Library Technology Guides

LibraryOne launches Open Print Book Marketplace for Libraries. LibraryOne, the library technology and content company founded to bring continuity and innovation to library services, announced the launch of an open print book marketplace within TitleSource 360. This marks a significant expansion of TS360's role: from a trusted acquisitions tool to a centralized, vendor-agnostic marketplace where libraries can discover, evaluate, and order print books from multiple suppliers, all within a single workflow. TS360 will launch by sourcing books from ReaderLink Distribution Services, a leading North American book distributor offering a catalog of thousands of adult and children's titles. LibraryOne is also in the process of onboarding an international foreign language supplier, extending the marketplace's reach to non-English language collections. LibraryOne is actively working to onboard additional suppliers to bring more value to libraries. [Full Announcement].

Apply to win a coveted Modern Library Award. LibraryWorks announced the opening of applications for the 2027 Modern Library Awards, a review program designed to recognize products and services that help library managers enhance library performance and user experience. All library product and service vendors are invited to enter the 2027 Modern Library Awards by September 25, 2026. [Full Announcement].

PubLIB for FOLIO Launches as Dedicated Development Consortium for Public Libraries. PubLIB for FOLIO, a new development consortium co-founded by Index Data and Spokane Public Library, has launched to accelerate public-library-focused development within the FOLIO library services platform. The initiative gives public libraries a funded and governed mechanism to shape FOLIO's roadmap while contributing all enhancements back to the open-source community. [Full Announcement].

Annual Reviews expands event capabilities through the addition of Underline Science bringing together technology, content, and community. Annual Reviews, the nonprofit organization dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society, today announced the acquisition of Underline Science, expanding its ability to support scholarly societies and conference organizers worldwide. The addition of this event platform and expertise builds on AR's decades of service to scholarly communities. In addition to publishing 51 journals across the biomedical, life, physical, and social sciences, AR brings people together through meetings including the Charleston Conference and Charleston Conference Asia, and reaches broader audiences through Knowable Magazine, Katina Magazine, and Knowledge Unlatched. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions proudly sponsors and supports KohaCon26. ByWater Solutions is a platinum sponsor for KohaCon26, which will take place from October 5-9 in Karlsruhe, Germany. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing updates WCAG Compliance Requirements to strengthen digital accessibility. Global Scientific Publishing announced updates to its WCAG compliance as part of its continued commitment to the accessibility, usability, and inclusive access of scholarly content. These enhancements support clearer navigation, improved usability, and stronger alignment with recognized accessibility standards across the publisher's platform. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate selected by Abes to modernize French National Academic Library System. Clarivate announced that the Bibliographic Agency for Higher Education has selected the company to modernize France's national academic library system, under a multi-year agreement. Abes supports higher education and research institutions across France with a documentation system including shared library data and services. It also operates Sudoc, a national shared cataloging system for print and electronic resources, containing over 15 million bibliographic records, with a network of 3,000 libraries. The new Clarivate solution will bring together library services, resource sharing and AI-powered discovery in one cloud-based platform. It will replace legacy systems used for the national union catalog and the interlibrary loan service used by thousands of academic libraries and institutions nationwide. Using Clarivate's Alma, Rapido and Primo solutions, Abes will modernize how libraries manage resources, share materials and help users discover content. The move will also support a transition to a linked data model aligned with international standards. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier Foundation and The Lancet announce winners of inaugural Evidence to Impact Awards. The Elsevier Foundation and The Lancet announced the three winning teams of the inaugural edition of The Lancet–Elsevier Foundation Evidence to Impact Awards. The Awards recognize research teams that go beyond publishing experimental findings: teams that have put implementation science to work, with communities, to change how health care is actually delivered. [Full Announcement].

Easier library access with online patron registration in Vega Discover. Libraries can now offer a seamless, user-friendly way for community members to register directly through the Vega Discover interface. The new Patron Registration enhancement provides a flexible, configurable approach that aligns with each library's policies while making it easier for new users to get started. With this enhancement, libraries can define key registration parameters, including patron type, patron codes, and default home or registering library and ensuring that every new account is created with the appropriate structure from the outset. Administrators can also control which patron account fields are required or optional, such as patron account fields including UDF fields for Polaris libraries, allowing for greater personalization and alignment with local data requirements. [Full Announcement].

Innovative open research publishing platform, Japan Institutional Gateway, now available to all authors across Japan. Taylor & Francis has signed an MOU with the University of Tsukuba to expand the innovative Japan Institutional Gateway research publishing platform, which they jointly operate, and to support the publication of English-language books by University of Tsukuba researchers. Previously limited to the University of Tsukuba and its affiliated institutions, JIG now welcomes article submissions from researchers at Japanese universities and research institutions nationwide through the new All Japanese University Area. [Full Announcement].

JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services secures funding to help institutions expand public access to distinctive collections. With support from the Mellon Foundation, JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services is launching a new initiative to help libraries and archives create a more public future for their distinctive collections by supporting a fuller pathway from digitization to long-term impact. [Full Announcement].

The next evolution of Vega Promote. Clarivate introduced the next version of Vega Promote, designed to help libraries build stronger, meaningful relationships with their communities through smarter, personalized engagement. Enhanced with ActiveCampaign's advanced marketing automation and Active Intelligence capabilities, the new Vega Promote empowers libraries to move beyond one-size-fits-all communications and deliver relevant, timely outreach across the entire patron lifecycle, with the help of optional AI workflows designed to save time and provide more prescriptive actions. [Full Announcement].

Coalition Publica, OCUL, and the University of Toronto Libraries Sign Agreement for Sustainable Scholarly Infrastructure. In a move to strengthen Canada's open scholarly infrastructure, Coalition Publica, the Ontario Council of University Libraries, and the University of Toronto Libraries, as the service provider for Scholars Portal, have jointly entered into a new agreement. This memorandum of understanding formalizes their longstanding collaboration and leverages expertise to advance the long-term preservation of open research in Canada.  [Full Announcement].

The MIT Press launches NeuroNexus, an interdisciplinary journal on the science of intelligence. The MIT Press is proud to announce NeuroNexus, a new interdisciplinary journal focused on advancing the science of human and machine intelligence by integrating research across the psychological, brain, and computational sciences. NeuroNexus will provide a platform for original research, reviews, and theoretical work on topics ranging from the cognitive and neural foundations of intelligence to human-centered AI and cognitive enhancement. The journal will also emphasize real-world applications and societal implications, including ethics, education, and the responsible development of intelligent technologies. [Full Announcement].

Worcester Polytechnic Institute goes live with FOLIO in partnership with EBSCO Information Services. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a private R1 research university recognized for its applied research and leadership in technology innovation, is joining the global network of institutions using FOLIO. WPI will migrate to the interoperable, library services platform hosted and supported by EBSCO Information Services, creating a unified library infrastructure that supports research, teaching and access across its academic community. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate releases G20 Research and Innovation Scorecard 2026. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, published its annual G20 research and innovation scorecard, developed by expert analysts and data scientists at the Institute for Scientific Information from Clarivate. This interactive scorecard offers a comprehensive, data-driven view of the research and innovation capabilities of G20 member nations. It spans research output, citation impact, collaboration patterns and alignment with global priorities such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. [Full Announcement].

GPO launches public access to 1.2 million historic government records dating back to 1895. The U.S. Government Publishing Office launched public access to more than 1.2 million newly available records of historic U.S. Government publications, making it easier than ever to find documents published between 1895 and 1976. The records are now live in the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications and are available to the public at no cost. This launch improves search and discovery and opens the door to decades of Government publications that were previously difficult to locate online. [Full Announcement].

Marshall B. Ketchum University Memorial Library goes live on Koha with ByWater support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Marshall B. Ketchum University Memorial Library in California is now live on the Koha ILS with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Springer Nature publishes the world's three most-cited journals. Nature Communications has become the world's most highly cited journal, with more than 1.1 million citations in 2025 – a 28% increase on the previous year. Independent data, released in Clarivate's journal citation report, highlights the continued value Springer Nature journals provide researchers, expanding reach and impact, with their work being some of the most cited and widely used research globally. [Full Announcement].

LibraryIQ expands diversity tools with significant platform updates. LibraryIQ, a leading provider of library intelligence and operations solutions, has announced significant updates to IQ Diversity within the LibraryIQ Platform. IQ Diversity has been significantly expanded with deeper tagging, more topics and subtopics, and new ways to understand how a library's diverse collection is performing. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services supports Oxford University Humanities Fellowship. EBSCO Information Services announced its support of the EBSCO Fellowship in Digital Humanities, North America, offered through the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford. The fellowship helps digital humanities scholars pursue innovative, independent research while engaging with Oxford's world-renowned collections and expertise. By providing financial support and protected research time, fellowships empower scholars to pursue ambitious projects, expand professional networks and strengthen future career opportunities. The EBSCO Fellowship in Digital Humanities, North America, supports this mission by encouraging innovative digital scholarship and offering access to the Bodleian Libraries' special collections and the Centre for Digital Scholarship, helping fellows produce impactful research that contributes new perspectives to the humanities. [Full Announcement].

Announcing the Rialto Referral Model and Browns Books print availability. With the Rialto July Release, Clarivate introduced the Rialto Referral Model, a new approach designed to expand choice and flexibility for the Rialto community by connecting libraries with a broader ecosystem of trusted providers. As part of this release, it was also announced that Browns Books Print is available via the Rialto Referral Model, bringing expanded print acquisition options directly into your Rialto workflow. [Full Announcement].

Digital Science announces Dimensions Research Strategy: AI analytics for research strategy on demand. Digital Science, a leading technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, announced its forthcoming Dimensions Research Strategy, an AI analytics platform built to reason through complex strategic questions the way a skilled research domain expert would – on demand, at scale, with full provenance on every finding. The platform, underpinned by Dimensions data, is being actively developed in partnership with research-intensive institutions, built for the senior leaders of such institutions and their research strategy teams, who need verifiable intelligence they can act on with confidence. [Full Announcement].

Editage reinforces commitment to German researchers through interactive campus activations in Berlin. Editage, the flagship brand of Cactus Communications (CACTUS), strengthened its engagement with Germany's academic and research community through a series of researcher-focused initiatives across leading universities in Berlin, including Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin. The initiative was designed to deepen Editage's presence within Germany's research ecosystem by enabling direct engagement with researchers, students, and academic communities while showcasing publication support solutions tailored to their evolving needs. [Full Announcement].

Keene Public Library enhances digital discovery with Vega Discover. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced that Keene Public Library in Keene, New Hampshire, has successfully launched Vega Discover, now live and available to the public. You can explore their new catalog directly via the library's website. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate announces sale of Life Sciences & Healthcare segment for $600 million. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris LLC, an investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring and building companies in the healthcare industry, for $600 million. Following the close of the transaction, Clarivate will be a subscription-first global provider of intelligence solutions, workflow software and tech-enabled services for its leading Academia & Government and Intellectual Property segments. Both segments already benefit from deep customer relationships, as well as shared content assets and technology platforms. A&G's research, education and library solutions propel academic institutions and government organizations forward, and IP's leading data, software and expertise reshape the way companies create, manage and protect intellectual property. With this sharpened focus, Clarivate will drive sustained value through differentiated insights, workflow solutions and tech-enabled services at scale. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing Enhances Asia Operations with New Beijing Office and Leadership Team. IGI Global Scientific Publishing announced its new Beijing office location of its subsidiary, IGI Science and Technology, Ltd., alongside the appointment of Ma Jun as Managing Director, and Brad Li as Account Manager. Together, these developments reflect the publisher's continued investment in expanding its global reach and strengthening engagement with the academic community across Asia. [Full Announcement].

Editage lowers barriers to research support, expands eligibility for third annual grant program in South Korea. Editage, the flagship brand of global technology company Cactus Communications, has expanded eligibility for the 2026 Editage Grant Program in South Korea and is now accepting applications for its third annual cycle. The Editage Grant Program was launched in South Korea in 2024 to support early-career researchers with strong scientific potential who face challenges in securing funding and resources needed to advance their work and publish their findings. This year, Editage has expanded eligibility by easing restrictions related to institutional affiliation, location, career stage, and previous research funding. The changes are intended to place greater emphasis on the quality and potential of each applicant's research. [Full Announcement].

Libero Integrated Library System arrives in the United States, bringing world-class library management to American libraries. Libero, the globally recognized Integrated Library System trusted by libraries across Australia, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, announced its official launch into the United States market. The expansion marks a significant milestone for the company and introduces American libraries to a powerful, intuitive platform designed to streamline operations, enhance patron experiences, and future-proof library collections. [Full Announcement].

LibraryIQ expands platform with dashboards updates and new Library Market integration. LibraryIQ, a leading provider of library intelligence and operations solutions, has announced significant updates to the LibraryIQ Platform, including expanded capabilities for Dashboards and a new integration with Library Market's LibraryCalendar. [Full Announcement].

TLC announces July 2026 library conference schedule. he Library Corporation announced their upcoming conference schedule for July 2026, continuing their commitment to providing intuitive software solutions, tailored metadata services, and legendary support for the library superheroes who serve their communities every day. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier and CzechELib agree five-year open access publishing agreement for Czech institutions. CzechELib consortium, led by National Library of Technology of the Czech Republic, representing Czech research institutions. This five-year agreement enables eligible corresponding authors to publish open access in selected Elsevier hybrid journals without paying article publishing charges. [Full Announcement].

Research Professional News to discontinue publication at end of 2026. Clarivate will to discontinue publication of Research Professional News, with the final publication scheduled for December 31, 2026. Past content will remain available and freely accessible to readers and the wider research community. We hope Research Professional News will continue its legacy of informing and supporting the research community long after publication ends. [Full Announcement].

Amsterdam University Press acquires ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology, religious studies, and social ethics. Amsterdam University Press announced the acquisition of ATF Press Publishing Group, a distinguished independent academic publisher headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, as of July 1, 2026. The acquisition encompasses ATF Press's complete backlist of more than 400 titles published over the past 34 years, reinforcing AUP's position as a leading international publisher in the humanities and social sciences. The integration process will be completed by the end of 2026. [Full Announcement].

The University of North Dakota joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to advance access to collections. The University of North Dakota will begin sharing its digital collections on JSTOR as a Tier 1 participant of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services, joining a growing community committed to expanding access to distinctive materials. Through Tier 1, UND's Chester Fritz Library will be able to publish collections on JSTOR's research and teaching platform—including text, image, audio, and video content—and benefit from indexing in major search engines and library discovery services. [Full Announcement].

Sabinet expands open access collection to 140 titles, increasing the global visibility of African research. Centurion, South Africa, Monday, 30 June 2026 Sabinet, a leading aggregator of African scholarly journals, is pleased to announce the continued growth of its Open Access Collection, offering librarians and researchers in the United States, Europe, and beyond enhanced access to high-quality African research. As part of its commitment to supporting sustainable scholarly publishing in Africa, Sabinet hosts both subscription and open access journals on a single, integrated platform. This dual model enables African publishers to maintain sustainability while expanding the global reach and visibility of their content. [Full Announcement].

Qatar University moves QSpace to Atmire Open Repository. Qatar University's repository plays a central role in preserving and disseminating institutional knowledge. QSpace is described in public repository directories as a digital archive of the university's intellectual output, including academic works from faculty, graduate students, and research centers. Like many long-running institutional repositories, QSpace had reached a point where platform modernization could reduce operational risk and improve maintainability. The existing repository was running on DSpace 6.3, and the project objective was to migrate its contents to a new Open Repository installation so the original repository could be shut down after completion. [Full Announcement].

NC LIVE expands access to American and local history resources for all North Carolina residents. NC LIVE is proud to announce the addition of four new digital resources: three collections from Gale Archives Unbound: Introduction to US History and 330 ebook titles on North Carolina history from Arcadia Publishing. These four permanent collections with unlimited user access were made possible through funding from an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant. They offer critical learning resources on our national and state history in honor of the United States' semiquincentennial. [Full Announcement].

Unique Library adds two-factor authentication to MessageBee. Unique Management adds an additional layer of security for users to verify log in credentials. Unique Library has introduced two-factor authentication (2FA) for MessageBee, adding an extra layer of security to its patron communication platform. The new security option can be enabled by MessageBee main admins from their dashboard. When turned on, the new feature enhances account protection by requiring a second verification step at login, helping prevent unauthorized access. Users can choose from flexible options, including SMS-based codes or authenticator apps. [Full Announcement].

Unique announces new Library Service Launches for Q2. Over a dozen libraries have launched MessageBee, Automated Borrower Renewal, Verified Borrower Registration, and Patron Services in the second quarter of 2026. [Full Announcement].

Joyful Reading Company launches new Beanstack and Comics Plus integration. Joyful Reading Company announced a new integration between Beanstack, the reading motivation platform trusted by thousands of schools and libraries, and Comics Plus, the digital comics, manga, and graphic novel service. This connection brings two powerful tools together to create an environment where reading feels meaningful, accessible, and fun. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing announces a free webinar: AI Research Assistant Tools: Benefits and Challenges. IGI Global Scientific Publishin, dedicated to Publishing Tomorrow's Research Today since 1988, will host a free webinar titled “AI Research Assistant Tools: Benefits and Challenges”: [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2026 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Conference. ByWater Solutions will be attending the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio from July 18-21. We will be available to answer questions, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries at our booth. [Full Announcement].

IGI Global Scientific Publishing open access journals achieve strong impact factor gains across niche research fields. IGI Global Scientific Publishing announced that 66 journals in its Open Access Journal Program have received updated Impact Factors in the Journal Citation Reports 2026 from Clarivate, reflecting the growing quality, visibility, and influence of its portfolio. Showcasing strong influence within highly specialized research areas, IGI Global Scientific Publishing continues to demonstrate that focused, niche journals can achieve meaningful and growing scholarly impact. Despite serving more targeted research communities, compared to broader, multidisciplinary journals, 75% of the publisher's Web of Science-indexed journals sustained or increased their impact factors this year. More than half recorded notable growth, with nearly 60% achieving an impact factor of 1.0 or higher, an important milestone for niche research areas. [Full Announcement].

Evergreen ILS Community announces Major Release 3.17. The Evergreen Community announces major release 3.17, the first major release of 2026. Evergreen 3.17.0 was available May 13, 2026, and has had two patch releases since. Evergreen 3.17.0 included support updates to the holdings editor, additional improvements to the experimental circulation interfaces, new options for creating and managing circulation and hold policies, new tools for patrons to manage notifications; and much more. In addition to the new features, Evergreen 3.17.0 includes several patches to fix bugs, improve accessibility, and more [Full Announcement].

Lyngsoe Library Systems acquires ownership shares of D-Tech International. Lyngsoe Library Systems has taken a significant step forward with the acquisition of D-Tech International, bringing together two complementary product portfolios within the library technology industry. The change in ownership will primarily affect the North American and UK markets, as D-Tech operate mainly in these areas. In the short term, however, very little will change for LLS and D-Tech customers with all outstanding projects being completed by the initial project team. The priority is to make the transition smooth and keep any disruption to projects and services to an absolute minimum. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate achieves global momentum for Alma Specto with six live customers worldwide. Clarivate announces continued progress for Alma Specto, with six institutions now live across North America, Europe, and Australia. These organizations represent a diverse range of academic, research, and cultural heritage environments and are leveraging Alma Specto to support digital asset management, discovery, AI-assisted metadata enrichment, digital exhibitions, and long-term preservation. Together, they demonstrate how institutions can use Alma Specto to manage, enrich, preserve, and showcase digital collections at every stage of the lifecycle. [Full Announcement].

Introducing Vega Discover Preview: See what's next, before it launches. Innovative, from Clarivate. is pleased to introduce the Vega Discover Preview Environment, which gives libraries early access to upcoming enhancements. Vega Discover Preview is designed as a shared preview environment where libraries can explore, test, and coach their staff on new functionality using their own assigned Collection Site. The Preview environment is separate from any ILS and intended for exploration, so libraries can confidently evaluate what's coming next. This feature will be available from July. [Full Announcement].

Stay in touch: Account Notifications available in Vega Mobile. Keeping patrons informed shouldn't require extra effort - from your staff or your patrons. With Account Notifications now available in Vega Mobile, your library can automatically deliver important account updates directly to patrons' devices, making it easier than ever for them to stay connected. Account notifications keep patrons aware of what matters most, without needing to log in or check email. From reminders about items due soon to alerts when holds are ready for pickup, notifications provide timely, helpful updates that support a better library experience. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Resources power Illinois State Library's First-Ever Statewide Digital Library Program. Illinois State Library has chosen EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) to provide a rich collection of research databases that are now available to all libraries throughout Illinois. As part of Illinois' first-ever statewide digital library resource program, EBSCO resources provide high-quality, licensed content to academic, public, school, and special libraries including newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, e-books, video collections, and other valuable research materials that support learning, teaching, and lifelong education for all Illinois residents. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix at ALA's 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is pleased to announce that they will exhibit at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago this Friday, June 26, through Monday, June 29. After an exciting first half of 2026 that included the announcement of a strategic alliance with Springshare and new partnerships with the Libraries Board of South Australia (LibrariesSA) and the City of Irvine Public Library System, SirsiDynix is looking forward to connecting with library professionals around the world and discussing both recent milestones and their vision for the future. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions Announces June 2026 Community Giveback Winner. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The June 2026 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, the QT Library in Massachusetts. The funds will be used to support collection development. [Full Announcement].

Eastern Michigan University expands partnership with JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services by joining Tier 3 charter program. Eastern Michigan University is expanding its long-time partnership with JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services by joining the Tier 3 charter program. EMU's collaboration with JSTOR Stewardship has already helped bring both its collections and its perspective into wider view. Throughout 2024, EMU was one of the early beta partners who shaped the development of JSTOR Seeklight—the AI-assisted collections processing tool within JSTOR Stewardship—by testing early versions on their own collections and giving candid feedback on how its outputs held up against the realities of day-to-day archival work. Through their previous participation in Tier 1, EMU already shares over 5,000 items openly on JSTOR, including photographs, journals, scrapbooks, and yearbooks that document life on campus and in the Ypsilanti community. [Full Announcement].

Poets House implements TIND Digital Archive and TIND ILS. Poets House has gone live on TIND ILS and TIND DA. The national poetry library now runs its catalog on TIND ILS and its digital collections of recorded readings, lectures, and public programs on TIND DA. The products run in a single install where visitors can search across physical and digital collections in one place. [Full Announcement].

Dothan Houston County Library System is live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater Solutions Support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Dothan Houston County Library System in Alabama is now live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. Dothan Houston County Library System is an existing Koha partner with ByWater. ByWater Solutions completed the implementation providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open-source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Which books about America have truly stood the test of time? OCLC turns to the world's libraries for an answer. OCLC introduces America's 250-Year Bookshelf, a collection of 250 nonfiction books about America—one for every year since 1776—identified through data from WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive source of information about library collections. The list reveals which books, from among the vast number written about America over two and a half centuries, libraries around the world have continued to preserve and share across generations. [Full Announcement].

LibTech Insights and Clarivate announce aAI Essentials for Academic Libraries: Beyond the Basics. Choice announced a new email-based micro-course on AI for academic libraries. Building on last year's popular eight-module series, “AI Literacy Essentials for Academic Libraries”, this new offering was developed by Choice's LibTech Insights team, once again with support from Clarivate, a global leader in transformative intelligence. Three new modules will be released monthly, providing self-paced, practical guidance on emerging challenges and opportunities in campus AI implementation. Created with contributions from academic library professionals, each lesson will feature curated readings, multimedia content, case studies, and interviews with thought leaders. [Full Announcement].

Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University joins PALCI. The Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation and the Ruth Ann Musick Library at Fairmont State University announced that Fairmont State has joined the PALCI consortium as its 82nd member institution, with membership effective July 1, 2026. The PALCI Board of Directors formally approved the membership on April 30, following a review by the PALCI Membership Committee and a comment period open to all PALCI voting representatives. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier expands LeapSpace with new agentic capabilities for tasks across the complete research workflow. Elsevier is expanding LeapSpace, the research-grade AI workspace, with new agentic capabilities that help researchers carry out an even greater range of tasks within their complex workflow to drive better outcomes with confidence. Designed specifically for the end-to-end research workflow, LeapSpace accelerates discovery, helps researchers calibrate the strength of the evidence and supports critical thinking. LeapSpace draws on 20+ million full-text peer-reviewed articles and books from Elsevier and over 1,000 new content licensing partners – including Emerald Publishing, IOP Publishing, NEJM Group, and Sage Publishing – as well as 100+ million scientific records from 7,000+ publishers on Scopus. Results are grounded in peer-reviewed literature, citations are traceable to sources, Trust Cards help researchers calibrate the strength of evidence, and the researcher remains in control, with every recommended change requiring approval. No assumption is hidden; each output is verifiable. [Full Announcement].

2026 John Cotton Dana Awards celebrate 80 years of recognizing excellence in library marketing and communications. The 2026 John Cotton Dana (JCD) Award recipients have been selected, celebrating library marketing and communications through strategic and creative campaigns. Administered by the American Library Association's (ALA) Core Division in partnership with EBSCO Information Services, the awards provide up to eight $10,000 grants funded by the H.W. Wilson Foundation. These grants recognize outstanding public relations efforts that elevate the visibility and impact of library services. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services announces recipients of the 2026 EBSCO Solar Grant. EBSCO Information Services announced the recipients of the 2026 EBSCO Solar Grant program. The annual initiative supports libraries and educational institutions pursuing solar energy projects that reduce environmental impact, lower operating costs, and create new opportunities for sustainability education and community engagement. This year's recipients, Black River Falls Public Library in Black River Falls, Wisconsin; Cornwall Public Library in Cornwall, New York; Newburgh Chandler Public Library in Newburgh, Indiana; Lupane State University in Lupane, Zimbabwe; and the Dr Karen Guinee Library at the University of Galway in Galway, Ireland, will share a total of $300,000 to help offset the cost of solar panel installations, advancing their commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship within their communities. [Full Announcement].

LibLime Presents SmartSearch at ALA 2026. LibLime will be presenting the latest release of the Bibliovation LSP SmartSearch AI module this weekend at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference. The conference will be in Chicago at the McCormick Place Convention Center from June 26th to June 29th. LibLime will be presenting the new version of SmartSearch in Booth 1946. All conference attendees are encouraged to visit LibLime to learn more about the most cost-effective, 100% web-based, hosted Library Services Platform on the market. [Full Announcement].

48 new libraries join OCLC's WorldShare Management Services community. OCLC's WorldShare Management Services, the first cloud-based library services platform and the only one built with WorldCat as its foundation, has added 48 libraries to its expanding community over the last 12 months. WMS makes it possible for libraries to gain significant efficiencies, improve user experience, increase the visibility of their collections, and collaborate with other leading institutions worldwide through OCLC's global network. [Full Announcement].

OverDrive founder Steve Potash to lead next chapter of global literacy advocacy. As OverDrive enters its 40th year, founder Steve Potash is entering a new chapter of mission‑driven leadership focused on expanding global advocacy for literacy, support for public institutions of learning, and promotion of access to knowledge. In his role as Chairman of the Board for OverDrive, Inc., Potash will remain actively engaged in OverDrive's long‑term strategy and global growth while dedicating increased attention to advocacy efforts that reflect the company's founding mission: a world enlightened by reading. A central focus of this next chapter is the early development of the OverDrive Foundation, designed to formalize and extend OverDrive's longstanding commitment to literacy in its many forms. The Foundation will support initiatives that strengthen literacy outcomes, advance library services, and promote early and lifelong learning across communities. [Full Announcement].

King Saud Medical City and Naseej for Technology: Building a unified knowledge infrastructure for clinical excellence. Mobily, the operator of the Information Technology Executive Administration at King Saud Medical City, part of Riyadh First Health Cluster and one of the Kingdom's largest tertiary healthcare institutions, is collaborating with Naseej Technology Company, a leading regional provider of digital transformation solutions in learning and knowledge management, to implement the “Medad” library services platform. This initiative aims to strengthen clinical decision-making by establishing an integrated digital library ecosystem and providing access to leading global clinical and research databases. [Full Announcement].

Ann Patchett to receive 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. The Library of Congress announced that the 2026 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction will be awarded to Ann Patchett at the National Book Festival on Aug. 22. The annual Prize for American Fiction, one of the Library's most prestigious awards, honors an American literary writer whose body of work is distinguished by its mastery of the art, as well as its originality of thought and imagination. [Full Announcement].

Leaders in libraries and publishing launch the TrustMarc Initiative. A coalition of leaders from across the world's libraries, publishers, and research-information community launched the TrustMarc Initiative, an open, standards-driven framework that makes the trust behind digital content visible, verifiable, and portable — so anyone evaluating content — whether people or AI systems — can see who stands behind it, and why. [Full Announcement].

ePRINTit SaaS successfully completes independent WCAG 2.2 Level AA accessibility evaluation. Today's Business Solutions (TBS) and ePRINTit USA are pleased to announce that the ePRINTit SaaS Desktop Web application has successfully completed an independent accessibility evaluation and conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards. The evaluation was performed by Deque Systems, Inc., one of the world's leading digital accessibility testing organizations. The assessment included both automated and manual testing using industry recognized accessibility tools, keyboard only navigation, and assistive technologies including NVDA screen reader software. [Full Announcement].

June 2026 Librarian of the Month. Every month ByWater Solutions recognizes a librarian that has made an impact on their library and community. The June 2026 Librarian of the Month is Marie Hyatt, Library Resources Program Manager at the Utah State Libraries Division. [Full Announcement].

Taylor & Francis eBooks available on the move for New York University and Columbia University users through the Palace app. New York University and Columbia University students and faculty can now enjoy instant access to thousands of eBooks on their mobile devices with the introduction of Taylor & Francis to the Palace Project. This exciting development brings a wealth of titles published under the Routledge and CRC Press imprints directly to users' fingertips. The new partnership between major academic publisher Taylor & Francis and The Palace Project enables university libraries to offer seamless access to their licensed eBook titles through one simple app. The libraries at NYU and Columbia are the first to offer Taylor & Francis titles through the Palace app, providing readers with secure and streamlined connection to a vast range of resources wherever and whenever they need them. [Full Announcement].

A new look for Lyngsoe Library Systems. Lyngsoe Library Systems launched a new name, a new logo, and a refreshed visual identity. You'll see it for the first time in person at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago. [Full Announcement].

Early Bird registration now open for IGeLU 2026. Early Bird registration is now open for IGeLU 2026, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan, from October 19–22, 2026. This year, the global Ex Libris community returns to APAC for the first time since 2019, bringing together library professionals, product experts, developers, and library leaders from around the world for four days of learning, collaboration, and community. [Full Announcement].

Springer Nature to divest its consumer media businesse. Springer Nature today announced that it is divesting its consumer media businesses - Scientific American in the United States and Spektrum der Wissenschaft in Germany. The strategic transaction will see Springer Nature focus on its core global publishing business in research, health and education while supporting the long-term development of these brands. Scientific American is to be acquired by LabX Media Group, a global science-focused media company. [Full Announcement].

Hoopla Digital and Pottermore Publishing bring exclusive Christmas at Hogwarts iconographic eBook to libraries this fall. Hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, today announced together with Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry Potter publisher, that the “Christmas at Hogwarts” iconographic eBook will be available to participating public libraries through Hoopla this fall. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries announces contributions to the Aspen 26.06 Release. Grove for Libraries announces its contributions to the Aspen Discovery 26.06 release, featuring enhancements to authentication and security, events and community engagement, and discovery and search functionality that help libraries [Full Announcement].

AIP Publishing and Jisc sign three-year AIP Fusion Agreement expanding open access publishing across the United Kingdom. AIP Publishing and Jisc have signed a new three-year AIP Fusion agreement that expands open access publishing opportunities for researchers across the United Kingdom while providing participating institutions with streamlined access to AIP Publishing's subscription content. The AIP Fusion agreement, which includes 29 participating institutions, reflects the shared commitment of AIP Publishing and Jisc to advancing open research and increasing the visibility and impact of scientific scholarship. [Full Announcement].

OverDrive appoints Marc DeBevoise Chief Executive Officer; Founder Steve Potash named Chairman of the Board. OverDrive announced that veteran media and technology executive Marc DeBevoise has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Founder Steve Potash has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board, ensuring a smooth transition and continuing to advance the company's mission to expand access to reading and learning for institutions worldwide. The leadership transition reflects a planned succession designed to support OverDrive's continued growth and global expansion. Potash founded OverDrive 40 years ago and has guided the company from an early digital content venture into a global, purpose-built platform serving libraries and schools in more than 115 countries. DeBevoise, having previously served as CEO of Brightcove, Chief Digital Officer of Paramount, and CEO of CBS Interactive, joined OverDrive as President and has worked alongside founder Steve Potash to position the company for its next phase of growth. [Full Announcement].

JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services charter program surpasses 50 participating institutions. More than fifty institutions are now participating in the charter program of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services, marking an important milestone as the community-led initiative moves from its first year into its next phase. Since the program was announced in March 2025, the charter cohort has grown to include institutions across 22 states and four countries, reflecting a breadth of institutional types, geographies, and stewardship contexts. Participants span ten ARL and twelve R1 universities, ten Oberlin Group institutions, two City University of New York campuses, two community colleges, and six nonprofit and cultural heritage organizations. [Full Announcement].

Indonesian Academy of Sciences and Taylor & Francis launch open access journal to foster global scientific collaboration. The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) and leading international publisher Taylor & Francis have announced a new journal designed to bring together researchers at all career stages, foster collaboration across scientific disciplines, and make translational research available to the policymakers addressing today's global challenges. [Full Announcement].

Heidelberg University Library has successfully implemented OCLC's WorldShare Management Services. Heidelberg University Library and OCLC have successfully transitioned WorldShare Management Services into live operation. With a total of 35 institutes and department libraries, Heidelberg University's library system is one of the largest academic library systems in Germany and provides literature and information services to approximately 30,000 students and 6,500 researchers. With the go-live of the cloud-based library services platform, the library has reached an important milestone in the modernization of its library infrastructure. [Full Announcement].

Utah State Library Division is live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Utah State Library Division is now live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. This is an ongoing project that will ultimately include approximately 40 different branches/libraries. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions featured in Recent Library Journal Article that dispels open source myths. ByWater Solutions is featured in an recent issue of Library Journal in the article titled "Dispelling Three Common Myths About Open-Source Software for Libraries". The article explores some of the most commonly held myths regarding open source software and uses real partner library examples to show how today's open source solutions offer professional support, strong security, and sustainable value for libraries. [Full Announcement].

Solus Partners with PressReader to bring thousands of global newspapers and magazines to patrons. SOLUS, a leading provider of digital access solutions and library technology, announced a new integration with PressReader, the world's premier digital newspaper and magazine platform. This integration enables Solus Library App users to seamlessly access thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world through PressReader's extensive catalogue. With this integration, the Solus Library App now provides direct access to more than 8,400 publications in 60+ languages, including international and local titles. The integration is simple to deploy, scalable, and optimized for mobile devices, delivering a seamless, high-quality reading experience. [Full Announcement].

How ULiège Library streamlined collection development in Alma with Rialto. ULiège Library transformed complex, decentralized collection workflows by implementing Rialto Collection Development. By consolidating data and workflows within Alma, the library improved efficiency, enhanced visibility, and enabled faster, more informed decision-making across its multi-campus network. [Full Announcement].

NISO Welcomes New Board Members for 2026-27. The National Information Standards Organization announce the results of its recent Board elections for the term beginning July 1, 2026. Jill Morris, Executive Director of the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation (PALCI), is the new Chair of the NISO Board, having served as Vice Chair for the past year. Emily Singley (Vice President, Global Library Relations and Partnerships, Elsevier) is now Vice Chair and will assume the role of Chair for 2027–28 next year. Jonathan Clark (Principal, Consultant and Managing Agent, The DOI Foundation) rotates to the position of Past Chair, having served as NISO Chair for 2025–26. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate releases 2025 Sustainability Report. London, U.K. June 23 2026 — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress against its sustainability goals, including reduction of total reported greenhouse gas emissions by 24%. Clarivate partners with 45,000 organizations worldwide, including universities, research institutions, corporations, law firms, government agencies and life science and healthcare companies to address global challenges. Over the past year, Clarivate made progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while strengthening the systems and procedures used to measure and manage emissions against our 2023 baseline year. [Full Announcement].

Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship selects EBSCO FOLIO to streamline library operations and enhance resource management. EBSCO Information Services announces that the Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship Library has selected EBSCO FOLIO as its library services platform. By implementing FOLIO, MBSC Library has established a unified system for managing print and electronic resources, improving operational efficiency and supporting the institution's commitment to providing a world-class research environment. Located in Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman College of Business and Entrepreneurship (MBSC) is dedicated to developing future business leaders through innovative education and entrepreneurship-focused programs. To support its growing academic and research needs, MBSC sought a modern library platform capable of integrating workflows, improving interoperability and providing the flexibility required for future growth. [Full Announcement].

Rachel Hendrick named Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media. The American Library Association has named Rachel Hendrick senior director of ALA Publishing & Media, a leadership role that will guide the association's publishing strategy and help advance an integrated, future-focused model for serving the library profession. In this role, Hendrick will provide strategic direction for ALA's Publishing & Media unit and lead the transformation to a more centralized publishing model designed to strengthen ALA's position as a trusted source of professional content for libraries and library workers. [Full Announcement].

Furman University implements TIND Digital Archive. Furman University has gone live on TIND Digital Archive, replacing ContentDM and opening a faster, more intuitive route into the university's archives, audio recordings, and special collections in its bicentennial year. [Full Announcement].

Lucidea announces LucideaCore v4.5.0 for ArchivEra, Argus, and SydneyDigital. Lucidea, a global provider of market-leading knowledge management, library automation, and museum and archives collections management applications, today announced the upcoming release of LucideaCore v4.5.0 for their ILS and CMS product suite. The release will introduce a refreshed menu design, interface enhancements, and updated platform support, including support for Windows Server 2025 and SQL Server 2025, along with additional client-driven improvements. [Full Announcement].

Brandeis University becomes 50th institution to join JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services charter program. Brandeis University is joining the Tier 3 charter program of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services as the 50th institution in the community. As a charter institution, Brandeis will gain access to JSTOR Seeklight, the AI-assisted collections processing tool within the integrated JSTOR Stewardship platform, which also includes digital asset management, long-term preservation via Portico, and discovery and access via the JSTOR research platform. Through JSTOR Seeklight, the Brandeis team will be able to expand their capacity to generate draft metadata, transcripts, and collection summaries that remain under expert library and archives review. [Full Announcement].

La Red de Bibliotecas de Extremadura activa el servicio Preview. La Red de Bibliotecas de Extremadura ha puesto en marcha Preview, el servicio de vista previa de libros electrónicos y audiolibros que permite a las personas usuarias acercarse al contenido de una obra directamente desde su catálogo en línea. Tras su primera implantación en las bibliotecas de Madrid, Extremadura se convierte en la segunda red bibliotecaria en incorporar esta funcionalidad desarrollada por Baratz. Con este avance, la consulta del catálogo suma una nueva posibilidad para decidir qué leer, comparar opciones y continuar el proceso de préstamo con mayor seguridad. [Full Announcement].

NoveList Introduces Readers' Advisory Competencies Framework. NoveList, a division of EBSCO Information Services and a trusted source for readers' advisory expertise, announces the release of Readers' Advisory Competencies, a new framework designed to help libraries define, develop and advance readers' advisory skills across their organizations. Developed in collaboration with library professionals from public libraries across the United States and Canada, the Readers' Advisory Competencies provide a shared framework for building staff confidence, supporting professional growth, guiding training and expectations, and strengthening advisory services. The flexible framework recognizes that helping patrons discover books and other materials is a responsibility shared across the library and can be adapted to meet the needs of different communities, roles and organizational structures. [Full Announcement].

Executive Perspectives: A Conversation on the Future of the Library Technology Industry. Mark your calendars to attend the annual Executive Perspectives panel organized and hosted by Marshall Breeding, independent consultant and creator of Library Technology Guides. The discussion will center on the theme: Putting AI to work in Library Services: Positive and Negative Consequences and will cover topics such as what's lost and what's gained as AI brings higher levels of automation and becomes a component in library services. Are Libraries losing control of their processes and the quality of their services? We will learn about interesting new capabilities being developed to improve library services, tools to describe and provide access to collections at a scale beyond manual processes, and methods of discovery reshaped by expectations for answers to research questions and not lists of results. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate releases Journal Citation Reports 2026. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the release of the Journal Citation Reports 2026. Now in its sixth decade, Journal Citation Reports continues to provide a publisher-neutral framework for assessing journal influence across the global research ecosystem. The 2026 edition builds on a series of recent enhancements designed to improve consistency, transparency and inclusivity in journal-level metrics. It includes metrics for 22,643 journals across 254 categories, reflecting the breadth and diversity of scholarly publishing worldwide. [Full Announcement].

CirriusImpact integration with Koha Webinar. ByWater Solutions Partners with CirriusImpact to Bring Advanced SMS & Voice Notifications to Koha Libraries. Learn how CirriusImpact integration works with Koha, enabling your patrons to receive automated SMS notifications, reminders, and alerts. [Full Announcement].

Heritage University approaches FOLIO go-live with confidence. The Donald K.C. North Library at Heritage University serves as both an academic and public library. It supports approximately 1,000 students, many from Hispanic and Native American communities, at one of the few Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions in the United States. Before moving to FOLIO, the library used Alma and Primo through a consortium. While the system offered a wide range of functionality, it proved difficult for a small team to navigate and maintain on a daily basis. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca to host access sessions and exhibit at ALA Annual 2026. Bibliotheca will host two educational sessions on library access and facility design at the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition on Saturday, June 27, at McCormick Place in Chicago.The sessions are part of a broader presence at the conference, where Bibliotheca will exhibit at Booth #1818 through June 29. Attendees can explore the portfolio in action, including the ALA debut of the Digital Book Kiosk and demonstrations of Romi, the library robot. [Full Announcement].

Ferris State University joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services to manage, preserve, and share digital collections. Ferris State University is joining JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services as a Tier 2 participant, selecting JSTOR's integrated platform to support the next phase of its digital collections and institutional repository work. As part of this transition, Ferris will work with JSTOR's professional migration services team to move collections from its current Islandora environment into Stewardship. Those collections span a wide range of institutional and scholarly materials, including capstone projects, theses and dissertations, campus records and publications, and photographs. [Full Announcement].

REBECA estrena nueva visualización y refuerza la calidad de sus registros. REBECA, la base de datos cooperativa de registros bibliográficos utilizada por bibliotecas públicas españolas, cuenta con un nuevo mOpac diseñado para mejorar la experiencia de consulta y facilitar el acceso a la información bibliográfica. La renovación, impulsada por el Ministerio de Cultura, incorpora una interfaz más intuitiva, moderna y ágil, pensada para responder tanto a búsquedas generales como a consultas especializadas. Baratz ha participado en esta actualización sobre Absys, con distintos trabajos tecnológicos, funcionales y bibliográficos orientados a reforzar la calidad, el rendimiento y la utilidad de la base de datos. [Full Announcement].

How a Clarivate Library Innovation Award Winner redesigned discovery for young readers. Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) recognized that traditional library catalogs are often designed around adult search behaviors, creating barriers for younger patrons who discover books differently. To address this challenge, the library used Vega Discover to create a themed kids catalog, delivering a more intuitive and developmentally appropriate discovery experience for children and their families. The initiative was recognized through the Clarivate Library Innovation Awards, which celebrate libraries that are using technology in [Full Announcement].

EBSCOlearning launches AI-powered Resume Builder to transform resume creation for job seekers. EBSCOlearning, a division of EBSCO Information Services, has launched an updated resume builder tool within its Job & Career Accelerator resource, bringing AI-powered resume creation to job seekers at libraries, schools, and workforce development centers. The enhanced tool helps users quickly create professional, career-ready resumes using expert-vetted formats and built-in guidance at every step. Designed for job seekers at every stage, Resume Builder supports individuals entering the workforce, changing careers, or transitioning from military to civilian roles. The self-guided experience provides structure and confidence, allowing users to update or create resumes as their goals evolve, all within the Job & Career Accelerator resource. [Full Announcement].

SOLUS expands its existing uLibrary integration by bringing audiobook listening directly into the Solus Library App. SOLUS, the company behind the feature rich Solus Library App, announced a significant enhancement to its existing partnership with Ulverscroft's uLibrary. Building on the current integration that enables patrons to view real-time availability of uLibrary titles within the app, the latest release introduces uLibrary's in-app audiobook player in a landmark development for library digital borrowing. This allows patrons to browse, borrow, and listen to audiobooks without leaving the Solus Library App. The integration delivers a seamless, high-quality reading and listening experience. Users can browse, borrow and listen to uLibrary audiobooks directly within the Solus Library App, there's no extra downloads or logins required making borrowing audiobooks even more accessible. [Full Announcement].

Spaulding Memorial Library joins the Chickadee Library Consortium and goes Live on Koha with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that the Spaulding Memorial Library in Maine has joined the Chickadee Library Consortium and is now live on the Koha ILS with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Reports by Enago screens 10,000 manuscripts in just two months for the Royal Society of Chemistry's journals. More than 10,000 manuscripts submitted to Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) journals have now been screened by Reports by Enago, marking a significant milestone in the partnership focused on improving the manuscript submission experience for authors. Designed to streamline the submission process, Reports automatically checks manuscripts for compliance with journal requirements, including structure, references, figures and tables, anonymisation, and other technical criteria. Authors can then correct any identified issues and re-upload their files before submission and editorial assessment. [Full Announcement].

Taylor & Francis publishes first Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary science. Taylor & Francis announced the publication of the first Plan Language Summary of Publication in veterinary research, a milestone in making discoveries in animal health more accessible, engaging and impactful. This new initiative bridges the gap between complex scientific findings and practical understanding. PLSPs are open access, standalone, peer-reviewed summaries of a research article, written by at least one author from the original paper. Using clear, jargon-free language, they include a combination of both text and graphics to make the research as easy as possible to understand. Taylor & Francis introduced PLSPs to its medical journals in 2023. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier launches Ebola Information Center with free clinical and research resources to support response to outbreak. Following the World Health Organization's declaration of an Ebola outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics, has launched its Ebola Information Center to provide healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers and the public with free access to critical clinical and research information to support the global response to this outbreak. Elsevier's Ebola Information Center brings together a wide range of freely available resources, with a focus on the emerging Bundibugyo virus variant. The center combines evidence-based clinical guidance, peer-reviewed research, early-stage research findings, datasets and AI-assisted research tools to support rapid evidence discovery and response coordination during this critical public health emergency. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate's IPfolio selected by Mitsubishi Fuso. Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation has selected IPfolio as its intellectual property (IP) management solution. IPfolio provides Mitsubishi Fuso with a modern, scalable foundation for IP management, bringing together trusted data, expert support, and integrated services in a single platform. This will enable greater operational confidence and clearer, more informed decision-making across the IP lifecycle. [Full Announcement].

Equinox welcomes Centralia Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced that Centralia Public Library has migrated to Evergreen ILS as a new member of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium. [Full Announcement].

TIND IR is selected to power Belgian open access repository for 13 institutions. TIND Institutional Repository has been selected to power ORFEO, a Belgian open access repository used by 13 scientific institutions. ORFEO will migrate from locally hosted DSpace to a multi-tenant, cloud-hosted platform. [Full Announcement].

After Rhode Island Victory, Connecticut Libraries Call on More States to Address Predatory E-Book Pricing. The Connecticut Library Consortium congratulated Rhode Island lawmakers on passing legislation to address unfair e-book and audiobook licensing practices and called on additional states to pursue similar reforms. Rhode Island's action comes as libraries across the country continue to struggle under a digital licensing system that forces taxpayers to pay repeatedly for access to books they never truly own. Under current publisher licensing models, libraries can pay up to ten times the consumer price for a single e-book license and may be required to repurchase that same title after just 26 checkouts or two years to retain access. For many libraries, the result is a growing share of digital materials budgets being spent simply replacing expired licenses rather than expanding collections, reducing wait times, or purchasing books by new and emerging authors. Connecticut enacted its own e-book legislation in 2025 after lawmakers concluded that existing digital licensing practices placed an unreasonable burden on libraries and taxpayers. [Full Announcement].

Unique Journal of Research on Research committed to experimentation and evidence-informed practice. The Research-on-Research Association and Taylor & Francis have announced the launch of the Journal of Research on Research, an open-access, community-owned home for research on how research is funded, organized, conducted, communicated, and evaluated. Both a platform for scholarly work and a site of active engagement with the challenges and opportunities facing the research community, J·ROR aims to support evidence-informed change of research systems, partners, and practices. [Full Announcement].

Iowa City Public Library is live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Iowa City Public Library in Iowa is live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 180,300 bibliographic records and 188,300 item records providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Colgate University builds on JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services partnership by joining charter program. Colgate University is expanding its participation in JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services by joining the Tier 3 charter program and migrating its digital collections from Islandora into JSTOR's integrated platform. This move builds on Colgate's existing engagement with JSTOR's services for digital collections, with the university already sharing over 2,500 items openly on JSTOR. Initial transition work will focus on high-value campus and regional history collections including photographs, student newspapers, alumni magazines, local and regional newspapers, and thematic collections such as the Alma Grace Stokey archive. [Full Announcement].

Baratz ofrece formación personalizada en estadísticas bibliotecarias para Alzira. Baratz ofrece un curso especializado y personalizado sobre Estadísticas de Alzira para ayudar a bibliotecas e instituciones a preparar, extraer y validar los datos que deben remitir al Ministerio de Cultura. La formación parte del análisis previo de la parametrización de cada biblioteca y proporciona estrategias, consultas y un manual propio para completar la plantilla oficial con mayor seguridad, mejorar el conocimiento del servicio bibliotecario y aprovechar las herramientas de Absys en la gestión diaria. [Full Announcement].

F1000 preprint server introduces trust marker badges to support transparency and credibility of research. Open research publisher F1000 has announced that its preprint server, VeriXiv, has introduced trust marker badges to provide clear confirmation of the extensive verification checks each preprint undergoes before being made available on the site. This enhancement makes VeriXiv the first major preprint platform to display comprehensive research integrity verification to readers. Launched in August 2024, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation, VeriXiv provides a solution that combines the speed of preprints with the quality assurance the research community requires. Before being made available on the platform, each submitted preprint is subject to rigorous screening across four key categories: authorship verification, publishing ethics, research integrity, and open research standards. The new trust marker badges ensure readers can easily see which of these verification checks each preprint has completed and passed. Details about the scope of each verification check are available on the VeriXiv website. [Full Announcement].

Inaya Medical College selects Naseej to advance medical education through connected knowledge access. Inaya Medical College has taken a strategic step toward modernizing its academic library services. Supporting its vision of delivering high-quality education and fostering research-driven learning experiences, the college continues to invest in digital initiatives that enhance academic excellence and support the development of future healthcare professionals. In alignment with this vision, Inaya Medical College has selected Naseej for Technology Company, the region's leading provider of digital transformation and knowledge solutions, to implement Medad Library Services Platform and provide access to ProQuest academic resources. Together, the solutions establish an integrated digital infrastructure designed to modernize both physical and digital library operations while expanding access to high-quality scholarly and medical resources. [Full Announcement].

PTFS and Carahsoft partner to bring content services and library software to the public sector. Progressive Technology Federal Systems, a provider of enterprise content management and document intelligence solutions, and Carahsoft Technology, The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, announced a partnership. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as PTFS's Master Government Aggregator, making the company's content services and library software available to the Public Sector through Carahsoft's reseller partners and NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement, National Association of State Procurement Officials ValuePoint and OMNIA Partners contracts. [Full Announcement].

Welcome to collectionHQ: maximize your library's collection performance. collectionHQ, Ingram Library Services and Growing Libraries announced the launch of the Community-Driven Collections Program, a new collaborative initiative designed to help public libraries make smarter collection decisions based on a deeper understanding of their local communities. The program brings together the strengths of three leading library suppliers to create a seamless workflow that enables libraries to understand who lives in their community, identify gaps in collection alignment, acquire materials that better reflect local needs and interests, and promote those collections to their community. [Full Announcement].

CELUS adoption increases among US research library community. As academic research libraries in the United States shift towards a fully digital, on-demand, and data-driven collection infrastructure, librarians at these institutions have steadily adopted the CELUS platform to address their increased reliance on usage statistics, which are vital for maximizing budgetary investments in scholarly e-content. Among the nearly 200 institutions with an R1 Carnegie designation, over 25% are CELUS subscribers or currently engaged in robust evaluation of the platform. Since January 2026, more than a dozen R1 institutions have adopted CELUS. [Full Announcement].

AIP Publishing partners with Hum to strengthen quality control for AIP conference proceedings. AIP Publishing is partnering with Hum to bring Alchemist Review to AIP Conference Proceedings. This will add an AI-assisted quality-control layer that helps identify papers with critical scientific, integrity, and publication-readiness issues before they enter the published record. AIP Conference Proceedings publishes at significant scale, with more than 100,000 published articles across more than 1,700 volumes. As these proceedings programs grow, publishers face a common challenge: applying consistent quality and integrity checks across submissions that originate from many conferences, organizers, editors, and review processes. [Full Announcement].

OverDrive and EBSCO Information Services Announce New Integration to Enhance Discovery of Digital Resources in Academic Libraries. OverDrive and EBSCO Information Services announced a new integration that connects OverDrive's ebooks and audiobooks on Libby directly to the EBSCO Knowledge Base and EBSCO Discovery Service. This collaboration delivers on-going synchronization of digital library holdings within institutions' Integrated Library Systems, streamlining workflows for librarians, and enhancing discovery for students and faculty.Through this partnership, mutual customers can now discover Libby content directly within their existing EBSCO environments. The integration simplifies management of digital collections by allowing librarians to select OverDrive collections from the EBSCO Knowledge Base and automatically populate them into their catalogs. Students and faculty can discover ebooks and audiobooks alongside other library resources and seamlessly link to Libby to borrow content. [Full Announcement].

Hamilton East Public Library is live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Hamilton East Public Library in Indiana is now live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Clinical Decisions and AWHONN partner to drive clinical excellence in women's health, obstetric and neonatal nursing. EBSCO Clinical Decisions announced a strategic partnership with the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to support exemplary nursing practice through the dissemination of evidence-based information, resources, and education. [Full Announcement].

Civica to attend ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. Civica, the global GovTech provider, will be attending the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026, taking place June 25–29 in Chicago. The event is one of the world's largest gatherings of library and information professionals, bringing together librarians, educators, authors, publishers, and industry leaders from across the globe. [Full Announcement].

University of Utah Libraries: transforming usage data with SUSHI harvesting in Alma. The University of Utah Libraries has transformed the way it manages and analyzes electronic resource usage data by implementing SUSHI harvesting in Alma. [Full Announcement].

IOP Publishing integrates theIPregistry.org to deliver faster, more accurate IP authentication for libraries worldwide. IOP Publishing has integrated the IPregistry.org API as part of its ongoing approach to delivering secure, accurate and streamlined access to published content. The new integration enables automated Internet Protocol address updates to flow directly from the IPregistry.org into IOP Publishing's systems, ensuring uninterrupted access for users, reducing the risk of authentication errors and saving librarians significant administrative time. With around 90% of usage coming from institutional access, maintaining accurate authentication data is essential for preserving seamless access and maximising the value of IOPP content. [Full Announcement].

Walla Walla University selects TIND Digital Archive and TIND Institutional Repository. Walla Walla University has selected TIND DA and TIND IR to manage and preserve its faculty publications, student theses, historical newspapers, newsletters and more on a single repository platform. With TIND IR and TIND DA, the university will offer their users a one-stop shop for access to scholarship, innovation and institutional history. The new repository will be a one-stop shop for WWU scholarship, innovation, and history, the new destination for faculty publications, student theses, poster presentations, backlogs of departmental newsletters, historical issues of The Collegian and The Mask, and more. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate announces Simon Webster as President of Intellectual Property segment. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced that Simon Webster has been appointed President of the Company's Intellectual Property segment effective June 10, 2026, succeeding Maroun S. Mourad, who will be pursuing other opportunities. Mr. Mourad will ensure a smooth transition and depart from Clarivate at the end of September. [Full Announcement].

Equinox Announces Major Features in Evergreen 3.17. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced the latest version of Evergreen ILS. Equinox's development team contributed 16 features and 54 bugfixes, some with sponsorship from the Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative and the BC Libraries Cooperative. Highlights include the ability to create hold policies based on Library Groups/Lassos, the option to clone circulation policies, and improvements to the public catalog, such as limited autofocus for basic search keywords. [Full Announcement].

TLC welcomes librarians to Booth #4016 at ALA 2026. The Library Corporation invites all American Library Association attendees to visit Booth #4016 to rest, recharge, and visit with TLC and Tech Logic experts. TLC's ILS specialists will be in Chicago, IL, from June 25-29. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions welcomes Danielle Meininger. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open-Source library technology support announced toda [Full Announcement].

Wolters Kluwer and OpenAI expand enterprise AI collaboration to advance trusted Expert AI for regulated professionals. Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in Expert AI, AI-enabled software solutions, and professional information, has announced an expanded enterprise AI collaboration with OpenAI. This marks a broader effort and growing collaboration to develop and release AI native solutions that advance Expert AI for professionals and institutions operating in regulated, high-stakes environments. [Full Announcement].

TLC announces successful go-live with major utility company's corporate library. The Library Corporation announced the successful implementation of Library.Solution for the corporate library of a major American utility company. This implementation represents the revival of the utility company's former library, which had largely been suspended since 2009. As part of the initiative, the organization is modernizing and refreshing its collection to better align with current operational research needs, while also improving access to technical reports, research materials, and representative material samples. [Full Announcement].

Kortext catalogue now discoverable in GOBI from EBSCO, expanding choice and flexibility for library eBook acquisition. Kortext, a leading academic library supplier, today announced that its extensive perpetual access eBook catalogue is now available within GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO, giving libraries greater flexibility in how they source and acquire digital content. The addition of the Kortext catalogue to GOBI comes at a time of significant change across the library sector. As institutions review established acquisition models and adapt to an evolving procurement landscape, Kortext is focused on supporting libraries with choice, continuity and control over how they work. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with koha-US to raise money for the Koha Community for 6th year in a row. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that their annual Koha Community Challenge raised over $1,550.00 for koha-US and the Koha Community. 62 Community members participated in the month-long challenge logging 1,298 activities and over 800 hours of active time for the month of May. By partnering with koha-us for the Spring into Fitness: Koha Community Challenge, we once again were able to create a way for the open-source community to come together, move, and raise money for a good cause! [Full Announcement].

LibLime supports SLA through conference participation. LibLime is showing solid support for SLA by exhibiting this weekend at the 2026 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference. The conference will be in Albuquerque, NM from June 6th to June 9th. LibLime intends to present version two of the SmartSearch AI module. The Special Libraries Conference exhibit sessions will be open Saturday 6/6 to Tuesday 6/9 at the Clyde Hotel. All conference attendees are encouraged to visit LibLime to learn more about the most cost-effective, 100% web-based, hosted Library Services Platform on the market. [Full Announcement].

Civica appoints Laura Wooten Vice President of Sales for the US. Civica, the global GovTech provider supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them every day, has appointed Laura Wooten as Vice President of Sales for the US. She joins Civica's global sales leadership team, reporting to Al Wilkinson, Executive Vice President of Global Sales. Laura will lead Civica's US sales organization to strengthen go-to-market execution and build deeper partnerships across the public sector. Her appointment reflects Civica's continued investment in growth in the region. [Full Announcement].

Las bibliotecas de museos estatales renuevan su catálogo colectivo con un mOpac más visual y accesible. Las bibliotecas de los museos estatales de gestión directa de la Subdirección General de Museos Estatales (Ministerio de Cultura) estrenan un nuevo mOpac en Absys con una navegación más clara, visual y adaptada a distintos perfiles de usuarios. Entre las novedades destacan las búsquedas globales, el diseño responsive y un carrusel visual que mejora la visibilidad de las bibliotecas integrantes. El proyecto incorpora además mejoras tecnológicas orientadas a reforzar la seguridad, estabilidad y accesibilidad del servicio, facilitando la consulta del patrimonio bibliográfico y documental de los museos estatales. [Full Announcement].

The University of the South (Sewanee) joins JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services Tier 3 charter program. The University of the South, familiarly known as Sewanee, is joining the Tier 3 charter program of JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services, and migrating its digital collections to JSTOR's integrated Stewardship platform. Already an active participant in JSTOR's services for digital collections, Sewanee currently shares over 7,000 items openly on JSTOR, including historic campus photos and postcards, vertical files, and other archival materials. Through Tier 3, Sewanee will gain access to JSTOR Seeklight, the AI-assisted collections processing tool within JSTOR Stewardship, and join a global charter cohort working together—via feedback, working groups, and community conversations—to shape responsible, scalable approaches to AI-assisted stewardship. [Full Announcement].

Introducing Sabinet's Legal Research Assistant. South African legal research is constantly evolving. Increasing volumes of information, frequent legislative amendments, and growing expectations around speed and efficiency are changing how legal professionals, researchers and librarians engage with information. The emergence of artificial intelligence has introduced new possibilities and new challenges. While AI tools can generate answers quickly, questions remain around accuracy, source reliability and jurisdictional relevance. Sabinet's Legal Research Assistant has been developed in response to this shift. It introduces an AI-enabled approach to legal research that is grounded in verified South African legal content. The Legal Research Assistant enables users to ask legal research questions in natural language and receive clear, contextual answers drawn from Sabinet's curated legal information collections. [Full Announcement].

Upcoming Collections are now live in Alma . Clarivate announced the new Upcoming Collections capability, now live in Alma. This new feature enables providers to share information about upcoming collections before they become available for activation in Alma, giving libraries earlier visibility into upcoming content and helping them better prepare for activation workflows. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier acquires Wellsheet to close the gap between patient data and clinical evidence at the point of care. Elsevier announced it has acquired Wellsheet, a US-based health technology company that specializes in aggregating and synthesizing patient data from electronic health records (EHR) to surface relevant clinical intelligence at the point of care. Together, Wellsheet's validated EHR data model and ClinicalKey AI's peer-reviewed evidence base will give clinicians verified, patient-specific guidance to help clinicians make vital decisions seamlessly at the point of care. [Full Announcement].

Cultural organizations press congressional decisionmakers to fund library, museum services as appropriators determine FY 2027 federal spending. Nine cultural organizations, including the American Library Association, called on Congress to expand federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services in its fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills, which are scheduled for markup by a House Appropriations Subcommittee later this week. [Full Announcement].

NISO Publishes the Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) Recommended Practice. The National Information Standards Organization announced the publication of the Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project, NISO RP-46-2026. The Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Infrastructure Project (CCLIP) is a NISO Recommended Practice that is part of the IMLS-funded Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Project co-led by NISO, the Partnership for Academic Library Collaboration and Innovation, and Lehigh University Libraries. Networks of libraries have a long tradition of working together to expand their collections and provide more comprehensive coverage across all subjects through sharing of resources. To support these strategies, larger networks of institutions have recently explored wider adoption of cooperative collections management, which this project defines as a process by which networks of institutions work collaboratively to acquire, manage, circulate, and preserve collections across the network. The CCLP seeks to overcome serious barriers to wider implementation, including the lack of available vendor-neutral interoperable systems, adequate governance and decision-making frameworks, and assessment tools. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca and ByWater Solutions announce RFID integration for Koha libraries. Bibliotheca, a global provider of library technology solutions, has announced a new integration between its RFID workstations and the Koha integrated library system. This integration was made possible by our partnership with ByWater Solutions and is enabled through the staffConnect link plugin. The integration allows Koha to communicate directly with Bibliotheca RFID pads, enabling staff to process multiple items at once without switching between systems. The result is faster check-in, checkout, and renewal workflows, with improved accuracy in high-volume environments. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with Novare Library Services to provide the Digital Dexterity: AI in Libraries Webinar Series. ByWater Solutions is partnering with Novare Library Services to provide a Digital Dexterity: AI in Libraries webinar series. This will be a six-part series featuring a variety of guest presenters speaking on a range of AI-related topics. These sessions are open to anyone and will be recorded. [Full Announcement].

Springer Nature appoints new Executive Vice President, Books. Springer Nature today announces the appointment of Harmen van Paradijs as Executive Vice President, Books, effective 1 June 2026. Harmen has been with Springer Nature since 2005 and brings a wealth of experience in academic and educational publishing across Europe and Asia. In his new role, he will lead the world's largest academic books programme, building on the strength of the portfolio's heritage and its digital-first growth to continue delivering meaningful value for authors, expanding the reach, visibility and real-world impact of their work [Full Announcement].

Cyprus Libraries Consortium deploys ConsortiaManager across the consortium and all seven academic members. The Cyprus Libraries Consortium has adopted ConsortiaManager to run its consortium operations, and at the same time every one of its seven academic member institutions has been equipped with Transformative Agreement Manager and Open Journal Finder. It is one of the most complete platform deployments ConsortiaManager has delivered to date — a single, connected system reaching from the consortium office all the way down to each member library and its researchers. [Full Announcement].

Archives of the Council of the European Union become newest member of the Digital Preservation Coalition. Digital Preservation Coalition announced that the Archives of the Council of the European Union have joined as its newest Associate Member. The Archives of the Council of the European Union preserve the institutional memory of both the Council of the European Union and the European Council, storing and providing access to historical files dating back to the first Council meeting in 1952. Their collections offer a unique opportunity to retrace the Council's history and its role in European integration. [Full Announcement].

Vega Discover's format level holds save libraries money. Libraries facing budget concerns due to rising costs and demands for services realize significant savings in hold transport and fulfilment costs by using Vega Discover, all while improving the patron experience. Consortia and independent libraries both move books around between branches to fulfill hold requests. In other discovery catalogs, patrons are often presented with multiple editions of the same title, requiring them to navigate lengthy lists and decide which version to request. These catalogs display 20 different editions either separately or ‘grouped' into a multi-page display that a patron must cumbersomely navigate and then make a value-based decision on which edition to place a hold on. Not only does this cause needless user frustration from choice overload, but it can also cost your library big when it comes to transporting materials between your branch libraries. [Full Announcement].

Wiley acquires Emerald, expanding research scale and deepening proprietary content across the AI-driven knowledge economy. Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, announced it has acquired Emerald Publishing Limited from Cambridge Information Group in an all-cash transaction valued at £337 million, or USD 452 million. The acquisition expands Wiley's journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and establishes it as a leader in the social sciences — particularly economics, business, and finance. [Full Announcement].

The University of Tennessee's TRACE Repository Is Now Live. The University of Tennessee has launched its new institutional repository, TRACE, based on the latest DSpace-CRIS version and hosted on AWS by 4Science. Following a public RFP process, the University selected 4Science as its partner to migrate from Digital Commons to a more flexible, open, and future-proof solution. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca welcomes Jodi Bellinger as Director of Customer Success. Bibliotheca, a global leader in library technology and services, announced the appointment of Jodi Bellinger as Director of Customer Success, North America. This new leadership role reflects Bibliotheca's continued investment in strengthening the customer experience and supporting libraries throughout every stage of their journey. Bellinger brings more than 20 years of experience in the library technology market, with a strong background in customer operations, customer support, strategic initiatives, and relationship management. Her career has focused on building strong customer relationships, improving service delivery, and helping organizations create more connected and consistent customer experiences. [Full Announcement].

Constance Malpas promoted to Vice President, Research. OCLC announced that Constance Malpas has been promoted to Vice President, Research at OCLC. Constance has been an integral part of the OCLC Research team since 2006, leading research and strategic initiatives that advance the efficiency and impact of libraries worldwide. In her new role, Constance will guide the ongoing innovation and growth of OCLC Research, the Research Library Partnership, Leaders Council, and WebJunction. [Full Announcement].

Equinox announces Fulfillment 12. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced Fulfillment 12. This latest version of the open source interlibrary loan software was made possible through the sponsorship of Bibliomation, Inc. Fulfillment 12 introduces redesigned user interfaces and comprehensive accessibility enhancements engineered to create a more equitable user experience. Key updates include improved keyboard controls, additional support for assistive devices, and responsive screen resizing that delivers a seamless, mobile-friendly environment. The Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at the Georgia Institute of Technology conducted accessibility testing. [Full Announcement].

TLC announces June 2026 Conference Schedule. The Library Corporation announced their upcoming conference schedule for June 2026, continuing their commitment to providing intuitive software solutions, tailored metadata services, and legendary support for the library superheroes who serve their communities every day. [Full Announcement].

Evergreen Project holds successful conference in Renton, Washington. The Evergreen Project held its annual conference in April, hosted by King County Library System. This year's conference was held in person at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Renton, where over 100 members of the community gathered in person to share ideas, give presentations, visit vendors, and socialize. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate introduces IPOne. Clarivat, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced IPOne, a unified platform that combines purpose-built AI agents and trusted proprietary data to power intellectual property (IP) research and workflows across enterprise environments. IPOne is being developed in collaboration with leading corporate IP teams and law firms to support real-world IP workflows. [Full Announcement].

New self-return kiosk brings broader material handling and cohesive design to the Lyngsoe Library Mate Range. The new Lyngsoe Library Mate 1300 handles a broader range of library materials and matches the Scandinavian design principles patrons already know from the Lyngsoe LibDeco self-check kiosk series. The Library Mate 1300 addresses exactly this issue. With a wider tunnel that accommodates items up to 400 mm, it extends the Library Mate range to cover a broader range of materials, all within the same system. [Full Announcement].

NISO's CREC Recommended Practice wins 2026 SSP EPIC Gold Award for Integrity Tools. NISO announced that its Communication of Retractions, Removals, and Expressions of Concern Recommended Practice has received the 2026 SSP EPIC Gold Award in the Integrity Tools category. The EPIC Award winners were announced at the Gaylord Pacific Hotel and Resort in Chula Vista, California, on May 28 during the Society for Scholarly Publishing Annual Meeting. The CREC Recommended Practice establishes best practices for the creation, transfer, and display of retraction-related metadata, ensuring that participants can communicate retraction information quickly and enabling readers who discover a publication to readily identify its status. [Full Announcement].

Learners Engaged and Business Expert Press announce exclusive North American public library partnership. Learners Engaged, a premier digital resource agency for libraries, today announced a landmark, exclusive North American partnership with Business Expert Press. Under this new agreement, Learners Engaged became the sole distributor of BEP's acclaimed digital collections for the public library market across the United States and Canada. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions' partners sponsor development in Koha 26.05 Release. ByWater Solutions partners sponsored developments in the Koha Community 26.05 release. [Full Announcement].

Projet Orion : l'Abes choisit la suite Clarivate pour sa future galaxie de services. Huit mois après la publication de son marché, l'Abes annonce le choix des solutions Alma, Primo et Rapido de l'éditeur Clarivate. Validé à l'unanimité par le Conseil d'Administration le 12 mai 2026 et notifié le 26 mai 2026, ce marché marque le début d'une transition majeure pour l'informatique documentaire mutualisée en France. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2026. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the ALA Annual Conference 2026 from June 25 - June 29 in Chicago. Come visit us at booth 4834 to chat and explore what Open Source can do for your library. We will be available to answer questions, demonstrate products, and take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries. [Full Announcement].

Alma customers benefit from expanded AI capabilities and smarter collaboration tools in the May 2026 feature release. With libraries worldwide continuing to rely on Alma to support increasingly complex workflows and collections, the May 2026 Feature Release introduces new AI-powered capabilities, streamlined acquisitions processes, and enhanced collaboration tools designed to improve efficiency across institutions and consortia. Leading this release are several advancements in Alma's AI-driven functionality. A new “Enrich Bibliographic Records” job streamlines copy cataloging through automated enrichment and AI title matching, helping libraries enhance records more efficiently while maintaining full review and approval control. The AI Metadata Assistant now supports Azure Document Intelligence and Tesseract OCR technologies, improving metadata extraction quality for multilingual and non-Latin resources. [Full Announcement].

Axiell launches Quria Discovery AI: AI-powered catalogue search for libraries. Axiell, the world's leading software and services provider for the cultural sector, announces the launch of Quria Discovery AI, an AI-powered catalogue search tool that brings the ease and comfort of AI chat assistance to the library experience. Quria Discovery AI offers a private and personalized entry point into the catalogue through a conversational chat interface that responds to natural language inputs and refines catalogue suggestions in real time. Through this interactivity, the tool helps users explore and make discoveries across the library's vast catalogue, ensuring wider use of the library's investments in books and media. Furthermore, as a multilingual tool with both text and speech inputs, Quria Discovery AI is a highly accessible tool that helps libraries support and engage the most members of their community. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries announces Contributions to the Aspen 26.05 release. Grove for Libraries announces contributions to the 26.05 Aspen Discovery release, focused on enhancing patron experience, expanding local control over search behavior, and improving configuration options for libraries. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Institute endorses Books Save Lives Act, connecting the right to read and civil rights protections. The EveryLibrary Institute, the nonprofit organization focused on public policy, advocacy, and research supporting public, school, and academic libraries, is endorsing the Books Save Lives Act of 2026 (H.R. 8235), legislation introduced by Representative Ayanna Pressley that frames the freedom to read not only as a First Amendment issue, but also as a civil rights issue. The legislation would require federally funded public and school libraries to maintain collections that include minority representation, support staffed libraries with trained librarians, direct the Government Accountability Office to study the impact of book ban campaigns, and clarify that discriminatory book removals may constitute evidence of civil rights violations under existing federal law. [Full Announcement].

EveryLibrary Institute launches National Survey on Cellphone-Free Schools and School Library Engagement. The EveryLibrary Institute is launching a national survey of school librarians and library media specialists to better understand how cellphone restrictions in schools are influencing reading, library use, and engagement during the 2025–2026 school year. As more states and school districts adopt policies that limit or eliminate student cellphone use, early reports from schools suggest a shift is underway. Librarians are observing increased interest in reading, more students spending time in the library during lunch and free periods, and growing participation in programs such as book clubs, games, and collaborative learning activities. [Full Announcement].

Library Perceptions 2026: Results of the nineteenth International Survey of Library Automation. Library Technology Guides has released Library Perceptions 2026: Results of the nineteenth International Survey of Library Automation. The report presents findings from the annual survey of libraries regarding their experiences with their strategic library management products, discovery services, and their associated vendors. The report analyzes responses from libraries worldwide and provides statistical results and commentary based on evaluations of integrated library systems, library services platforms, discovery services, and related technologies. The survey explores library satisfaction with product functionality, management of print and electronic resources, quality of vendor support, customer loyalty, and migration intentions. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca launches on-demand learning platform for library staff. Bibliotheca has launched Bibliotheca Academy, an on-demand training platform that gives library staff access to training across Bibliotheca products. Bibliotheca Academy is now available to customers in North America via subscription. Delivered through a dedicated learning management system, Bibliotheca Academy offers guided learning paths, concise modules, and recorded sessions that can be accessed anytime. Library staff can log in and complete courses as often as needed. [Full Announcement].

Engagement beats promotion: A community-centered approach to marketing. Public librarians are being asked to do more with fewer resources, shorter attention spans, and communities that no longer respond predictably to traditional promotion. This webinar, hosted by Clarivate, explored a straightforward but often overlooked idea: promotion alone rarely changes behavior. Engagement does. In Engagement Beats Promotion: A Community-Centered Approach to Marketing, Dr. Audrey Barbakoff drew on her experience in public libraries to reframe how librarians think about visibility, value, and impact. Rather than focusing on louder messages or more channels, the session invited participants to view marketing as a shared, relationship-driven practice that begins well before a flyer is created or a post is scheduled. [Full Announcement].

Innovation Day 2026 conecta bibliotecas, inteligencia artificial y comunidad. Baratz celebró en la Biblioteca Regional de Madrid una nueva edición del Innovation Day 2026, un encuentro profesional centrado en inteligencia artificial, transformación digital y comunidad. Durante la jornada se presentaron proyectos relacionados con automatización, catalogación asistida, digitalización patrimonial y nuevos modelos de acceso bibliotecario. El evento dejó una reflexión compartida entre ponentes y asistentes: la tecnología aporta valor cuando ayuda a reforzar la misión cultural, social y pública de las bibliotecas. [Full Announcement].

Libki Release 26.05 features Hierarchical Locations. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that Libki 26.05 has been released to the community. The release includes 13 enhancements, 12 updates and 9 bug fixes. 26.05 features hierarchical locations and the ability to set multiple open/close hours intervals with a location for each day of the week. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with CirriusImpact to bring advanced SMS and voice notifications to Koha libraries. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of open source library technology support, announced today a new partnership with CirriusImpact to deliver a fully integrated SMS and voice patron notification capability for Koha, the world's most widely adopted open-source integrated library system. Libraries can now send and receive multilingual SMS and voice notifications for key interactions such as holds, overdues, and reminders, while also enabling patrons to respond and engage directly. The result is faster communication, improved accessibility, and a more connected library experience for patrons. [Full Announcement].

University of Scranton selects TIND Digital Archive. The University of Scranton has selected TIND Digital Archive to showcase and preserve its digital collections, migrating from CONTENTdm and DuraCloud. The transition will bring access and preservation together on a single platform, strengthening discovery, preservation, and interoperability. [Full Announcement].

Ash Flat Library is live on Koha with ByWater support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Ash Flat Library in Arkansas is live on the Koha ILS with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 17,000 bibliographic records and 16,800 item records providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries announces Lynx Library Consortium goes live on Aspen Discovery. Grove for Libraries announced the successful launch of Aspen Discovery for the Lynx Library Consortium. Aspen Discovery is supported by Grove for Libraries and integrates with the consortium's Polaris integrated library system. The Lynx Library Consortium partnered with Grove to transition their discovery service to Aspen, providing patrons with an enhanced user experience focused on patron empowerment, flexibility, and seamless access to library resources. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services adds four new titles to Its Magazine Archive Collection. EBSCO Information Services introduced four new magazine archives designed to help students and researchers expand their work with unique historical and cultural perspectives across science, outdoor life, photography, and recreation. The collections include Field & Stream Magazine Archive, Outdoor Life Magazine Archive, Popular Photography Magazine Archive and Popular Science Magazine Archive. [Full Announcement].

Improving student engagement and research persistence with AI. A new report from Clarivate, How students are using Chat with the document, examines that question through observed student behavior in ProQuest Research Assistant. More than 470,000 unique users have used the Research Assistant feature on the ProQuest document page, generating nearly 2 million document level interactions. This scale allows for a meaningful examination of how AI affects student engagement with scholarly content. Further, the Chat With the Document feature has been available for more than six [Full Announcement].

Clarivate's IPfolio and Renewal Services selected by IGT. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced that IPfolio has been selected by IGT, a global leader in gaming, as its IP management platform, along with Clarivate patent annuity and trademark renewal services, to support the management of its global intellectual property portfolio. [Full Announcement].

2026 John Cotton Dana Award Recipient Announced. The Association for Information Science & Technology announced that John DiGilio has been selected to receive the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award. This award recognizes an individual member of the Association for a lifetime achievement as well as exceptional service to the Special Libraries Association and the library and information profession. DiGilio is the Firmwide Director of Library Services at Sidley Austin LLP. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces May 2026 Community Giveback Winner. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The May 2026 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback is the Bedford Public Library in Texas. The funds will be used to support the purchase of a circulating board game collection for adult patrons! [Full Announcement].

LibRid 4 and Lyngsoe LibDeco now meet global accessibility standards, including full screen reader support. Lyngsoe System Library Solutions' 2026 spring software release brings WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance to library self-service, so every patron can use the kiosk independently. Libraries have long worked to make their physical spaces accessible to everyone. With this release, Lyngsoe extends that principle to the self-service kiosk experience. [Full Announcement].

CCC Named a Stevie Award Winner for Customer Service Department of the Year in the 2026 American Business Awards. Copyright Clearance Center, a pioneer in voluntary collective licensing, announced it has been named a Stevie Award winner for Customer Service Department of the Year in the 24th annual American Business Awards. The recognition honors CCC's sustained focus on customer success and its use of data, customer feedback, and predictive insights to identify service friction, improve satisfaction, and strengthen the customer experience. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services launches EBSCOhost AI Exchange to connect AI tools to trusted research. EBSCO Information Services announced the launch of EBSCOhost AI Exchange, a new platform that connects AI systems and applications to licensed, peer-reviewed scholarly content; helping ensure AI-generated answers are grounded in sources users can verify and cite. As AI becomes a primary entry point to information for researchers, students, and professionals, the quality of sources behind those answers matters more than ever. EBSCOhost AI Exchange sits between publishers, AI systems, and end users, providing a governed framework that supports licensed access, proper attribution, and content delivery aligned with existing subscriptions and permissions. [Full Announcement].

One Word at a Time and EveryLibrary announce winners of the inaugural Be Mighty for Your Library challenge. One Word at a Time, founded in 2025 by Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander, and EveryLibrary announced the winners of the inaugural Be Mighty for Your Library Challenge, a National Poetry Month initiative designed to encourage youth literacy engagement and strengthen community connections with public and school libraries. The April 2026 campaign engaged library communities across eight states through poetry activities, library programming, and student participation initiatives inspired by the novel-in-verse, The Mighty Macy. [Full Announcement].

May 2026 Librarian of the Month. Every month ByWater Solutions recognizes a librarian that has made an impact on their library and community. We are happy to announce the May 2026 Librarian of the Month is Tiffany Pagan, Library Director at the Boynton Beach City Library in Boynton Beach, Florida. [Full Announcement].

Old Dominion University selects OCLC's WorldShare Management Services as its library services platform. Old Dominion University recently concluded a comprehensive review of its library systems, and OCLC's WorldShare Management Services emerged as the clear choice to provide ODU Libraries with the library services platform it needed. [Full Announcement].

Ocean State Libraries launches Blackstone Unlimited Audio: A breakthrough in library audiobook access. Blackstone Publishing announced that Ocean State Libraries has launched Blackstone Unlimited Audio. Ocean State Libraries will offer Blackstone Unlimited through The Palace Project app. [Full Announcement].

Naseej for Technology and MediaINFO: Beyond digitization, toward intelligent knowledge access. Naseej for Technology Company, the region's leading provider of knowledge and digital transformation solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with MediaINFO, a globally recognized Digital Library and Digital Asset Management platform designed to help organizations transform, manage, preserve, and maximize the value of their digital assets and digitized collections. Through this partnership, Naseej will deliver advanced digital knowledge solutions to libraries, archives, publishers, educational institutions, corporations, and government entities across the GCC and MENA region, enabling organizations to move beyond traditional repositories toward intelligent, interactive, and scalable digital content environments. [Full Announcement].

Fayetteville State University and Taylor & Francis extend research impact through open access publishing. Fayetteville State University, one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities in the United States, has announced a landmark three-year open access partnership with Taylor & Francis. The agreement supports FSU researchers to choose OA for their work in more than 2,500 Taylor & Francis and Routledge journals, without needing to pay an open access publishing charge. Making OA an option for all FSU authors is set to significantly enhance the global visibility and impact of FSU's scholarship. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate selected By Czech National Library of Technology to develop unified national library platform. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced that the Czech National Library of Technology has selected Clarivate to deliver its new unified library services and discovery platform as part of a ten-year agreement. The cloud-based library solution will help the National Library of Technology advance the modernization of academic and research libraries in the Czech Republic while supporting the Library's vision for national-scale discovery and resource management. [Full Announcement].

Los resúmenes enriquecidos mejoran la búsqueda en catálogos bibliográficos. Baratz ofrece un servicio de enriquecimiento de resúmenes que mejora la calidad de los registros bibliográficos y facilita la recuperación de información en catálogos y sistemas discovery. Esta solución incorpora resúmenes en registros que no contaban con ellos, a partir de datos como el ISBN, para que las personas usuarias puedan valorar mejor la relevancia de cada documento. Las Bibliotecas Municipales de Zaragoza y la Red de Bibliotecas de Extremadura ya han aplicado este servicio con resultados destacados. [Full Announcement].

Growing Libraries Announces Version 1.03 Release with advanced campaign scheduling and enhanced community mapping tools. Growing Libraries announced the release of Version 1.03 of its Community Insight platform, introducing new capabilities designed to help public libraries plan outreach more strategically and better understand their communities geographically. The latest release delivers two major new features aimed at improving campaign planning and community visibility. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services and Perplexity partner to ground AI Answers in peer-reviewed research. EBSCO Information Services announced a partnership with Perplexity that brings content from EBSCOhost research databases into Perplexity's Premium Sources, giving users access to peer-reviewed, full-text journals directly within Perplexity's answer engine, and Perplexity Computer, where users can carry out multi-step research tasks. For researchers, students, and knowledge workers who rely on authoritative sourcing, the integration means fewer dead ends and less context-switching. When Perplexity draws from EBSCOhost to answer a research question or complete a multi-step task, users can trace the response back to the underlying research paper. All users will see a reference with a link, and users with institutional EBSCOhost logins will be able to click through to the actual primary source. [Full Announcement].

City of Moreton Bay Libraries joins growing Clarivate momentum in Australia with Polaris and Vega LX. City of Moreton Bay Libraries, one of Australia's largest and fastest-growing public library services, has selected Polaris ILS and Vega LX to modernise and enhance library experiences for staff and customers across the region. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries announces the successful transition of Wasatch County Library to Grove-hosted and supported Aspen Discovery and Koha. Wasatch County Library partnered with Grove for Libraries to expand its use of the open-source products, focusing on flexibility, collaboration, and improved patron experience. [Full Announcement].

Equinox supports The Evergreen Project as an Institutional Member. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announced that Equinox has joined The Evergreen Project as an Institutional Member. [Full Announcement].