Library Technology Guides

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference. ByWater Solutions will be attending the 2025 Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference from April 2-5 in Minneapolis, MN. We will be available to answer questions, provide demos, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries! Come see us at Booth 618. [Full Announcement].

Phillips Exeter Academy goes live on TIND Digital Archive. Phillips Exeter Academy has gone live on TIND Digital Archive (TIND DA) to enhance the preservation, organization, and accessibility of its extensive digital collections. With a rich institutional history and a growing repository of historical materials, Exeter sought a purpose-built solution to streamline archival workflows and ensure long-term access. [Full Announcement].

Rialto transforms with today's libraries. Clarivate announced a new transformative subscription-based access strategy for academia. As part of this evolution, we are also making changes to the Rialto marketplace to better align with the needs and priorities of our academic library community. Over the past five years, Rialto has served as a comprehensive selection and acquisition tool, helping over 500 libraries manage their collections more efficiently. During this time, libraries have also evolved amid rapid shifts in technology, budgets, and curriculum—requiring them to prioritize methods that deliver broad, cost-effective ebook access as simply as possible. To achieve this goal, libraries need a more holistic, data-driven approach to fulfilling user needs. [Full Announcement].

Purchase order lines management in Alma. The development of the new user interface for Purchase Order Lines Management in Alma was a significant undertaking driven by the need to enhance user experience and productivity. The redesign aimed to address several key challenges and improve the overall efficiency for acquisitions staff. The previous interface had fragmented workflows, requiring users to navigate through multiple task lists for different PO line statuses. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS and Ulverscroft launch major audiobook collaboration. SOLUS, a global leader in library technology, is excited to announce the successful integration of Ulverscroft's uLibrary platform with the SOLUS Library App. This partnership will provide library patrons with seamless access to uLibrary's extensive collection of digital audiobooks, delivering a more convenient and enriched experience for library users worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library embraces innovation and selects Polaris. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library in Southern Arizona has decided to extend their more than 20-year relationship with Innovative to implement Polaris and Vega Discover as their next library software solution.   [Full Announcement].

Ypsilanti District Library makes the most of Polaris Integrated Library System. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Ypsilanti District Library has completed a successful six months of using the Polaris Integrated Library System to manage library operations. [Full Announcement].

Chicago Public Library selects LibraryIQ. Chicago Public Library has been using Innovative products for many years now. Its team worked hard to provide detailed information about the power of analytics and the library has therefore decided to add LibraryIQ to their existing Polaris subscription to enhance their analytics and collection development. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 Texas Library Association Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the Texas Library Association (TLA) 2025 Conference, April 1-4, in Dallas, Texas. [Full Announcement].

East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture partners with PTFS Europe to give residents better access to books and e-content. East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture has partnered with PTFS Europe to launch Aspen Discovery as its new library catalogue. Aspen Discovery is a web-based system that works on any device and provides easy access for library users to discover books, e-books, magazines, board games and more. Patrons can also renew items on loan, reserve items and find new content from library sources and external websites. PTFS Europe has implemented the new system and will provide ongoing hosting and support services to EDLC to ensure its success in supporting these collections into the future. [Full Announcement].

CCC to Host Virtual Town Hall Discussion on Responsible AI in Enterprise Settings. CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, will host a virtual town hall on “Bridging Innovation and Integrity: A Discussion of Responsible AI Practices” via LinkedIn Live on Thursday, 27 February, 10:00 am EST/4:00 pm CET. [Full Announcement].

AlliedCareer from EBSCOlearning now available. EBSCOlearning, a division of EBSCO Information Services, has partnered with AlliedRecruit to release, AlliedCareer from EBSCOlearning. The new workforce development platform connects job seekers and career changers to allied healthcare content, training and jobs in one easy-to-use interface. AlliedCareer offers comprehensive details on a wide range of healthcare careers that support patient care, diagnosis, and treatments. Ideal for first-time job seekers, as well as for those re-entering the workforce or considering a career change, AlliedCareer provides resources to help the discovery process and connects individuals to allied health programs at schools and colleges across the United States and Canada. [Full Announcement].

The Digital Preservation Coalition welcomes the Common Crawl Foundation as its newest member. The Common Crawl Foundation has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) this month, becoming the Coalition's newest Associate Member. As a non-profit foundation dedicated to the Open Web, Common Crawl maintains a free, open repository of web crawl data that can be used by anyone. [Full Announcement].

Rialto transforms with today's libraries. Clarivate announced a new transformative subscription-based access strategy for academia. As part of this evolution, we are also making changes to the Rialto marketplace to better align with the needs and priorities of our academic library community. Over the past five years, Rialto has served as a comprehensive selection and acquisition tool, helping over 500 libraries manage their collections more efficiently. During this time, libraries have also evolved amid rapid shifts in technology, budgets, and curriculum—requiring them to prioritize methods that deliver broad, cost-effective ebook access as simply as possible. To achieve this goal, libraries need a more holistic, data-driven approach to fulfilling user needs. [Full Announcement].

Suffolk Cooperative Library System Goes Live on Vega Discover. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Suffolk Cooperative Library System, New York, a consortium of 56 member libraries, has successfully launched Vega Discover to help patrons uncover library collections with more relevant online search results. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services maintains commitment to supporting libraries' book acquisition needs amidst industry shifts. EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), a leading provider of research databases, e-books, and library management tools, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting libraries with diverse acquisition needs, including perpetual access to e-books, print book fulfillment, and flexible acquisition models like Evidence-Based Acquisition (EBA) and Demand-Driven Acquisition (DDA). As providers in the library market shift their strategies, libraries will need to search for reliable alternatives. [Full Announcement].

Las bibliotecas de La Rioja apuestan por AbsysCloud para modernizar su gestión. La Red de Bibliotecas de La Rioja ha dado un paso más en su proceso de modernización con la actualización y migración de sus sistemas de gestión bibliográfica a AbsysCloud, la solución en la nube de Baratz. La mejora de la eficiencia de sus operaciones y la calidad de los servicios que ofrecen a sus usuarios abarca tanto a la Red de Bibliotecas de La Rioja como a la Biblioteca Central de La Rioja. Con esta implementación, las bibliotecas disponen de un sistema más ágil, seguro y adaptable a sus necesidades, facilitando el trabajo del personal bibliotecario y mejorando la experiencia de los usuarios. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate unveils transformative subscription-based access strategy for academia. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced a new subscription-based content access strategy. The new approach breaks down barriers through broad and affordable access to highly curated, trusted academic resources, including Ebooks and primary digital collections, enabling every library to support research, teaching and learning goals. The way institutions purchase books, journals and other content for their users has shifted in recent years, particularly post-pandemic. Increasingly, libraries are faced with complex buying models that do not offer the content they require to support curricula and research needs. Libraries continue to prioritize solutions that offer affordability in a sustainable way. [Full Announcement].

Introducing ProQuest Digital Collections, a new library subscription offering unparalleled breadth, value and access. This new offering for academic libraries spans six centuries of essential content to serve researchers and students of all levels. Clarivate is introducing a simple, broad subscription-based model to better support academic libraries as they look for uncomplicated and sustainable access to content, an enhanced variety of multiformat content to support courses, curricula and research, and trusted AI tools. [Full Announcement].

Introducing ProQuest Ebooks, the world's largest scholarly ebook subscription. ProQuest, part of Clarivate, is leading the way in addressing these trends and needs with the launch of ProQuest Ebooks. With over 700,000 titles, ProQuest Ebooks offers the world's largest subscription of high-quality, multidisciplinary scholarly ebooks, available on the award-winning Ebook Central platform. With ProQuest Ebooks, libraries can ensure simple, cost-effective, and uninterrupted access to valuable content essential for students' academic success and learning. [Full Announcement].

Statement: Removal of access to and modification of data by authorities in the USA. The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, is concerned that the removal, hiding, and modification of data, research and other information resources by authorities in the USA is already starting to impede the vital work of UK library and other information professionals, as well as researchers and educators. As the USA is such a major global source of research and other data this risks a negative impact on citizens worldwide, including the UK. [Full Announcement].

California Universities and Oxford University Press sign landmark open access agreement. The 10-campus University of California system, 20 of 23 California State University campuses, and 30 private academic and research institutions represented by the Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium have reached a comprehensive four-year transformative open access agreement with Oxford University Press. The agreement begins this month and will provide affiliated researchers with access to OUP's world-leading journals and support for publishing their work open access. [Full Announcement].

The University of Maryland and 4Science will collaborate for the Matomo integration in DSpace. The University of Maryland Libraries and 4Science will work together to integrate Matomo into DSpace. This new integration will be developed to enhance the DSpace platform. [Full Announcement].

SAA Response to AOTUS Removal Urges Advocacy. The leadership of the Society of American Archivists is alarmed by the dismissal of the Archivist of the United States on February 7, 2025. We believe the removal of AOTUS with no stated cause does harm to our nation and its people. The Society wants to reassure our colleagues across the profession that we continue to support the mission of the National Archives and Records Administration to preserve and provide access to the essential records of the federal government. [Full Announcement].

CELUS announces Version 8.0 and support for Release 5.1 of COUNTER Code of Practice. CELUS announced the launch of Version 8.0 of its unifying e-content usage platform. With Version 8.0, CELUS has successfully implemented full support for Release 5.1 of the COUNTER Code of Practice. With R5.1, COUNTER Metrics has improved the reporting capabilities for open access and bibliodiverse content; these new features reflect the critical diversity of scholarly works that represent cultures, languages, genres, and other scientific research. [Full Announcement].

Wiley launches pilot pricing framework to support equitable OA publishing for researchers in Latin America. Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning, announced a pilot pricing program to provide discounts for research authors based in Latin America, reinforcing its commitment to deliver equitable publishing options for scholars across the globe. The pilot program, which began on January 21, 2025, supports authors across 33 countries in Latin America, including in Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean, to publish research in Wiley's portfolio of nearly 600 gold open access journals. Discounts on Article Publication Charges are applied in direct relationship to the Purchasing Power Index value of each participating country, informed by data from the World Bank International Comparison Program. The anticipated timeline for the pilot is 12 months, with a mid-term review to inform future actions. [Full Announcement].

Talis Aspire achieves top technical ranking in APUC Framework. Talis Aspire, the trusted resource list management system used by over 100 institutions, has ranked first in the technical assessment of the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Framework for Resource and Reading List Systems. APUC, the procurement center of expertise for all of Scotland's universities and colleges, evaluates solutions based on multiple technical and commercial criteria, to maximise the value of Scotland's investment in further and higher education. Through regional purchasing consortia, the APUC framework is also available to universities and colleges across the UK. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO FOLIO secures appointment in Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC) Framework. EBSCO Information Services has secured a second-place ranking in the Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges Framework for Library Management Systems. The APUC rigorously evaluated aspects of system functionality, implementation, and infrastructure provided through EBSCO FOLIO Services' evaluated on a range of solutions, including the FOLIO Library Services Platform option and EBSCO's expertise in implementing, hosting, and providing services through EBSCO FOLIO Services. This appointment further solidifies EBSCO FOLIO's growing momentum as libraries seek modern, scalable, and flexible solutions with implementation support that simplifies migration from legacy library systems. [Full Announcement].

eReserve Plus secures first place in APUC Framework for Resource and Reading Lists Systems. eReserve Plus has achieved first place in the Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges Library Services Platform(s) Framework as a Resource and Reading Lists Systems supplier on Lot2 of the Framework. APUC serves as Scotland's procurement center of expertise for higher education institutions, enabling universities and colleges to procure library service platforms and related services from approved suppliers. Guided by strategic principles of sustainability, compliance and collaboration, the APUC Framework's pre-negotiated terms and transparency provide significant cost efficiencies and operational benefits to member institutions. [Full Announcement].

Bozeman Public Library launches Blackstone Unlimited Audio: A breakthrough in library audiobook access. Blackstone Publishing proudly announces that Bozeman Public Library has launched Blackstone Unlimited Audio. Boasting the Largest Always-Available Collection of Adult and Children's downloadable audiobooks, Blackstone Unlimited Audio offers over 7000 titles, with a commitment to continuously expanding its offerings. [Full Announcement].

Biblionix offers Ask A Librarian feature via custom SMS numbers. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, offers optional Gabbie, a two-way texting feature for its Apollo integrated library system. Among other features, this innovation enables libraries to offer "Ask A Librarian" services through custom SMS numbers, allowing patrons to communicate directly with their library via text messaging. This feature set is built into Apollo's existing platform, requiring no additional hardware. Library staff can manage patron conversations directly through their Apollo dashboard, while automated services handle routine requests like renewals and account status inquiries without staff intervention. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services opens submissions for the 2025 EBSCO Solar Grant. Submissions are now open for the 2025 EBSCO Solar grant program from EBSCO Information Services. For the tenth year in a row, EBSCO is accepting applications for grants that will fund solar installations at libraries around the world. As part of the 2025 EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making a total of $300,000 in grants available. The EBSCO Solar grant is designed to help libraries offset their expenses by adopting solar power, showcasing the benefits of sustainability within their communities. Since its inception in 2016, EBSCO has demonstrated its longstanding commitment to solar energy by awarding more than three million dollars through the EBSCO Solar grant program. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces February 2025 Community Giveback Winner. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The February 2025 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback is the Marywood University Library in Pennsylvania. [Full Announcement].

ORCID endorses the Barcelona Declaration. After thorough review and discussion with the ORCID Board late last year, ORCID is happy to announce our endorsement of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information as an institutional supporter. We are pleased to see how the declaration, a community-driven initiative with over 100 signatories and 40 supporters, highlights growing support for sustainable infrastructure for research information. As a community-governed non-profit research infrastructure provider, ORCID considers all opportunities for community commitments, including endorsements, through a framework established by our Board of Directors, by which we assess the call for commitment against several criteria, including whether or not the commitment conflicts with our founding principles, our values, or would jeopardize our non-profit status. [Full Announcement].

Government Publishing Office lands spot on Forbes America's best employer list for fourth year in a row. The US Government Publishing Office has been named one of the best employers in America by Forbes for the fourth year in a row. GPO ranked in the top 20 amongst mid-sized agencies in Government Services. GPO joined the Library of Congress and Federal Communications Commission in the category for best Government agencies. [Full Announcement].

Equinox's 2024 Year In Review: collaboration, innovation, accessibility. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce the publication of the 2024 Year in Review. The Year in Review highlights Equinox's contributions to libraries and open source communities and provides an overview of Equinox's nonprofit activities. [Full Announcement].

Ex Libris introduces AI for Digital Collections with Alma Specto. Digital collections are windows into our communities' stories and heritage, but connecting these stories with users isn't always easy. Libraries often face challenges like time-consuming metadata creation, fragmented tools, and barriers to access. Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, developed Specto to enable these stories to be seen, explored, and valued. With the help of artificial intelligence, libraries have new opportunities to make that happen. Ex Libris built Alma Specto, an AI-powered digital collection platform that brings all stages of collection management together, from cataloging to discovery and preservation. [Full Announcement].

ResearchGate and CSIRO Publishing announce new Journal Home partnership. ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and CSIRO Publishing, Australia's leading science publisher of books, peer-reviewed journals, and magazines, today announced a new Journal Home partnership covering over half of CSIRO Publishing's internationally respected journal portfolio. [Full Announcement].

The DOI for Scholarly Publishing is the inaugural winner of the Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact. NISO joins The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers, the Association of University Presses, the Society for Scholarly Publishing, and the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers in announcing the Rosenblum Award for Scholarly Publishing Impact. Named in honor of Bruce Rosenblum, the award celebrates innovations that have transformed the scholarly publishing ecosystem, focusing on technologies, standards, or practices that have become indispensable to its operation, and its inaugural winner is the DOI for Scholarly Publishing. [Full Announcement].

BiblioCommons partners with Unique Management Services to enhance patron communication through BiblioApps. BiblioCommons, a leading provider of public library software, announced a new partnership with Unique Management Services to offer push notifications in BiblioApps, and SMS, voice, and email notifications in BiblioCore, powered by MessageBee. This collaboration combines the best in patron experience with the best in patron communication to create a more unified, proactive, and personalized library experience. Through this integration, libraries using BiblioApps can seamlessly connect with their patrons via personalized messaging that is pushed to their mobile devices. These notifications can be managed directly by the patron, the same way patrons manage all other push notifications. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds local administrators to Aspen, increasing security options for all libraries using Aspen Discovery and Aspen LiDA. Grove for Libraries, Aspen's premier development, support, and hosting organization, announced the Aspen 25.02 release, which includes nearly 100 updates for Aspen libraries. [Full Announcement].

Sage begins 60th year highlighting progress in new Independence with Impact Report. Sage releasedcits annual Independence with Impact Report highlighting achievements from 2024. For 60 years, Sage has published resources that advance disciplines, cultivate critical thinking skills in the classroom, and drive social change inside and outside of our organization. This year's report reflects the progress the company made enabling academic impact; increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion; advancing sustainability; promoting academic freedom; safeguarding research integrity; and supporting new ways of learning. [Full Announcement].

Equinox announces Koha ILS support for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, provided Koha ILS support for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the Computers in Libraries Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the Computers in Libraries conference from March 25-27. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate recognized for excellence in trademark business in the WTR 1000 2025. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has been recognized by the World Trademark Review for three categories in the WTR 1000 2025 . This guide identifies the top trademark professionals and firms in key jurisdictions around the globe. [Full Announcement].

Equinox welcomes Belmont Abbey College to Koha ILS. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced that Belmont Abbey College has joined the open source community with their adoption of Koha ILS. Equinox provided implementation and training services during the migration to Koha ILS and will continue to provide hosting and technical support. [Full Announcement].

The BitCurator Consortium joins The Open Library Foundation. The Open Library Foundation welcomes the BitCurator Consortium, a global leader in born-digital curation, as its newest member project. This partnership advances sustainable and innovative practices in digital preservation while enabling the BCC to benefit from OLF's support and infrastructure as it expands its impact on digital curation. Founded in 2014 with support from the Educopia Institute, the BitCurator Consortium was created to address the growing need for tools, training, and collaboration in digital curation. After a decade of successful operations under Educopia's leadership, BCC announced its intent to identify a new fiscal sponsor. With its focus on collaboration, research, and open-source software development, the BCC's transition to the Open Library Foundation provides critical operational support and enhanced opportunities for growth. This partnership reflects both organizations' shared values and missions in driving innovation and sustainability within the cultural heritage sector. [Full Announcement].

Tooele City Library is Live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Tooele City Library in Utah is now live on the Koha ILS with Aspen Discovery and ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 39,000 bibliographic records from the Symphony ILS providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Unique launches MessageBee RenewIQ, a new patron address verification service. Unique Management Services announced the launch of RenewIQ, an innovative solution designed to streamline library patron account renewals. RenewIQ automates the renewal process by verifying patron addresses through a combination of verified data sources, ensuring uninterrupted access to library services. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca opens new headquarters in Lake Elmo, MN. Bibliotheca, a global leader in library technology, has officially opened its new headquarters in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The facility is designed to enhance support for libraries worldwide, streamline logistics, and provide a dedicated space for innovation and collaboration. The 32,000-square-foot headquarters includes 10,000 square feet of office space and 12,000 square feet of industrial space. Located near Interstate 94, the site offers operational efficiencies while maintaining proximity to Bibliotheca's previous facilities. [Full Announcement].

CLEVNET expands MessageBee channels to include Phone, Marketing, and Circulation notices. Unique Management Services announced the expansion of MessageBee for the CLEVNET consortium, serving libraries in and around the Cleveland, Ohio area. Previously used for email-based marketing and circulation notices, MessageBee now includes voice notifications, providing libraries with an even more comprehensive communication solution to engage patrons effectively. [Full Announcement].

Silverchair expands Universe Program to accelerate platform integration and innovation. Silverchair announced the expansion of its renowned Silverchair Universe partner program, which now includes ScholarOne partnerships. Originally launched in 2017 as a framework of complementary products and services that publishers may integrate with the Silverchair Platform, the newly expanded program builds on the success of the original offering to include not only the organizations in the ScholarOne Partner Program, but also to recognize partnerships that fall out of strictly technical integrations. [Full Announcement].

IIIF Consortium welcomes KB National Library of the Netherlands. The International Image Interoperability Framework Consortium announced the KB National Library of the Netherlands as its newest full member. The KB plays a pivotal role as one of the sectoral hubs within the Dutch Digital Heritage Network, an initiative that fosters collaboration and enhances the societal impact of digital heritage collections in the Netherlands. [Full Announcement].

La Biblioteca de la Universidad de Murcia moderniza su gestión con AbsysCloud. La Universidad de Murcia optimiza su biblioteca con AbsysCloud, mejorando la eficiencia y accesibilidad con una solución más moderna y fácil de gestionar. El catálogo online ha sido renovado con un diseño responsive, ofreciendo acceso personalizado, consulta del historial de préstamos y descargas en formatos compatibles con los principales gestores bibliográficos.Esta transformación impulsa la digitalización en bibliotecas universitarias, con más instituciones apostando por AbsysCloud para modernizar su gestión y adaptarse a las nuevas demandas tecnológicas. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces accessibility compliance for Koha and Aspen. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of open source library systems, is proud to announce that the Koha Open Source ILS, Aspen Discovery System, and Aspen LiDA App now comply with current industry accessibility standards. Because of the efforts within these open source communities, Koha now conforms to WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Requirement, and Aspen Discovery and LiDA conform to the WCAG 2.1 AA standard. These projects were completed as part of joint efforts between the vendors and users of these products and ensure that end users can benefit from all these solutions have to offer regardless of disability. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at Oklahoma Library Association Annual Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open source contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the Oklahoma Library Association 118th Annual Conference from March 12-14. The event will be held at the at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma. [Full Announcement].

Sierra Celebrates a Successful 2024. Over the past year, Sierra has reached major milestones, solidifying its reputation as a trusted and powerful integrated library system. In 2024, Innovative released Sierra 6.2 and Sierra 6.3. With input from its users, the company introduced batch cancelation of order records, placing holds on multiple volumes, and a new Scoping Rules function to simplify catalog management. [Full Announcement].

Innovative Wrapped 2024: Top searches and topics. Innovative highlights the standout moments of the year by showcasing the most-read articles and resources that had everyone talking. Here's a look at the topics that were most popular across its website. [Full Announcement].

AI Metadata Assistant headlines Alma's February 2025 feature release. Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, announced the first quarterly release of the year for the Alma library management service. Several enhancements are available to all Alma customers, setting the stage for an exciting year packed with new features designed to provide customers significant value. Key service updates include the AI Metadata Assistant, new user interfaces, and support for COUNTER R5.1 reports. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate selected by National and University Library in Zagreb, Croatia to create a Unified National Library Platform. Clarivate announced that the National and University Library in Zagreb has selected Clarivate to provide its unified library services and discovery platform. The National and University Library in Zagreb is Croatia's leading cultural and research institution, serving as both the National Library of Croatia and the University of Zagreb's main library. Its mission is to develop collections and services that promote Croatia's cultural and scientific heritage as well as to build a Croatian national library system. The NSK will implement Ex Libris Alma and Ex Libris Primo from Clarivate to build a modern, unified library system, streamlining the existing infrastructure of multiple library systems and data formats. The NSK will lead the new solution for the academic and research library system across the country, totaling nine universities and 82 libraries, with a cloud-based subscription service. [Full Announcement].

Preservica and Oyster IMS partner to future-proof Microsoft 365 data with Active Digital Preservation. Preservica, the leader in Active Digital Preservation archiving, has announced a partnership with Oyster IMS, an expert consultancy-led business serving transnational agencies, global enterprises, local authorities and SMEs. Oyster IMS is now an authorized reseller of Preservica's Enterprise and Preserve365 technology and will support Microsoft 365 customers adopting a strong information governance framework for high-value, long-term content and those preparing for AI implementations. [Full Announcement].

DynaMed honored as 2025 Best in KLAS for Clinical Decision Support. For the fourth time in five years, DynaMed, an evidence-based Clinical Decisions solution from EBSCO Information Services, has been named the top performing point-of-care clinical reference tool in the 2025 Best in KLAS Software and Services report. This is the sixth year DynaMed has received the Best in KLAS: Software and Services award and been included in the Best in KLAS: Software and Services report. [Full Announcement].

Implementing AI to further scale and accelerate WorldCat de-duplication. OCLC Metadata Quality teams implement a variety of measures—both manual and automated—to improve the quality and usefulness of WorldCat data. These extensive and ongoing efforts ensure that WorldCat data supports the needs of our membership and our global network of thousands of libraries across a wide range of services. As the technologies and tools that allow us to do this important work evolve, we are continually exploring new methods for enriching, repairing, and de-duplicating WorldCat records—data that powers the global discovery and sharing of library resources. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global 2024 milestones: Expanded product line, experienced double-digit growth and more. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized SaaS provider of information management and preservation solutions for archives, libraries, museums and knowledge management hubs announces its accomplishment of a series of milestones in 2024. From strategic acquisitions to software development, the company continued to demonstrate its commitment to empowering organizations with comprehensive solutions for managing knowledge, information, and diverse special collections. [Full Announcement].

Edmonton Public Library will be first Canadian library to implement IMMS. Edmonton Public Library, Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions, and SirsiDynix announced at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference yesterday a partnership that will significantly improve access to library materials for Edmontonians. Through this collaboration, EPL will be the first Canadian library to implement LSLS' Intelligent Material Management System, working in conjunction with SirsiDynix's Symphony Integrated Library System. This implementation will enhance customer service and library operations and expand the global community of libraries benefiting from IMMS. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate reveals Medtech breakthroughs driving growth in pulsed field ablation market. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence and BioWorld by Clarivate, published a new e-book, Pulsed field ablation: stunning growth shocks the atrial fibrillation market. The Clarivate e-book highlights new medtech breakthroughs in the pulsed field ablation (PFA) market, forecasting its future growth and showcasing the technology's potential to transform the treatment paradigm for atrial fibrillation. Cryoablation and radiofrequency (RF) ablation can cause damage to non-targeted tissues, such as the pulmonary vein, esophagus and phenic nerve. As a result, PFA has emerged as an appealing alternative for treating atrial fibrillation, attracting significant investment from companies worldwide. The technology leverages high-voltage, microsecond electrical pulses rather than thermal energy, enabling a safer, faster procedure with higher success rates and reduced recurrence rates. Consequently, electrophysiologists are rapidly switching to PFA and away from RF and cryoablation. [Full Announcement].

cOAlition S to sunset the Journal Comparison Service in April 2025. The JCS was launched in September 2022 to support the Plan S principle that Open Access fees should be transparent and commensurate with the publishers' services. It was developed following detailed consultations with librarians, publishers, legal experts, and software developers with the aim to shed light on open access publishing fees and services. The JCS was designed to enable those who procure these services (libraries and funders) to better understand how journals and publishers compare on a range of key indicators.  Our aspiration was to create a useful and secure price transparency tool for assisting libraries and library consortia in their open access negotiations with all publishers. [Full Announcement].

LOCKSS Co-founders honored with 2025 Paul Evan Peters Award. Victoria Reich and David Rosenthal, co-founders of the LOCKSS Program, have been named the 2025 recipients of the Paul Evan Peters Award by the Coalition for Networked Information, the Association of Research Libraries, and EDUCAUSE. The award recognizes notable, lasting achievements in the creation and innovative use of network-based information resources and services that advance scholarship and intellectual productivity. [Full Announcement].

Libby Announces Finalists for the Second Annual Libby Book Awards. The award-winning library reading app Libby announced its finalists for the second annual Libby Book Awards. The awards honor public librarians' best books of 2024 spanning 20 different categories. The finalists were nominated by a panel of expert librarians and winners will be determined by public library staff and librarians across North America. [Full Announcement].

hoopla Digital expands partnership with Cineverse launching five new BingePasses. hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, today announced an expanded partnership with Cineverse, a next- generation entertainment studio, to launch five new BingePasses that are now available on the hoopla platform. [Full Announcement].

RDA-US and NISO to collaborate on US National PID Strategy. The Research Data Alliance-United States and the National Information Standards Organization announced today their intent to collaborate in the development of an ANSI/NISO standard for a US national Persistent Identifier (PID) strategy. The Working Group formed to achieve this goal will operate within NISO's standards development structure. [Full Announcement].

Romanian Anelis Plus Consortium selects Policy Commons for pilot study. All 87 institutions of the Anelis Plus Consortium will benefit from free access to Coherent Digital's Policy Commons Complete from 1 February 2025. Comprising the world's largest collection of reports in the fields of policy, government, public health and urban studies, plus tools to track real-world impact of research, Policy Commons Complete is the pre-eminent collection of grey literature and impact metrics available. [Full Announcement].

Wheaton Public Library is live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that the Wheaton Public Library in Illinois is now live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the implementation providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open-source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Sierra 6.3: Revolutionizing library operations with enhanced security and advanced SMS integrations. Innovative, Part of Clarivate, announced the release of Sierra 6.3 with updated SMS integrations, a new Load Table editing platform, and additional enhancements driven by Sierra users. This latest update to the Sierra integrated library system streamlines library operations, adds new permissions for staff, enhances security policy and many more. [Full Announcement].

Support for CELUS Grows Among Australian Library Community. CELUS announced the growing support of its platform for managing e-resources usage statistics across the Australian Library community. The Australian National University Library has selected CELUS, joining the Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Melbourne as platform subscribers. Currently, academic libraries from a dozen countries subscribe to CELUS. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS's eb#1 Events and Room Booking Platform is now fully multi-lingual, including right-to-left languages. SOLUS has enhanced their eb#1 events, rooms, resources and PC bookings platform to include support for over 50 languages, with the ability to add translations for requested languages at no charge within 48 hours. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate identifies top 50 universities powering global innovation. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, released The top 50 universities powering global innovation report which analyzes the critical role of research in shaping global industrial innovation and societal impact, using data and expert insights derived from academic research and patent citations. Drawing on a host of Clarivate data - from the Web of Science to Derwent World Patent Index, and Derwent Patents Citation Index – the report highlights how knowledge flows between academia and industry across countries and regions, underscoring the global nature of innovation. The study identifies the top 50 universities named on the academic papers that received the highest number of citations from patents granted to the companies and organizations on the Top 100 Global Innovators 2024 list. [Full Announcement].

LexisNexis Risk Solutions launches research-ready healthcare data blends to expedite research. LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a leading provider of healthcare analytics and insights, announced the launch of new research-ready, real-world datasets designed to accelerate research timelines, reduce costs and enable more equitable analyses. Using referential-based tokenization, the patient-level datasets are blended, expert determined and certified ensuring they are standardized and research ready. This process gives research teams a more simplified way to enrich their datasets or define a cohort of interest to support specific study objectives, including benchmarking with comparator cohorts. These datasets integrate into clinical research workflows, generating impactful real-world evidence to accelerate innovation and speed-to-market. [Full Announcement].

GPO joins Digital Preservation Coalition. The U.S. Government Publishing Office has joined the Digital Preservation Coalition, an international charitable foundation that supports digital preservation. GPO is joining a growing DPC community with 170 members in 24 countries worldwide. The DPC helps its members deliver resilient long-term access to digital content, such as that on GPO's GovInfo, the one-stop site for authentic, published information for all three branches of the Federal Government. [Full Announcement].

New study finds large print books boost student literacy development and social-emotional health. n an era when students and teachers alike spend hours a day reading on screens, large print books are an easy-to-implement alternative that increases reading engagement and comprehension for a vast majority of students. New research released today by Thorndike Press from Gale, part of Cengage Group, found that 87% of teachers saw a positive impact on their students' reading success when they made the switch to large print books. Read the blog on the study results. The study was conducted independently by Project Tomorrow, a reputable education nonprofit, on behalf of Thorndike Press to better understand the potential role of large print books in supporting students' literacy development. The study examined the impact of students reading large print-formatted books on their reading engagement and achievement levels. Approximately 1,500 students in grades 4-12 and 56 teachers and librarians across 13 U.S. elementary, middle, and high schools participated in the study. [Full Announcement].

Bowker rejoins ISNI as a registration agency. The ISNI International Agency announced that Bowker, a founding member of ISNI, has rejoined our community as an ISNI Registration Agency. Bowker's return marks a pivotal milestone for the ISNI standard and global name identification, empowering stakeholders across the book industry and beyond by facilitating rights management, marketability, and discoverability. [Full Announcement].

Preservica expands availability of its Microsoft 365 archiving and Digital Preservation solution to Canada. Preservica, the leader in Active Digital Preservation archiving, has expanded the availability of Preserve365, its embedded archiving and Digital Preservation solution for Microsoft 365, to Canada, hosted on Microsoft Azure. Building on the availability and adoption of Preserve365 in the US and UK, existing customers including the Library and Archives Canada, the Province of New Brunswick, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and major financial institutions, as well as new customers, can now enjoy the benefits of Preserve365 with the added reassurance of full Canadian data sovereignty. [Full Announcement].

Aspen Discovery Community Announces 25.01.01 Release. Aspen Discovery announces that the 25.01.01 release. [Full Announcement].

PTFS Europe and ByWater Solutions partner with TDNet to enhance discovery for Koha users. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of open source library technology support, announced today that they have partnered with PTFS Europe and TDNet to bring advanced discovery capabilities to Koha users. With this integration, Koha users will experience seamless integration with TDNet Discover. This development will provide a user-friendly interface for searching and accessing library materials and scholarly publications, advancing research and education. [Full Announcement].

Molecular Connections acquires Morressier: redefining scholarly publishing with trusted, scalable solutions. Molecular Connections, a leader in digital transformation and data science, has acquired Morressier, the innovative platform provider reshaping scholarly workflows. This acquisition combines trusted services with product innovation, creating a differentiated model designed to meet the evolving needs of scholarly publishers and support their critical mission in the research ecosystem. At the core of this collaboration is Journal Manager, Morressier's flagship product and the foundation for building scalable, end-to-end solutions. Journal Manager transforms how publishers manage workflows, delivering enhanced user experiences, ensuring research integrity, and addressing the industry's growing complexities. [Full Announcement].

Corporate executives create the greatest copyright risk according to new CCC market research study on AI usage, collaboration, and copyright. CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, announced key findings on attitudes about copyright, the adoption of AI tools in the workplace, and content use and collaboration from the newly released “2025 Copyrighted Content Usage Trends” study based on data gathered by Outsell, Inc., a research and advisory firm focused on the data, information, and analytics economy. According to results from the most recent study, executive-level respondents had the highest level of copyright awareness. They also, however, had the highest number of potential copyright violations at nearly three times the rate of middle management and seven times the rate of individual contributors, “underscoring elevated compliance risks associated with senior decision-makers, who are often responsible for broader content dissemination,” according to findings documented within the study. [Full Announcement].

Alma's remarkable growth in Latin America. Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, announced that Alma experienced significant growth in Latin America with 14 new institutions selecting the platform in 2024. This brings the total number of institutions using the cloud-based library management system in the region to nearly 60. [Full Announcement].

Nicole Atkins and Rob Klaus join ownership team of Unique Management Services. Unique Management Services announce that Nicole Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, and Rob Klaus, President, have become part owners of the company. This transition reflects Unique's unwavering commitment to local ownership, community-focused values, and delivering unparalleled support to libraries. Nicole Atkins and Rob Klaus have been instrumental in guiding Unique Management Services toward growth and innovation, serving as key leaders for many years. Their elevation to ownership solidifies their dedication to the organization and reinforces Unique's mission to empower libraries through innovative solutions and exceptional service. [Full Announcement].

Agenda unveiled for the 2025 EBSCO User Group. The agenda for the 2025 EBSCO User Group, taking place April 29–May 2, 2025, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is now available. This annual event brings together users of EBSCO Information Services products and services from academic libraries across North America to share insights, exchange ideas, and provide feedback to shape future product enhancements. The 2025 EBSCO User Group agenda features sessions covering various topics, including artificial intelligence, collection development, integrations and APIs, migration, reporting and analytics, and more. [Full Announcement].

The British Library selects Clarivate to provide library services and discovery platforms. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announces that the British Library has selected Clarivate to provide its library services and discovery platforms to create a more cohesive, streamlined and secure experience. The British Library will implement Alma, Primo VE and Rapido. After 20 years of partnership providing Aleph Library Management System and Primo discovery services, the British Library has turned to Clarivate to implement their next-generation library services platform and patron interface. The British Library will be the 43rd National and State library in the world to adopt Alma. [Full Announcement].

Archive software customization cited by Episcopal Virginia Diocese Archive. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives announces that The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, organized in 1785, has selected Soutron Archive to house their digitized archive collection. [Full Announcement].

ALA to US Department of Education: Book bans are real. The American Library Association released the following statement in response to the January 24th announcement that the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is arbitrarily dismissing student and parent complaints arising out of public schools' documented acts of censorship and discrimination: [Full Announcement].

CHORUS celebrating a decade of openness: CHORUS transforms scholarly communication with industry experts advancing open research, one milestone at a time. CHORUS, the pioneering not-for-profit driving open research forward, marks a significant decade of breaking down barriers in scholarly communication. What started as a vision in 2014 has developed into a global partnership connecting researchers, libraries, funders and publishers in an unprecedented collaboration. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services introduces new suite of online research resources for schools and public libraries. EBSCO Information Services introduced Ultimate Databases for Schools and Public Libraries to provide reliable, high-quality, curated content to support the research needs of middle and high school students, educators and public library patrons. The collection includes six multidisciplined databases offering full-text magazines and journals, nonfiction and reference e-books, educational videos, primary source documents and evidence-based health reports accessible through an intuitive user experience and seamless integrations. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions 2024 Year in Review: Aspen Community. 2024 was an exciting year for the Aspen Community. In Part 3 of our Year in Review, ByWater Solutions takes a look at enhancements with the new releases, community events, and more [Full Announcement].

Freedom to Read Foundation seeks nominations for Board of Trustees. The Freedom to Read Foundation is seeking individuals who are willing to sustain and support the Foundation's mission to express their interest in being slated as a candidate for election to its 2025-2026 Board of Trustees. [Full Announcement].

Libraries break Digital Lending Records in 2024 with Over 739 million Checkouts. Librarians and educators achieved remarkable new milestones in 2024 by providing increasingly robust digital lending and streaming options to satisfy library patrons of all ages. Using OverDrive's award-winning Libby and Sora apps, readers worldwide borrowed over 739 million ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines, a 17% increase over 2023. Streaming video through libraries and universities on Kanopy also reached a record 27.8 million plays. A record 192 library systems, consortia, and school libraries reached over one million digital checkouts, with Los Angeles Public Library topping the list. Over 30 library systems and consortia surpassed one million digital checkouts for the first time in 2024, earning them a spot in Libby's Million Checkout Club. 2024 marked additional significant milestones for the Libby app and the streaming app Kanopy. More than 9.1 million people installed the Libby app, and over 118.9 million new users joined library systems globally, signaling the continued expansion of digital library services. In 2024, Kanopy's total streaming minutes surpassed 950 million, an 18% increase over the previous year. [Full Announcement].

Four Innovative Solutions Win Recognition in 2025 Modern Library Awards. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that four of our library solutions were awarded recognition in LibraryWorks' Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs recognize the top products and services in the industry, based on criteria such as functionality, value, and customer service. Over 80,000 librarians participated, evaluating and scoring product submissions that they were familiar with. Innovative is committed to developing solutions that support library staff, patrons, donors, and communities. Earning MLA recognition highlights our dedication to enhancing existing products, innovating new library solutions, and ensuring they deliver user-friendly experiences. [Full Announcement].

What to Expect at IUG 2025. Innovative is ready to see friendly faces, amazing librarians, new users, crystal award winners, photo booth stars and more at the annual Innovative Users Group conference in Denver March 13-15. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS partners with Beegees Computers Pvt. Ltd.. SOLUS and Beegees Computers announced a partnership to bring the SOLUS Library App to libraries across India, revolutionizing access to library services for institutions nationwide. With immediate effect, Beegees Computers will start to sell the SOLUS Library App to their customers in India. Many academic libraries have already onboarded, including Deccan College, one of India's oldest and most prestigeous institutions. [Full Announcement].

President Trump's day one revocation of Executive Order 14084: A blow to libraries, museums, and the cultural sector. On day one of his new administration, President Trump revoked Executive Order 14084 on "Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services," a 2022 action by the Biden Administration. This repeal has serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. Executive Order 14084 elevated the importance of the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries as critical to democracy and public life. It emphasized federal investment in cultural and educational infrastructure. This decision not only hinders these institutions but also weakens the communities that rely on them. [Full Announcement].

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Goes Live on TIND RDM. he University of Nebraska–Lincoln gone live on TIND RDM with its new research data repository, SANDY: Stewarding Nebraska Data. Previously relying on Ex Libris' Rosetta to manage datasets, UNL sought a more modern solution to support the growth and accessibility of its data collections for years to come. By adopting TIND RDM, UNL gains a flexible, state-of-the-art platform designed to streamline data curation, enhance accessibility, and ensure compliance with evolving federal research data-sharing requirements. [Full Announcement].

Contra Costa County Library (CA) launches MessageBee from Unique. Unique Management Services is proud to announce the launch of MessageBee for Contra Costa County Library this week. Patrons will now begin receiving attractive emails and automated phone calls to stay up-to-date regarding library transactions. Contra Costa County Library serves the ninth most populous county in California, and a population of over one million. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate to report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results on February 19, 2025. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024 before the market opens on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. The press release and earnings supplement, with accompanying financial information, will be available on the Clarivate investor website. [Full Announcement].

CCC helps emerging life science companies manage scientific literature workflows with new RightFind Software bundle. CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, announces its RightFind Suite Growth Bundle. This one-stop software solution allows small- to mid-size companies to access, organize, and collaborate efficiently around scientific literature. Available via a single enterprise software subscription, the solution integrates features and functionalities from multiple products within the RightFind Suite, including semantic search across authoritative sources such as PubMed, integrated reference management capabilities, and data-driven content usage analytics. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Statement on Proposed Elimination of the South Dakota State Library and HB 1041. EveryLibrary, the national political action committee advocating for libraries and the communities they serve, is alarmed by the proposed elimination of the South Dakota State Library through the Fiscal Year 2026 budget cuts and HB 1041, the legislation that would enforce this decision. If enacted, this move would strip South Dakota of essential library services, jeopardize federal funding for libraries, and set a troubling national precedent for dismantling state library systems. [Full Announcement].

MessageBee expands to Australia with Brisbane City Council Library. Unique Management Services is proud to announce the launch of MessageBee for Brisbane City Council Library this week. Patrons will now begin receiving phone-based updates on their library transactions, such as hold and overdue notices. [Full Announcement].

Beanstack raises $1.5M of ongoing $2M growth capital round. Beanstack announced they have raised $1.5 million in capital led by Riverside Acceleration Capital and Evoce Capital with additional investment from Mark Cuban, Kapor Capital, Militello Capital, and the founders and their family as a strategic raise. The former “Shark Tank” company will use the funds to accelerate its repeatable growth model and to further invest in its “Reading Culture Trailblazer” client marketing program. It is seeking to raise an additional $500K under the same convertible note terms through March 31st. [Full Announcement].

Together, we innovate: Join the Web of Science Community Forum. To provide solutions institutions and users can trust, Clarivate seeks new ways to increase our collaboration with the research community and build more transparency into its product development. To that end, Clarivate is announcing the formation of the Web of Science Community Forum, a new initiative designed to empower our customers to help guide the evolution of Web of Science, foster knowledge sharing and enhance networking. The Community Forum will bring together library professionals from academic and non-academic institutions, providing a platform for collaboration and community-driven product development. [Full Announcement].

Library Bound receives Platinum in Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for their proprietary web application and ordering platform.. Library Bound, a premier provider of material acquisitions, cataloguing and processing to Canadian public libraries, announced it has received a platinum award from LibraryWorks' eleventh annual Modern Library Awards. Library Bound has been recognized with platinum distinction of this award for 4 years in a row. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary statement on rescinding E.O. 14084: Rescinding E.O. 14084 will have serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. The rescission of Executive Order 14084 (Promoting the Arts, the Humanities, and Museum and Library Services) by President Trump will have serious negative implications for libraries, museums, and the broader cultural sector. Executive Order 14084, enacted during the Biden administration, aimed to elevate the importance of the arts, humanities, museums, and libraries as critical to democracy and public life. It emphasized federal investment in cultural and educational infrastructure. The revocation of Executive Order 14084 is a direct blow to the recognition and support of libraries, museums, and cultural organizations as foundational pillars of society. It risks undermining their ability to serve as equitable access points for education, cultural preservation, and civic engagement, all while signaling a broader dismissal of their importance. [Full Announcement].

Equinox announces 2024 Q4 Project Contributions to Evergreen ILS and CORAL ERM. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced development projects for Evergreen ILS and CORAL ERM completed in Q4 2024. [Full Announcement].

ResearchGate and IOP Publishing to further expand Journal Home partnership with extra titles and Open Access Agreement Upgrade. ResearchGate, the professional network for researchers, and IOP Publishing, the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, announced that IOP Publishing will further expand its coverage through Journal Home. A further 25 IOPP and partner titles have been added to Journal Home taking the total number to 75. In addition, IOPP will activate Journal Home's unique new Open Access Agreement Upgrade for all journals included in the partnership. [Full Announcement].

Dutch research institutions and Elsevier announce new agreements. 23 universities of applied science and Elsevier have signed new reading, publishing and Scopus agreements to support the Netherlands' status as an open access leader. Dutch universities, research institutes and Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, have signed new agreements to support Dutch research, starting 1 January 2025 and running for two years with an optional extension for a third year. The new read and publish agreement reaffirms the commitment of the research community in the Netherlands to open access. The agreement continues to provide Dutch researchers with reading rights to the peer-reviewed content from Elsevier's portfolio of journals via ScienceDirect [Full Announcement].

Springshare's Patron Point receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks. Springshare announced that its Patron Point library marketing automation platform has received a Platinum Award in LibraryWorks' 11th Annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). This is Patron Point's 5th consecutive Platinum honor. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces January 2025 Community Giveback Winner. ByWater Solutions announced the January 2025 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback is the Piedmont Valley Library library in South Dakota. The funds will be used to support technology updates at the library. [Full Announcement].

January 2025 Librarian of the Month. ByWater Solutions announced that the January 2025 Librarian of the Month is Sierra Chastain-Rittue, Web Support Specialist, at C/W MARS, Inc. [Full Announcement].

LibLime Will Be Presenting Bibliovation SmartSearch at ALA LibLearnX 2025. LibLime will be premiering the new SmartSearch AI module at the upcoming ALA LibLearnX 2025 Conference. LibLearnX 2025 will be held in Phoenix, AZ and LibLime will be presenting in Booth 325. The conference exhibits arena will be open Saturday, January 25 to Monday, January 27 at the Phoenix Convention Center. All conference attendees are encouraged to visit LibLime at Booth 325 to learn more about the most cost-effective, 100% web-based, hosted Library Services Platform on the market. [Full Announcement].

Tech Logic's baseCAMP Receives Platinum-Level Ratings for MLA 2025. Tech Logic is pleased to announce that baseCAMP, their central web-based management portal, has received platinum level ratings for the 2025 Modern Library (MLA) Awards. This is baseCAMP's second year in a row receiving platinum-level ratings. The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry. To judge the baseCAMP product, Tech Logic submitted customer references who use baseCAMP regularily, and these customers provided the MLA administration team with ratings based on baseCAMP's functionality and overall value. [Full Announcement].

Taylor & Francis launches its most advanced and accessible eReader. Taylor & Francis has announced the introduction of an innovative eReader for its eBooks platform, providing a seamless and enhanced experience for all readers. Accessibility was a key priority for the development, ensuring the eReader meets the reading requirements of all users. The Taylor & Francis eBooks platform previously offered two eReader options, for basic or advanced features. Responding to feedback, the new eReader combines into one application the full range of features, including personalization, powerful search and offline access, as well as enhancements to support students and researchers. [Full Announcement].

MackinVIA earns prestigious Platinum Modern Library Award from LibraryWorks for its 10th consecutive year. Mackin, a leader in providing print and digital educational resources for PK-12, announced that its free digital content management platform, MackinVIA, has earned the Platinum Award in LibraryWorks' 10th annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). This prestigious accolade marks MackinVIA's 10th consecutive win, solidifying its position as a top choice for digital content management in schools worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Biblionix receives Platinum Distinction for Gabbie 2-Way Texting at 2025 Modern Library Awards. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Distinction for its Gabbie 2-Way Texting feature at the 2025 Modern Library Awards. This recognition comes from a panel of librarian judges who evaluated the product based on quality, functionality, value, and customer service. The Gabbie 2-Way Texting feature, integrated into Biblionix's Apollo library management system, enables seamless communication between libraries and their patrons through text messaging. This innovative solution allows patrons to manage their accounts, renew materials, and receive notifications without requiring direct staff intervention. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services honored with multiple Platinum distinctions in 2025 Modern Library Awards. EBSCO Information Services has earned top distinction for four product solutions in the 2025 Modern Library Awards. Core Collection en Español, LibraryAware, PrepSTEP for High Schools and OpenAthens received Modern Library Award's highest honor, Platinum. All products have earned the Platinum award multiple years in a row. [Full Announcement].

Cengage Group announces CFO transition, appoints Dean Tilsley. Cengage Group, a global edtech company, today announced that Bob Munro, the company's Chief Financial Officer since 2019, has made the decision to step down from his role, and will be succeeded by Dean Tilsley. [Full Announcement].

Today's Business Solutions wins four prestigious 2025 awards for Excellence in Library Technology. Today's Business Solutions announced that four of its innovative products have been honored with 2025 Modern Library Awards. These awards, voted on by librarians and library professionals, underscore TBS's unwavering commitment to creating cutting-edge solutions that empower libraries and their patrons. The recognized products include ePRINTit, MyPC/Easy Booking/PaperCut, the TBS 9900 Kiosk, and Scan EZ, each celebrated for their unique contributions to library technology and user experiences. [Full Announcement].

New Hoopla Integration with TLC.Go. The Library Corporation announced a new hoopla Digital integration for TLC.Go, its mobile app for libraries. This integration is available following a recent partnership between hoopla Digital and SOLUS, to bring the expansive hoopla content collection to TLC libraries using the SOLUS-based mobile app. Libraries with the app can extend access to hoopla's millions of titles to their patrons — directly from the app, including audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, television, and more with BingePass. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions 2024 Year in Review: Koha Community. 2024 was an exciting year for the Koha Community! In Part 2 of our Year in Review, we take a look at enhancements with the new upgrades, community events, and more. [Full Announcement].

Woollahra Libraries cut stocktaking time and errors with Libero. The winner of the Knosys Libero Innovation Award 2024 is Woollahra Libraries for improving their stocktake processes. Previously, stocktaking was time-consuming and prone to errors. With the help of Libero, the library introduced a more efficient system, reducing manual work and increasing accuracy.“The more efficient stocktake process allows us to more readily see when a stock item was last scanned – this is useful context when we assist members looking for items that cannot be located” said Jody Rodas, Manager at Woollahra Libraries. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions welcomes Michael Adamyk. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open-Source library technology support announced that Michael Adamyk has joined the ByWater Solutions team. [Full Announcement].

BioWorld by Clarivate Releases Comprehensive 2024 Year in Review. BioWorld published by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, has released its highly anticipated 2024 Year in Review series. This multipart special report offers an in-depth analysis of the therapeutic trends, regulatory actions and economic shifts that defined biopharma, med tech and scientific innovation over the past year while forecasting key developments for 2025. [Full Announcement].

ScannX strikes Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards: A stellar 11th year of recognition. ScannX, the leading developer of cloud-based book scanning solutions for libraries, announced its receipt of three prestigious platinum and two gold awards in LibraryWorks' 11th annual Modern Library Awards. Renowned for its unwavering commitment to impartiality, the MLAs honor the finest products and services in the library industry. [Full Announcement].

ViewScan Microfilm Scanner Receives 11th Consecutive Platinum Modern Library Award. For an eleventh consecutive year, ST Imaging has been recognized with the Platinum Modern Library Awards (MLAs) from LibraryWorks for the ViewScan 4 on-demand microfilm scanner. ST Imaging, a Digital Check brand, is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacturing of digital microfilm viewer/scanners, and the only microfilm scanner manufacturer to continuously receive the Platinum MLA for all eleven years. [Full Announcement].

Gale Receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks for the fourth consecutive year. Gale, part of Cengage Group, is pleased to announce that it has received four platinum awards in LibraryWorks' eleventh annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs) for its adult learning and youth large print resources. The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. This is the fourth consecutive year Gale has been recognized by the MLAs for product excellence. [Full Announcement].

OpenAthens receives platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks. OpenAthens, a leading single sign-on library solution, is proud to announce it received a platinum award in LibraryWorks' eleventh annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs) for the seventh year in a row. [Full Announcement].

OCLC's CloudLibrary honored with Platinum 2025 Modern Library Award from LibraryWorks. CloudLibrary, OCLC's platform that offers access to a wide variety of digital content through libraries, has received Platinum recognition as part of the 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks. [Full Announcement].

Euromonitor International receives a Platinum distinction in the 2025 Modern Library Awards for Passport. Euromonitor International, a leading provider of global market research, announced that its flagship product, Passport, has been awarded Platinum in LibraryWorks' 11th annual Modern Library Awards. This prestigious accolade is based on feedback and scoring by librarians who actively use and rely on Passport, ensuring an unbiased evaluation of its features and performance. [Full Announcement].

Syndetics Unbound receives Platinum designation in 2025 Modern Library Awards. Syndetics Unbound, a library catalog enrichment service from ProQuest, part of Clarivate, has earned a Platinum Award in LibraryWorks' Modern Library Awards. The MLAs are judged by librarians with hands-on experience using the nominated products. This year, LibraryWorks invited more than 90,000 librarians from public, K-12, academic and special libraries to score products from zero to 10 on functionality, value, customer service and more. Only products that earn an overall score of 8.5 and above earn a Platinum designation. [Full Announcement].

D-Tech's SMART Hold Lockers awarded Platinum distinction in the 2025 Modern Library Awards. The D-Tech SMART Hold Lockers have once again achieved Platinum distinction in the 2025 Modern Library Awards. The company is thrilled and honoured by this recognition, as it highlights our continued commitment to delivering innovative solutions that truly make a difference in libraries. [Full Announcement].

Meescan awarded with platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards. Meescan announced that we've received the Platinum Award for the third year in a row in the 11th annual edition of Modern Library Awards by Library Works. This is the highest honor, and it recognizes the best products and services for libraries, based on functionality, customer service, and value, rated by feedback from real library users. [Full Announcement].

Six Years and Counting: EBSCO Honored by Modern Library Awards. Unique library solutions available from EBSCO have once again been honored by the Modern Library Awards, winning four Platinum distinctions and one Gold distinction. [Full Announcement].

TLC's Library Management System Awarded Platinum again. The Library Corporation once again received a platinum distinction in LibraryWorks' 11th annual Modern Library Awards for Library.Solution for Schools. Designed for K-12 school libraries, the library management system has been optimized with over 25 years of district collaboration. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Live! celebrates the Joy of Reading, February 11–14, 2025. EveryLibrary, the leading national organization advocating for public libraries, is proud to host Library Lovers Week 2025, a four-day virtual festival celebrating books, authors, and the transformative power of libraries. Known for championing public funding for libraries and fighting censorship, EveryLibrary actively builds coalitions and supports grassroots efforts to protect access to books and information in communities nationwide. [Full Announcement].

Discovery Integration with Koha and TDNet Webinar. Have you been looking for a way to search across your library's entire collection, including both physical and digital resources, through a single search interface? Then join PTFS-Europe and ByWater Solutions for a 1-hour webinar to learn more about the integration between Koha and TDNet. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier and the American College of Cardiology expand 40-year partnership to support clinician access to evidence-based guidelines at the point of care. Elsevier Health, a global leader in health information and data analytics, has expanded their partnership with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. The partnership ensures that ACC's Clinical Practice Guidelines and Expert Consensus Decision Pathways on a range of cardiology topics, including heart failure and atrial fibrillation, are made available through ClinicalKey AI, Elsevier's leading generative AI-powered clinical decision support solution. [Full Announcement].

Derwent World Patents Index: 2025 updates that redefine precision in patent analysis. The world of innovation thrives on precision, and when it comes to patent data, Derwent World Patents Index remains the world's most comprehensive database of enhanced patent documents. The latest annual revision to the DWPI manual coding system for 2025 is now complete. Our internal [Full Announcement].

Springer Nature: Authors, editors and peer reviewers supported with launch of new AI tool. Springer Nature has launched a new AI-driven tool to help editors and peer reviewers by automating a number of editorial quality checks and alerting editors to potentially unsuitable manuscripts so that they can be held back from peer review. Developed in-house, this is the latest AI tool planned for integration into Springer Nature's next generation article submission and processing platform, Snapp, following the inclusion in 2024 of two AI tools to identify fake content. Working in collaboration with researchers and designed to seamlessly integrate with Snapp, it is currently being tested and verified on over 100 OA journals, including Scientific Reports the largest OA journal in the world, and across over 100,000 submissions. [Full Announcement].

Wolters Kluwer launches AI-driven nursing education remediation, enhancing student preparedness. Wolters Kluwer Health announced that Lippincott Ready for NCLEX-RN will now feature AI-driven remediation with personalized, multi-modal improvement plans, benefiting both nurse educators and students. These innovative, easy-to-use enhancements better prepare students for their nursing licensure exam, the Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), by providing adaptive and clinically focused learning materials. [Full Announcement].

The Society for Scholarly Publishing welcomes Christen Pruitt as Business Development Manager. The Society for Scholarly Publishing (SSP) welcomes Christen Pruitt as its new Business Development Manager. In this role, Christen will collaborate closely with SSP staff, volunteers, the Executive Director, and the Board to set strategic direction for business growth. She will focus on expanding sponsorship, advertising, exhibits, and key product and program sales while supporting organizational memberships and fundraising initiatives. [Full Announcement].

EAST supporting collection analysis for Private Academic Library Network of Indiana. EAST is working with the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana on a group collection analysis project to explore the relationship between their circulating print collections and the EAST collective collection. Twenty-three of PALNI's supported institutions are participating in the analysis, which will allow PALNI to distribute retention commitments across its membership and envision what EAST membership may look like at the individual and group levels. PALNI's goals for the project are to demonstrate the value of their shared collection more clearly, take the next steps toward collaboratively managing PALNI's collection as a whole, and ensure its effective management and preservation. [Full Announcement].

Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions and Timberland Regional Library announce the implementation and launch of Intelligent Material Management System. Timberland Regional Library, headquartered in Tumwater, Washington, successfully launched the Intelligent Material Management System from Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions. Timberland Regional Library is the first library utilizing the Symphony integrated library system from SirsiDynix to implement IMMS. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate to partner with San Diego Circuit to create a new consortial borrowing experience. Clarivate announced that San Diego Circuit, a dynamic consortium of academic and public libraries, has entered into a development partner agreement with Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, to develop a new consortial borrowing experience. For nearly thirty years, the Circuit has enabled all residents of San Diego county to make use of the collections of member libraries. By streamlining the user experience and simplifying staff workflows this collaboration is expected to enhance the benefits for San Diego county residents. [Full Announcement].

hoopla Digital and SOLUS Announce Partnership. hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced its partnership with SOLUS and its Library App, allowing for the seamless integration of the expansive hoopla content collection into online public library catalogs. This integration delivers an intuitive experience, allowing library patrons to effortlessly discover and borrow from hoopla's millions of titles, including audiobooks, eBooks, comics and manga, music, movies, television, and more with BingePass. [Full Announcement].

Recommitting to DPLA's Mission in a Year of Transition. DPLA held its inaugural new year kickoff meeting. Over 100 people joined to begin what promises to be a significant year for all of the organization's work. The goal was to review the progress made in 2024, and to invite people to be part of launching the next phase of its work. [Full Announcement].

El carné único llega a todas las bibliotecas públicas de la Comunidad de Madrid. La Comunidad de Madrid ha completado la implantación del carné único con la incorporación de los últimos centros al catálogo colectivo. Con este carné, la ciudadanía de toda la región puede acceder a más de nueve millones de documentos y disfrutar de una amplia gama de servicios ofrecidos por las bibliotecas públicas. Este proyecto de integración consolida el acceso universal a los recursos bibliotecarios madrileños, beneficiando a millones de personas en toda la comunidad. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier appoints Stuart Whayman as President of Corporate Markets. Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, announced today the appointment of Stuart Whayman as President of Corporate Markets effective January 6, 2025. Mr. Whayman will report to Kumsal Bayazit, CEO of Elsevier, and will lead the global business that provides advanced scientific and technical information, data and decision support solutions for innovation to R&D-focused organizations across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and chemicals. [Full Announcement].

1,200 New IGI Global Scientific Publishing books indexed by Scopus. Throughout 2024, IGI Global Scientific Publishing has added nearly 650 new research books to the prestigious Scopus index. This achievement builds on the publisher's continued prominence in Scopus, with nearly 1,200 books—representing 85% of its total publishing output—added over the past two years. These additions further strengthen the impressive Scopus-indexed collection from IGI Global Scientific Publishing. [Full Announcement].

CRL Mission & Vision Statement. The Center for Research Libraries is pleased to announce its new Mission and Vision statement, one of the results of a comprehensive review of CRL's institutional goals and governance. [Full Announcement].

Cristin Hipke Joins NISO as Standards Program Manager. The National Information Standards Organization announced that Cristin Hipke has joined the organization this month in the role of Standards Program Manager. Cristin will help to advance NISO's mission of developing authoritative standards for the information community by leading volunteer working groups and committees and providing them with organizational, logistical, and promotional support. In her new position, she will work closely with her colleague and fellow Standards Program Manager, Keondra Bailey. [Full Announcement].

THEC announces new partnership with TBR and Ithaka S+R to support adult learners and boost degree completion. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission along with the Tennessee Board of Regents announced a new partnership with Ithaka S+R to expand educational opportunities for adult learners across the state. The research project will bring together leaders from Tennessee's community colleges to develop innovative strategies supporting degree completion for Tennesseans who have previously earned college credits but did not finish and cannot return due to account holds. [Full Announcement].

CSIRO Publishing selects Silverchair. Silverchair announced a partnership with CSIRO Publishing to host their rich repository of over 120,000 articles and extensive book collection. SIRO Publishing is Australia's leading science publisher of books, journals and magazines. Their mission is to enhance the impact of science by communicating the outcomes of research, empowering decision makers, and enriching the lives of their readers. [Full Announcement].

Digital Audiobooks lead growth in library circulation for the second year. Digital audiobooks continue to dominate circulation in US public libraries, with strong growth in both adult and youth audiobook collections. A new survey conducted by Library Journal and School Library Journal, in partnership with the Audio Publishers Association, highlights the ongoing shift towards digital audio content. The survey, conducted in September and October of 2024, gathered responses from 486 library professionals across the U.S. involved in audiobook selection and purchasing. [Full Announcement].

Les musées de Paris ont choisi Axiell pour leur gestion des collections. Axiell, le principal fournisseur mondial de logiciels et de services pour le secteur culturel, annonce le déploiement de son système flexible de gestion des collections basé sur le web, Axiell Collections, au sein de l'Établissement Public Paris Musées. Paris Musées, qui regroupe 14 musées et sites patrimoniaux répartis dans la ville de Paris, est responsable d'une collection de plus d'un million d'œuvres, désormais gérées via Axiell Collections. Ce projet a également permis de rendre 400 000 objets accessibles au public via le site web de Paris Musées. [Full Announcement].

Civica appoints Christopher Smith as APAC Executive Vice President. Civica, a global GovTech champion supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day, announces the appointment of Christopher Smith as its Executive Vice President and Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Chris joins Civica's Executive Committee, reporting to CEO Lee Perkins. [Full Announcement].

Pearson and Microsoft announce multiyear partnership to transform the future of learning and work with AI. Microsoft and Pearson, the world's lifelong learning company, announced a strategic collaboration to help address one of the top challenges facing organizations globally: skilling for the era of AI. The partnership will focus on providing employers, workers and learners with new AI-powered products and services to help prepare the current and future workforce across industries for the era of work in an AI-driven economy. By combining Pearson's expertise in learning and assessment with Microsoft's cloud and AI technologies, this partnership will play a foundational role in helping organizations realize the full value of AI through reskilling. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Archive Supports The Radical Archive of Preservation (t.r.a.p.). Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and archives for over 35+ years, announces the implementation of Soutron Archive at The Radical Archive of Preservation, an innovative archival project founded in 2019 and based in Atlanta, GA, founded by Dr. Shady Radical. This innovative archive, powered by Soutron, provides a dynamic and interactive space to explore the stories, performances, and rituals of Black Women and performance-based artists. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate launches DRG Fusion: A new life sciences analytics product powered by real-world data. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced the launch of DRG Fusion, an innovative platform to support commercial analytics in life sciences. Powered by integrated real-world data and built by clinical and data science experts, Fusion provides biopharma and medtech organizations with the tools to understand and act in varied disease and competitive landscapes — eliminating the complexities of raw data management. [Full Announcement].

Understanding the Difference Between EBSCO FOLIO and FOLIO. EBSCO FOLIO and FOLIO might sound similar, but they serve distinct purposes and offer unique benefits to libraries around the globe, influencing the way they manage their resources and engage with their communities. In the ever-evolving world of library services, two names often come up in discussions about modern, open-source solutions: EBSCO FOLIO and FOLIO. While they might sound similar, they serve distinct purposes and offer unique benefits to libraries around the globe. In this blog post, we'll explore what sets these two apart and how they can transform the way libraries manage their resources and engage with their communities. [Full Announcement].

Gale unveils groundbreaking new digital archive on global impact of the American Civil War. Gale, part of Cengage Group, is helping faculty and researchers explore and understand the transnational impact of the American Civil War. The company has launched The American Civil War: The International Context, a new digital archive that demonstrates the far-reaching involvement of European nations in the American Civil War, shedding light on their internal discussions, reactions to diplomatic overtures from both Union and Confederate forces, and the war's impact on international politics and society. This first-of-its-kind collection gives researchers and students an unprecedented look into the global ramifications of one of America's most pivotal conflicts, enabling scholars to analyze the war from a variety of international perspectives and its influence on political history worldwide. [Full Announcement].

Navigating the future of research with emerging topics in InCites. n today's fast-paced research environment, identifying trends early is key. Institutions, researchers, and policymakers need to understand where groundbreaking discoveries are likely to occur to focus effort, inform planning and make investment decisions. Last June, we introduced the Research Horizon Navigator module within InCites Benchmarking & Analytics to enable users to identify emerging topics: areas of research gaining momentum and influence. Emerging topics help research stakeholders make better-informed decisions about research strategy and direction. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services introduces Academy of Management Collection Archive. An extensive, searchable digital archive collection of three Academy of Management titles – Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review and Academy of Management Executive — is now available from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). Academy of Management Collection Archive includes access to the three scholarly journals focused on management theory and practice. The collection is an invaluable resource for researchers, educators, students and management professionals interested in industry trends and the advancement of management research. [Full Announcement].

Equinox welcomes the Missouri Evergreen Consortium to Aspen Discovery. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Missouri Evergreen Consortium has selected Equinox to provide implementation, hosting, and support for Aspen Discovery. Equinox also provided project management, system configuration, and training for consortium members. [Full Announcement].

Ex Libris introduces ebook resource sharing with Rapido. Digital access is no longer a convenience – it's an expectation. With the growing demand for ebooks, libraries have been searching for a way to share these resources seamlessly. Starting January 2025, Ex Libris Rapido's new ebook resource sharing feature will allow libraries to lend ebooks within their networks, meeting the growing demand for digital content. Supporting both DRM-free and DRM-restricted models – depending on the content provider and publisher [Full Announcement].

Ex Libris launches Library Open Workflows Development Partnership Program. In late November Ex Libris marked a significant milestone with the launch of its Library Open Workflows solution development partnership program. This inaugural kick-off event brought together members from 12 development partner institutions spanning the USA, Europe, Great Britain, and Australia. [Full Announcement].

Massachusetts State Library embraces DSpace-GLAM: A Digital Revolution in Cultural Heritage Management. Massachusetts State Library Embraces DSpace-GLAM. With a long and illustrious history that dates back to 1826, the Massachusetts State Library is embracing the future of digital archiving. With support from 4Science, the leader in open-source digital repository solutions, the library is making the exciting transition from its current DSpace platform to the more sophisticated DSpace-GLAM system. [Full Announcement].

ILLiad selected as the National Library of Medicine's interlibrary loan and document delivery management system. ILLiad has been selected by the National Library of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, as its interlibrary loan and document delivery management system. The decision to use ILLiad came in response to a competitive proposal process for NLM's ILL and document delivery needs. ILLiad, developed by Atlas Systems, Inc. and offered in partnership with OCLC, is a trusted solution for libraries. With its integration into OCLC's WorldShare Interlibrary Loan network, connecting over 10,000 libraries in more than 50 countries, ILLiad streamlines interlibrary loan workflows and offers a suite of advanced features designed to meet the complex needs of library systems. [Full Announcement].

Book Talks with Benny launches as AI-powered teacher's assistant. Beanstack announced the addition of Book Talks with Benny, an AI-powered teacher's assistant that promotes reading integrity without the need for quizzes or grading. Book Talks with Benny unlocks valuable insights for educators by engaging students in a fun, age-appropriate conversation about the book they're reading when Beanstack detects potentially dishonest logging. [Full Announcement].

Systematic re-wins valuable contract for Denmark's library system. Systematic has just signed an important, three-digit DKK million contract with the Danish municipalities' joint IT organisation KOMBIT to continue the development and operation of the IT system for all public and school libraries in Denmark until 2038. Supplying Denmark's national library system since 2015 has opened doors to new international markets for Systematic with its Cicero library system. The contract expires at the end of 2025, and KOMBIT's choice of supplier for the Common Library System 2.0 has been eagerly awaited by the software company. Systematic was awarded the contract shortly before New Year, and will now develop and implement the libraries' new IT solution as well as handling operations and further development in the coming years. The contract, signed with KOMBIT on behalf of Denmark's 's municipalities, has an estimated value of DKK 220 million, or about $30 million USD. [Full Announcement].

2025 New Hampshire Summit. Then join ByWater Solutions at the New Hampshire Summit on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 am-3:00 pm to learn more more about Koha and Aspen Discovery. The Summit will be held at Mill Falls in Meredith, NH. ByWater Solutions and members of the Koha and Aspen Communities in New Hampshire, Vermont, and other regions, will discuss how open-source solutions can benefit your library. [Full Announcement].

PTFS Europe announce appointment to the APUC Framework for library services platforms. PTFS Europe announced that it has once again been appointed to the APUC Framework as a supplier for Library Services Platforms. Being on the framework means that we can continue to offer APUC's Higher Education and Further Education member institutions our open source library management solutions through a transparent and efficient procurement process. Ranked 4th overall out of the six appointed suppliers in this competitive tender process, it means a lot as a small business to be positioned amongst some of the biggest suppliers in our sector. We were the highest ranked supplier for the commercial evaluation as we continue to demonstrate fantastic value for money for our customers. [Full Announcement].

UNC Greensboro selects TIND Institutional Repository and TIND Digital Archive. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro) has selected TIND Institutional Repository (TIND IR) and TIND Digital Archive (TIND DA) to preserve and enhance access to its digital collections. By adopting TIND's repository platform, UNC Greensboro joins a growing number of academic institutions consolidating their IR and digital collections onto a single platform to streamline workflows, enhance metadata management, and improve accessibility [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing announces conference scholarship winners. IGI Global Scientific Publishing, "Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today" since 1988, proudly announces the four winners of its 2024 Librarian Conference Scholarship. Each recipient was awarded $1,000 to support their attendance and travel expenses for the 2024 Charleston Conference, a premier event for academic libraries and scholarly publishing. This scholarship highlights the commitment of IGI Global Scientific Publishing to advancing academic librarianship and fostering collaboration within the scholarly publishing community. Scholarship recipients applied by submitting their answers to one of three prompts about the interplay between artificial intelligence and the future of libraries. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix acquired by Harris Computing. SirsiDynix, has been acquired by Harris Computing, one of six operating companies of Constellation Software, Inc, a publicly traded company based in Toronto. It purchased SirsiDynix from ICV Partners, a private equity firm that has owned it since February 2015. Unlike private equity firms, Constellation does not sell the companies it acquires. It follows a strategy of acquiring businesses from founders or investors and holding them indefinitely. The acquisition marks a definitive exit from ongoing cycles of private equity investment into a permanent position within a public company specializing in the administration of technology-focused businesses. SirsiDynix has seen two rounds of private equity ownership, including Vista Equity Partners (2006-2015) and ICV Partners (2015-2024). As part of Harris, SirsiDynix gains access to additional technical and financial resources. Harris has deep experience in acquiring and strengthening technology companies. In contrast, SirsiDynix was the only technology company within the ICV Partners portfolio. Read the full article by Marshall Breeding [Full Announcement].

WISPALS Library Consortium selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform. The WISPALS Library Consortium, a consortium of Wisconsin technical colleges, has selected WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform. WMS will help WISPALS libraries improve efficiency, share resources, and provide a better user experience for students and faculty. [Full Announcement].

Submissions now open for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Awards. The American Library Association is now accepting submissions for the 2025 John Cotton Dana Award. The John Cotton Dana Award is one of the most prestigious awards given to up to eight libraries for outstanding library public relations. The $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation and honors the best library marketing efforts nationwide. Applications for the JCD Award should be submitted electronically and received by March 3, 2025. [Full Announcement].

Taylor & Francis eBooks platform integrates with GetFTR. GetFTR and Taylor & Francis announced that Taylor & Francis eBooks are now accessible via GetFTR. Whilst many publishers working with GetFTR already include eBook content in their entitlement checks, Taylor & Francis is the first to implement GetFTR entitlement checking specifically for books hosted on a separate platform.GetFTR provides researchers with faster access to the published research they need through real time, high quality entitlement checks. The GetFTR indicator on search results tells researchers which content their institution has made available to them and takes them directly to that research on participating publisher websites. [Full Announcement].

CCC appoints Catie Sheret, General Counsel for Cambridge University Press and Assessment, to Board of Directors. CCC, a leader in advancing copyright, accelerating knowledge, and powering innovation, today announced the election of Catie Sheret, General Counsel for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, to its Board of Directors. As General Counsel for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Sheret manages a large global team responsible for legal, business ethics and compliance, brand, community engagement, and sustainability. [Full Announcement].

Three California State University Campuses join the Alethea Early Adopter Program by Clarivate. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announces that three California State University campuses will be early adopters of Alethea, an AI student engagement solution from Clarivate. Alethea will serve as an Academic Coach to enhance student outcomes, helping students engage more deeply with course readings and elevate their learning skills. In this phase of the multi-campus partnership, Alethea will be implemented at Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State LA and Cal State San Bernardino. [Full Announcement].

Ex Libris Showcases AI Innovations Shaping the Future of Libraries in 2025. Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is kicking off 2025 by showcasing its AI service innovations on a new dedicated webpage. The resource highlights an initial set of AI-based tools, developed in close collaboration with the academic community, designed to enhance library operations and user experiences. These solutions demonstrate Ex Libris' commitment to delivering top-tier services that enhance research, improve student learning outcomes, and increase staff productivity. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions a sponsor at the IHLS Member Day 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support announced that our team will be at the 11th Annual Illinois Heartland Library System Member Day on Feb. 12, 2025. Representatives will be available in the Virtual Exhibit Hall all day starting at 8:30 a.m. and closing at 4:30 p.m. [Full Announcement].

Equinox welcomes Odessa College to Koha ILS. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced the latest addition to the Koha community with the migration of Odessa College's Learning Resource Center to Koha ILS with Equinox support. [Full Announcement].

hoopla Digital announces BingePass partnership with Creativebug, expanding crafting content for public libraries. hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today that it is partnering with Creativebug, the easy-to-use, high-quality online arts and crafts education resource used by library patrons and consumers around the world. [Full Announcement].

LA Referencia and Lyrasis collaborate to enhance the management of DSpace repositories in Latin America and Spain. LA Referencia and Lyrasis announced the launch of a joint project starting on January 1, 2025, focused on improving the capacity, accessibility and management of open-source platforms across Latin America and Spain. This initiative reflects a commitment to advancing open access to knowledge in these regions by addressing key challenges in repository maintenance, upgrades and user support. The project stems from a collaborative spirit solidified during a meeting held between the LA Referencia Council and the Lyrasis Board of Trustees in Rio de Janeiro held on March 18-19, 2024. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions 2024 Year in Review: Company and Outreach. 2024 was another fantastic year for ByWater Solutions, Koha and Aspen! Although industry experts predicted that interest in new ILS adoption was down by 30% for 2024, ByWater still partnered with 196 new libraries made up of over 45 new contracts for Koha, Aspen, Metabase and Libki. We continue to see a huge interest in Open Source Software within the library technology industry, with more libraries than ever before interested in learning why we do what we do. ByWater has seen a lot of growth internally as well as externally. We have brought on over a dozen new team members during 2024, are in the process of upgrading our internal tools for more efficient project and support management, have promoted several internal team members to strengthen our already impressive Administration Team, and much more. All this while still setting a new bar in the library world regarding implementation and support satisfaction. [Full Announcement].

Access Lab 2025 program announced. OpenAthens announced their online Access Lab 2025 program, taking place 24 – 27 February 2025. As OpenAthens turns 30 this year, the Access Lab program celebrates its partnerships and customers' success around the world. Access Lab brings together industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders for an insightful and engaging program. The online event will run over several days and in multiple time zones and languages so that as many of its global audience can join. [Full Announcement].

Equinox provides VuFind consulting and IT services for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced its collaboration with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to provide technical consulting for HSP's implementation of the open source discovery layer, VuFind. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds new formats, support for multiple pickup locations at a branch, LiDA Updates, and more to the Aspen 25.01 Release. Libraries are constantly evolving in both the materials and services they offer to patrons, and it is crucial that library discovery software keeps up with these changes. Grove was pleased to partner with Aspen libraries to add several new formats to Aspen Discovery as well as support for Polaris Pickup Locations and display of volume information for holds in Aspen's app, LiDA. New formats for Aspen Discovery include support for Yoto Players, Toniebox Audio Players, and WhaZoodles from PlayAway. Support for these formats was developed with input and expertise from the Aspen Cataloger's Group. [Full Announcement].

hoopla Digital announces SeasonPass, a new offering bundling TV episodes into streamable seasons. hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today their latest streaming feature, SeasonPass. SeasonPass enhances patrons' TV viewing experience by bundling a single season of a TV series into one borrow. This feature expands hoopla's digital offerings available to libraries and their patrons, allowing patrons to stream more for free. [Full Announcement].

Burlington County Library System partners with BiblioCommons to enhance its digital library experience. BiblioCommons welcomed Burlington County Library System in New Jersey as its newest Partner Library. Through this partnership, BCLS will leverage BiblioCore and BiblioWeb to provide its community with a seamless, unified, and enriching online library experience. [Full Announcement].

Enhancing Library Management: UX Improvements in Alma. Alma has been a cornerstone in the library community since its launch. As the first SaaS cloud-based library services platform, it was designed to address the evolving needs of libraries by providing a comprehensive, integrated solution. Alma has continuously adapted to surpass customer expectations, offering consistent upgrades to meet the evolving needs of its growing and diverse customer base. [Full Announcement].

Shaping the Future of Content and Metadata Management. In the digital age, libraries face the challenge of managing vast amounts of content and metadata. This task is becoming increasingly important as digital resources grow and user expectations evolve. Without a quality content and metadata management strategy, both vendors and libraries risk significant inefficiencies. Effective management ensures users can easily find and access the information they need, supports academic and research activities, and enhances the overall user experience. [Full Announcement].

MessageBee launches in five new library systems nationwide. Unique Management Services announced the launch of MessageBee for the following five library systems in the United States, including Allen County Public Library (IN), Corpus Christi Public Libraries (TX), Gaston County Public Library (NC), Indiana Evergreen Consortium , and Shasta Public Library (CA) [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions attending the 2025 OLA Annual Super Conference. ByWater Solutions, an Open Source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support announced that team members will attend the OLA SuperConference Conference from January 29 - February 1, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. [Full Announcement].

Display updated collections in Vega Promote and LX Starter Notification Emails. If your library staff are regularly updating their Vega Discover Showcases, then they'll love our new features in Vega Promote and LX Starter to make sure the most up-to-date resources and cover art are included in every email. Recent releases for Vega Promote and LX Starter, based on library feedback, deliver key updates that simplify workflows for including Discover Showcases in emails and managing patron records. [Full Announcement].

Ex Libris Users in Mexico gather together for XXVII Annual Meeting. The XXVII Annual Meeting of the Ex Libris Users Group in Mexico brought together library professionals and experts to discuss the latest advancements and future directions in library technology. More than 60 attendees from 15 libraries attended the event to gain insight into the importance of emerging technologies such as AI, the value of practical tools, and several strategic service implementations. [Full Announcement].

University of Central Florida becomes the 150th Rapido Library. The resource-sharing community has reached an important milestone: 150 libraries are now working together to make their collections more accessible and their services more efficient. The University of Central Florida joins as the 150th library, bringing its dedication to improving how users access the materials they need. [Full Announcement].

Long Beach Public Library chooses Polaris and Vega Discover. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that our trusted partner over the years Long Beach Public Library has selected the Polaris ILS to replace their current Sierra system and has added Vega Discover as their new discovery layer. [Full Announcement].