Library Technology Guides

Registration now open for SirsiDynix's tenth-ever Connections Event. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is celebrating its tenth-ever Connections event—a free online conference taking place this October 22 through 24—and is thrilled to invite library professionals everywhere to attend. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix and Recollect partner to provide seamless curation and discovery of digital content. SirsiDynix, a pioneer in library management solutions, and Recollect, a leading provider of cloud-based digital asset management and collection management software, are pleased to announce the availability of Recollect's comprehensive content platform to SirsiDynix customers around the world. Designed to support libraries, universities, archives, and government organizations in curating highly discoverable digital collections, Recollect's all-in-one solution unites digital asset management and digital preservation functionality with community engagement tools. This means customers can capture and oversee new content, protect and publicize historic documents, and leverage industry-leading storytelling capabilities to spark conversations with their communities. [Full Announcement].

Beamafilm announces partnership with SirsiDynix. Beamafilm, a leading streaming platform for libraries, is excited to announce its integration with SirsiDynix, a global leader in library technology solutions. This partnership will provide libraries with seamless access to Beamafilm's extensive collection of high-quality streaming content via SirsiDynix's discovery and eResource Central management systems. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix announces general availability of Offload System Administration Services (OSAS). SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, announced the general availability of Offload System Administration Services. The latest addition to the company's professional services lineup, this first-of-its kind offering helps libraries supplement their administrative efforts and amplify their impact. Backed by a team of expert consultants with extensive product knowledge and an average of 17 years' industry experience, OSAS supports SaaS-hosted Symphony and Horizon customers in tackling a wide range of projects and identifying new ways to leverage SirsiDynix software. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix announces general availability of CloudSource+. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is pleased to announce the release of CloudSource+, a robust new content and discovery services solution that is now available to libraries everywhere. CloudSource+ is an extension of the company's CloudSource OA platform, which became generally available in December 2021 and is live to more than 500 libraries of all types worldwide. CloudSource+ unites almost one billion closed-access records with an ever-expanding index of global open access (OA) and open educational resources (OER). With holdings management tools for full-text linking—including a link resolver, knowledge base, and support for proxy services—and an emphasis on increasing the visibility of high-quality OA content, CloudSource+ seeks to redefine the traditional discovery experience and save libraries time and money along the way. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix announces partnership with Library Market. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Library Market, a premier marketing and web development agency. The collaboration, which is fueled by a shared commitment to connecting libraries with their communities, will make Library Market's LibraryCalendar event management system available to SirsiDynix customers. One of the only creative firms dedicated exclusively to uplifting libraries, Library Market offers three core marketing and technology products: LibraryWebsite, LibraryBrand, and LibraryCalendar. LibraryCalendar, a fully integrated event and room management system, equips library professionals with the tools they need to seamlessly direct and promote library programming. With an intuitive user interface, settings that adapt to support libraries of all sizes, easy ILS integration, and more, LibraryCalendar helps libraries both meaningfully engage their patrons and expand their reach. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is pleased to announce that they will be exhibiting at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, the largest library event of the year. [Full Announcement].

New partnership between SirsiDynix and Research Solutions broadens horizons for easy-access scholarly content. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology software, announced a partnership with Research Solutions, a trusted partner providing cloud-based workflow solutions to accelerate research for R&D-driven organizations. Driven by a shared belief in the power of openly accessible scholarly research, the new partnership seeks to greatly improve the article fulfillment process for customers of SirsiDynix's CloudSource+ discovery services platform and Research Solutions' Article Galaxy Scholar content delivery service. [Full Announcement].

City of Gold Coast Libraries selects SirsiDynix's SaaS-hosted Symphony ILS, BLUEcloud modules, and more. SirsiDynix announced that they will soon deliver several industry-leading solutions to Australia's City of Gold Coast Libraries. Among the products selected by the Queensland-based library network are Symphony, the most widely installed integrated library system in history, SirsiDynix SaaS, and a number of BLUEcloud modules.Located across the Gold Coast region, City of Gold Coast Libraries comprises 11 branch libraries, seven self-service kiosks, and a mobile library. In support of their diverse community of more than 600,000 residents, the Libraries offer an array of inclusive, comprehensive resources. This includes extensive physical and digital collections—which total nearly one million items—as well as a vibrant range of programming opportunities, such as author talks, family engagement sessions, and English conversation circles. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix at the Public Library Association 2024 Conference. SirsiDynix will be exhibiting at the Public Library Association 2024 Conference, taking place at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, this week. [Full Announcement].

How one R1 institution is opening the door to open access. When Mississippi State University Libraries discovered SirsiDynix's CloudSource, they were in the midst of overhauling their e-resource management strategy. Six months after adopting the new content and discovery services platform, MSU Libraries are providing their researchers, students, and community scholars with seamless access to high-quality academic e-resources—and revitalizing their budget along the way. [Full Announcement].

Salt Lake Tribune names SirsiDynix a Top Workplace for tenth year running. For the tenth year in a row, the Salt Lake Tribune has recognized SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, as a winner of the Wasatch Front Top Workplaces 2023 Award. The award, announced annually, is based on an anonymous all-staff survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. Designed to facilitate employees' candid feedback on workplace culture, the survey measures 15 drivers of organizational success, including interdepartmental cooperation, transparent leadership, and opportunities for professional development and employee engagement. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix's CloudSource appoints new Director of Partnerships and Communications. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is pleased to welcome Maryśka Connolly as Director of Partnerships & Communications for the company's CloudSource team. While Connolly's appointment to CloudSource is a recent development, her connections with both SirsiDynix employees and customers run deep. In fact, her tenure at SirsiDynix began in 2021, when she joined the company as a Library Relations Manager (LRM). Prior to joining SirsiDynix, Connolly, who holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Valdosta State University, spent more than a decade working in academic libraries. [Full Announcement].

Registration for SirsiDynix's Annual Connections Conference now open. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, invites library professionals everywhere to attend Connections 2023, a free online conference taking place this October 24 through 26. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix and Gale announce partnership that will expand CloudSource Index by more than one billion records. SirsiDynix and Gale, part of Cengage Group, announced a strategic partnership that will deliver more than one billion records to CloudSource, SirsiDynix's premier content and discovery services platform. The collaboration is a natural fit for the two companies, whose missions both emphasize the importance of libraries as hubs of discovery and whose software and services are dedicated to helping libraries demonstrate their value and ability to empower their communities. Working together, they aim to offer a seamless search experience for Gale and CloudSource subscribers alike. [Full Announcement].

The South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System (SC LENDS) selects SirsiDynix as their ILS vendor. SirsiDynix announced that the South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System has selected Symphony, the most widely installed ILS in history, as their integrated library system. Comprised of 20 county libraries and serving approximately half of the counties in South Carolina, the SC LENDS consortium sought a comprehensive platform that would empower staff and patrons alike. With industry-leading security certifications, customer service, and functionality, Symphony, hosted on SaaS, provides an optimal solution. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix reports unprecedented quarterly growth for CloudSource. SirsiDynix announced that CloudSource, a new content solution offering a global aggregation of open access articles, eBooks, eTextbooks, and open educational resources, witnessed unprecedented growth in the second quarter of 2023. Since the release of CloudSource in December of 2021—just over 18 months ago—a wide range of customers have been quick to select the comprehensive platform for its robust eResource management capabilities, including an intuitive discovery layer, customizable collection management tools, and powerful usage statistics. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix awarded a seat on Crown Commercial Service's Vertical Application Solutions Framework. SirsiDynix announced that they have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service's Vertical Application Solutions framework. This framework offers a flexible route to market for sector-specific vertical application requirements. Vertical Application Solutions presents a range of vertical-specific software solutions for the public sector, ranging from Local Authority customers to Bluelight, Education, Community Health, and Social Care. The purpose of VAS is to provide each sector with access to suppliers who are specialists in software solutions for that market. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix expands CloudSource team with two key hires. SirsiDynix welcomed two new employees to the company's CloudSource team: CloudSource Product Director Katie Glaeser, and CloudSource Customer Success Manager Chris Cool. Glaeser comes to SirsiDynix from the Knight-Capron Library at University of Lynchburg, where she worked as an electronic resources librarian. Cool, previously served as director of integrated resources at WT Cox Information Services. [Full Announcement].

SirsiDynix Receives Two National Workplace Awards. SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, announced that it is the recipient of national workplace awards in two categories: innovation and work life flexibility. The awards, announced annually, are based on an anonymous all-staff survey designed to measure employee satisfaction on a range of topics, including culture, leadership, benefits, and opportunities for employee engagement. As in previous years, SirsiDynix employees were eager to respond, with 85% of employees opting to participate. [Full Announcement].