A Brief Introduction to Libronix DLS & the Prepub Program
All pre-publication titles from Logos Bible Software ship with a free copy of the Libronix Digital Library System, which is a "book reader" and much more. Read on to learn more about Libronix DLS and the pre-publication program.
What is the Libronix Digital Library System?
The Libronix Digital Library System (Libronix DLS) is a technology used to deliver digital libraries of books and interactive study tools. It is the "reader" software used to organize and display more than 8,000 electronic books from more than 100 publishers. Partners include Oxford University Press, Harper Collins Publishers, Bantam Doubleday Dell, Facts On File, Thomas Nelson, Tyndale House Publishers, Baker Book House, InterVarsity Press, United Bible Societies, and many others.
The system is uniquely expandable. A huge range of content is available for the system—as additional titles are added (individually or as part of a collection), they are integrated into the digital library and can be included in searches, reports, and opened right alongside existing titles.
The result is a dynamic environment that smoothly adapts to an individual's personal digital library—no matter what their speciality of study or even how many specialties they're interested in. Not only do all the modules work well together, they work well together even when delivered independently. So if you start with, say, Semeia journals and then decide to add a collection of Greek and Hebrew resources you'll see the power and functionality of your digital library grow as the new features are smoothly integrated into the Libronix DLS along with your new resources—usually without even upgrading the program code!
Libronix DLS is also global and multilingual, with localized user interfaces and electronic books in more than a dozen languages. Support for languages within the system goes beyond that provided by Microsoft Windows—you could use a Hebrew book while running with a Spanish user interface...under Russian Windows.
The minimum requirement for running Libronix is a PC with the following specs:
- 500MHz Pentium III (1GHz Pentium III recommended)
- 192 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
- Windows 98/Me/NT4.0(SP6a)/2000/XP/Vista
- 550MB hard drive space
- CD or DVD-ROM drive
- 800x600 display (1024x768 recommended)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Note: We're hard at work on a Macintosh version of the software, which is due to ship soon.
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What is the Logos Pre-Publication Program?
Logos uses a unique "subscription" model to develop new products. This model allows customers to participate in selecting new titles for Libronix DLS while helping cover the high costs associated with the development of these electronic titles.
Based on customer input and market research, the company works with rights-holders to select new titles that are candidates for digitization. Each title or collection is presented as a "Prepublication Special" at a steeply discounted price. If enough "preorders" are placed to cover production costs, the product goes into production. The customer's credit card is not billed until the product is completed and starts shipping.
If there is insufficient interest in any particular title, it may be cancelled as a project. If a project is cancelled, all prepublication orders are also cancelled.
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Last Updated: 3/29/2008