LIBROS, the consortium that connects 16 academic libraries in New Mexico, has selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services as its new cloud-based library management system.
WorldShare Management Services is an integrated suite of library management applications - from acquisitions and circulation, to metadata and license management, resource sharing and analytics - designed to simplify and streamline workflows, reduce costs and create new value for libraries and their users.
LIBROS began as a consortium in 1987 with three institutions: University of New Mexico-Main Campus, University of New Mexico-School of Law, and New Mexico Tech University. The group has continued to grow, one-by-one, over the years. The most recent library to join was the Institute of American Indian Arts, in 2010. Today, LIBROS serves 16 academic libraries in New Mexico.
WorldShare Management Services provide an integrated approach for library groups to share resources and innovation. The services can leverage the opportunities that come with shared data, infrastructure and community, and at the same time can preserve the autonomy, privacy and policy differences among members of a group.
LIBROS is currently working with OCLC staff in the implementation phase to move to WorldShare Management Services. The University of New Mexico is planning to go live with the services first, with the rest of LIBROS libraries to follow.
More than 180 libraries on three continents - Australia, Europe and North America - are currently using OCLC WorldShare Management Services, which were released for general availability in July 2011. An additional 100 libraries have committed to using the new services.
