ACRL releases ‘Library Publishing’ guide to launch, enhance, and sustain library publishing programs - November 3, 2025
The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) has released Library Publishing: How to Launch, Enhance, and Sustain Your Program, edited by Jonathan Grunert. The publication provides practical guidance for academic and research libraries seeking to develop or expand publishing programs in response to evolving scholarly communication… Read More
NISO forms working group to develop recommended practice for open ILS/LSP interoperability - October 31, 2025
The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) has approved the creation of a working group to develop a Recommended Practice aimed at improving open interoperability around Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and Library Services Platforms (LSP). The initiative seeks to establish greater clarity, conformity, and visibility across systems to… Read More
University of Chichester adopts OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services - October 17, 2025
The University of Chichester has selected OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) to modernize its library operations and expand global research access. The cloud-based platform integrates acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and discovery capabilities to improve efficiency and enhance the library experience for students and staff. With… Read More
Universidad de las Américas Puebla adopts Ex Libris Alma, Primo, and Leganto to modernize library services - October 13, 2025
Ex Libris has announced that Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) has selected Alma, Alma Digital, Primo, and Leganto to support the institution’s library operations and enhance digital resource management. The decision follows more than a decade of UDLAP’s use of Aleph and reflects… Read More
University of Coimbra selects Alma and Primo - September 29, 2025
The University of Coimbra, one of the world’s oldest universities and a leading research institution in Portugal, has adopted Alma and Primo to modernize and unify its library services. The move reflects the university’s commitment to providing its academic community with streamlined access to resources and improved… Read More
El Paso Community College adopts OCLC’s WMS - September 22, 2025
El Paso Community College (EPCC) has implemented OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as its new library services platform, aiming to improve efficiency, modernize resource management and expand digital access for its students and faculty. The migration provides EPCC’s 25,000 students with round-the-clock access to… Read More
University of Ghana adopts EBSCO FOLIO for library management - September 4, 2025
The University of Ghana Library System has adopted EBSCO FOLIO, an open-source Library Services Platform supported by EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The platform aims to modernize back-office operations and support the university’s technology-driven research and teaching environment. After an evaluation process,… Read More
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
