From rogercguilherme at gmail.com Mon Oct 12 21:18:19 2026 From: rogercguilherme at gmail.com (Roger C. Guilherme) Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:18:19 -0300 Subject: [Isis-users] Release of ABCD Version 4 Message-ID: Dear colleagues and friends of the community, Many of us in this group have worked with CDS/ISIS for decades, witnessing its incredible resilience, flexibility, and adaptability over the years. Today, I am very proud to announce a major milestone in that ongoing journey: the official release of ABCD v4.0.0. This update represents a historic architectural leap for the software. We are transitioning ABCD from a traditional *Integrated Library System (ILS)* into a modern, highly interoperable *Library Services Platform (LSP)*. Here are some of the major improvements introduced in this new version: Modular Plugin Architecture: The core system is now much lighter. Specific legacy modules (such as ODDS or SIP2) are no longer bundled by default and can be installed on-demand via our new plugin manager. *Native REST API & Interoperability*: We have implemented a secure REST API for direct database access, along with a new batch JSON export workflow featuring native mapping to Dublin Core. *Museum Management (SPECTRUM)*: We are expanding our horizons with a new data model and OPAC display formats designed specifically for museum collections, strictly based on the international SPECTRUM standard. *Enhanced OPAC*: A revamped public catalog featuring an Expert Boolean Search, configurable relevance ranking, and optimized performance for large datasets. *LanguageManager*: A smart, cascading translation system that isolates and protects your institution's local customizations so they are never lost during future updates. ABCD v4 is no longer just an integrated system; it is a broader, connected ecosystem tailored for the complexities of modern Information Science. You can read more details about the release and explore the full documentation on our official website: https://abcd-community.org/ If you are ready to try it out, ABCD v4.0.0 is available for download on our GitHub repository here: https://github.com/ABCD-DEVCOM/ABCD/releases/tag/v4.0.0 Thank you all for your continued dedication to this technology. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on this new chapter! Best regards, *Roger C. Guilherme*Bibliotecário CRB10/1860 Phone: +55 51 992380849 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: