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We are the developers of Stacks, the integrated library automation software package for Windows.
Explore our website for more information about Stacks.
If you would like further information, please call us toll-free at 1-888-343-4598 or email Sales@Stacks.ca.
If you are in need of product support for Stacks, click the Support link on this website, call us toll-free at 1-800-894-7797 or email support@stacks.ca.
Stacks was purchased by Duncan Systems Specialists, Inc, as of August 2006. See www.DuncanSystems.com for more information on the wide range of library services they provide.
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Latest Releases of Stacks now available - 22-May-2009
May 22, 2009 - The latest releases of Stacks (version 2.9.96) and Consortia SQL Stacks (version 4.7) are now available for download from the Stacks website. We are also offering migration options from older Stacks version to the latest SQL version. E-mail us at support@stacks.ca for more details.
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Latest release available for download - 4-Jun-2008
May 02, 2008 - The latest releases of Stacks (version 2.9.95) and Consortia SQL Stacks (version 4.6) are now available for download from the Stacks website. Also available are migration options from older Stacks version to the latest SQL version. SQL Stacks brings to you access to links and electronic media links available in MARC records from your OPAC. E-mail us at support@stacks.ca for more details.
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New release available for Stacks - 16-Feb-2007
February 12, 2007 - Duncan Systems Specialists Inc. today released the latest versions of the Stacks family of products. Stacks version 2.9.94 and SQL/Consortium Stacks version 4.5 incorporate a number of changes to the software.
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Stacks sold to Duncan Systems Specialists, Inc. - 12-Oct-2006
As of August 1, 2006, Imaginet Resources Corp (IRC) finalized an agreement with Duncan Systems Specialists Inc. (DSS) which makes DSS the new owner of STACKS, the Library Automation Software business.
The agreement has Duncan Systems immediately assuming all responsibility for Stacks including sales, marketing, on-going customer support and product development. Bruce Moore has also agreed to join DSS and will continue to provide seamless help desk support for all Stacks Clients. IRC and DSS have been working together over the past couple of months to ensure that Stacks Clients are completely unaffected by this business decision. There will be a period of transition during August while personnel training, business records transfers and outstanding installation commitments in Ontario are completed.
Please continue to use the existing communication support channels until further notice. Email us at Support@Stacks.Ca or call toll-free 1-800-894-7797 x5.
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Reaction to Stacks sale - 22-Aug-2006
At Imaginet, we believe the sale of the business to Duncan Systems (www.duncansystems.com) is extremely positive for Stacks Clients. DSS has been in the library services business since 1990, providing cataloguing, processing, and database services to all kinds of libraries worldwide. DSS plans to enhance the Stacks product line to further support libraries in the areas of cataloguing, acquisitions, and patron support. Stacks Clients will benefit from DSS’s many years of experience in data processing and in developing customized technical services and IT solutions for its customers.
Mike Diehl, original developer of Stacks, and current employee of IRC, is confident that DSS will continue to provide the high level of customer service and support that is one of the hallmarks of Stacks.
"Duncan Systems, with its extensive knowledge of library systems, as well as its focus on personal service, makes a great home for Stacks," says Mike. "I am happy that they are taking care of our valued Stacks customers, many of whom have become my friends over the past twelve years. I feel our customers are in good hands, and I hope they will give Duncan Systems the same kind of support they have given me over the years," he added.
Duncan Systems President, Al Duncan, says “at DSS, we are looking forward to working with existing and future Stacks customers to enhance the product line and to move forward with improvements required to allow public, school and special libraries to better serve their patrons in today’s challenging library service environments”.
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Bonnechere Union Public Library installs Stacks and Webstacks - 14-Sep-2007
On August 23rd & 24th, DSS installed Stacks and Webstacks in Eganville, Ontario at the Bonnechere Union Public Library. The Stacks installation will replace the existing DOS based application currently used by the library, while the Webstacks installation will allow the library's patrons to access the catalogue via the Internet.
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Township of Georgian Bay libraries upgrade... - 22-Aug-2006
The two branch libraries of the Township of Georgian Bay, in Honey Harbour and MacTier Ontario, have upgraded their Stacks installations to Consortia Stacks in August 2006.
Once the two branches had high-speed Internet service, it became technically feasible for them to share their databases over the Internet.
The upgrade process was spread over two days and went smoothly. The two separate Stacks databases from each branch were merged overnight into a single union database.
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Whitewater Regional Library - 22-Aug-2006
Consortia Stacks was installed in August 2006 in three branches at the Whitewater Regional Library in Ontario.
The towns of Beachburg, Cobden, and Foresters Falls are now connected and can circulate and share their collections among all three branches seamlessly.
The MARC data retrospective conversion of over 15,000 records was completed in record time using Duncan System Specialists, the new owners of Stacks.
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Five new Stacks installs in June and July 2006 - 22-Aug-2006
Stacks was installed in five new libraries in June and July of 2006. Four libraries were in Ontario, and one in Manitoba.
All are single-branch Stacks installations.
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Swan Valley School Division Installs 11 Schools with Consortia Stacks - 22-Aug-2006
Communicating through their Wide Area Network, Swan Valley School Division libraries now have the ability to search all collections from any school location. This has greatly expanded the library resources they can offer their students.
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