Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the National Library of Russia (NLR) has gone live with the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution and the Ex Libris Aleph integrated library system, which replace their locally developed system. In a move that consolidates over 25 databases under one umbrella, the NLR is now able to offer its users the comprehensive, relevant discovery experience enjoyed by over 2,000 institutions worldwide that are using Primo.
Consolidating their multiple databases in Aleph has enabled the NLR to devise new, more efficient workflows. Integrated with Aleph, Primo offers users a single search box for the library's extensive collections, along with options to refine search results with facets and filters. OPAC via Primo functionality enables users to submit hold requests and receive notifications without leaving the Primo interface.
The National Library of Russia is the oldest public library in Russia. One of Russia's legal deposit libraries, the NLR is located in St. Petersburg and houses over 36 million items, of which 15 million are books.
