Library science

OverDrive Education Provides Free Resources to Schools Receiving COVID-19 Relief Funds

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Information science, Book formats, Books, Library science, School library, E-book, Audiobook, Library, OverDrive, Inc., OverDrive Media Console

Interested schools can access the full collection of resources in the K-12 Funding Champion Toolkit .\nSince March 2020, the U.S. Department of Education has allocated nearly $193 billion in K-12 COVID-19 relief funding to states.

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  • Interested schools can access the full collection of resources in the K-12 Funding Champion Toolkit .\nSince March 2020, the U.S. Department of Education has allocated nearly $193 billion in K-12 COVID-19 relief funding to states.
  • "\nThe Sora app, an allowable use for relief funds, is enabling many districts\' literacy and reading programs.
  • OverDrive Education increased their network from 20,000 to 48,000 schools throughout the last year, providing ebooks and audiobooks to support curricula and school libraries.
  • Founded in 1986, OverDrive the leading digital reading platform for libraries and OverDrive Education are based in Cleveland, Ohio USA.

GOBI® Library Solutions from EBSCO Now Offers Evidence-Based Acquisitions from IGI Global

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Information science, Library science, EBSCO Information Services, Library, Collection development, Librarian, Special library

b'IPSWICH, Mass., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO (GOBI Library Solutions) now offers Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) through IGI Global \'s InfoSci platform.

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  • b'IPSWICH, Mass., May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO (GOBI Library Solutions) now offers Evidence-Based Acquisitions (EBA) through IGI Global \'s InfoSci platform.
  • The addition of IGI Global EBA will offer GOBI customers time-saving, flexible solutions for their unique library acquisition needs.\nGOBI Library Solutions Vice President of Product Management for Books, John Brennan, says the addition of IGI Global\'s EBA program in GOBI provides librarians with the resources they need to improve their library acquisition workflows.
  • To learn more about IGI Global, visit their website.\nGOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO, formerly YBP Library Services, offers more than 17 million print and e-books to academic, research and special libraries worldwide.
  • From streamlining workflows to partnering with library staff, GOBI Library Solutions is committed to providing the best solution for libraries\' acquisition, collection development and technical service needs.

PolicyMap Announces New Agreement with The Center for Research Libraries (CRL)

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Information science, Center for Research Libraries, Library science, CRL, Library

b'PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PolicyMap announces the availability of its national data and mapping web-based application to members of The Center for Research Libraries (CRL).

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  • b'PHILADELPHIA, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PolicyMap announces the availability of its national data and mapping web-based application to members of The Center for Research Libraries (CRL).
  • "CRL is committed in negotiating favorable agreements for e-resources the CRL community has identified as a priority for research and teaching.
  • "\nThis new agreement with the Center for Research Libraries extends PolicyMap mission to expand adoption of its data, mapping and analytics software by researchers within the library, research and higher education community.
  • PolicyMap was created with the idea that interpreting geographic data on maps is crucial to finding solutions to our most intractable issues.

Ex Libris Cloud Apps Reach Two Thousand Activations

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
Library automation, ProQuest, Cloud infrastructure, Ex Libris, Information science, Libris, Cloud computing, Library science, Companies

b'JERUSALEM, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that users of ExLibris cloud-based products have reached a major milestone: original applications developed by and for members of the Ex Libris community have been activated two thousand times.

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  • b'JERUSALEM, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that users of ExLibris cloud-based products have reached a major milestone: original applications developed by and for members of the Ex Libris community have been activated two thousand times.
  • To activate an app, one need only click the Cloud Apps icon within an Ex Libris higher-ed cloud product.\nThe full list of apps is always available and searchable.
  • However, the Cloud Apps framework also responds to the context of a user\'s session, suggesting apps that might be helpful for the specific feature in the workflow that the user is currently interacting with.\n"The Cloud Apps framework exemplifies our ongoing dual commitment to openness and support for our customers," said Josh Weisman, vice president of development.
  • "We are very excited that Cloud Apps activations have reached the two thousand mark, clear evidence of the amazing work that the Ex Libris community is doing.

OverDrive Adds New Content Categories for Libraries

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Information science, Book formats, Books, Library science, OverDrive, Inc., E-book, Audiobook, Library, OverDrive Media Console

b'CLEVELAND, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive , the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide, announced the expansion of its industry-leading catalog to include new categories of digital content.

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  • b'CLEVELAND, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OverDrive , the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide, announced the expansion of its industry-leading catalog to include new categories of digital content.
  • In addition to ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines, libraries can now supplement their digital collections with a wide variety of content that entertains, educates and provides unique digital experiences.
  • Serving a growing network of 65,000 libraries and schools in 84 countries, OverDrive delivers the industry\'s largest digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and other content through award-winning apps.
  • Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, Ohio USA and was named a Certified B Corp in 2017. www.overdrive.com\n'

Source Announces Partnership With The Reference Library In Phoenix, Arizona

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Library, Library science

b'PHOENIX, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Source , a digital product library and specification platform that connects architects, designers, contractors, and manufacturers in commercial construction, announced today a partnership with The Reference Library to bring additional digital tools and services to the architects, designers and commercial construction community in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • b'PHOENIX, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Source , a digital product library and specification platform that connects architects, designers, contractors, and manufacturers in commercial construction, announced today a partnership with The Reference Library to bring additional digital tools and services to the architects, designers and commercial construction community in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The Reference Library, which was founded in 1987 by a local architect to provide a complete information center with invaluable resources to the architectural, engineering, and construction community at no cost, is the only building industry hub in Arizona.\nThe Reference Library, prior to its partnership with Source, held over 2,500 reference materials within its downtown brick-and-mortar location.
  • Today, powered by Source\'s digital product catalog and sample ordering platform, The Reference Library members have access to over 180,000 commercial building products from over 1,900 local and national brands.
  • Source founder and CEO Nicole Schmidt saw a gap in the design market that connected architects, designers, contractors, and manufacturers.

Promo Direct Breaks Language Barriers by Enabling a Spanish Language Tool in their Website

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Browsing, Information science, Library science

HENDERSON, Nev., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- USA's leading promotional product company, Promo Direct, has enabled the Spanish language for their website.

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  • HENDERSON, Nev., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- USA's leading promotional product company, Promo Direct, has enabled the Spanish language for their website.
  • Now all website visitors who are comfortable browsing the website in Spanish can do so with the click of a button.
  • The addition of Spanish marks the first use of a new language since the website was launched more than 25 years ago.
  • The Spanish language will then be the default language for the shopping and browsing experience.

The Homestead Cybrarium Opens Breaking the Mold of Traditional Library Service

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Information science, Library science, Public library, Library

HOMESTEAD, Fla., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Homestead and Library Systems & Services (LS&S) have partnered to open a one-of-a-kind, ultra-modern public library.

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  • HOMESTEAD, Fla., March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Homestead and Library Systems & Services (LS&S) have partnered to open a one-of-a-kind, ultra-modern public library.
  • The Cybrarium is the City of Homestead's much-anticipated high-tech library that marries traditional library services with advanced technology and innovative programming.
  • "The innovation and creativity behind the Cybrarium will make it a model for communities looking to evolve traditional library service."
  • Library Systems & Services (LS&S) partners with communities to provide more public library services than any system in the country.

GOBI® Library Solutions from EBSCO Announces Availability of De Gruyter University Press Library eCollections

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Publishing, Information science, Library science, De Gruyter, Gobi Desert, Gobi, EBSCO Information Services, University of Chicago Press, Library

IPSWICH, Mass., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO (GOBI Library Solutions) now offers University Press Library eCollections from De Gruyter .

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  • IPSWICH, Mass., March 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO (GOBI Library Solutions) now offers University Press Library eCollections from De Gruyter .
  • The De Gruyter University Press Library eCollections contain the complete frontlist collections of 16 prestigious North American university presses including University of Chicago Press, Harvard University Press, Princeton University Press and more.
  • The University Press Library eCollections are only available through De Gruyter and GOBI.
  • Currently, De Gruyter University Press Library eCollections are available through GOBI in the U.S. and Canada.

ValidCare joins Council for Responsible Nutrition to Help Support and Advance Scientific Research

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Council for Responsible Nutrition, Dietary Supplements, Databases, Information science, Library science

DENVER, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ValidCare, a leading provider of digital decentralized patient-centric clinical trials for the life science and healthcare supplement industry announced today that it has joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) as an associate member to help support and advance scientific research associated with dietary supplements and functional foods.

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  • DENVER, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --ValidCare, a leading provider of digital decentralized patient-centric clinical trials for the life science and healthcare supplement industry announced today that it has joined the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) as an associate member to help support and advance scientific research associated with dietary supplements and functional foods.
  • "Supplements and functional foods are relied on by millions of Americans each day to help them achieve their health and wellness goals.
  • Our objective is to help companies deliver the safest and most effective products to market, integrating science and real-world evidence to support health and wellness claims."
  • As an organization, ValidCare is passionate about improving patient access, diversity and participation in clinical research that powers creation of life changing healthcare products.