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EBSCOlearning™ and BlueRecruit Partner to Create a New Workforce Development Product for Trade Professionals

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), and BlueRecruit have formed a partnership to provide public libraries with a new workforce development product, BlueCareer by EBSCOlearning. The new platform focuses on trade professions and is designed to help skilled workers achieve certification and explore job opportunities in the trade field.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCOlearning™, a division of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), and BlueRecruit have formed a partnership to provide public libraries with a new workforce development product, BlueCareer by EBSCOlearning .
  • The new platform focuses on trade professions and is designed to help skilled workers achieve certification and explore job opportunities in the trade field.
  • Combining our vision to serve trade professionals in the library community and EBSCO's commitment to supporting public library patrons' interests and goals make the partnership a natural fit.
  • "EBSCO and BlueRecruit see the need for libraries to provide enhanced services to trade professionals.

EBSCO Information Services Introduces EBSCOlearning™

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) announces the launch of EBSCOlearning™, a new division designed to improve the skills and productivity of businesses, organizations and learners of all ages. This move brings together EBSCO's trusted skills development content and robust learning solutions under one organization to help serve the needs of professionals and workers, as well as learners at secondary schools, trade schools, colleges, universities, graduate schools and public libraries.

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  • ~ New Division Designed to Enhance Professional Development and Educational Skills for Businesses, Organizations and Individuals ~
    IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) announces the launch of EBSCOlearning™, a new division designed to improve the skills and productivity of businesses, organizations and learners of all ages.
  • With EBSCOlearning's products and services, we look to equip people and organizations with enhanced productivity, greater efficiency, lower turnover, improved employee satisfaction, career and life advancement.
  • EBSCO Senior Vice President and General Manager of EBSCOlearning, Mike Laddin, says this move enables EBSCO to provide additional, concentrated focus in developing learning products for students and those in the workforce.
  • These products and services include EBSCO LearningExpress ®, Accel5 ®, Job and Career Accelerator , Personal Success Skills , FinancialFit and GradPrep .

EBSCO Information Services Releases Serials Price Projection Report for 2024

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has published the 2024 Serials Price Projection Report. This year's report projects that the overall effective publisher price increases for academic and academic medical libraries are expected to be (before any currency impact) in the range of three to four percent for individual e-journal titles, two to three percent for e-journal packages and four to five percent for print titles.

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  • IPSWICH, Mass., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has published the 2024 Serials Price Projection Report.
  • Published annually, EBSCO's Serials Price Projection is based on surveys of a wide range of publishers and reviews of historical serials pricing data to assist information professionals as they make budgeting decisions for the upcoming renewals season.
  • Published annually, EBSCO's Serials Price Projection is based on surveys of a wide range of publishers and reviews of historical serials pricing data to assist information professionals as they make budgeting decisions for the upcoming renewals season.
  • To read the 2024 Serials Price Projection Report in its entirety and view the Five-Year Journal Price Increase History, visit: https://www.ebsco.com/sites/default/files/acquiadam-assets/EBSCO-Serials...

EBSCO Information Services Pursues Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), a leading provider of online research content and search technologies, is embracing the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Recognizing the transformative potential of generative AI in the realm of academic research and libraries, EBSCO is making proactive strides to incorporate AI into the company's products, undertaking AI pilot projects in specific environments with the goal of amplifying the effectiveness of research. This move marries EBSCO's unique strength — providing access to high-quality, relevant content — with the remarkable capabilities of AI, aiming to set a new standard in information discovery and comprehension for students, faculty and researchers.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO), a leading provider of online research content and search technologies, is embracing the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
  • EBSCO has been investing in a modern user interface (UI) for the company's research platforms, including EBSCO Discovery Service ™ (EDS) and EBSCOhost ®.
  • With linked data, generative AI models can access a vast network of interconnected information, including vocabularies and knowledge graphs.
  • "EBSCO acknowledges and seeks to address the legitimate concerns and potential issues associated with generative AI, including its use by students to complete their work.

Introducing The Open Resource Sharing Coalition (OpenRS)

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Open Library Foundation (OLF) is introducing the Open Resource Sharing Coalition (OpenRS), a resource sharing initiative created in partnership with library consortia, open source developers, and vendors. OpenRS is a heterogeneous resource sharing system that is ILS and Discovery agnostic and accommodates the full spectrum of mediated and unmediated resource sharing.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Open Library Foundation (OLF) is introducing the Open Resource Sharing Coalition (OpenRS), a resource sharing initiative created in partnership with library consortia, open source developers, and vendors.
  • OpenRS is a heterogeneous resource sharing system that is ILS and Discovery agnostic and accommodates the full spectrum of mediated and unmediated resource sharing.
  • Coalition governance will be based on open source principles and rely on trust, transparency, agility, and a welcoming community.
  • OpenRS will be an Open Library Foundation (OLF) project which operates with an open, transparent approach, emphasizing the best practices for open source governance and DevSecOps.

Dynamic Health™ Launches New Content for Nurse Leaders

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass. , Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dynamic Health™, EBSCO Information Services' (EBSCO) evidence-based skill and competency development tool, has released a new set of leadership content aimed to help point-of-care leaders further develop their leadership skills. Dynamic Health's new leadership content consists of 12 categories with more than 350 anticipated topics, designed for nurse and health professions leaders looking to take their professional growth and team development to the next level.

Key Points: 
  • , Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dynamic Health ™, EBSCO Information Services' ( EBSCO ) evidence-based skill and competency development tool, has released a new set of leadership content aimed to help point-of-care leaders further develop their leadership skills.
  • Dynamic Health's new leadership content consists of 12 categories with more than 350 anticipated topics, designed for nurse and health professions leaders looking to take their professional growth and team development to the next level.
  • The new content synthesizes research aimed to build leadership competencies and bring best practices and helpful strategies to the forefront.
  • "Dynamic Health is currently the only evidence-based support tool that includes such a full breadth and depth of leadership content.

EBSCO Information Services Announces 2023 EBSCO Solar Grant Winners

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) will be awarding $300,000 in grants to three libraries looking to further their sustainability goals. Russell County Public Library (RCPL), Kentucky; Purdue University Fort Wayne Helmke Library, Indiana; and Maplewood Memorial Library Foundation, New Jersey, will each receive an EBSCO Solar Grant to pay for the installation of a solar array. The grants offset the cost of installing solar panels and allow the libraries to reduce their electricity expenditures.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) will be awarding $300,000 in grants to three libraries looking to further their sustainability goals .
  • Russell County Public Library (RCPL), Kentucky; Purdue University Fort Wayne Helmke Library , Indiana; and Maplewood Memorial Library Foundation , New Jersey, will each receive an EBSCO Solar Grant to pay for the installation of a solar array.
  • With the help of the EBSCO Solar grant, we will be the first civic agency in Russell County to implement a solar energy system, creating an education point for students, government and business leaders and community members."
  • "Receiving the EBSCO Solar grant will help offset energy costs of what we are calling the 'Library of the Future'.

More Than 100 Libraries and Library Systems Now Live with EBSCO FOLIO

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 libraries worldwide have transitioned to the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with help from EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services(EBSCO). EBSCO FOLIO's reach spans numerous countries from all corners of the globe, supporting diversity amongst the community and honoring its commitment to providing representation in open source initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • IPSWICH, Mass., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 libraries worldwide have transitioned to the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with help from EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO).
  • Current EBSCO FOLIO sites representing more than 100 libraries include academic research libraries, consortia, shared systems, universities of all sizes, and community colleges.
  • EBSCO Information Services Director of FOLIO Consulting Services, Anya Arnold, says the impact of EBSCO FOLIO's globalization allows libraries to bring expertise and knowledge from diverse backgrounds.
  • EBSCO FOLIO fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing, which paves the way for a global initiative that empowers libraries to thrive in the digital age.

EBSCO Information Services Partners with eReserve to Streamline Resource Management Workflows with EBSCO FOLIO

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has partnered with eReserve to support institutions' resource management workflows with EBSCO FOLIO Services, including services related to copyright control. eReserve is built on a foundation of copyright best practices that offer a clear, defensible position against the increasing threat of copyright litigation while enhancing student engagement and success.

Key Points: 
  • ~ Platform Promotes Institutional Collaboration, Copyright Control and Enhanced Student Experience ~
    IPSWICH, Mass., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services ( EBSCO ) has partnered with eReserve to support institutions' resource management workflows with EBSCO FOLIO Services , including services related to copyright control.
  • eReserve uses metadata and license information from EBSCO FOLIO Services and EBSCO Discovery Service ™ (EDS), allowing the platform to accurately report on and manage copyright materials, making digital distribution easier and more legally sound.
  • "As a user of both eReserve Plus and FOLIO, Massey University welcomes collaboration between EBSCO and eReserve to integrate these two products.
  • EBSCO Information Services Director of FOLIO Partnerships, Mark Allcock, says this partnership will have a positive impact on libraries in two ways.

EBSCO Information Services Releases Education Source™ Ultimate - An Unparalleled Collection of Resources for Study of Education

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has released the ultimate resource for the study of education. Education Source™ Ultimate is designed to facilitate the research needs of all users in the field of education by providing access to the most comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed, full-text journals for education studies.

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  • The extensive collection in Education Source Ultimate also offers subject-specific content from hundreds of journals from Asia, Oceania, Europe and Latin America, providing a global perspective to education research.
  • In addition to full-text journals, Education Source Ultimate includes more than 4,400 full-text education-related conference papers and more than 400 education videos from SimpleK12.
  • EBSCO Information Services Senior Vice President of Research Databases Sara Earley says Education Source Ultimate is an unmatched tool for education studies.
  • For more information on Education Source Ultimate and other Ultimate research databases including Academic Search™ Ultimate, Applied Science & Technology Source™ Ultimate, Business Source® Ultimate, CINAHL® Ultimate, Humanities Source™ Ultimate, MEDLINE® Ultimate and Sociology Source™ Ultimate visit: https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/ultimate-databases .