Report urges EU member states to expand scope of Europeana digital library project - January 11, 2011
The European Commission (EC) has released a report on its Europeana digital library project, urging EU member states to step up their efforts to put online the collections held in all their libraries, archives and museums. It stresses the benefits of making Europe's culture and knowledge… Read More
Ex Libris Group announces next-generation library management solution – Ex Libris Alma - January 7, 2011
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that the company's next-generation library management solution has been named Ex Libris Alma. Harnessing the Unified Resource Management (URM) framework, Alma supports the entire range of library operations - selection, acquisition, metadata management, digitisation and fulfillment… Read More
JSTOR unveils Current Scholarship Program - January 6, 2011
JSTOR, the preservation archive and research platform arm of the not-for-profit ITHAKA, has announced the launch of the JSTOR Current Scholarship Program (CSP). Libraries participating in the programme may begin accessing current journal issues on the JSTOR platform. Current issues are seamlessly integrated alongside archival content.… Read More
ARL offers Organizational Performance Assessment for Libraries consulting service - January 5, 2011
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is offering a new consulting service, Organizational Performance Assessment for Libraries (OPAL), to help academic libraries effectively integrate strategy, planning, and assessment within the institution. OPAL is the successor to, and builds upon, the Effective, Sustainable, and Practical Assessment… Read More
OverDrive apps for iPhone and Android now support direct eBook downloads - January 5, 2011
OverDrive, a US-based distributor of e-books, audiobooks and digital content, has released apps for iPhone and Android that enable users to download library eBooks and audiobooks directly to their devices for the first time. The free apps include a 'Get Books' feature that guides users to… Read More
ARL announces Lib-Value website - December 28, 2010
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) recently announced that a website for 'Value, Outcomes, and Return on Investment of Academic Libraries (Lib-Value)', a three-year project funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is now available at Read More
National Library of Australia releases social media guidelines - December 28, 2010
The National Library of Australia recently released social media guidelines to provide clarity to employees on how to conduct themselves in the emerging world of social media. The Library embraces the use of social media as a corporate communications and community-building tool. It encourages every… Read More
Delaware Division of Libraries join ebrary’s Public Library Complete programme - December 22, 2010
Digital content products and technologies provider ebrary, US, has announced that the Delaware Division of Libraries is participating in its Public Library Complete pilot programme. Public libraries throughout the state of Delaware will now have simultaneous, multi-user access to more than 21,000 e-books from leading publishers.… Read More
Serials Solutions enhances Ulrichsweb interface - December 21, 2010
Serials Solutions, a US-based provider of tools and services for libraries and a business unit of ProQuest LLC, has announced the availability of an enhanced interface for its Ulrichsweb global serials intelligence service. Ulrichsweb is an integrated, continuously updated service that enables librarians and patrons to… Read More
SirsiDynix announces 3.4 release of SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system - December 20, 2010
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix, US, has announced the 3.4 release of the company's flagship SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system. SirsiDynix Symphony features state-of-the-art modules for all the functionality a library needs. Version 3.4 further illustrates SirsiDynix's commitment to libraries with efficiency-improving features for helping libraries… Read More
