Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University of Wisconsin System (UW System) libraries have selected the Ex Libris Alma library management solution to complement their Primo discovery and delivery solution. The consortium's 26 institutions, which include the University of Wisconsin-Madison - a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation - will enjoy unified management of all collections across the consortium while providing users with a unified discovery platform.
The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the United States, serving approximately 181,000 students each year and employing more than 39,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System is made up of 13 four-year universities, 13 freshman-sophomore UW Colleges, and statewide UW‑Extension programs.
Ex Libris provides efficient, user-friendly products that serve the needs of libraries today and will facilitate their transition into the future. Dedicated to developing creative solutions in close collaboration with customers, Ex Libris enables libraries to maximise productivity and efficiency and, at the same time, greatly enhance the user experience. By empowering users to discover and obtain the information they need, libraries ensure their position as the bridge to knowledge.
