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Ameresco Announces Completion of Comprehensive Solar Project at Northeastern University

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the completion of its comprehensive solar installation at Northeastern University’s Boston campus.

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  • Ameresco, Inc. , (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the completion of its comprehensive solar installation at Northeastern University’s Boston campus.
  • The installation takes the form of an on-grid, rooftop solar system atop the University’s landmark Snell Library building.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403970660/en/
    Students and faculty members of Northeastern University celebrated the unveiling of Snell Library's new solar panels with speakers, flip the switch ceremony and community activities.
  • “This solar installation represents a key milestone on Northeastern University’s path to decarbonization, and Ameresco is honored to be a partner with the University on their journey,” said Pete Christakis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the East Region at Ameresco.

GALILEO Chooses FOLIO Library Services Platform

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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IPSWICH, Mass., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GALILEO has selected FOLIO as its new Library Services Platform (LSP), with plans to share FOLIO with 86 libraries from 26 colleges and universities across the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Georgia Archives. GALILEO will utilize EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) for implementation and hosting services via EBSCO FOLIO. GALILEO will begin migrating these new technologies in 2023, with plans to be fully operational by June 2025.

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  • IPSWICH, Mass., April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GALILEO has selected FOLIO as its new Library Services Platform (LSP), with plans to share FOLIO with 86 libraries from 26 colleges and universities across the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Georgia Archives.
  • GALILEO will utilize EBSCO Information Services ( EBSCO ) for implementation and hosting services via EBSCO FOLIO .
  • Jeff Steely, Dean of Libraries at Georgia State University Library, describes the decision-making process being influenced by FOLIO's effort to redefine library services and innovate with library futures in mind.
  • Lucy Harrison, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Library Services and Executive Director of GALILEO, says they look forward to collaborating with like-minded institutions like MOBIUS and the Library of Congress while working towards a common goal.

CPG Book Fest keep bringing the best of Chinese literature to the world

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third annual CPG Book Fest was held from July 18th to October 18th.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third annual CPG Book Fest was held from July 18th to October 18th.
  • During the three-month, customers can enjoy special discounts on CPG Great Books of publishing houses under China Publishing Group.
  • The "Chat with us", an activity specially planned by CPG Book Fest has won unanimous praise from the publishers and libraries worldwide.
  • Since the first event, CPG Book Fest has been continuously updated and upgraded, making China Publishing Group widely praised by the global publishing industry and becoming a Chinese culture card.

CPG Book Fest keep bringing the best of Chinese literature to the world

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third annual CPG Book Fest was held from July 18th to October 18th.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The third annual CPG Book Fest was held from July 18th to October 18th.
  • During the three-month, customers can enjoy special discounts on CPG Great Books of publishing houses under China Publishing Group.
  • The "Chat with us", an activity specially planned by CPG Book Fest has won unanimous praise from the publishers and libraries worldwide.
  • Since the first event, CPG Book Fest has been continuously updated and upgraded, making China Publishing Group widely praised by the global publishing industry and becoming a Chinese culture card.

Canadian Commission for UNESCO and McMaster University Library announce addition of Basil H. Johnston Archives to the Canada Memory of the World Register

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - McMaster University Library and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO are pleased to announce that the Basil H. Johnston Archives have been added to the Canada Memory of the World Register.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 17, 2022 /CNW/ - McMaster University Library and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO are pleased to announce that the Basil H. Johnston Archives have been added to the Canada Memory of the World Register.
  • These textual materials are supplemented by photographs and sound recordings, including recordings of Basil Johnston narrating traditional Ojibwe stories.
  • - Vivian Lewis, McMaster University Librarian
    What is the significance of being included in the Memory of the World Register?
  • The Canada Memory of the World Register provides universal access to our artistic, cultural, economic, geographic, linguistic, political, scientific, spiritual and identity-based heritage.

Three Women to Receive 2022 LDEI M.F.K. Fisher Prize for Excellence in Culinary Media Content

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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Fisher Literary Trust announces its 2022 winners of the LDEI M.F.K.

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  • Fisher Literary Trust announces its 2022 winners of the LDEI M.F.K.
  • Fisher Prize recognizing excellence in culinary content that broadens the understanding of food and culture.
  • "We are always in awe at the quality of excellent media entries each year for the M.F.K.
  • Fisher Prize," said LDEI Board President Deborah Mintcheff.

Clarkson University Libraries First Academic Library to Complete Sustainable Libraries Certification Program

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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Potsdam,NY, March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarkson University Libraries just became the first Academic Library to complete the Sustainable Libraries Initiative rigorous certification program.

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  • Potsdam,NY, March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clarkson University Libraries just became the first Academic Library to complete the Sustainable Libraries Initiative rigorous certification program.
  • The Academic Certification Program encourages collaboration with other campus sustainability efforts and reaches beyond the university to establish the university library as a resource and leader in the resilience of the broader community.
  • Participating in a variety of University committees over the past several years has helped us to position Clarkson University Libraries as a vital agency in the campus sustainability mission.
  • The Sustainable Libraries Initiative will continue to pilot its Academic Library Certification Program with a full nationwide rollout of the program anticipated later this year.

New Ex Libris Esploro Research Portal Showcases Scholarship and Helps Users Find Experts

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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JERUSALEM, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce the launch of new research portal capabilities in the Ex Libris Esploro research information management solution.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce the launch of new research portal capabilities in the Ex Libris Esploro research information management solution.
  • The Esploro-enabled research portal draws on the comprehensive data in the Esploro research information hub, which contains multiple types of scholarly information, such as publications, data sets, creative works, projects, and media mentions.
  • Nadav Doron, Ex Libris vice president of research solutions, said, "We are delighted that the new research portal is now available for all institutions, and we are thrilled to see it live at our Esploro customer sites.
  • Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is a leading provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions that enable institutions and users to create, manage, and share knowledge.

OverDrive Completes Acquisition of Kanopy

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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CLEVELAND, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive , the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Kanopy , a leading video streaming service for public and academic libraries.

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  • CLEVELAND, July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive , the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Kanopy , a leading video streaming service for public and academic libraries.
  • Kanopy adds the industry's most-acclaimed video catalog to the OverDrive Marketplace to better serve public and academic libraries around the world.
  • OverDrive, through its award-winning Libby library app and Sora student reading app, provides ebooks and audiobooks to more than 73,000 libraries and schools worldwide.
  • "We look forward to extending the value of the Kanopy content and service through their complementary content and technologies."

Baker & Taylor Returns as Full-Service Vendor to Academic Libraries

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
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Baker & Taylor , the worlds largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment, announced today it is once again a full-service vendor to academic libraries.

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  • Baker & Taylor , the worlds largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment, announced today it is once again a full-service vendor to academic libraries.
  • Baker & Taylor will be a vendor at the annual conference, which for the past 40 years has attracted librarians, vendors and publishers to Charleston, S.C.
  • Carolea Newsome is one such customer pleased to hear about Baker & Taylors return to serving academic libraries.
  • The program is an ideal way to generate additional funds for an academic institutions library while maintaining a vibrant and circulating collection; and
    To learn more about Baker & Taylor services for academic libraries, visit www.baker-taylor.com/a_library_details.cfm.