Ex Libris Primo Research Assistant is now available for Primo institutions - September 13, 2024
Ex Libris™, part of Clarivate™, has announced that Primo Research Assistant is now available for Primo institutions worldwide to activate and expose to their users. As part of the ongoing collaboration with the community, Exlibris is pursuing the development of a library discovery solution enhanced with AI,… Read More
Golden Gate University selects FOLIO as the new library services platform with EBSCO Information Services support - August 21, 2024
Golden Gate University Libraries (GGU) has chosen FOLIO, an open-source Library Services Platform (LSP), to enhance both the front and back-end experiences of its library systems. With the implementation supported by EBSCO Information Services, the transition is set to be completed… Read More
Ex Libris unveils updated two-year Alma roadmap, emphasizing AI and Linked Open Data - August 21, 2024
Ex Libris™, a part of Clarivate™, has announced an updated two-year development plan for its Alma library management system. The plan outlines an ambitious strategy for innovation and enhancement through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. The refreshed roadmap, which is updated semi-annually, aims to integrate… Read More
New institutions join ARL’s Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) initiative - August 20, 2024
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) has welcomed a new cohort of institutions to the Realities of Academic Data Sharing (RADS) Initiative, a research project dedicated to understanding and addressing the challenges and costs associated with managing and sharing data from funded research. This new cohort joins… Read More
OCLC advances linked data strategy with Dewey Decimal Classification URIs - August 20, 2024
OCLC, the global leader in library cataloging and metadata services, has taken a significant step forward in its linked data strategy by creating uniform resource identifiers (URIs) for Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) numbers. This development is set to enhance the interconnectedness of library data by linking broad… Read More
Libraries gain permanent ownership of digital titles in historic agreement between DPLA and IPG - August 16, 2024
In a transformative development for American libraries, the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and Independent Publishers Group (IPG) have announced a groundbreaking agreement that grants libraries permanent ownership rights over tens of thousands of digital titles. This partnership is set to revolutionize how libraries provide access… Read More
National Library of Spain Launches Alma and Primo platforms to enhance digital resource management and user experience - August 12, 2024
The National Library of Spain (BNE) has successfully implemented the Alma digital resource management and Primo discovery platforms from Ex Libris™, a part of Clarivate™, marking a significant technological upgrade aimed at boosting both staff efficiency and user experience. This launch is part of… Read More
Wayne State University adopts Alma to enhance e-resource management - August 9, 2024
Wayne State University has successfully implemented Alma, a leading electronic resource management (ERM) solution, to modernize its management of electronic resources. Ex Libris™, part of Clarivate™, announced that the university has launched and is now using Alma to optimize its library operations and improve… Read More
Duke University Libraries upgrades core library systems by going live with Alma - July 26, 2024
Ex Libris™, part of Clarivate, has announced that the Duke University Libraries have successfully upgraded their resource management capabilities by adopting the Alma library management system and integrating it with multiple technology platforms. The selection and use of Alma enables Duke Libraries to execute… Read More
OCLC releases position paper on the future of linked data in library cataloging - June 28, 2024
OCLC, the global leader in library cataloging and metadata services, has published a new position paper titled "Linked data: The future of library cataloging." The paper underscores the significant value linked data can bring to library catalogs and outlines a strategy for supporting libraries… Read More
