University of Nevada, Reno, selects Ex Libris Alma platform and Primo discovery solution to simplify library systems and streamline processes - January 28, 2020
Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Nevada, Reno, has selected the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform and Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution to replace dated legacy systems. The new platform will support the institution’s vision of embracing intellectual… Read More
Ex Libris expands its offering with cloud-based, user-centric Rapido Resource Sharing Solution - January 27, 2020
Ex Libris, a proQuest company, has begun the development of its new Rapido™ solution for resource sharing and has established the Rapido development partner program. Rapido is built on the Ex Libris higher ed cloud platform and will be live by the end of 2020. Nine… Read More
OCLC’s new EZproxy Analytics service offers libraries greater insights into use of e-resources - January 15, 2020
OCLC is introducing EZproxy Analytics, a turnkey analytics service that enables libraries using EZproxy hosted access and authentication services to transform data into actionable insights, drive more informed decisions, and demonstrate significant impact. EZproxy Analytics automatically manages the entire analytics process—from data storage, extraction, and… Read More
Università Carlo Cattaneo selects Ex Libris Esploro Research Services Solution to boost research effectiveness - January 8, 2020
Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, has announced that the Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC) has selected the Ex Libris EsploroTM research services solution to simplify the management of the university’s research output and the tracking of research performance. Facilitating a variety of research management tasks including… Read More
University of Roehampton selects OCLC’s library software - December 31, 2019
The University of Roehampton has selected library cooperative OCLC to provide a new software platform for its library services. The deal has been valued at £240,000 and involves the provision of an integrated suite of software to support key management functions. It will run on… Read More
University College Birmingham selects OCLC’s WorldShare Management Services - December 6, 2019
University College Birmingham has selected OCLC's WorldShare Management Services (WMS) as their new library management system to enhance e-resource management and integrate with existing systems at the library.
An advanced cloud-based library services platform, WMS saves time and money by making it easier to manage… Read More
Catalogue enrichment from Syndetics Unbound service now available to Apollo ILS customers - December 5, 2019
Public libraries who use Apollo, an integrated library system (ILS) from Biblionix that automates circulation management and collection management, now have a new way to improve the discovery experience for their patrons. The Syndetics Unbound catalogue enrichment service, designed to transform a… Read More
ARL, ACRL, ALA extend Joint Advisory Task Force on IPEDS Academic Libraries component definitions - November 25, 2019
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), and the American Library Association (ALA) have extended their Joint Advisory Task Force through August 31, 2022, to continue efforts to bring the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System… Read More
University of Michigan Library selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo to improve resource sharing and analytics - November 13, 2019
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the University of Michigan Library has selected the Ex Libris Alma® library services platform and Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution to provide innovative services to the school’s diverse constituents. The University of Michigan Library is one… Read More
German NRW Consortium opts for Ex Libris Alma Library services platform - November 6, 2019
Ex Libris®, a ProQuest company, has announced that the North Rhine-Westphalian Library Service Center (hbz) has signed the contract with Ex Libris on behalf of the North Rhine-Westphalian (NRW) consortium in order to introduce the Alma® library services platform to the 43 member institutions of the… Read More