http://www.librarytechnology.org Current news from the world of library automation. Includes press releases and other announcments from companies involved in the library automation industry. Compiled by Marshall Breeding, new entries added within 1 day of receipt. http://www.librarytechnology.org. en-us Copyright 2004 Marshall Breeding 2010-02-9T10:06:29+06:00 daily 1 2004-01-01T12:00:00+06:00 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14511 (February 9, 2010). Civica and Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems (Bibliotheca) have signed a global Memorandum of Understanding covering technology development and commercial collaboration of the Civica UHF and the Bibliotheca HF RFID systems for public libraries, specialist libraries and academic libraries. This collaboration will be additional to the ongoing independent research and development of the two companies. Civica http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14512 (February 8, 2010). Ex Libris announced the acquisition of the Fujitsu Services A/S library division--the exclusive distributor of Ex Libris products in Denmark and Sweden--and the assumption of all interaction with the Company's approximately 200 customer institutions in these countries. The newly opened Ex Libris Scandinavia office is part of the continually expanding Ex Libris worldwide organization. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14513 (February 8, 2010). Now Forsyth Library at Fort Hays State University has moved to the next generation of online searches. During a news conference and reception this morning in the FHSU library, Director John Ross announced the transition to a new visual faceted interface for Forsyth Library's online catalog. The integration of the AquaBrowser Library with Forsyth Library's existing Voyager library system involved nearly 18 months of work by library staff and the Medialab Solutions implementation team. Forsyth Library also hosted training provided through Oklahoma State University. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14514 (February 8, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced that The Solanco School District, covering Southern Lancaster County, PA has partnered with them for support of the community version of the Koha integrated library system. Solanco School District is running a self installed and implemented Koha system, and has contracted with ByWater for support and consultation. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14515 (February 8, 2010). In 2008 Relais International announced that we would make parts of our Relais products open source. This has however remained a low priority for us in light of other commitments to customers; as a result we have not yet made a release under an open source license. Currently our resources are focussed on the launch of Relais D2D – Discovery to Delivery - we will provide an update on the status of an open source license by the end of 2010 after the implementation of Relais D2D. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14508 (February 4, 2010). Follett Digital Resources, a member of the Follett Corporation family of companies, today announced that five additional publishers have signed major eBook distribution agreements with the company. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14509 (February 4, 2010). McLean County District Unit No. 5, Illinois awarded the contract to implement all 24 McLean libraries to Book Systems Inc. for its Atriuum Web-based ILS. Book Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14510 (February 4, 2010). Surpass Software released version 6 of its suite of library automation products, bringing a brand new interface chock full of features to Surpass Safari, the company's public access catalog for desktop and Web. Upgrades to version 6 are free for current users with a valid support subscription. Surpass Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14505 (February 3, 2010). Kirtland Community College has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software provided migration assistance for the project and will provide ongoing technical support. The server for the new installation is being hosted at the college and members of the Michigan Library Consortium provided staff training. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14506 (February 3, 2010). LYRASIS and Relais International are pleased to announce a new partnership that broadens options for interlibrary loan and document delivery services for LYRASIS members. Products now available to members across all LYRASIS regions include Relais Express, Relais ILL, and Discovery to Delivery D2D. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14507 (February 2, 2010). Atlas Systems, the leading provider of time-saving solutions for libraries, announced that the company has joined the InCommon Federation as a sponsored partner. Atlas' membership ensures that Ares and Aeon customers who participate in InCommon will benefit from the ability to share library resources in a protected environment. InCommon eliminates the need for researchers, students, and educators to maintain multiple passwords and usernames, and for online service providers to maintain user accounts. Atlas Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14501 (February 1, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced today that Nelsonville Public Library, serving Athens County, Ohio since 1935, has partnered with them for the implementation of Koha, the open source integrated library system. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14502 (February 1, 2010). Softlink launched their Literacy GPS module to a select group of Academics, and key players within the Education arena. Literacy GPS is the latest module for the flagship Oliver Library Management System. Softlink International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14503 (February 1, 2010). Sorting Systems announced the launch of LibDispenser, one of the most technologically advanced solutions to make materials more widely available to patrons anytime and just about anywhere. This product was designed to help strengthen a library's position as budgets are being carefully considered, at the same time that library services need to extend not diminish. Operating as a stand-alone branch, LibDispenserTM is a 24 hour, 365 days a year service solution that handles books, holds, CD's and DVD's, borrowed or returned, at any branch location. LibDispenserTM has a simple and intuitive touch screen user-interface, uses the library's existing online catalogue, and has a real-time circulation interface with the library's ILS via SIP2 or NCIP. mkSorting Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14504 (February 1, 2010). Library Automation Technologies, Inc. announced that Califa, a membership-based service bureau for California libraries, has accepted LAT as a provider of automation equipment to its members. Library Automation Technologies http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14499 (January 29, 2010). Libraries of Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and St. Mary-of-the-Woods College have joined forces with Vigo County Public Library to integrate their search systems and allow users to simultaneously search each of the library's holdings. The agreement creates the first academic and public consortium in Indiana and is only one of a handful in the United States. The three schools of higher education have shared an integrated library system for 11 years, but this marks the first public partner in the consortium. Indiana State signed a contract on Wednesday, Jan. 27, with Innovative Interfaces Inc., to provide the new integrated library system. The new system should be in place in August. Indiana State University http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14496 (January 28, 2010). The West Bloomfield Township Public Library in West Bloomfield, MI has completed the conversion from its legacy bibliographic service to being fully operational with SkyRiver cataloging in less than a month. West Bloomfield's conversion is the quickest to date for a SkyRiver partner underscoring the relative ease with which SkyRiver partner libraries can adopt this new service. SkyRiver http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14497 (January 28, 2010). Washington County Public Library has selected Evergreen as their next-generation Integrated Library System. Equinox Software will provide data migration, software configuration, and post-migration technical support. When Washington County Public Library goes live in the spring, it will be the first known library in Kentucky running Evergreen. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14491 (January 27, 2010). Libero Libraries can soon offer new and exciting ways to interact with the library catalogue via integration with LibraryThing for Libraries, one of the most talked about next generation interfaces. Via the LibraryThing for Libraries (LTFL) catalogue enrichment tool, Libero users can provide patrons with access to a range of Web 2.0 features and interactive content including book recommendations, ratings and reviews. Insight Informatics http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14492 (January 27, 2010). Syracuse University is live with Encore Discovery. The library has implemented Innovative's discovery services platform as a front-end to their existing Voyager ILS provided by Ex Libris, Ltd. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14493 (January 27, 2010). LibraryWorld, a leading Web-based library and collection management system, has expanded user options for customizing catalog reports, patron lists, and overdue letter reports. These enhancements are immediately available to new customers and the more than 2,000 libraries who manage their collections using LibraryWorld's secure online portal. LibraryWorld http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14494 (January 27, 2010). The Secretary of Agriculture has allocated $100 million in USDA Rural Development Community Facilities funding for public libraries to provide educational opportunities and improve public services in rural communities. The funding will be provided primarily through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. American Library Association http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14495 (January 27, 2010). Tech Logic now offers newly designed TAGSYS Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) security gates that offer advanced protection through high-performance read range and speed. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14500 (January 27, 2010). Librarians are in general very favourable to the principles of Open Access, but surprisingly few libraries have so far set free the data they produce themselves. As one of the first scientific libraries in the world, the CERN Library offers now the bibliographic book records, held in its library catalog, to be freely downloaded by any third party. The records are provided under the Public Domain Data License, a license that permits colleagues around the world to reuse and upgrade the data for any purpose. CERN Library http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14488 (January 26, 2010). BibLibre and Libriotech announced a partnership to provide support for Koha, Evergreen and other Open Source Software in Norway. The partnership between BibLibre and Libriotech provides a local company to assist Norwegian libraries with Koha and other OSS implementations as well as technical support. BibLibre http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14489 (January 26, 2010). EBSCO marks its fourth year of sponsoring Open Days, bringing together people involved in the information supply chain and providing a convenient and beneficial open communication platform throughout major cities in Europe. From March to June 2010, the theme “Building the Library of the Future” will help library directors, librarians, academic information managers, e-resources managers, serials and e-books acquisition specialists as well as corporate information professionals come together to discuss a variety of topics such as industry trends, experiences and best practices, and products and services. EBSCO Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14486 (January 25, 2010). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced today that The Farmington Libraries, of Farmington, CT. has partnered with them for the implementation of the open source community version of the Koha integrated library system. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14487 (January 25, 2010). The library at The King's Fund has gone live with the Koha open source library management system, replacing its existing Unicorn system. PTFS Europe carried out the initial implementation and is providing ongoing support. The system is hosted at the PTFS Europe data centre in Maidenhead. PTFS Europe http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14485 (January 19, 2010). Libero continues to deliver new functionality for Australia's Public, Academic and Corporate Libraries with the development of its fully-integrated federated search portal, Libero Uno. To be made available with Libero's web-based Version 6, Libero Uno will provide users a simple Google-like search interface with massive search capabilities. Libero Uno will simultaneously search the library catalogue, multiple subscription databases, electronic publications, internet search engines, other library catalogues and information repositories and return results to the Libero OPAC. Insight Informatics http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14483 (January 18, 2010). UKSG and NISO announced the first report by the KBART Working Group, a joint initiative that is exploring data problems within the OpenURL supply chain. The KBART Recommended Practice (NISO RP-9-2010) contains practical recommendations for the timely exchange of accurate metadata between content providers and knowledge base developers. The KBART Recommended Practice, a report from Phase I of the KBART project, provides all parties in the information supply chain with straightforward guidance about the role of metadata within the OpenURL linking standard, and recommends data formatting and exchange guidelines for publishers, aggregators, agents, technology vendors, and librarians to adhere to when exchanging information about their respective content holdings. NISO http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14484 (January 18, 2010). Integrated Technology Group, a supplier of automation technologies for public, academic and school libraries, grew its revenue nearly 45 percent in 2009 despite the overall weakness of the world economy in virtually all sectors. ITG, a division of Vernon Library Supplies, Inc. has experienced double-digit growth in every year of its existence as revenue, customer base and staff size have continually increased. Integrated Technology Group http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14480 (January 17, 2010). Innovative Interfaces announced that Encore Reporter is installed and in use in the following public libraries: eLGAR (Libraries for a Greater Auckland Region); Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library; Jefferson County Public Library; Multnomah County Library; Naperville Public Library; San Diego County Library; Toledo-Lucas County Public Library (OH); and the Tulsa City-County Library (OK). Encore Reporter provides the basis for more-informed decisions by library staff by providing dynamic and visually elegant reports on key performance indicators, operational statistics, patron and material usage analysis, and more. Encore Reporter includes a suite of new reports, such as hourly-level circulation transactions, summaries of patron registration and borrowing activity by patron ZIP code, resource-sharing statistics, and more. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14481 (January 17, 2010). Innovative announced the promotion of John McCullough to Vice President, Encore Division. In his new role, McCullough will provide direction for all aspects of Encore Discovery and the Encore Framework including sales and marketing, development, services and support. McCullough began his career at Innovative in 1998 and has served as Product Manager for the Web OPAC product as well as Sales Representative for the Western US and Canada. McCullough earned an MLIS from the University of Western Ontario. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14482 (January 17, 2010). Innovative announced that Encore Discovery now offers deep article integration to promote the most relevant article content alongside catalog results, making articles more findable through facets and other discovery tools. This new feature set is native to Encore—not federated search—but a solution that streams enhanced data directly from content providers via modern Web Services to deliver faster results and a superior user experience. Unlike other products on the market, Encore prominently presents articles that are relevant and timely within the context of a discovery experience that spans the complete breadth of a library's collection. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14479 (January 16, 2010). Innovative Interfaces announced that it has entered into a technology partnership with EBSCO Publishing bringing together two of the library community's most well-regarded vendors. This partnership will offer integrated access to a library's own EBSCOhost subscriptions through the library's Innovative Encore Discovery platform. The agreement also allows Encore customers to add reading recommendations directly into Encore catalog results for mutual customers who use NoveList Select. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14473 (January 15, 2010). EBSCO announced EBSCONET ERM Essentials, an electronic resource management system that features unprecedented auto-population of holdings and data, making it the most effective ERM solution available. EBSCO provides all the features one would expect from a comprehensive ERM system in a single, centralized source where data is readily available for complete e-collections management, including key services like simple searching and browsing of the library's e-collection and orders, workflow management via reminders and tasks, management of trials and renewals, and the ability to gather data for analyzing and evaluating holdings. EBSCONET ERM Essentials integrates with EBSCO's subscription management tools and services. EBSCO Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14474 (January 15, 2010). Bibliotheca announced that Mark H. Witteman recently joined the company's project management and customer service team, which has grown significantly in 2009 and now 2010 to support the company's growing U.S. customer base. Witteman brings to Bibliotheca 20-plus years of experience with libraries and library technology product implementation, configuration, administration and use. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14475 (January 15, 2010). ibliotheca announced that the company has formed a partnership with LYRASIS, the nation's largest regional membership organization that serves libraries and information professionals through more effective collaboration and cooperation among members as well as cost savings through group purchasing of products and services. Through this partnership, LYRASIS member libraries will have easy, affordable access to the full range of Bibliotheca RFID solutions, including patron self-check stations, security gates, inventory management, automated materials handling, RFID labels and staff stations. Special membership privileges regarding Bibliotheca products are available to LYRASIS members immediately. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14476 (January 15, 2010). Karen Coombs, well-known librarian and Web developer, has accepted a position with OCLC as the product manager for the OCLC Developer Network. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14477 (January 15, 2010). Bibliotheca announced that the company will exhibit products at the 2010 ALA Midwinter Meeting including: Orion and Jupiter SelfChecks for library patron self-service, BiblioGate VI for library security,BiblioSorter for automated materials handling, a new Biblio Mobile StaffStation for library staff, and BiblioReturn for easy patron returns. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14478 (January 15, 2010). Polaris Library Systems announced an agreement that transitions the company to employee ownership. The agreement was made with Croydon Company, the privately held investment firm that has owned Polaris from its inception in 1974. Under the terms of the agreement, the Polaris senior leadership team stays at the helm as key stakeholders. Polaris also welcomes a new member to the management team, Jim Carrick. Prior to joining Polaris, Carrick owned Strategic Computer Solutions, a reseller of IBM hardware and software. Jim joins the company as a senior business advisor. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14468 (January 14, 2010). Ex Libris announced the launch of Primo Central for beta testing at 14 partner institutions. When searching in their institution's Primo interface, users in partner libraries will have seamless access to the Primo Central mega-aggregate of scholarly e-content. Primo Central is a centralized index consisting of data harvested from primary and secondary publishers and aggregators. With Primo Central, users simultaneously search locally managed collections and global e-content and receive search results that are blended into a single relevance-ranked list. Libraries can tailor the relevance ranking to ensure appropriate emphasis on their local collections. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14469 (January 14, 2010). SirsiDynix announced the most comprehensive Apple iPhone application for library users is near release, pending Apple's standard review. The free application locates nearby libraries and allows users to search library catalogs for available materials. Users registered with a library can also place and cancel holds at their library using their iPhone. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14470 (January 14, 2010). The expansive, authoritative content from Wiley-Blackwell and Royal Society of Chemistry are the latest additions to the Summon web-scale discovery service from Serials Solutions. Their publications join those from 6,000 content providers that represent the most prestigious brands in academia, including ProQuest, Gale, Ingram Digital, LexisNexis, IngentaConnect, ThomsonReuters ISI Web of Science, ABC-CLIO, Springer, Taylor and Francis, MLA, SAGE and thousands of others. Nearly 100,000 journals -- covered at the article level, with most of them full-text searchable – are integrated with books, videos, DVDs and every format in between in Summon service's single search box. The service enables library users to explore the breadth of the library, just as simply as they explore the Open Web. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14471 (January 14, 2010). Serials Solutions' Summon web-scale discovery service celebrated the first anniversary of its market launch by announcing the latest in a series of new features added to the ground-breaking technology over recent months. New local language interfaces now support Japanese, Chinese and Western European languages and are expected to fuel further international growth. Also, users will get even more research help in their results set with database recommendations and cited by counts from ISI Web of Science. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14472 (January 14, 2010). Polaris Library Systems announced that they will debut their mobile PAC at the ALA Midwinter Conference in Boston. Polaris's mobile PAC is compatible with the web browsers found on a broad range of mobile devices, including the BlackBerry, Droid, and Apple iPhone. This approach enables patrons with popular mobile devices to easily access their library's catalog. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14498 (January 14, 2010). n the spirit of transparency and community, the Library of Congress has established an internal process to create open source software. This will make it easier for software developers and sponsors within the Library to produce software that can be freely redistributed to users worldwide. Library of Congress http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14462 (January 13, 2010). Ex Libris announce that the Bodleian Libraries of the University of Oxford,the largest university library system in the United Kingdom, recently selected the Ex Libris Aleph ILS to replace the university's GEAC Advance system. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14463 (January 13, 2010). Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS), an industry-leading library solutions provider and developer of the ArchivalWare digital library and content management software, has announced it will acquire LibLime, the global leader in open-source software solutions for libraries. The transaction is expected to close before the end of January 2010. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14464 (January 13, 2010). Auto-Graphics announced the successful implementation of AGent Iluminar, the company's next generation user interface, across numerous AGent customer sites. Since the successful completion of beta testing and full production launch of AGent Iluminar in July, 2009, Auto-Graphics has fully deployed AGent Iluminar for two statewide AGent Resource Sharing customers representing 1,900 individual libraries, as well as for 15 individual AGent VERSO customer sites. In total, sixty-five percent of existing customers have signed contracts to upgrade their user interface to AGent Iluminar. Auto-Graphics, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14465 (January 13, 2010). Civica announced today Niagara University has selected the Spydus Integrated Library System. The system will replace the existing SirsiDynix Horizon System. Civica http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14466 (January 13, 2010). ByWater Solutions and BibLibre announced a partnership that will help meet the demands of the rapidly-growing Koha community by providing crucial support for development and migration services. ByWater Solutions' customers will now have access to the development expertise of some of the talented individuals who helped bring us the Koha ILS ten years ago. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14467 (January 13, 2010). The Crowley Company announced the American arrival of the Austrian-made Qidenus RBS Pro TableTop unit. Crowley Company The exclusive U.S. distributor for Qidenus, the European market leader in high-quality robotic book scanners. Crowley Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14459 (January 12, 2010). SCLENDS, the South Carolina library resource sharing network, welcomes the final three members in their group of pilot libraries. Anderson County, Fairfield, and Florence public library systems have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software provided support for the migrations and will now provide hosting services for the consortium as well as technical support. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14460 (January 12, 2010). A grant to study the value of academic libraries to students, faculty, policymakers, funders, and others has been awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Libraries and the Association of Research Libraries. Association of Research Libraries http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14461 (January 12, 2010). Tech Logic now offers newly designed FEIG Electronics Radio Frequency Identification security gates that have individual design characteristics to meet the most critical needs of architects. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14454 (January 11, 2010). Ex Libris announced the beta release of version 2.0 of the Ex Libris Rosetta digital preservation system. Currently undergoing beta testing at the National Library of New Zealand, version 2.0 will be rolled out to all Rosetta customers in spring 2010. The Ex Libris Rosetta digital preservation system enables institutions to manage, preserve, and provide access to documents for perpetuity—institutional documents, research output in digital formats, digital images, Web sites, and other digitally born and digitized materials. Rosetta supports the acquisition, validation, ingest, storage, preservation, and dissemination of digital objects from many sources and formats and keeps this information secure while allowing institutions to implement multiple digital preservation policies and strategies. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14455 (January 11, 2010). D2D allows users to search across multiple catalogs and targets to find items held by their library and library partners. Targets may include subscription databases and other options such as Google Books, WorldCat, and Amazon. The key to D2D is to optimize the user's ability to discover items of interest and get immediate access to or request delivery of the material with minimal or no intervention by library staff. Material may be supplied locally, from within a consortium or consortia or via traditional ILL. D2D supports the requesting, delivery and receipt of both returnable and non-returnable items. Delivery options include Ariel, Odyssey, Post-to-Web, email attachment, and fax. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14456 (January 11, 2010). A $2.38 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Indiana University will be used to develop software created specifically for the management of print and electronic collections for academic and research libraries around the world. IU will lead the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) project, a partnership of research libraries dedicated to managing increasingly digital resources and collections. Together, these libraries will develop "community source" software that will be made available to libraries worldwide. Indiana University http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14457 (January 11, 2010). Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen open-source library software welcomes Rob Herrmann and Sally Fortin to our staff. Herrmann will serve as Sales Executive and Fortin will be our Educational Services Manager. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=14458 (January 11, 2010). Auto-Graphics announced that Marc Roberson is joining the company as North American sales director. In this role, Roberson will be responsible for developing, managing and expanding sales initiatives across the entire AGent library automation platform. The industry veteran brings to Auto-Graphics three decades of focused technology experience coupled with a deep understanding of and commitment to the library industry. Auto-Graphics, Inc.