[Libs-Or] BCR Partners with Mosio to Bring Text a Librarian Service to Member Libraries

[Brandie Baumann]

The following is a text-only press release from BCR. An HTML version can
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http://www.bcr.org/about/newsreleases/index.html.

Please excuse any cross-postings.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Brandie Baumann, communications coordinator
800.397.1552
bcrpress at bcr.org

BCR PARTNERS WITH MOSIO TO BRING TEXT A LIBRARIAN SERVICE TO MEMBER
LIBRARIES 

Aurora, CO, November 10, 2009 -- BCR is partnering with Mosio, Inc., to
bring its Text a Librarian service to BCR member libraries. Using mobile
phone technology, patrons can text questions to reference services from
their mobile phones and librarians can type answers on a web-based
interface.

Text a Librarian's feature-rich mobile messaging system is a
comprehensive, web-based interface (called a "Microboard") that is easy
to implement and use. Accessible by more than 260 million U.S mobile
phones, librarians can log on and service patrons on any computer or
mobile device with Internet access.  

"BCR is pleased to be able to offer this new technology to our member
libraries," said Brenda Bailey-Hainer, BCR President and CEO. "With its
ease of use and competitive pricing, Text a Librarian will allow
libraries to provide the services patrons want at a cost that is
affordable." 

"We are really excited to see so many libraries embracing text messaging
as the new way to communicate easily and efficiently with their patrons.
Our partnership with BCR only makes it easier for libraries to implement
Text a Librarian," said Gabe Macias, VP of Sales and Marketing at Mosio.

About Mosio
Mosio is a mobile technologies company providing messaging and mobile
web solutions for businesses and organizations. We help our clients
connect with customers on-the-go, using their mobile presence as a
competitive advantage to increase sales and brand loyalty, both on and
offline.

About BCR
BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their
knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and
their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to
deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace
with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's
oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935,
the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons,
increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for
Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For
more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org.



Brandie Baumann
Communications Coordinator
BCR
14394 E. Evans Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014-1408
p: 303.751.6277 ext 110
    800.397.1552
f:  303.751.9787
e: bbaumann at bcr.org
www.BCR.org