OCLC Acquires Amlib
OCLC has acquired Amlib, the Australian software development organisation specialising in library management solutions.
Amlib, based in Melbourne and Perth, Australia, serves libraries in Australia, Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Amlib library management solution is particularly popular amongst schools, public and special libraries, because of the combination of comprehensive functionality, high reliability and attractive pricing. It further complements the existing OCLC portfolio of integrated library management systems, a market where OCLC has established a strong presence in recent years.
As a result of the acquisition, 11 Amlib staff members will become part of the OCLC Australia office, under the direction of Chris Thewlis, who was named Regional Manager, OCLC Australia, in July. Mr. Thewlis has more than 20 years experience with library management systems as a product manager, in business development, and as a librarian.
OCLC will continue to maintain the Amlib Support & Development office in Perth, Australia, to support customers throughout Australia, and will provide support for other locations through its established distributor and customer service network. Amlib's Melbourne sales office will be merged with OCLC's existing office also in Melbourne.
The acquisition is the latest in a line of ILS acquisitions by OCLC in recent years and reinforces their position as a global provider of integrated library systems.