Serials Solutions News

Wednesday May 16, 2012

All 175 Press Releases from Serials Solutions

20 most recent items:

May 3, 2012. Classical Studies Content from L'Année philologique to be Indexed in the Summon Service. The Summon service from Serials Solutions has reached agreement to index L'Année philologique, an A&I database published by the Société Internationale de Bibliographie Classique, in collaboration with the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the American Philological Association (APA). <<more>>

April 24, 2012. Serials Solutions Announces Intota Development Partners. Serials Solutions announced the institutions that are collaborating with the company to develop Intota, a Software-as-a-Service solution that supports the entire resource lifecycle for libraries, including selection, acquisition, cataloging, discovery, and fulfillment regardless of resource type. The six development partners reflect a broad spectrum of visionary institutions and academic research libraries; from public and private, community college and university, to single university and consortia systems. <<more>>

April 23, 2012. The European Library Collections and Europeana to be siscoverable via the Summon Service. In cooperation with the Conference of European National Librarians, the Summon Web-scale Discovery service from Serials Solutions will make the vast collections of The European Library and Europeana discoverable in the Summon unified index. <<more>>

April 22, 2012. International Monetary Fund selects the Summon Service to improve discovery. The Joint Bank Fund Library, serving the World Bank Group and IMF, has chosen the Summon Web-scale Discovery service and 360 Link from Serials Solutions to improve discovery of its library collections. <<more>>

April 6, 2012. University of Texas at Austin Libraries selects the Summon service to improve discovery. The University of Texas at Austin Libraries selected the Summon service from Serials Solutions to provide improved discovery of the library’s vast collection of more than 8 million volumes, hundreds of thousands of unique electronic journal and ebook titles and valuable digital repositories. A cornerstone of the Summon service is its single unified index, which will make the breadth of the Libraries' collections discoverable without reliance on federated search and without bias toward any single collection, content vendor or content types. <<more>>

March 7, 2012. Serials Solutions greatly expands German content coverage in the Summon Service. Serials Solutions has greatly expanded coverage of German-specific content within the Summon service including millions of catalog items, journal articles and specialized repositories. German content expansion has been prioritized in consultation with key German Summon customers including Konstanz University, University of Lüneburg, University of Heidelberg, AWI Bremen (Alfred Wegener Institute) and ThULB Jena (Thüringer Universitäts und Landesbibliothek). Content expansion includes the recent indexing of the entire German library consortium Gemeinsamer Bibliotheks Verbund (GBV) union catalogue including more than 34 million German-language records covering valuable content from all areas of research including physics, science, humanities and mathematics. <<more>>

February 29, 2012. University of Connecticut Libraries implement the Summon Service. University of Connecticut Libraries have implemented Summon from Serials Solutions. Building upon the success of a trial of 360 Link, the libraries wanted to expand their single search box capabilities and consolidate what previously were multiple search activities by functioning as a library catalog, a journal locator, a database locator, and a large full-text article repository. The implementation of the Summon service enabled users to quickly and efficiently discover content in the libraries vast collection. <<more>>

February 21, 2012. Serials Solutions appoints Pam Cory to lead global market expansion. Serials Solutions announced that Pam Cory has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing and Global Market Development. As a member of the senior leadership team, Cory will be driving the growth strategy for the business, as well as increasing brand awareness of the company’s industry leading solutions which are sold in more than 77 countries. <<more>>

February 9, 2012. Pew Research Center and United Nations agencies expand specialized content in the Summon Service. Serials Solutions Summon service has reached agreement to index a wealth of specialized reports, fact sheets, publications, data sources and other content from the Pew Research Center and two diverse United Nations agencies – the Geneva-based International Labour Organization and UNAIDS, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS. This content will expand coverage of specialized content in the Summon unified index which currently contains millions of data sets, government documents, reports, technical reports, Web resources and other specialized content. <<more>>

January 21, 2012. Web-Scale management solution has a new name: Intota. The discovery and management family of services from Serials solutions has a name: it will be called Intota <<more>>

January 20, 2012. Serials Solutions Summon Service continues its mission of returning researchers to the Library . 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. <<more>>

January 19, 2012. Introducing discipline scoped searching and customizable search widgets for the Summon Service. 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. <<more>>

January 18, 2012. California State University System adopts the Summon Service for information discovery. 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. <<more>>

January 13, 2012. Syracuse University selects the Summon Service for complete discovery of library collections. 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. <<more>>

January 12, 2012. Serials Solutions Summon Service expands STM coverage. 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. <<more>>

January 10, 2012. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Library launches Summon. 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. <<more>>

December 15, 2011. Lund University launches Serials Solutions Summon discovery service. Lund University Libraries, one of Sweden’s oldest and largest research libraries, has launched the Summon service as the primary starting point for research on its website. <<more>>

November 29, 2011. The Summon Service delivers a compelling discovery experience at Helmut Schmidt University. Serials Solutions Summon web-scale discovery service is the choice of Helmut Schmidt University, University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg, to offer their users a single starting place to discover the most relevant information from the full breadth of the content in the library's collections. <<more>>

November 22, 2011. Peking University launches Serials Solutions Summon Discovery Service. Serials Solutions announced that Peking University, a top university in China, has launched its implementation of the Summon service to improve the discoverability and usability of its vast collection of digital resources and library materials. Recognized for its academic achievements and modern Chinese education, Peking University is one of the top research and teaching centers serving more than 45,000 students, and is the first library in China to adopt the Summon service. <<more>>

November 17, 2011. University of the Free State is the first library in South Africa to select Serials Solutions Summon Service and 360 Link. Serials Solutions announced that the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa, selected the Summon web-scale discovery service and 360 Link OpenURL link resolver to further increase the discoverability and access to its library collections. Internationally recognized for its excellence in advanced research, UFS is one of country’s oldest multi-lingual institutions serving more than 33,000 students, and the first library in South Africa to adopt the Summon™ service and 360 Link. <<more>>

November 16, 2011. Serials Solutions Summon Service continues to expand content with Swedish publisher BTJ. Serials Solutions announced it has signed an agreement with BTJ to enable the discovery of their ArtikelSök resource from the Summon web-scale discovery service. With the inclusion of metadata for the over 2 million items including articles from 12 Swedish newspapers and 440 periodicals, researchers now will be able to discover high quality Swedish-language materials alongside their library’s other resources to gather the most relevant information for their projects. <<more>>

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Serials Solutions

501 North 34th Street #400
Seattle, Washington 98103-8645
United States
Toll free: 866-737-4257
Phone: 206-545-9056
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Web site: http://www.serialssolutions.com/
Email: info@serialssolutions.com

Executives

Michael Gersch -- Senior Vice President, ProQuest and General Manager, Serials Solutions
Jane Burke -- General Manager, VP for ProQuest
John Law -- Vice President of Discovery Services
Rob Mercer -- Vice President, Global Sales
Stan Sorensen -- Vice President, Product Management and Marketing

Company Ownership

Part of Cambridge Information Group. A business unit of ProQuest.

Library automation systems

Serials Solutions offers the following Integrated Library Systems:

Web-scale Management Solution (0 libraries, 0 facilities in lib-web-cats)
Public libraries: 0
Academic libraries: 0
School libraries: 0
0 libraries have migrated away from this system.

A total of 0 library facilities included in lib-web-cats use an ILS provided by Serials Solutions.

Serials Solutions offers an OpenURL Link Resolver:

360 Link used in 209 libraries, 341 facilities in lib-web-cats)

Corporate Chronology

Jun 22, 2011	Serials Solutions announces development of New Web-Scale Management Solution. Serials Solutions announced the development of a new web-scale management solution that will dramatically improve workflows for librarians, further increasing productivity and quality of service to their patrons. Built entirely new from the ground up, Serials Solutions will provide librarians with a single, comprehensive service that will eventually eliminate the need for integrated library systems, improve efficiencies and address the challenges libraries experience today when managing their physical and electronic content and collections. The new Serials Solutions service will address the industry’s fundamental shift to electronic content, while still supporting librarians’ needs to manage their print and local collections. To do this, Serials Solutions will develop a solution that enables the cohesive management of a libraries’ collection, including the ability to select, purchase, catalog, circulate, compare, manage, fulfill, assess and report on their content, regardless of format. The service will also tightly integrate into the discovery process, working with the Summon™ service as well as other discovery solutions, creating an integrated, end-to-end solution.
Dec 10, 2010	Serials Solutions launches 360 Access Control hosted proxy service. Serials Solutions announced the availability of the industry's first hosted proxy service, 360 Access Control. 360 Access Control is the industry’s first Software as a Service proxy solution that will help librarians streamline the management of their e-resource collections, as well as improve patron access to those collections with a single sign-on.Many librarians need the single sign-on offered by proxy services, which allow users to quickly access e-resources from all content providers without having to sign in repeatedly to access specific information. However, at the same time, librarians also want an easy-to-manage solution that is integrated with their data management workflow. With a hosted solution like 360 Access Control, librarians can take advantage of all the patron benefits of a proxy service and gain the benefits of automated administration capabilities.
Sep 6, 2010	Michael Gersch has been named ProQuest Senior Vice President and General Manager of Serials Solutions. Michael Gersch has been named ProQuest Senior Vice President and General Manager of business unit Serials Solutions, the industry leader in providing libraries with digital discovery tools and integrated management solutions. Mr. Gersch succeeds Rob Mercer, who has chosen to move to another senior role within ProQuest and will lead Serials Solutions’ burgeoning worldwide sales effort as Vice-President, Global Sales. Mr. Gersch is part of ProQuest’s senior executive team and reports to CEO Marty Kahn.
Jan 19, 2009	Serials Solutions launches Summon discovery service. A new service from Serials Solutions will create Google-like searching of the full breadth of content found in library collections -- from books and videos to e-resources at the article level. The Summon unified discovery service addresses what research shows is a fundamental barrier between libraries and users: a simple, obvious starting point for searches. The Summon service is in beta with academic libraries throughout North America and will be available for purchase later this year. The Summon service goes beyond federated search and leap-frogs next-generation OPACs by searching the library records as well as a full-complement of electronic content – at the article level – all together.
Mar 17, 2008	Serials Solutions assumes responsibility for AquaBrowser Library from Bowker. Serials Solutions announced that it now represents the AquaBrowser Library unified discovery interface with MyDiscoveries social library experience. Serials Solutions has exclusive reseller rights to the academic market in North America. This alliance leverages the superior search and interface technology developed by MediaLab Solutions BV of the Netherlands combined with the sales and marketing expertise of Serials Solutions. AquaBrowser Library can be installed quickly and already is implemented at more than 200 libraries worldwide.
Feb 14, 2008	WebFeat acquired by ProQuest and merged into Serials Solutions. In a move that consolidates the federated search sector of the library automationmarket, WebFeat has been acquired by ProQuest and will be merged into its Serials Solutions subsidiary. ProQuest is part of Cambridge Information Group, which also owns R.R. Bowker. Although Cambridge Information Group’s strategic focus has been on publishing and electronic content, the company has increasingly become involved in technology.
Jan 10, 2008	Serials Solutions renames AMS as 360 Core Basic E-Resource Access and Management . Serials Solutions introduced the new Serials Solutions 360 Core brand. Formerly marketed as AMS, 360 Core is an integral part of the Serials Solutions 360 family of e-resource access and management services, and is the basic e-journal access and management service offered both as a standalone product and included with all other 360 services.
Jan 10, 2008	Serials Solutions brands its e-resource knowledgebase as KnowledgeWorks. Serials Solutions introduced Serials Solutions KnowledgeWorks, the authoritative e-resource knowledgebase. This expanded and improved knowledgebase covers e-journals, e-books, and more; new legal citations abbreviations; and titles entered through a new Library Managed Holdings feature.
Nov 15, 2007	Serials Solutions launches the 360 Counter E-Resource Assessment Service. erials Solutions announced the launch of the 360 Counter e-resource assessment service. 360 Counter helps libraries evaluate the usage and cost of e-resources to optimize the value of electronic collections. 360 Counter aggregates Project COUNTER usage reports, incorporates costs, calculates cost-per-click per title, and compares content providers. 360 Counter's reporting tools then enable users to custom-tailor cost and usage reports for in-depth analysis of e-resources that facilitate better collection-development decisions.
Mar 29, 2007	Serials Solutions re-brands its products under the Serials Solutions 360 suite. 360 leverages the key advantages of Serials Solutions as a provider of EResource Access and Management Services (ERAMS): premier knowledgebase, integration, Webhosted Software as a Service (SaaS), superior customer support, and global compatibility. Each of the services included in the 360 suite has a specific role and also can be acquired as a standalone solution for specific functions: 360 Link OpenURL link resolver 360 Search federated search service 360 MARC Updates OPAC updating service 360 Resource Manager eresource management service 360 Resource Manager Consulting 360 Data Migration Service includes Serials Solutions AMS
Dec 15, 2006	Proquest Information and Learning acquired by Cambridge Information Group.
Apr 15, 2006	SirsiDynix announces partnership with Serials Solutions. SirsiDynix announces that it will partner with Serials Solutions for electronic resource management, federated search, and linking.
Oct 4, 2005	Serials Solutions launches E-Resource Management System. Serials Solutions, launched its E-Resource Management System enabling 20 subscribing libraries immediate access to the system. ERMS includes fully-hosted functionalities that allow libraries to control selection, acquisition and management of all their e-resources.
Jun 9, 2005	Jane Burke Named General Manager of Serials Solutions. ProQuest Information and Learning has appointed Jane Burke as Vice President, ProQuest Information and Learning, and General Manager of Serials Solutions, a Seattle-based business acquired by the company in July 2004. Ms. Burke will report to Skip Prichard, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, ProQuest Information and Learning.
Jan 13, 2005	Serials Solutions launches Central Search federated search producct. Serials Solutions announced that it will unveil Central Search, a full-featured federated search engine. This product was later renamed 360 Search.
Mar 9, 2004	Serials Solutions acquired by ProQuest. ProQuest Information and Learning has acquired Seattle-based Serials Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of e-journal management and linking services. ProQuest Information and Learning, a unit of ProQuest Company, creates and publishes databases for libraries and educational institutions worldwide.
Dec 5, 2002	Serials Solutions launches OpenURL link resolver Article Linker. Serials Solutions announced the development of two new linking services: Journal Linker and Article Linker. Both services will provide new options for linking between a library’s electronic resources. Journal Linker is available to all Serials Solutions clients.
Mar 2000	Serials Solutions founded. Serials Solutions founded by Peter McCracken, Mike McCracken, Steve McCracken, and Chris Pierard
1992	WebFeat Founded by Todd Miller. Founded by information industry veteran Todd Miller, WebFeat introduced the first federated search technology in 1998
1990	Medialab Solutions founded. Medialab was founded in 1990 in Amsterdam by professor M.M. (Thijs) Chanowski. Until 2000, it was a dedicated research facility and part of BSO Origin Philips

Key Articles from Library Technology Guides

The following are a sample of articles related to the major events in the corporate history of Serials Solutions, or you can view all articles related to the company from Library Technology Guides.

(June 22, 2011). Serials Solutions announces development of New Web-Scale Management Solution to improve the efficiency of library operations

Serials Solutions announced the development of a new web-scale management solution that will dramatically improve workflows for librarians, further increasing productivity and quality of service to their patrons. Built entirely new from the ground up, Serials Solutions will provide librarians with a single, comprehensive service that will eventually eliminate the need for integrated library systems, improve efficiencies and address the challenges libraries experience today when managing their physical and electronic content and collections. The new Serials Solutions service will address the industry’s fundamental shift to electronic content, while still supporting librarians’ needs to manage their print and local collections. To do this, Serials Solutions will develop a solution that enables the cohesive management of a libraries’ collection, including the ability to select, purchase, catalog, circulate, compare, manage, fulfill, assess and report on their content, regardless of format. The service will also tightly integrate into the discovery process, working with the Summon™ service as well as other discovery solutions, creating an integrated, end-to-end solution.

Breeding, Marshall, Smart Libraries Newsletter (March 2009). Summon: A New Search Service from Serials Solutions

Serials Solutions announced a new discovery service called Summon that aims to provide a unified search tool for library users. The goal of this tool is to provide access to all of a library’s content, print and electronic, through a single search box.
At the heart of summon lies a very large index of content that the company is building from a variety of sources. This index includes the full text of a large body of articles provided by many different publishers as well as open access content. Summon aims toexpand its index to include all of the content represented in a library’s collection of subscriptions, its local print holdings and other resources.

Breeding, Marshall, Smart Libraries Newsletter (April 2008). WebFeat Acquired by ProQuest and Merged with Serials Solutions

In a move that consolidates the federated search sector of the library automationmarket, WebFeat has been acquired by ProQuest and will be merged into its Serials Solutions subsidiary. ProQuest is part of Cambridge Information Group, which also owns R.R. Bowker. Although Cambridge Information Group’s strategic focus has been on publishing and electronic content, the company has increasingly become involved in technology.

(July 9, 2004). ProQuest Acquires Serials Solutions

ProQuest Information and Learning has acquired Seattle-based Serials Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of e-journal management and linking services.

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