Soutron Global Blog of Search, Knowledge Services, Archive and Library Management

Welcome to the Soutron Global Blog. Here we delve into the use of metadata, technology, archives, library management and the whole ensemble of tools needed to master the art of what we do.

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Soutron Archive Unicode-compliant Internationalization welcomed in Hong Kong

Soutron Archive has the capability to catalog artifacts in both Chinese and English, making…

Miller Nash LLP replaces EOS.Web from SirsiDynix with Soutron

Leading law firm Miller Nash LLP has replaced legacy system EOS.Web from Sirsi Dynix with Soutron LMS to help…

Webinar with Samantha Lawrence on Archival Advocacy

We are pleased to announce an exclusive Soutron Global webinar with special guest, Samantha Lawrence…

The History of Archives

Archives of Antiquity Historian Ernst Posner theorized that the Sumerians ran the first archive sometime between 4000 BC and 3000 BCE. Archives in China are believed to be nearly as old. Their data storage mediums of choice were inscribed tortoise shells and bones....

How Can Soutron Archive Clients Make Use of Digital Media Functionality?

Any organization with a significant store of documents, digital media and records can benefit from archive software. Digitizing materials, including audio recordings or video footage, allows far more people to access that information without needing to physically...

Is There a Difference Between an Integrated Library System (ILS) and a Library Management System (LMS)?

No–they’re two names for the same thing. In U.S. English, these platforms are more frequently referred to as integrated library systems, while U.K. English speakers tend to use the term library management systems. They are the same software solutions designed and...