Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the University Libraries of Washington University in St. Louis have selected a cloud-based installation of the Primo discovery and delivery solution. Washington University, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), has also subscribed to the bX Recommender, one of the bX suite of usage-based services.
Washington University chose Primo after evaluating the major commercial products in the discovery market. The university's analysis showed that Primo offers a unique combination of a fully supported cloud environment and optimal flexibility for the library.
Dedicated to developing creative solutions in close collaboration with customers, Ex Libris enables libraries to maximise productivity and efficiency and, at the same time, greatly enhance the user experience. By empowering users to discover and obtain the information they need, libraries ensure their position as the bridge to knowledge.