University of Ghent enhances library services with Ex Libris Rapido - September 4, 2025
The University of Ghent has implemented Ex Libris Rapido and Alma and Primo to streamline library services and improve efficiency in managing digital and physical resources. Rapido simplifies administrative workflows, providing users with a transparent request process while enabling staff to optimize resource management.… Read More
PLA transitions Project Outcome to support free, local use - August 27, 2025
The Public Library Association (PLA) has launched Outcome Measurement for Public Libraries from its Project Outcome toolkit, marking the culmination of a decade-long effort to support outcome measurement in public libraries. Originally funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2015, Project Outcome… Read More
Internet Archive named a federal depository library - August 11, 2025
The Internet Archive has been designated a federal depository library by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, in recognition of its digital-first approach to providing public access to federal government publications. The designation was confirmed in a letter to the U.S. Government Publishing Office. The Archive holds both physical and digital collections… Read More
Columbia University Libraries adopt FOLIO to streamline access and analytics - August 7, 2025
Columbia University Libraries have transitioned from legacy library systems to FOLIO, an open-source library services platform supported by EBSCO Information Services. The shift consolidates multiple systems into a unified infrastructure designed to enhance research support, resource management, and service delivery. The… Read More
Fresenius University modernizes library services with Alma and Primo - August 6, 2025
Fresenius University of Applied Sciences has completed a significant upgrade of its library systems by implementing Alma and Primo, cloud-based platforms from Ex Libris. The migration supports the university’s efforts to modernize library infrastructure and enhance digital services for students and faculty. Before the transition, the university… Read More
University of Kansas Libraries adopts EBSCO FOLIO Platform - July 30, 2025
The University of Kansas Libraries (KU), a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), will implement FOLIO, an open-source library services platform hosted by EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The transition reflects the institution’s strategy to modernize library… Read More
OCLC’s Express program fulfills 2 million digital requests across global libraries - July 25, 2025
Libraries participating in OCLC’s Express digital delivery program have surpassed 2 million fulfilled copy requests since its launch in January 2021. The milestone highlights the program’s growing role in accelerating access to digital resources within the world’s largest resource-sharing network. Designed for institutions with fast turnaround times,… Read More
EBSCO and SCELC launch scalable FOLIO access for consortial libraries - July 24, 2025
EBSCO Information Services and the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) have expanded their partnership to deliver scalable access to the FOLIO library services platform. The new model allows SCELC member institutions to operate within a multi-tenant, open-source environment while maintaining… Read More
OhioLINK completes systemwide migration to Ex Libris platforms - July 23, 2025
OhioLINK, the academic library consortium serving Ohio’s higher education institutions, has successfully transitioned its 115 member libraries to the Ex Libris Alma, Primo, and Rapido platforms. This marks the completion of one of the largest collaborative migrations in the United States academic library sector.… Read More
American Library Association launches strategic plan to advance libraries and communities - July 23, 2025
The American Library Association (ALA) has introduced a new strategic plan designed to drive innovation, expand community engagement, and support workforce development across the library profession. The new plan was developed over several months through a data-driven process with a strategic planning consultant. It was significantly shaped… Read More
