Ex Libris, a part of Clarivate, has announced that Marquette University has chosen the Ex Libris Alma library management system and Primo library discovery service. This innovative solution will empower the Marquette University libraries with advanced resource management capabilities across various formats, including print, electronic, and digital resources. Simultaneously, it will offer students, faculty, and research scholars a modern and seamless discovery and fulfillment experience.
Founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola, Marquette University is a prestigious Catholic, Jesuit institution located near downtown Milwaukee. It offers a comprehensive range of majors across 11 nationally and internationally acclaimed colleges and schools. With over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional students, Marquette has gained recognition as the sixth-best university in the United States for job placement.
In February 2022, Marquette University announced plans to transform its Memorial Library into the cutting-edge Lemonis Center for Student Success following a significant financial donation to the institution. The new center will serve as a centralized hub for professional and academic student services.
Ex Libris Alma is currently trusted by more than 2,400 libraries worldwide, enabling them to achieve higher levels of productivity through the effective management of print, electronic, and digital resources within a unified cloud-based system. By streamlining library management processes, Alma eliminates unnecessary silos and supports modern metadata and open standards. Libraries using Alma benefit from a forward-looking two-year roadmap, open apps provided by the user community, application program interfaces (APIs), and seamless third-party integrations.
The seamless integration of Primo with Alma further enhances the user experience and staff efficiency. Primo serves as a discovery layer, providing easy access to held or subscribed resources, while offering unique features and integrations that foster advanced patron engagement. Library staff can manage Primo through a single point of administration, simplifying processes, reducing duplication, and ensuring real-time updates.
By selecting Alma and Primo, Marquette University's libraries will gain additional value-added benefits. The services are supported by experienced 24x7 professional support, extensive documentation, online training materials, and technical services staff from Ex Libris. Moreover, the robust unified cloud-based system guarantees the privacy, security, stability, and accessibility required by institutions in today's digital landscape.
The partnership between Marquette University and Ex Libris exemplifies a shared commitment to elevating library management and providing an exceptional user experience for the entire academic community.
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