Library Master for Windows
Version 4.15F

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New Features

Library Master for Windows version 4.15F adds important enhancements to Library Master 4.1. Although it is recommended that you upgrade to the much improved version 5, this version is still available.

Send Records From Library Catalogs Directly into a Database

• Search library catalogs on the Internet with BookWhere, then save the records to a Library Master database in a single step without exporting and importing. This is the fastest way to enter records in your database! (requires BookWhere 3.2 or later) ^‡
• For a limited time, you can order BookWhere for a substantial discount!

More Powerful Importing

• Import from several new sources:
  • Cambridge Scientific Abstracts
  • PubMed
  • EBSCO
  • Voyager library catalogs (WebVoyage) from Endeavor
  • SIRSI library catalogs (used by thousands of libraries)
  • Current Contents Connect
  • OCLC FirstSearch Connect on the Web. The Import Filter includes field mappings for over 30 popular FirstSearch databases. The Database Type is automatically detected from the source file.^†
  • Nota Bene Ibidem for Windows ^†
  • Current Contents Connect ^†
  • ISI Web of Science ^†
  • AARP AgeLine ^‡
  • WebSPIRS Web databases from Silver Platter ^‡
• Improved Import Filters:
  • DIALOG Import Filter now automatically detects nearly 150 database types and adjusts the field map to fit. A single downloaded file can contain records from any number of databases.
  • University of Toronto (new Web interface)
  • Library Master Tagged Text
• Many Import Filters automatically determine the the database type of the source file.
• Import with greater accuracy, especially when parsing subfields and determining the database type of the source file.^†

Improved Citation Formatting

• Format citations in Microsoft Word 6, 95, 97, 2000 and XP documents. There is no more need to save the document in Rich Text Format first.^‡
• Format citations in Nota Bene for Windows documents.^†
• More accurate searching of Microsoft Word 2000/XP and Rich Text Format documents on WIndows 2000 and XP systems.

Improved Bibliography Formatting

• Generate reports in the native Microsoft Word file format used by Word 6, 95, 97, 2000 and XP.^‡
• Generate reports in Nota Bene for Windows file format.^†
• Generate bibliographies in over 130 bibliographic styles used by thousands of journals and publishers. New journal styles include:
  • American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology^†
  • City and Society^†
  • Computing in Science & Industry^†
  • Cultural Anthropology^†
  • Differences^†
  • Modern Fiction Studies^†
  • Physics of Plasmas^†
  • Sheffield Academic Press^‡
• Many existing bibliographic styles have been improved and updated.
• Print book spine labels.^‡
• ANSI Style Sheet now includes more option elements, such as physical description and ISBN/ISSN.

Easier to Use and More Reliable

• Improved performance with large databases.
• Use accented characters in documents formatted for Microsoft Word 2000 and XP. (previous versions were compatible with earlier versions of Word and WordPerfect.)
• Jump to desired records more easily while browsing by simply typing the first few letters of a field. For example, if you are browsing by author, type "Smith" and press Enter to go directly to the first record by Smith. ^†
• Additional keyboard shortcuts save time on common tasks. ^†
• Enjoy improved program operation, particularly with Windows Vista, XP, 2000, and ME. ^†

^†Added in version 4.11.
^‡ Added in version 4.12.

Upgrade from Library Master 4.0 or Later

If you are a registered user of Library Master 4.15 or later, you can download a free upgrade.

Upgrade From Earlier Library Master Versions

Substantial upgrade discounts are available for registered users of earlier Library Master versions for Windows and DOS. Upgrade order information is available on this Web site.

Important note on Windows 8, 7 and Vista

Windows 8, 7 and Vista require Library Master 5 or later. You can order the upgrade to the latest version here.