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
National Diet Library of Japan adds 4 million records to WorldCat - December 17, 2010
Global library cooperative OCLC, US, has announced that the National Diet Library has successfully added 4 million records to WorldCat, an online resource for finding library materials. With this initiative, the Library seeks to make its research resources more visible and accessible to scholars, students and… Read More
First Regional Library to offer new e-book collection from ebrary - December 14, 2010
Digital content products and technologies provider ebrary, US, has announced that the First Regional Library, which serves patrons throughout Northern Mississippi, is now offering ebrary's Public Library Complete programme. As part of the Public Library Complete programme, patrons will now have simultaneous, multi-user access to… Read More
Library and Archives Canada unveils plans to switch to digital-only format by 2017 - December 10, 2010
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) has announced that it will put most of its services online within the next seven years. The initiative is expected to transform the institution into a fully engaged digital organisation. As part of an overall strategy designed to provide more… Read More
Binghamton University Libraries selects suite of Ex Libris products - December 8, 2010
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Binghamton University Libraries have selected the Rosetta digital preservation system to preserve and provide access to the Libraries' diverse and rapidly growing digital collections. The Libraries also chose the Primo discovery and delivery solution, the… Read More
