University of Concepcion (UdeC) has become the first library in Chile to choose FOLIO as its Library Services Platform (LSP) and will use EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) for implementation and hosting services. UdeC has started implementation of the FOLIO ERM and is expected to go live with the full FOLIO LSP in June 2021.
This transition to FOLIO will provide UdeC with a more efficient management system including, optimization of e-resources and the incorporation and creation of additional modules, that better responds to library staff needs and allows the library to grow. Adopting EBSCO FOLIO and leveraging EBSCO FOLIO’s renowned team offers UdeC implementation, staff licenses, technical support, embedding of electronic resources, statistical analysis and more. As a pioneer of FOLIO in Chile, UdeC’s implementation will provide other libraries in the region a successful example of how libraries can implement an open-source library software.
UdeC opted for FOLIO for its fast development between versions achieved by implementing an open source platform with heavy community involvement.
EBSCO is one of the original founders of the FOLIO project and continues to be involved in the FOLIO project. EBSCO provides libraries of all size the opportunity to choose an open source LSP by providing implementation, hosting and support through EBSCO FOLIO.
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