Drake University Selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo - March 27, 2015
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Drake University has selected the Ex Libris Alma unified resource management service and the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution. Alma and Primo are an integrated cloud-based platform that will be used for collection management,… Read More
Arkansas Tech University adopts Ex Libris Alma and Primo - March 26, 2015
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the Ross Pendergraft Library of the Arkansas Tech University has selected the Ex Libris Alma library management solution as well as the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution. Following an extensive and formal market evaluation,… Read More
Gale announces integration of Gale Artemis: Primary Sources into Cengage Learning’s MindTap e-learning platform - March 24, 2015
Leveraging its unique ability to bridge from the library to the classroom, Gale is integrating Gale Artemis: Primary Sources into Cengage Learning's MindTap e-learning platform. The move brings library content directly into a student's learning path, facilitates collaboration between librarians and faculty, drives usage of library… Read More
Four Kentucky university libraries select OCLC WorldShare Management Services - March 24, 2015
OCLC, the non-profit computer library service and research organisation, has announced that Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky State University, Northern Kentucky University and the University of Louisville have selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services as their library management system. WorldShare Management Services (WMS) provide cloud-based library management… Read More
Covington County Library System signs seven-year agreement with SirsiDynix - March 24, 2015
SirsiDynix has announced that Covington County Library System (CCLS), a three-member system in Mississippi, has signed a seven-year agreement with SirsiDynix. In addition to selecting the Symphony Integrated Library System, CCLS has also selected Enterprise, eResource Central (eRC), and SMS Notifications. A number of BLUEcloud… Read More
Singapore Institute of Management goes live with Ex Libris Alma - March 20, 2015
Library automation services provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) is live with the Ex Libris Alma library management solution. The first library in Singapore to adopt Alma, SIM expects the migration to serve as a transformative platform to realize… Read More
EBSCO supports open resource integration through technology development - March 19, 2015
In line with its open metadata and technology sharing policy, EBSCO has shown a commitment to supporting its customers. On the heels of the recent acquisition of YBP, EBSCO has made the official company decision to develop fully open APIs for both YBP's GOBI services and… Read More
Three academic institutions in Kentucky enjoy unified resource management and unified discovery through cloud-based deployment of Alma and Primo - March 17, 2015
Library automation services provider Ex Libris Group has announced that ARL-members University of Kentucky (UK), Western Kentucky University (WKU), and Murray State University have chosen the Ex Libris Alma® unified resource management service and the Ex Libris Primo® discovery and delivery solution. This integrated cloud-based SaaS… Read More
ALA urges library directors to support trustee membership to United for Libraries - March 13, 2015
At the ALA Midwinter Meeting, the ALA Council passed a resolution urging all library directors to encourage and support United for Libraries memberships for each of their trustees. The resolution was supported by the Public Library Association (PLA), the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) and… Read More
Concordia University Wisconsin supports students and library staff with Intota and Syndetic Solutions from ProQuest - March 12, 2015
ProQuest has announced that Concordia University Wisconsin has selected Intota™ and Syndetic Solutions™ from ProQuest to improve upon the productivity of library staff and continue to enhance the research experience for their students. As a long-time, satisfied customer of 360 Link, 360 Counter and the… Read More