The Library Corporation (TLC) provides integrated library systems to public, school, academic and special libraries worldwide. TLC began in 1974 and was an early adopter of technologies like CD-ROM cataloging software. Their systems automate standard library operations and they have added interactive features for online catalogs. TLC serves thousands of libraries including large systems like the LA Public Library and Chicago Public Schools. Their school-focused system, Library Solution for Schools, includes modules tailored for students and supports instructional standards.

1. The Library Corporation
Automation System
Group Members: Martha Benavides, Alexandra Cornejo, Lisbeth Rios

2. A Brief History of TLC
The Library Corporation (TLC) services many public,
school, academic, and special libraries by creating and
distributing automation software worldwide. The
company provides three integrated library systems,
Library Solution for public, academic, and special
libraries, Library Solution for public and private school
libraries, and Carl X, a next generation automation
system. These integrated library systems (ILS) automate
the standard operations of a library, including check-
in/check-out process, cataloging, inventory, authority and
reports.

3. A Brief History of TLC
TLC began as a company in 1974 by Annette Harwood
Murphy as Co-Founder. In 1985, the company had much
success as it was the first to use CD-ROM for data storage
when it released BiblioFile cataloging software. Since
then, their ILS technology is used in the Los Angeles
Public Library, Dallas Independent School District,
Anchorage School District, Chicago Public Schools and
Ministry of Home Affairs in Singapore, just to name a few.

4. A Brief History of TLC
To accommodate the changing environment of libraries,
TLC has added many interactive components that are
conducive to our internet and technology driven society.
A web-based, touch screen-functionality has been added
to its ILS. eBiblioFile provides a cataloging service for
ebooks and other materials. In 2009, TLC received a Best
in Tech Award from Scholastic Administrator Magazine.

6. TLC Strengths
O Dependable: The Library Corporation
founders still own and operate the
company.
O Thousands of libraries have chosen TLC.
O The following sponsor The Library
Corporation:
O Library Champions – American Library
Association
O American Library Association

7. O Library Solution for Schools is bolstered
by a full site of Web-based modules:
O LS2 Staff
O LS2 Pac
O LS2 Kids
All deliver age-appropriate
customizable, highly
attractive catalogs for
students

8. Library Automation Designed
for Your School

9. O The Library Corporation’s Library Solution for
School’s automation system is designed with
intuitive, easy-to-use interfaces with enable
teacher-librarians to promote information literacy
and support instructional standards.
O TLC’s integrated library system for schools is
specially designed to accommodate the needs of
teacher-librarians.
O Long after a system is installed, TLC continues to
support its customers with ongoing product
development and an unexpected level of customer
service.

10. Reading Level Integration (pulls data directly
from Lexile and Accelerated Reader vendors
and associates by ISBN for searching and
display)

11. More Reasons to Choose TLC’s

12. Support for enhanced RDA records that ease title
searches and offer greater depth and
discoverability to your catalog

13. Separate search interfaces for elementary-age
children and middle/high school students

14. Integration of eBooks and other digital resources to
support the school’s instructional program
Easy access to e-books and other digital resources

15. Reporting solutions designed for school media
centers

16. Interactive, dynamic bookshelf for the library’s
titles

17. More highlights
O Real-time inventory to make the end-of-
year task a breeze
O Integrated technical processing and
cataloging tools
O Automatic backups and minimal system
administration
O Single log-in powered by Active Directory
Integration

18. Please watch
TLC informational video
in the following slide!!!

19. TLC’s Weakness
O Its MARC cataloging resource is available, but has
an annual service fee. Due to budget cuts, this could
present an issue for the district.
O Library.Solutions does not offer the following
features:
- Acquisitions Management
- Kiosk Integration
- Reserve Shelf Management
- Unicode Compliance
O Of these, the one that stands out is the acquisitions
management, as this would be helpful in the
managing of ordering, receiving, and tracking
materials.

20. TLC is for you! It’s easy!
O Includes an easy to use interface
designed to work easily with mobile
devices and tablets.
O Easy to search the library’s databases
and includes the library’s collection of
digital content.
O Easy to accomplish tasks, allows the
librarian to complete tasks from anywhere
in the library, as it is functional with mobile
devices and tablets.

21. Please watch
TLC Customer Testimonial
Video
in the following slide!!!

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from http://www.tlcdelivers.com/library_automation/school-
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O The Library Corporation: Power Up with TLC
https://youtu.be/NJ8xznxMIWM
O The Library Corporation: TLC Customer Testimonials
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp3z6TH8ZZA