Swets releases latest update to SwetsWise platform - June 12, 2013
Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has released the latest update to its SwetsWise platform; installing a revitalized end-user environment for users of the SwetsWise Online Content module. The update has been made freely available for all existing SwetsWise Online Content subscribers and is available for use… Read More
Sabanci University in Turkey goes live with Ex Libris Primo - June 6, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Sabanci University in Turkey is now in production with a cloud-based implementation of the Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution. In addition, the university has subscribed to the bX article recommender service - also cloud… Read More
Plymouth University in production with the next-generation Ex Libris Alma solution - May 31, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Plymouth University is in production with the next-generation Ex Libris Alma solution. Plymouth has replaced a number of existing systems with two solutions - Primo for the discovery of all library collections and Alma for resource… Read More
British Library publishes updated economic evaluation - May 24, 2013
The British Library has published an updated evaluation of its economic contribution to the UK, looking at how the British Library creates economic value for its users and society as a whole. The Library last undertook a study of this kind in 2003. The report… Read More
ARL, Coalition support NSF merit review process - May 23, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) joined 109 other organisations as part of the Coalition for National Science Funding in a letter to the US House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, as well as the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. In… Read More
ZHB Luzern migrates to Ex Libris cloud environment - May 22, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that the Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern (ZHB Luzern) has adopted the Primo discovery and delivery solution. Both Primo and the library’s Aleph integrated library system (ILS) will be provided through the Ex Libris cloud environment. As the… Read More
SirsiDynix releases version 4.3 of Enterprise and Portfolio - May 22, 2013
Library automation solutions provider SirsiDynix has released version 4.3 of Enterprise and Portfolio, its premium tools for patron discovery and digital asset management. Version 4.3 brings 24 new features and enhancements to Enterprise and Portfolio, including eResource Central integration, EBSCO Discovery Service integration, and search speed… Read More
Ex Libris Germany GmbH becomes member of ‘Goobi. Digitalisieren im Verein e.V.’ - May 20, 2013
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group has announced that Ex Libris Germany GmbH has become a member of 'Goobi. Digitalisieren im Verein e.V.' With the support of the Goobi initiative, Ex Libris aims to further expand its range of solutions for the management and long-term… Read More
Library Copyright Alliance submits comments on Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership - May 20, 2013
The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) recently submitted comments on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), a trade agreement currently being negotiated between the US and the European Union (EU). While negotiations are still in their preliminary stages, LCA urges the inclusion of provisions to harmonize… Read More
Applications and nominations for 2013–2015 RLLF Program called for - May 17, 2013
The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) is inviting applications and nominations for participation in the 2013–2015 class of the Research Library Leadership Fellows (RLLF) Program. The RLLF Program is an executive leadership program that offers an opportunity for development of future senior-level leaders in large research… Read More
