Who We Are

The Story of TLC

One company serving libraries for over 30 years.

1974
TLC was founded in 1974 by the same family who owns and operates the company today - a family with a vision of exclusively serving libraries.

TLC originally provided MARCFICHE to libraries. Today's TLC is an international company with headquarters in Inwood, WV, and offices in Denver, Colorado, and Singapore.

1985
In 1985, TLC was the first organization in the world to successfully apply CD-ROM technology to data storage. Libraries welcomed our first CD-ROM product, BiblioFile® Cataloging. It became the most popular desktop cataloging tool in the history of library technical services.

1987
TLC introduced the world's first multi-media CD-ROM OPAC, The Intelligent Catalog, in 1987.

1995
ITS.for Windows emerged as the successor to BiblioFile Cataloging. Its capabilities have won it thousands of users worldwide.

1997
TLC introduced Library•Solution®, the fastest growing library automation system in the world. Library•Solution's optional modules include Library•Acquire (acquisitions), Library•Serial (serials control), and Library•Bookings.

2000
In June of 2000, TLC acquired CARL Corporation, the developers of CARL•Solution®, an integrated automation system used by the largest public libraries throughout the world.

Automation can be fun! TLC's KCweb is a fun interface for young patrons, with links to pre-selected Web sites. YouSeeMore offers patrons personalization, recommendations, reviews, and more!

2003
Online Selection & Acquisitions, introduced in 2003, is the collection development utility of the future with online access to everything a collection development professional needs.

2004
TLC introduced CARL•X at ALA's Annual Conference in June. CARL•X is a next-generation ILS that introduces new dimensions of finding, learning, and self-service. It showcases libraries' strengths and frees staff for core library functions. With CARL•X, libraries can take advantage of the mature, sophisticated features of CARL•Solution on an affordable UNIX®/Oracle® platform.

2005
TLC acquired majority stock shares of Tech Logic Corporation in White Bear Lake, MN. Tech Logic designs, manufactures, and installs book drops, belt conveyor delivery systems, inter-library distribution systems, stand-alone and free-standing patron reserve systems, as well as RFID and barcode check-in and check-out systems. The company's materials handling systems have revolutionized the way materials move throughout a library and its branches.

2006
TLC created Web Circ, a browser-based automation for schools and libraries. 2006 also marked the engineering of BiblioFile, a generational upgrade to TLC's suite of cataloging tools.

2008
TLC introduces LS2 PAC. LS2 PAC is a new search interface – "beautiful software" – that connects the library, the user, and the community.

2009
TLC releases LS2 Kids, a child-friendly version of LS2 PAC that offers the same powerful technology with new features oriented to younger library users. Also introduced is LS2 Circ, the successor to TLC's Web Circ that combines core library circulation functionality with the convenience of a Web-based product.

Today and Every Day
TLC provides an outstanding and unexpected level of service. You always talk to someone - not a machine -- when you call TLC. Service 24/7, unlimited toll-free assistance, online help, and a team of professional support technicians eager to help give you the outstanding service you deserve.