ALA unveils E-book Media & Communications Toolkit for librarians - November 29, 2012
The American Library Association (ALA) has released the 'ALA E-book Media & Communications Toolkit,' a set of materials that will support librarians in taking action in their communities. The toolkit was developed by the ALA's Digital Content and Libraries Working Group (DCWG). It includes op-ed… Read More
Boston University Libraries go live with Ex Libris Alma next-generation resource management solution - November 28, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Boston University (BU) Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), has gone live with the Ex Libris Alma next-generation resource management solution. An early adopter of Alma, BU Libraries collaborated closely with… Read More
OCLC Global Council meets to discuss emerging technologies in libraries - November 20, 2012
The OCLC Global Council met November 5–7 in Dublin, Ohio, to discuss direction and governance of the OCLC cooperative. Delegates heard reports from OCLC members and staff on emerging technologies and how they are impacting libraries around the world. The Global Council also approved changes… Read More
Curtin University in Australia opts for Ex Libris Alma for Unified Resource Management - November 20, 2012
Library automation solutions provider Ex Libris Group, Israel, has announced that Australia's Curtin University has opted for the Ex Libris Alma next-generation resource management solution. Already adopted by over 120 institutions worldwide, Alma - a single consolidated solution - will replace a number of Ex… Read More
OECD iLibrary offers Read service for access to content via mobile devices - November 20, 2012
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD) has launched the Read service on its global knowledge platform, OECD iLibrary. With this service, anyone, anywhere can access OECD full-text content, right down to the level of individual chapters and tables. Read content is optimised for browser-enabled… Read More
Goodreads and OCLC expand strategic partnership - November 14, 2012
Library information provider OCLC, US, has announced that it has expanded its strategic partnership with Goodreads, the world's largest site for readers and book recommendations, to help provide greater visibility for all libraries. The new agreement pledges to improve Goodreads members' experience of finding fresh,… Read More
Transitioning of ArchiveGrid database from subscription service to free service currently underway - November 9, 2012
Library information provider OCLC Research, US, has announced that work is currently underway to transition the ArchiveGrid database of archival collection descriptions from a subscription service to a free service on a new interface developed and managed by the organisation. A beta version of the… Read More
Sixteen more libraries join OCLC WorldShare Management Services community - November 8, 2012
Library information provider OCLC, US, has announced that sixteen more libraries have selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services. OCLC WorldShare Management Services claims to be the first cooperative, Webscale library management services that streamline cataloguing, acquisitions, circulation, license management and workflows with a powerful discovery and delivery… Read More
SwetsWise Selection Support now connects with over 190 platforms for automated usage harvesting - November 8, 2012
Information services provider Swets, Netherlands, has announced an extension in the capability of selection management tool, SwetsWise Selection Support, to now connect with over 190 platforms for automated usage harvesting. This is the latest update to the leading ROI tool that offers COUNTER compliant reports including… Read More
National Library of Poland and OCLC in deal to add 1.3 million records to WorldCat - November 7, 2012
Library information provider OCLC, US, and the National Library of Poland (Biblioteka Narodowa) have signed an agreement to add 1.3 million Polish library records to WorldCat. WorldCat claims to be the world's largest resource for discovery of library materials and increasing the visibility of these collections… Read More
