Library automation

Vala Capital Completes £2m Strategic Investment in PlayWorks

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Economy, Computer languages, Computer programming, Library automation, Vala, Investment fund, Playworks

LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.
  • The PlayWorks investment is one of several that Vala has made in recent months from its inaugural fund.
  • "PlayWorks is honored to be part of the select group of companies supported by Vala Capital," said Jonathan Boltax, PlayWorks' Chief Executive Officer.
  • Vala Capital is a fast-growing European VC managing assets across regulated and alternative investment funds.

Vala Capital Completes £2m Strategic Investment in PlayWorks

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Economy, Computer languages, Computer programming, Library automation, Vala, Investment fund, Playworks

LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayWorks has closed an initial 2m funding round led by Vala Capital, a European VC that backs high growth companies across a range of sectors.
  • The PlayWorks investment is one of several that Vala has made in recent months from its inaugural fund.
  • "PlayWorks is honored to be part of the select group of companies supported by Vala Capital," said Jonathan Boltax, PlayWorks' Chief Executive Officer.
  • Vala Capital is a fast-growing European VC managing assets across regulated and alternative investment funds.

Springshare Acquires QuestionPoint From OCLC

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Library science, Information science, Reference, Library automation, OCLC, Digital reference, Library, Librarian

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC and Springshare have signed an agreement to transfer the QuestionPoint 24/7 Reference Cooperative and all active QuestionPoint subscriptions to Springshare, a recognized leader in the development of reference software for libraries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ohio, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- OCLC and Springshare have signed an agreement to transfer the QuestionPoint 24/7 Reference Cooperative and all active QuestionPoint subscriptions to Springshare, a recognized leader in the development of reference software for libraries worldwide.
  • Slaven Zivkovic, Founder & CEO of Springshare, added: "We are thrilled to welcome all QuestionPoint libraries and the QuestionPoint librarian reference team to the Springshare community.
  • Current QuestionPoint subscribers will maintain uninterrupted use of QuestionPoint while Springshare completes software upgrades to its LibAnswers platform to integrate the 24/7 library reference cooperative.
  • "OCLC and Springshare are working together to ensure uninterrupted support of libraries' virtual reference service during the upcoming transition from QuestionPoint to LibAnswers," said Nilges.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market Worth $11.0 Billion by 2024 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Warehouses, Automated storage and retrieval system, Library automation, Distribution center, ASRS, Unit load

CHICAGO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market by Type (Unit Load, Mini Load, VLM, Carousel, Mid Load, Autostore), Function (Assembly, Kitting, Order Picking, Distribution, Storage), Industry, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2024", published by MarketsandMarkets, the automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be worth USD 7.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7%.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market by Type (Unit Load, Mini Load, VLM, Carousel, Mid Load, Autostore), Function (Assembly, Kitting, Order Picking, Distribution, Storage), Industry, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2024", published by MarketsandMarkets, the automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be worth USD 7.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7%.
  • Unit load ASRSs are computer-controlled systems used for buffering supply chain deliveries, along with storing and controlling inventories.
  • Storage is a basic function of ASRS, and it enhances the storing capacity of distribution centers and manufacturing plants.
  • The wide use of ASRS for storage function in industries such as automotive, food & beverages, chemicals, and healthcare is fuelling the growth of the ASRS market.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market Worth $11.0 Billion by 2024 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Warehouses, Automated storage and retrieval system, Library automation, Distribution center, ASRS, Unit load

CHICAGO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market by Type (Unit Load, Mini Load, VLM, Carousel, Mid Load, Autostore), Function (Assembly, Kitting, Order Picking, Distribution, Storage), Industry, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2024", published by MarketsandMarkets, the automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be worth USD 7.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7%.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Market by Type (Unit Load, Mini Load, VLM, Carousel, Mid Load, Autostore), Function (Assembly, Kitting, Order Picking, Distribution, Storage), Industry, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2024", published by MarketsandMarkets, the automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be worth USD 7.6 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7%.
  • Unit load ASRSs are computer-controlled systems used for buffering supply chain deliveries, along with storing and controlling inventories.
  • Storage is a basic function of ASRS, and it enhances the storing capacity of distribution centers and manufacturing plants.
  • The wide use of ASRS for storage function in industries such as automotive, food & beverages, chemicals, and healthcare is fuelling the growth of the ASRS market.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke Selects Ex Libris Alma, Primo, and Leganto Solutions

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Friday, April 12, 2019
Library science, ProQuest, Library automation, Ex Libris Group, Information science, Ex Libris, Companies, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Libris, Pembroke, University of North Carolina

CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, Primo discovery and delivery solution, and Leganto course resource list tool.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, Primo discovery and delivery solution, and Leganto course resource list tool.
  • "Ex Libris is delighted to welcome the Universityof North Carolina at Pembroke to our Alma, Primo, and Leganto user communities," added Eric Hines, president of Ex Libris North America.
  • The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System.
  • Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is a leading global provider of cloud-based solutions that enable institutions and their individual users to create, manage, and share knowledge.

Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois Selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Library science, Information science, Library automation, Internet architecture, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois, SFX, Ex Libris Group, OpenURL, Library, American Libraries

IShare libraries include all Illinois public universities, 47 Illinois private colleges and universities, 26 Illinois community colleges, and research libraries including the Illinois State Library, the Newberry Library, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

Key Points: 
  • IShare libraries include all Illinois public universities, 47 Illinois private colleges and universities, 26 Illinois community colleges, and research libraries including the Illinois State Library, the Newberry Library, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.
  • Alma library services will replace CARLI's implementation of the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library system and SFX OpenURL link resolver.
  • "The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois is unique in its sheer size, scale, and diversity.
  • The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) provides library services and support to 128 Illinois public universities, community colleges, private colleges and universities, and research libraries.

University of Hawai'i System Selects Ex Libris Alma Platform

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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Library science, Library automation, Information science, ProQuest, Ex Libris Group, Ex Libris, Libris, Voyager

CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Hawaii(UH) System has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, which will be integratedwith the library's Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Hawaii(UH) System has selected the ExLibris Almalibrary services platform, which will be integratedwith the library's Ex Libris Primo discovery and delivery solution.
  • Retiring its legacy software, which includes the Ex Libris Voyager integrated library system, UH will use Alma workflows to handle the complete life cycle of print and electronic resources.
  • "The University of Hawaiilibrary system is broad, diverse, and complex and has both collaboration and autonomy requirements similar to those of consortia," commented Monica Ghosh, interim university librarian at the University of Hawaiiat Mnoa.
  • "Ex Libris is excited to welcome the University of HawaiiSystem to our Alma user community," noted Eric Hines, president of Ex Libris North America.

University of Montana Strengthens Its Support for Researchers Through Ex Libris Esploro

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Saturday, January 26, 2019
Library science, ProQuest, Ex Libris Group, Library automation, Regions of the United States, University of Montana, MONTANA, Um, Ex Libris, Information science

CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Montana (UM) has opted for the ExLibris Esploro research services solution.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Montana (UM) has opted for the ExLibris Esploro research services solution.
  • "The Esploro solution will greatly improve the UM libraries' support for research endeavors and will integrate library workflows and processes with the research office.
  • We are excited to welcome the University of Montana as an early adopter of Esploro."
  • The University of Montana (UM) is a place where top-tier students, educators, and researchers from across the country and around the globe come and thrive.

Washington State University Selects Ex Libris Esploro to Streamline Research Workflows

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Library science, ProQuest, Library automation, Information science, Ex Libris Group, Washington State University, Ex Libris, Libris, Pullman, Washington

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Washington State University (WSU) has chosen the Ex Libris Esploro research services solution to further optimize the university's research workflows.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Washington State University (WSU) has chosen the Ex Libris Esploro research services solution to further optimize the university's research workflows.
  • Eric Hines, president of Ex Libris North America, added, "We are particularly pleased to see yet another example of a strong academic library collaborating with the office of research to streamline and strengthen research activity.
  • Washington State University is taking full advantage of the Ex Libris Higher Ed platform to benefit its library, teaching and learning, and now research as well."
  • Washington State University(WSU), established in 1890, is a public land-grant research university based in Pullman, Washington.