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 2012-02-3T21:48:08+06:00 daily 1 2004-01-01T12:00:00+06:00 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16531 (February 3, 2012). OCLC WorldShare Management Services was recognized as "Outstanding Service of the Year" during the TechColumbus Innovation Awards ceremony at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on February 2. WorldShare Management Services was selected in a category of organizations with more than 250 employees, and from entries in a variety of disciplines and industries. More than 1,100 people attended the premier technology event in central Ohio. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16528 (February 2, 2012). ByWater Solutions announced that six of their library partners are joining forces to bring DOM Biblio Indexing to Koha. The DOM Biblio Indexing development will greatly improve authority searching in Koha by allowing for fully coordinated subject heading searches. The development will also provide the option to search for an exact title, including subtitle and title parts, as well as indexing the full title with and without initial stop words to allow for more accurate title sorting. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16529 (February 2, 2012). Bielefeld University has chosen EBSCO Discovery Service from EBSCO Publishing citing superior content coverage as one of the main factors in its decision. Bielefeld selected EDS after an intense and detailed review of the service, determining that EBSCO Discovery Service provided the best content coverage plus the option to integrate high quality subject indexes. EBSCO Publishing http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16530 (February 2, 2012). Softlink, a local Australian-based developer of library and information solutions, would like to congratulate several schools within its customer base for their notable achievements in 2010 and 2011. Softlink International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16523 (February 1, 2012). Bibliotheca Group announced a significant addition to their product and service line-up with the acquisition of Trion Library Systems, one of the world's leading manufacturers of Automated Materials Handling solutions designed specifically for libraries. Formed in 2011 through the merger of Bibliotheca, Intellident and ITG, the Bibliotheca Group now represents one of the leading global providers of RFID solutions to libraries. The addition of Trion technology further solidifies Bibliotheca Group's place as the premier provider of solutions designed to improve operational efficiency and overall customer experience in libraries. Trion AG, formed in 1999, quickly rose to prominence in Europe and the Middle East as the premier supplier of AMH systems to libraries, with particular focus on quality and engineering. During the period before the creation of the Bibliotheca Group, Trion AG already had established partnerships with all Group businesses as one of their key suppliers to customers in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Bibliotheca RFID Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16524 (February 1, 2012). The University of Illinois at Chicago Library has selected the Summon service from Serials Solutions to provide improved discovery of the library's vast collections – including more than 2.6 million volumes and 60,000 serial titles which are mostly in electronic format. As a member of the Consortium of Academic Research Libraries in Illinois, the University of Illinois Chicago also has access to search across the catalogs of 76 Illinois libraries via the I-Share union catalog. Serials Solutions is committed to helping UIC make the I-Share catalog content searchable within the Summon service. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16527 (February 1, 2012). The National Federation of Advanced Information Services has posted a draft Discovery Service Code of Practice for review and comment by March 16, 2012. NFAIS believes that discovery services have the potential to provide ease of information discovery, access, and use, benefitting not only its member organizations, but also the global community of information seekers. However, the relative newness of these services has generated questions and concerns among information providers and librarians as to how these services meet expectations with regard to issues related to traditional search and retrieval services; e.g. usage reports, ranking algorithms, content coverage, updates, product identification, etc. Accordingly, this document has been developed to assist those who choose to use this new distribution channel through the provision of guidelines that will help avoid the disruption of the delicate balance of interests involved. National Federation of Advanced Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16517 (January 31, 2012). Ex Libris announced that in early January, the National Diet Library—the national library of Japan—completed its transition from its legacy system to the Aleph integrated library system and switched to full production. The selection of the Aleph system followed an extensive process during which the NDL staff examined both local and international solutions and conducted an Aleph trial for eight months. The Aleph implementation project, which began in 2010, was one of the largest Aleph projects to date. For the first time, the various systems of NDL, including the former integrated library system, the Asian Language Materials catalog, and the ZASSHIKIJISAKUIN Japanese Periodicals Index, were merged into one system. In addition, the implementation had to accommodate the great size of the library collections (about 20 million bibliographic records and 40 million items); handle the Japanese language efficiently; support the unique workflows of the NDL; adapt to an advanced infrastructure; and integrate the system with technologies of other providers. Close collaboration with local system integrators was instrumental in accomplishing these tasks. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16519 (January 31, 2012). Innovative Interfaces announced that libraries in thirteen countries in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region have selected the Sierra Services Platform. Included in the group are collaborating institutions such as Bangor University (UK); Qatar Foundation Central Library (Qatar); South East Academic Libraries System (SEALS) (South Africa); Universidad de Málaga (Spain); Universidad de Navarra (Spain); Universidad de Sevilla (Spain); Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Italy); Universitat de les Illes Balears (Spain); University of Bedfordshire (UK); University of Glasgow (UK); University of Leeds (UK); and the Wellcome Library (UK). Sierra continues to rapidly gain support among the world's leading library organizations. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16520 (January 31, 2012). Copyright Clearance Center announced that CCC Board of Directors member Roy S. Kaufman will join as Managing Director of New Ventures, reporting to CEO Tracey Armstrong. Based in New York, Kaufman will be responsible for expanding capabilities as CCC develops new services for authors, publishers and other rightsholders. His seat on CCC's Board of Directors will be vacated. Copyright Clearance Center http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16521 (January 31, 2012). OCLC and Elsevier signed an agreement that will make the full text from Elsevier's SciVerse ScienceDirect journals and e-books available to users of OCLC's WorldCat Local. The expanded partnership makes it possible for researchers and students to search the full text of content from SciVerse ScienceDirect through WorldCat Local, OCLC's discovery and delivery service that offers access to more than 922 million items through a single search box. Authenticated users from subscribing libraries can then access the full text of these journals and e-books. The new full-text searching feature is in addition to indexing and abstracts from Elsevier already available through WorldCat Local. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16522 (January 31, 2012). Innovative announced that The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (OH) has selected the Sierra Services Platform, the Encore discovery application, AirPAC mobile solution and more to help realize the aims of its current strategic plan. The products will support a large, 41-location system with significant performance demands, while providing a flexible platform for future technology integration. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16525 (January 31, 2012). With the largest public research collection in the state, the University of Connecticut Libraries is the campus community's primary source for scholarly information, whether it be in books, journals, microfilm, maps, sound and video recordings, musical scores, or an ever-growing array of electronic resources, including e-journals, e-books, databases, and streaming audio and video collections. University Libraries have introduced a new search tool that will enable users to find the resources they need more easily and quickly from this ever-increasing universe of information. University of Connecticut http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16526 (January 31, 2012). Interleaf Technology, distributor for Envisionware in EMEA, announces that Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, UK, have successfully gone live with PC Reservation booking system in their VMware VDI environment. With 12 library branches and more than 130 clients the PC Reservation system provides a comprehensive PC booking management solution. Interleaf Technology carried out the initial implementation and will be providing ongoing support. Interleaf Technology http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16515 (January 30, 2012). The latest version of the VuFind Open Source discovery software has just been released. Villanova University http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16516 (January 30, 2012). EnvisionWare announced that New Orleans Public Library selected EnvisionWare as their RFID provider. The RFID implementation is an expansion of their existing EnvisionWare services, which include EnvisionWare's computer and print management solutions, PC Reservation, and LPT:One. The RFID project is part of an overall rebuilding effort for the library. Two-thirds of the branches were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and many are in the final stages of construction. The installation includes RFID gates, EnvisionWare Branch Manager, and EnvisionWare's OneStop self-checkout system. EnvisionWare http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16518 (January 30, 2012). Relais International announced that the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta has selected the Relais ILL Hosted Service. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16513 (January 27, 2012). Local Australian software developer Softlink has leapt their competition and introduced a full suite of mobile computing features to their customer base titled Hermes. The Hermes communication suite will allow students and teaching professionals access to Oliver information and content though their mobile (multiple) devices. Softlink provides 21st century resource management systems (such as Oliver) which are used in school libraries and iCentres worldwide, including over 50 percent of Australian schools. Softlink International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16508 (January 26, 2012). The Association of Research Libraries announces the release of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries, a clear and easy-to-use statement of fair and reasonable approaches to fair use developed by and for librarians who support academic inquiry and higher education. The Code was developed in partnership with the Center for Social Media and the Washington College of Law at American University. Association of Research Libraries http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16509 (January 26, 2012). ByWater Solutions announced the promotion of Nicole C. Engard to Vice President of Education. Nicole started with ByWater Solutions in September of 2009 and in that time she has educated hundreds of librarians on the use of their new Koha ILS installations. In her new role, Nicole will continue to manage education efforts for the company with a new focus on teaching librarians the nature of open source and how they can participate in community efforts. She will also continue in her role as Documentation Manager for the official Koha ILS project and help with supporting those using Koha in their libraries. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16510 (January 26, 2012). Credo Reference announced that their new solution "Literati by Credo" is now available to libraries worldwide. Literati by Credo is a collaborative research platform that promotes research effectiveness and information literacy by combining Credo's well-regarded content with innovative library-centric technology. Beyond the platform, Literati by Credo offers customized tools and services, so that libraries can brand and enhance their end-user experience. Credo Reference http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16511 (January 26, 2012). LibLime announced that the Hunstville Public Library has successfully migrated to LibLime Koha. Huntsville Public Library staff worked with LibLime's project management staff on data migration, system configuration, and training. LibLime also provided Huntsville with data conversion services and training. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16512 (January 26, 2012). koha-community.org announced the release of Koha 3.6.3 koha-community.org http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16505 (January 25, 2012). Ex Libris announced that version 21 of the Aleph integrated library system has been released to the Aleph community of over 2,300 sites. Among the release's 74 enhancements are numerous features that reduce the total cost of ownership, such as improving cash workflows and simplifying renewals of serial encumbrances. Other enhancements will provide an enhanced experience for end-users—for example, users may make borrowing requests for multiple items, view their request history, and view availability information by collection. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16506 (January 25, 2012). Equinox Software, Inc. announced the formation of a wholly-owned Canadian-based subsidiary, Equinox Library Services Canada. ELSC was formed in response to Canadian libraries requesting that ILS systems be physically located in Canada; all ESLC hosting services will be provided from a Toronto datacenter. ELSC will also provide implementation, support, training, and other services for Evergreen and Koha. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16504 (January 24, 2012). Oxfam GB has adopted Open Repository – the service from open access specialist BioMed Central, which allows organizations to build, launch, host and maintain their own repositories. While Oxfam is best known for its anti-poverty programme and campaigning work, the organization also produces vital research and policy materials from its experience across the world. Through the implementation of the Open Repository system, Oxfam is now able to maximize the distribution of this documentation in a one-stop personalised repository - at a fraction of the cost of other commercial systems. BioMed Central http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16507 (January 24, 2012). opyright Clearance Center announced the launch of its Motion Picture License in partnership with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation. The Motion Picture License is a solution which enables employees to legally show movies and TV shows from more than 400 producers from around the world and all major Hollywood studios within their organizations for sales meetings, company functions, employee training and development programs, conferences, and more while respecting the rights of content creators. The License also saves time and money by reducing the need to pursue individual permissions and minimizes the risk of unintended copyright infringement. Copyright Clearance Center http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16502 (January 23, 2012). Innovative announced that Tillamook County Library in Tillamook, Oregon has selected the Millennium ILS along with the Encore discovery application. As a member of the newly formed OCEAN consortium, the Tillamook County Library will share its system with two partner libraries: Newport Public Library in Newport, OR and Driftwood Library in Lincoln City, OR. The Library has also selected a suite of products, including AirPAC for Smartphones, Reporter, and Content Pro to provide a complete solution to support its community of patrons. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16496 (January 21, 2012). VTLS celebrated the coming of the New Year with the launch of Virtua at the Hong Kong Public Library, marking the successful end of a 21-month project. The project involved substantial software customization to meet HKPL's operational requirements. In all, 309 specific customizations were designed and delivered. The launch of Virtua at one of the world's busiest libraries concluded a successful year that included the launch of exciting new product offerings as well as many new system implementations. In addition to Hong Kong Public Libraries VTLS installed 13 Virtua ILS systems, 12 Chamo Social OPAC's, 2 ChaVis Global Discovery systems, 1 Visualizer and 3 new Fastrac RFID systems. The launch of VITAL Media introduced a new concept in digital asset management, focusing on management and version control for real-world digital media publishing. The introduction of Vitation provides flexible citation management for Virtua and VITAL customers but is designed to also work with other web OPACs. Finally, the packaging and expansion of our Drupal services has produced custom Drupal modules that can be implemented as an alternative OPAC, while associated Drupal consulting and development services are now available from VTLS to help libraries use Drupal to unify their website and web applications. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16497 (January 21, 2012). OCLC has established a strategic partnership with Sustainable Collection Services, LLC, an organization founded by the principals of R2 Consulting, that leverages WorldCat data to help libraries intelligently manage their print monograph collections. Sustainable Collection Services makes use of the WorldCat Search API to provide decision-support for collection assessment, deselection, and shared print projects. The firm's data-driven services enable carefully-managed drawdown of low-use print monographs while supporting resource sharing and print archiving efforts. The SCS service leverages WorldCat data, the largest aggregation of bibliographic data in the world, as a primary source for deselection metadata. Access to this data is enabled by the OCLC WorldShare Platform, which exposes OCLC's Web services and data for use and reuse by third party partners. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16501 (January 21, 2012). The discovery and management family of services from Serials solutions has a name: it will be called Intota Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16503 (January 21, 2012). The Library Corporation and OverDrive announced an agreement that enables OverDrive customers to order high-quality TLC MARC records and cataloging services simultaneously with their digital OverDrive materials. Using TLC's streamlined BiblioFile OnDemand technology, MARC records for e-books, audiobooks, and music and video titles will be prepared and delivered directly to each OverDrive library ready to import in just a few days. Final testing is under way and is expected to go live very soon. The Library Corporation http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16485 (January 20, 2012). Ex Libris announced that a new agreement with HathiTrust will enable library users to carry out full-text searches of the HathiTrust collection via the Primo Central Index of scholarly e-content. Users are already able to search the collection's metadata, which was previously indexed in Primo Central. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16486 (January 20, 2012). Polaris Library Systems announced that it ends 2011 with a total of 59 signed contracts, up from 27 signed contracts in 2010. These contracts represent a total of 285 new library locations and 41 new customers for the year. Polaris has experienced steady growth over the last several years by expanding its customer base and growing its business with current customers. High customer satisfaction ratings – for both the Polaris ILS and its service and support – have helped the company consistently earn new business from both public and academic libraries. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16487 (January 20, 2012). Polaris Library Systems is exhibiting at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting in Dallas. Booth number 1323 features a new design, manned with some new staff members, and offers attendees a sneak peek at the latest version of the Polaris ILS, version 4.1. In addition, the company is offering visitors a walk-through of its new customer extranet, PolarisTown. Polaris Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16488 (January 20, 2012). Auto-Graphics announced that it will be showcasing Version 3.9 of its VERSO integrated library system at the ALA Midwinter Meeting 2012 in Dallas, TX. Part of the AGent family of Library Automation Software & Solutions, Version 3.9 incorporates nearly 200 enhancements to the VERSO system with improvements to the User Administration, Circulation, Serials, Acquisitions and Cataloging functions. These new features are a direct result of customer feedback and are focused on streamlining workflow, improving speed and providing better cohesion between modules. Auto-Graphics, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16489 (January 20, 2012). Serials Solutions commemorates the anniversary of introducing the Summon service at the American Library Association Midwinter meeting in 2009. In just three years, the service has grown its unified index, from 200 million items to more than 800 million and built a client base from 2 beta partners to a list that now tops 400 institutions worldwide. More than 30% of Association of Research Libraries'members have adopted it, making it the most popular discovery service among these thought leaders. The Summon service delivers one search box, one set of results, one path to the library's most relevant content – and it continues to deliver new features aimed at exceeding expectations. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16490 (January 20, 2012). VTLS announced that the Hong Kong Public Libraries, one of the largest public library systems in the world, is now live on Virtua. The public launch of the new Virtua system occurred on December 27, and was announced by the Hong Kong Secretary for Home Affairs as a New Year's present for the people of Hong Kong. The Virtua implementation includes all of the ILS features of Virtua as well as the Chamo Social OPAC running on Hewlett-Packard hardware configured to support HKPL's 59 million annual circulations and 3.8 million patrons. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16491 (January 20, 2012). Libraries can offer their users a powerful research environment that goes where they are when ProQuest introduces a mobile interface for its new platform in the first half of 2012. The ability to discover, manage and share ProQuest's unique content via smart phones and tablets is part of a series of enhancements launching as the company completes the first phase of its platform roll-out. It's also one of a variety of mobile initiatives underway across the ProQuest enterprise, including a new dedicated mobile app from ebrary for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Proquest http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16492 (January 20, 2012). Many of those researchers are loyal users of Write-N-Cite, the popular citation tool that is part of the RefWorks® line of online research organization tools. They are returning to their campuses and offices after holiday break, just in time for a major enhancement. Proquest http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16493 (January 20, 2012). EBSCO Discovery Service is set to benefit from the formal merging of EBSCO A-to-Z and LinkSource into EBSCO's overall discovery solution. The two resources, which are relied upon by thousands of universities and other institutions around the globe, will become an integrated part of EBSCO Discovery Service. The EDS technology and service teams will work to provide additional value for EDS customers via a seamless integration of the services with EBSCO Discovery Service. EBSCO Publishing http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16494 (January 20, 2012). SirsiDynix announced the SirsiDynix Social Library solution, the library industry's first fully native Facebook application. SirsiDynix Social Library enables library users to search their library's catalog, place holds and perform My Account functions without leaving Facebook. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16495 (January 20, 2012). SirsiDynix a next generation electronic resource management solution for libraries, originally announced at the 2011 North American user group meeting. eResource Central bridges the gap between content providers and users, enabling libraries to manage and deliver e-resources seamlessly and cost-effectively while also handling traditional collections with proven solutions used today by more than 3,600 libraries worldwide. Initial release to select partner libraries is scheduled for Q2 of this year. SirsiDynix http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16498 (January 20, 2012). Traditional library supply is changing rapidly and patron needs combined with budget challenges are driving libraries to rethink how content is acquired and funded. Through a new program developed by Ingram Content Group and Better World Books, libraries now have a tool to turn old books into revenue for new content acquisitions through their Ingram library account. Ingram Content Group http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16499 (January 20, 2012). Ingram Content Group released the next generation of ipage, Ingram's search and order platform. Ipage is now more customer driven and this updated version allows users to individually customize their ipage relationship. Customers now have even better tools that assist in prioritizing the critical information they require to search, order and deliver more content to more consumers and patrons. Ingram Content Group http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16500 (January 20, 2012). ProQuest and its businesses are committed to helping libraries meet the mobile needs of their users with a variety of options. At ProQuest, the ability to discover, manage and share the company's unique content via smart phones and tablets launches in beta as the company completes the first phase of its platform roll-out. The ProQuest interface will automatically optimize for the access device. Proquest http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16467 (January 19, 2012). OverDrive, the leading global distributor of eBooks and audiobooks, will release 2011 year-end statistics from its global network of 18,000 libraries and schools in 21 countries at the American Library Association Midwinter Conference in Dallas, January 20-23 (Booth 845). Due to the rapid expansion of device compatibility and consumer awareness, eBook discovery and online reader visits at libraries and schools worldwide experienced triple digit growth in 2011: OverDrive library website traffic more than doubled to 1.6 billion page views and visitor sessions also doubled to nearly 100 million. At the conference, OverDrive will share statistics and user profile data as well as demonstrate new digital book discovery services to help libraries meet the exploding demand. Overdrive http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16468 (January 19, 2012). Springer has announced its 50,000th eBook, available on its online platform SpringerLink (www.springerlink.com). This milestone underscores Springer's position as the largest eBook publisher and emphasizes SpringerLink's dominance in offering the world's most comprehensive online collection of science, technology and medicine (STM) journals, books and reference works. In addition, as announced in October 2011, Springer will digitize nearly all books it has published since 1842. By adding the Springer Book Archives to SpringerLink by the end of 2012, the total number of titles will increase to well over 100,000 eBooks, including valuable historic research dating back to the 1840s. Springer http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16469 (January 19, 2012). 3M Library Systems will showcase continuing innovations in its 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting beginning January 20. With word spreading through the library community about the system's ease of use and growing list of offerings, ALA attendees will be able to see for themselves the unique turnkey system of digital content, in-library hardware, and apps for borrowing and reading. 3M Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16470 (January 19, 2012). With the introduction of Discipline Scoped Searching, users of the Summon service will now be able to perform focused research by subject-specific discipline with levels of precision never before possible with database-centric discovery tools. With Summon, librarians can now easily create, customize and embed discipline scoped search boxes and search widgets in any web environment—including research guides, course management pages, collaborative research portals and more—to provide users with the ability to search for highly relevant materials from a discipline focused setting. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16471 (January 19, 2012). Innovative announced the launch of Encore Release 5, which will incorporate social Web features to provide a more relevant, visible, and engaging presence for today's libraries. In Release 5 of Encore, users will be able to "like" all kinds of library content such as books, movies, and music. Sharing these finds on social networks will be easy, with the use of a standard set of sharing links that include Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. Encore Release 5 will also provide users with the ability to create and share their own home page with options to include a profile, reviews, reading lists they create, or items they have checked out or put on hold. What's more, library users will find more content created by their peers thanks to a pool of reviews and shared lists created by Encore users worldwide. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16472 (January 19, 2012). Innovative Interfaces announced a new release of its Content Pro digital asset management solution, which allows libraries to create, manage, and share digital collections on the Web. This newest release of Content Pro offers straightforward, elegant design and a user-friendly interface that is easy for both staff and patrons to use. Updated features of Content Pro 2.1 include a modern new look, a customizable header and footer for branding a library's online presence, and a carousel viewer for digital items. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16473 (January 19, 2012). The MARINA consortium has selected Relais D2D and Relais ILL to power their statewide resource sharing service for public libraries in Maryland. Relais D2D (Discovery to Delivery) is a next-generation software platform from Relais International and Index Data. MARINA allows patrons to search across the member library catalogs simultaneously and request circulating items directly from any partner library. Relais International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16474 (January 19, 2012). SkyRiver announced that it enters 2012 with a significantly stronger market position in terms of customer and database growth and an enhanced software client. Recent milestones include SkyRiver's 50th installation, bringing the number of libraries served to more than 350. In addition, SkyRiver's bibliographic database, with its associated open data policy, has doubled in size since the utility's launch date. kyRiver continues to aggressively develop its client software, rapidly addressing client needs and functional enhancements. SkyRiver http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16475 (January 19, 2012). The National Information Standards Organization announces the publication of the new recommended practice: Physical Delivery of Library Resources (NISO RP-12-2012). The physical delivery of library materials is an integral component of the library resource sharing process. Despite the ever-increasing availability of electronic journals, e-books, and other digital resources, the movement of physical items remains a major concern and a major cost for many libraries. In one state, borrowing of returnable items increased by 107.4% in six years. A recent study showed that the average academic library spends more than $6,800/year for delivery services, with some libraries paying as high as $60,000. Given such volumes, libraries are struggling to deal with the labor and equipment costs, material wear and tear, and transit and sorting needs. Physical Delivery of Library Resources focuses on three key areas: the physical move, automation, and the management of physical delivery. While the scope of the document is limited to the external delivery of items between separately administered libraries, many of the recommendations could apply to delivery between branches of a single library system, as well. Ranging from labeling and containers to automation and contracting with courier services, this Recommended Practice addresses both the lending and the borrowing library's activities related to delivering and returning a physical item. NISO http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16476 (January 19, 2012). ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company is happy to announce a new open source education initiative. In an effort to educate library staff about the true nature of open source ByWater Solutions will be offering a series of free webinars entitled: Open Source in Libraries: Freedom and Community. ByWater Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16477 (January 19, 2012). Ex Libris announced that the international group of library experts who convened to advise Ex Libris on the Community Catalog of the Alma library management service has concluded the first phase of its work. Part of the Alma Community Zone, the Community Catalog comprises metadata records shared by libraries that are using the Alma library management service. The purpose of the Community Catalog is to streamline resource-management processes, including selection, acquisitions, cataloging, and fulfillment. The group's recommendations were governed by the principle that all records contributed to the Community Catalog should be open and that members should be able to share, copy, edit, and redistribute records that are linked to the library's inventory. Owned jointly by the community, the Community Catalog will also enable libraries to contribute records to external systems, such as Ex Libris Primo, or other discovery environments. Alma's early adopters and development partners had an opportunity to review the recommendations during the group's deliberations. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16478 (January 19, 2012). OCLC is working with the E-resource Advisory Council, a group of 10 library leaders who have agreed to help guide the cooperative in advancing a new Webscale, electronic resource management strategy. As library investments and patron demands for e-resources continue to grow, libraries need to effectively manage these resources alongside their print materials. OCLC has responded to this change through a strategy that includes adding licensed and open access content to WorldCat, building the knowledge base for e-resources, enhancing resource sharing to allow the sharing of electronic articles, and introducing an entire suite of new services for electronic materials. That suite includes link resolving, acquisitions, and a license manager for subscription, access, license, vendor and rights management. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16479 (January 19, 2012). EnvisionWare announced the appointment of Ken Evans as Sales Consultant for Western North America. Ken joins EnvisionWare from Bibliotheca ITG where he was Vice President of Sales. EnvisionWare http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16480 (January 19, 2012). Credo Reference (www.credoreference.com), recently named “Best Overall” Reference Database 2012 by Library Journal, is pleased to announce a new partnership with McFarland, a leading independent publisher of academic and nonfiction books. Credo Reference http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16461 (January 18, 2012). Springer is bringing Open Choice, its hybrid open access option, into line with the fully open access journals published by BioMed Central and SpringerOpen. As a result, all open access content at Springer will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license. Springer http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16462 (January 18, 2012). Ex Libris announced that in recent months, numerous academic and research libraries in North America have selected the rich functionality of the Primo discovery and delivery solution, raising the number of Primo sites worldwide to over 900. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16463 (January 18, 2012). The University of Delaware Library has selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services as its Web-based cooperative library management system for metadata management, acquisitions, circulation, discovery, license management and workflow improvements. The University of Delaware Library is the first member of the Association of Research Libraries to join the OCLC WorldShare Management Services community. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16464 (January 18, 2012). LYRASIS is pleased to announce the launch of its FOSS4LIB (Free/Open Source Software for Libraries), a website dedicated to providing guidance about open source software for the library community. With funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, LYRASIS Technology Services is leveraging the expertise of its open source development team and consulting staff to help librarians and technologists navigate through the planning, decision-making and implementation processes associated with open source. Lyrasis http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16465 (January 18, 2012). OverDrive has added thousands of foreign-language materials in dozens of genres to its broad catalog of more than 700,000 digital titles available across the globe. OverDrive's online catalog, Content Reserve, which contains digital books in more than 50 languages, recently added popular and bestselling titles in Russian, Swedish, Portuguese, Italian and Turkish with thousands of Spanish eBooks coming soon. Overdrive http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16466 (January 18, 2012). The California State University System, the largest university system in the United States, has adopted the Summon service from Serials Solutions to provide improved discovery of library resources. The California State University system of libraries serves over 440,000 students and faculty in 23 universities. Since 1997 a key focus of the CSU libraries has been simplifying the user-driven information discovery and content delivery experience. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16454 (January 17, 2012). Copyright Clearance Center, a not-for-profit organization and leading provider of licensing solutions, announced that The Economist has chosen RightsLink, CCC's seamless point-of-content licensing solution, to handle online copyright permissions on its more than 20 blogs. Copyright Clearance Center http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16455 (January 17, 2012). Swets and Mendeley are proud to announce the launch of Mendeley Institutional Edition powered by Swets, the innovative tool that enables libraries to connect with research communities. Its arsenal of capabilities enhances the relationship between the library and the success of end users. Swets http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16456 (January 17, 2012). OCLC and The Combined Regions announced that FABLibraries, the national public library catalogue has now been rolled out to all libraries that subscribe to UnityUK - the UK's nationwide network for resource sharing, as part of a limited release. The intent of this penultimate stage in the project is to give UnityUK member libraries a chance to offer feedback. When it is complete the project will see the launch of Britain's first freely accessible national online library catalogue for public use. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16457 (January 17, 2012). Ex Libris announced that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign library has selected the Primo discovery and delivery solution from Ex Libris. With this acquisition, the University Library joins a Primo community of 300 local and regional libraries in North America. Ex Libris http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16458 (January 17, 2012). Innovative announced Decision Center, a new decision-support product that can dramatically improve a library's collection and operational efficiency. Decision Center generates recommendations that span collection development and weeding; circulation and transit; budgeting; and more. Only Decision Center utilizes Innovative's Dynamic Library Intelligence, which pairs current and complete data with library-selected performance targets. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16459 (January 17, 2012). Auto-Graphics announced the expansion of its executive management team with the addition of experienced software veterans, Robert Brown and Phillip DeLong. Brown has been appointed Executive Vice President, focused on expanding and strengthening Auto-Graphics' product and service offerings, brand value and customer satisfaction in the marketplace while positively impacting the company's key performance metrics to improve shareholder value. DeLong joins Auto-Graphics as the Vice President of Product Management and has been tasked with leading the team responsible for delivering the company's software and services product strategy. Auto-Graphics, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16460 (January 17, 2012). Following a successful five-month trial, the Article Exchange feature is now available within the WorldCat Resource Sharing service and, where available, through an ILLiad add-on. This new feature is available at no charge to OCLC libraries that use WorldCat Resource Sharing and ILLiad Resource Sharing Management Software, and will be offered in WorldCat Navigator, in regions where available, and VDX later this year. Article Exchange provides a single, secure location where lending libraries can place and borrowing libraries and their users can retrieve requested articles obtained through interlibrary loan. Lending libraries scan documents and upload them to the site and notify the borrowing libraries of the documents' availability. The site generates a unique URL and password for each document. An e-mail button enables the lender to insert the borrower's e-mail address and send the link directly to the library. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16451 (January 16, 2012). With a breadth of experience from across the world following the merger of the Swiss, UK and US businesses in 2011, Bibliotheca Group announced a new global product set for 2012, which presents its customers with an unprecedented portfolio. Bibliotheca ITG http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16452 (January 16, 2012). VTLS, in partnership with mk Sorting Systems, is in the final stages of implementing the Fastrac RFID system at Vaughan Public Libraries, in Ontario, Ca. The project began last August with a 3-phase process: Phase 1 included delivery/install of tagging and staff stations and training by VTLS staff. Phase 2 took place in November and included delivery and installation of gates and self check units and training by VTLS staff. Phase 3 will begin in early 2012 and will involve software and hardware installation and culminate in completion of the project. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16453 (January 16, 2012). OCLC announced the launch of OCLC WorldShare License Manager, a new service to help libraries meet the increasing challenges and complexities of electronic resource management. OCLC WorldShare License Manager offers a unique solution in that it brings together the two key features of electronic resource management—knowledge about licenses that govern their purchase and use, and linking technology that connects users to needed content in a single place. Built on the OCLC WorldShare Platform and WorldCat knowledge base, License Manager helps library staff more effectively manage the selection, purchase and availability of databases and e-resources. This new service consolidates link resolution, subscriptions, licenses, vendor information, access and rights management to enable Webscale management, discovery and delivery of licensed and electronic resources. License Manager is supported as a stand-alone service that integrates with other library management systems or can be integrated with OCLC WorldShare Management Services. License Manager resides on the OCLC WorldShare Platform that allows library staff and others to create applications to enhance current features and bridge information to other systems. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16446 (January 14, 2012). EnvisionWare, a leading provider of self-service and library efficiency solutions, announces the appointment of Craig Gorbet as Implementation Consultant. In this role, Craig will be responsible for customer implementations for EnvisionWare hardware and software products primarily in the Western region of the United States. Craig will also work closely with other members of the implementation team to support and train customers companywide. EnvisionWare http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16447 (January 13, 2012). Bibliotheca ITG announces that on January 2, 2012, Dan Denault and Terry Morris have joined the North American sales team as new Account Managers. Bibliotheca ITG http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16448 (January 13, 2012). Syracuse University Library has selected the Summon service from Serials Solutions to provide complete discovery of the library's vast collections – including close to 3 million volumes and more than 25,000 subscription online journals, databases, and e-books. A cornerstone of the Summon service is its unified index, which makes the breadth of the Library's collections discoverable without reliance on federated search. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16449 (January 13, 2012). Since July 1, 2011, 28 libraries have selected OCLC WorldShare Management Services, the first truly cooperative, Webscale management services for libraries that streamline cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, license management and workflows, and offer a next-gen discovery tool for library users. This brings the number of libraries worldwide committed to using OCLC WorldShare Management Services to 171. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16442 (January 12, 2012). After in-depth evaluation and review of eight student information platforms, Mukilteo (Wash.) School District has selected Aspen, Follett Software Company's student information system (SIS). The district, located 25 miles north of Seattle, is familiar with Follett Software as it uses the company's market leading Destiny Library Manager product. Follett Software Company http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16443 (January 12, 2012). Credo Reference announced the hiring of Charles Griswold and Michael McFarland. The twin technical hires bring a new dimension of digital depth to the existing product team at Credo Reference. In his role as VP of Product Development and Innovation, Charles Griswold will lead the team responsible for building and delivering the innovative solutions that keep Credo and its expanding product line at the forefront of web-based research services. Credo Reference http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16444 (January 12, 2012). With a trio of strategic content agreements, Serials Solutions Summon service continues to expand its comprehensive coverage of STM (Scientific, Technical, and Medical) content in the Summon unified index: CRCNetBase, The Chartered Institute of IT, and SAE International SAE Technical Papers. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16445 (January 12, 2012). In February 2012, Jewish Public Library/ Bibliothèque publique juive, in Montreal, Quebec will become the first public library in the world to adopt the RDA/FRBR standard by implementing the FRBR/RDA capabilities of their Virtua ILS. JPL joined VTLS in 1994, and implemented the Chamo Social OPAC in 2011. The FRBR/RDA implementation in Virtua extends the functions of the traditional bibliographic record, which will make it easier for patrons of JPL to find and obtain information. Virtua is currently the only ILS offering full FRBR and RDA Scenario 1 support. VTLS, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16450 (January 12, 2012). EasyBib is kicking off the New Year by introducing its free mobile bibliography application into the Android Market. The EasyBib iPhone and iPad app was introduced last year to rave reviews, (25,000 downloads since its introduction in June), and now Android users will also be able to cite to their references while researching on the go. ImagineEasy Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16435 (January 11, 2012). LibLime, a Division of PTFS, announces that the Henderson County Public Library, of Athens, TX, has successfully migrated to LibLime Koha. Henderson County Public Library staff worked with LibLime's project management staff on data migration and system configuration. LibLime also provided Henderson with data conversion services and training. LibLime http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16438 (January 11, 2012). EBSCO has released EBSCONET Usage Consolidation, a tool designed to help librarians collect, consolidate, and report on the usage of their online collections. This cost-effective tool lets librarians load COUNTER reports from any COUNTER-compliant content provider; it also supports both manual loading of COUNTER reports and automated harvesting and loading using SUSHI. And its reporting options help librarians identify the most- and least-used resources in their collections, show the publishers and platforms turned to most often by users, and more. In addition, EBSCONET Usage Consolidation integrates with EBSCO's other services, such as EBSCONET Subscription Management, where usage data is directly available in the library's account so librarians can make well-informed decisions about subscriptions, e-packages, and other e-resources at the point of need and as part of a library's normal workflow. EBSCO Information Services http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16441 (January 11, 2012). In response to requests from partner libraries and patrons, BiblioCommons has developed a seamless integration of e-books and other digital content lending within existing public library catalogs. BiblioCommons http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16433 (January 10, 2012). Bibliothèque nationale de France has selected EBSCO Discovery Service as its library discovery solution. As a long time EBSCO Publishing customer, the National Library of France was pleased with EDS's comprehensive index solution and ability to incorporate many of the library's information resources. After looking at several discovery services, the librarians at BNF were confident that EDS was the best service to expose users to the national library's collection — one of the largest and richest e-collection of any library worldwide. EBSCO Publishing http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16434 (January 10, 2012). NCG Group delivers BizView to Axiell Group for their performance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, KPI's and consolidation processes. BizView will interact with their Jeeves solution. Axiell http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16436 (January 10, 2012). Kyle Community Library located in Kyle, Texas, recently purchased 3M RFID and security products for their busy library. The library will install a Model 9100 3M Detection System, 3M SelfCheck System, and 3M Command Center which will, collectively provide the library with statistical reporting capabilities to allow detailed item and financial reports along with status reports of the library's equipment. 3M Library Systems http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16437 (January 10, 2012). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library launches the Summon service to improve discovery of articles, e-books, dissertations and more. Articles + search powered by Summon is embedded on the UNC libraries homepage as well as other e-research pages. With Articles + researchers can search more than 320 million items in UNC's Libraries collections via a single search. Serials Solutions http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16481 (January 10, 2012). Atlas Systems, the leading provider of time-saving solutions for libraries, ended 2011 with a surge in sales for both Ares and Aeon. Institutions that purchased Ares in the last half of 2011 include University of South Florida; Temple University (PA); Skidmore College (NY); American University (DC); University of Windsor (CAN); University of Victoria (CAN); Drexel University (PA); Harvard Kennedy School (MA); and University of Illinois. New sites implementing Aeon include Claremont Colleges Library (CA); American Antiquarian Society (MA); and Duke University (NC). Atlas Systems, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16482 (January 10, 2012). Credo Reference announced a new partnership with Swets, the world's leading information services company. Under the agreement, SWETS will incorporate Credo Reference with over 1,500 reference works from more than 80 of the world's best reference publishers into the SwetsWise eBook catalog. Collections and titles are thoughtfully selected to offer broad coverage of subjects such as psychology, history, business, education, environmental studies and much more. Credo Reference http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16428 (January 9, 2012). Copyright Clearance Center, a not-for-profit organization and leading source of licensing solutions, has acquired MA-based Pubget, a solutions provider focused on expediting the acquisition and analysis of content. Pubget offers search, retrieval and browse capabilities for content. Its solutions make research more efficient by simplifying the process of finding, managing and analyzing information. Pubget has served more than 5 million researchers and 500 research centers in 2011. Copyright Clearance Center http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16429 (January 9, 2012). Equinox Software announced that Chris Sharp from Georgia Public Library Service and Tara Robertson from Emily Carr University of Art + Design will receive scholarships to the Code4Lib Conference in Seattle, Washington. The award includes reimbursement for registration as well as travel and accommodation expenses. Equinox Software http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16430 (January 9, 2012). EOS International, a leader in library automation and cloud-computing, announced they will implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM Solution in Jan 2012. EOS International selected Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve the productivity of its customer relationship management processes. The software provides the tools to create and track detailed records of prospects and clients, from first contact, to post-sales management. EOS International http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16431 (January 9, 2012). Magdalena Schultze joins Axiell Group on the 1st of February 2012 as Vice President for Communication and Human Development. She has latest worked as HR Director at Perstorp Holding, and before that as HR Director at BRIO AB and as Senior HR Manager at Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Axiell http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16432 (January 9, 2012). OCLC is working with SkillSoft, a leading SaaS provider of e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government and education, to add records for the Books24x7 digital book catalog to WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive database for discovery of library resources. SkillSoft's growing selection of over 30,000 titles in a variety of subject areas will be represented in WorldCat with a link to the Books24x7 platform. In addition, OCLC is loading the Books24x7 collection information into the WorldCat knowledge base, enabling OCLC cataloging libraries to easily set holdings in WorldCat for the titles to which they subscribe. WorldCat Local authenticated users will then be able to link directly to Books24x7 titles subscribed to and made available by their library from the corresponding WorldCat records. OCLC http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16421 (January 5, 2012). Innovative announced that Sutherland Shire Libraries in New South Wales, Australia has selected the Millennium ILS along with the Encore Synergy discovery application, Encore Mobile, and AirPAC for Smartphones. The Libraries will be migrating from a SirsiDynix Horizon system. Innovative Interfaces, Inc. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16424 (January 5, 2012). The newest DuraCloud release provides fine-grained access control over your content in the cloud with significant user administration improvements. DuraSpace http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16483 (January 5, 2012). Credo Reference announced the hiring of Jillian Tweet, continuing the significant growth trend that began in late 2010 and has seen the staff more than double in size. Credo Reference http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16484 (January 5, 2012). As libraries adjust to meet the changing needs of readers, more, including The Western Australian Group of University Librarians Consortium, are turning to Ingram Content Group for print and digital content solutions. Ingram Content Group