Legal Library Automation Software

Soutron’s Legal Library Automation solution is purposefully designed for managing information assets (physical or digital) in a law firm. A single database instance secures all data and transactions in an integrated, high performance solution designed for law libraries of all sizes.

Fast accurate cataloguing of multi-volume sets, journals, articles, precedents, loose-leaf
Flexible set up and control for single office or multiple locations, offices, practice areas, libraries
Multi-Lingual to reflect needs across countries and continents
Financial controls for budgeting with automated Fund Accounting and Cost Control (Multi-Currency)
Self-Issue using bar codes or RFID simplifies loans transactions
Lawyers can access content via customised mobile responsive Search Portal(s) and My Account

Go Beyond…

Connect Soutron to such services as Thomson Reuters Legal Search Connect (Solcara), EBSCO and even reference to document management systems like iManage. Remove the silos between systems and provide simple, fast access for your law firm today.

Full Menu Control
(Click to view larger image)

Global Edit Copy
(Click to view larger image)

Reservations
(Click to view larger image)

Law firms of any size can enjoy the following features:

Brand & Customise Search Portals, Mobile & Tablet friendly
– Easy to customise via templates using HTML5!
Supports Multiple Search Portals
– Direct users to particular offices / departments / practice areas / libraries
Place “library search” on any webpage or intranet page to give immediate library presence
Hierarchical presentation and layout of records simplifies navigation for lawyers
Relate and cross reference materials to enhance discovery
Efficient processing of single or bulk orders, receipting, barcoding, loan and distribution of material
Automated fund account allocation to provide accuracy and speed of processing
The same software can be used for multiple database applications:
– Precedents
– Track case archives
– Distribute PDFs and eBooks securely
– Update lawyers’ CPD with loan statistics
– Audio, video and image archives
Create reading lists to support coursework and training
Publish notable legal training events
Justify library activity with usage and throughput statistic reports

Wilsons Solicitors use Soutron Law Library Software

The self checkout tool for our lawyers has worked wonders, no more manual checking and it is just so easy to keep track of our 800 books and journals. Using Soutron for our library management has made a huge improvement to our department. Read the full Case Study

Andrew Phenix

Information Services Manager, Wilsons Solicitors

Presentation Introducing Soutron Legal Library Automation – No Audio

It was clear to us that the Soutron Library Management System was designed by a librarian, not an IT technician! Soutron provide great support and response times are very quick. They really do go above and beyond when it comes to support. Read the full Case Study

Susan Flegg

Information Resources Manager, Ashfords LLP

Personalised Support

Unlimited Helpdesk service and support provided in a personalised manner
Frequent and regular updates applied by Soutron, without the need for internal IT involvement
Advice and consultancy on how to maximise use of the library system
Attend Soutron User Group Meetings and share experience

Migration to Soutron is a proven, straightforward process where Soutron staff take the lead and the responsibility for data migration as well as the configuring of systems to meet all your needs.

Don’t take our word for it

Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do and the feedback they provide helps drives our roadmap for the future.

Field Law wanted to move to a cloud-based, integrated library system to manage the workflow of a multi-office, multi-librarian, regional law firm library. We wanted a system that would be easy for lawyers to use.

Lawyers and librarians can now do enhanced resource searches that help them quickly pinpoint the tools they need to begin client research projects.

Josette McEachern

Library Manager, Field Law

Soutron LMS is so much easier to use and navigate. We find the process of cataloguing and serials management perfectly suited to our requirements and thanks to Graham’s knowledge and input, the end results have been simply brilliant.

Soutron LMS is a great solution for a law firm like Geldards.

Read the full Case Study

Tonia Sexton

Information Manager, Geldards LLP

Cains Advocates use Soutron for their Legal Library Automation

We love how easy it is to upload catalogue records. It has been very simple for us to set-up our statutory documents and separate our journals. The simplicity of Soutron has made life easier and more productive so the Library can spend more time serving lawyers and their clients. Read the full Case Study

Kristie Jelfs

Law Librarian, Cains Advocates

Soutron Library Automation Software designed and built to future proof your service

The key to Soutron’s flexibility is our database. It is designed to be easy to manage, structure fields and record templates for digital and physical assets by a legal librarian with 30+ years’ experience and with the input of law librarians in our clientèle.

Next Steps

Gain more insight into what is possible with Soutron solutions. Next steps:

Read about our Library Automation functionality
Download our Fact Sheets and Case Studies
Contact us and tell us more about your particular needs
Request a demonstration to see Soutron solutions
Provide us with your own data and see it in Soutron
Request a quotation for a solution customised to your exact needs.

Soutron were selected, after a public procurement process, to provide the new library management solution at the Law Reform Commission as it was felt you demonstrated a key understanding of the special library sector and could respond to the developing needs of the sector – and us in particular! – in an agile and effective matter.