Fontana, CA (September 15, 2023) – Auto-Graphics is pleased to announce that The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has selected SHAREit as their new statewide Interlibrary Loan system. The contract, which began on September 1, 2023, provides a framework to implement SHAREit as the new statewide interlibrary loan solution for Texas public libraries over the next fiscal year.
The statewide interlibrary loan program, administered by TSLAC, assists Texas public libraries in meeting the current accreditation criteria to offer, borrow, and lend materials with other Texas public libraries. Currently 534 Texas public libraries and branches, 14 small academic libraries, and 12 prison libraries participate in the statewide interlibrary loan consortium. The program is funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
TSLAC issued an RFP in the Spring of 2023 to replace Navigator/NRE which will be discontinued by OCLC in summer 2024. Auto-Graphics was awarded the contract based on SHAREit’s functionality that allows participating libraries to continue providing interlibrary loan services efficiently and effectively to their communities.
Albert Flores, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Auto-Graphics is delighted to add TSLAC to the 16 states currently using SHAREit for their statewide ILL systems. “We are proud that The Texas State Library and Archives Commission chose SHAREit as the best option for them.” He continued, “Adding Texas to our already strong presence in this region is an exciting development. Not only will SHAREit allow TSLAC to continue their robust ILL activity within Texas, but they will also have opportunities to borrow and request items from the other SHAREit systems in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Kansas. We hope to continue this expansion across the Southern and Midwest states facilitating resource sharing across state lines.”
Among the most valuable features available in SHAREit, TSLAC cited patron-initiated request options, the ability for unfilled requests to be filled by libraries outside the Texas consortium, streamlined book club/multiple copy requesting, configuration for local policies, as well as support and training resources as key factors in their decision.
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Mr. Hicks, CPA, has been a director since February 2012. Mr. Hicks is Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Hicks has been a practicing certified public accountant for over twenty-five years in addition to partnering and managing both an underground construction company and real estate development business. Currently, Mr. Hicks is a founder and senior partner of Hicks & Williams, LLP a certified public accounting firm providing tax, audit and management consulting services to small and medium size clients across the nation.
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Mr. Heath has been a director since December 2012. Mr. Heath immigrated to California from Canada during the Internet commerce boom in 1999. Mr. Heath was formerly Vice President, Secondary Markets at Best Buy (2008-2010) and founded Dealtree.com in 1999, where he was CTO & COO from (2001-2010). Mr. Heath has developed expert system technologies for managing online sales channels and created several online marketplaces supporting secondary market sales. Mr. Heath is an Internet technology and business operations consultant and serves as President of Heath Investment Properties LLC. Mr. Heath is an active member of Rotary, and currently serves a Technology Director for District 5320 in Southern California.
Dr. Murphy has been a director since December 2012. He has over 20 years experience as a successful software executive specializing in high-growth SaaS companies. He currently is CEO of GVNG Technology and Practitioner of Strategy at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Dr. Murphy is an active member on the board of directors for several early-stage and private equity owned companies. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University and his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the Alliance Manchester Business School at The University of Manchester.
Ken Kerr has been a director since April 2020. During his career, he served in a variety of leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations with companies in startup, turnaround, and expansion. Most recently he was CEO/CFO of Advisys, Inc., a SaaS company providing financial planning solutions to Fortune 100 banks, brokerages and insurance companies, and thousands of independent financial advisers. He retired from Advisys in 2018 and now consults with businesses to improve profits and productivity through effective employee engagement strategies. Ken graduated Cum Laude from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and has an MBA with an emphasis in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.
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