearch,” said MuseGlobal CEO Kate Noerr. “By integrating our core federated search functionality combined with our web-based administrative tools, Mandarin’s PACPortal will provide a unique offering in the marketplace.”

Mandarin PACPortal is compatible with Mandarin M3® and Mandarin Oasis™. For more information on Mandarin PACPortal, call Mandarin Order and Customer Service at (800) 426-7477 or visit http://www.mlasolutions.com/products/optional-pac-portal.php

About MuseGlobal, Inc.
The mission of MuseGlobal (http://www.museglobal.com) is to optimize the productivity of information users and knowledge workers by enabling the discovery, integration, and delivery of information and services from disparate systems. MuseGlobal’s breakthrough MuseSearch solution is based on the most advanced metasearch architecture and features the most sophisticated pre-, in-search, and post-processing capabilities available. Many leading information management software providers feature MuseSearch as underpinning technology for their products and services.

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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