Reference databases provider Credo Reference, US, has announced the launch of Literati for Public Libraries. The new solution combines core reference titles, technologies that increase discovery across all digital content platforms and customised training and marketing services and tools developed by on-staff librarians.
While a growing number of public libraries are investing in digital resources to meet the non-fiction needs of patrons, providing the technologies and tools to help patrons understand, discover and use these authoritative materials can be challenging. Libraries may not have the budget or bandwidth to promote their availability and value or provide adequate training on a variety of different platforms. Credo Reference aims to help solve this problem with its new solution - Literati Public.
An extension of the award winning Credo Reference platform, Literati Public delivers on three key components – content, technology and services.
Literati Public includes a base subscription to over 2.6 million full-text entries in relevant subjects such as health, history, literature, languages, technology, science and more, from trusted publishers such as Dorling Kindersley, ME Sharpe, Gray House Publishing, SAGE Reference, Barron’s, Wiley, Elsevier, Cengage Gale and many others. The nearly 500 full-text titles have been thoughtfully selected to best meet the needs of public libraries and represent nearly $60,000 in print volumes. The collection will continue to grow as new titles are added and existing titles are updated to new editions, all added seamlessly for subscribing libraries.
Literati's customisable Topic Pages integrate core reference works with a library's existing resources on specific subjects, extending their value and providing a rich research experience for patrons. Literati is packaged with a growing selection of nearly 10,000 topic pages – created by on-staff librarians – valued at over $3.5 million. It integrates with many discovery services including Summon, Primo Central, EDS, Encore and OCLC’s WorldCat.
Literati’s multi-faceted services support libraries in key areas including user guidance, library promotion and marketing, training and assessment and student services. Libraries and their patrons will benefit from homework help, interactive videos and tutorials, promotional materials, social media assistance and much more.
