Library science

Harvard Library Goes Live with Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform and Leganto Resource List Solution

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Library science, Library automation, ProQuest, Ex Libris Group, Information science, Ex Libris, Harvard Library, Libris, Harvard University

CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris Group, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Harvard Library has gone live with the ExLibris Alma library services platform and the Leganto course resource list solution.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris Group, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that Harvard Library has gone live with the ExLibris Alma library services platform and the Leganto course resource list solution.
  • The Alma implementation helps Harvard achieve its goal of actively managing print and online collections within a single framework throughout the library.
  • The Leganto resource list solution enables Harvard Library to take a more active role in teaching and learning and to best serve Harvard's academic goals.
  • Eric Hines, president of Ex Libris North America, remarked, "I am delighted to see Harvard University add the Alma library services platform and the Leganto resource list solution to the world-class library services that Harvard provides for its students and faculty across the campus.

ProQuest News Discoverable in Ex Libris Primo

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
ProQuest, Xerox, Library science, Ex Libris Group, Information science, Serials Solutions

* To address the teaching, learning and research needs of the academic community, ProQuest is making more of its digital news content discoverable via Ex Libris Primo , the discovery service that delivers access across the breadth of libraries' print, electronic and digital collections.

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  • * To address the teaching, learning and research needs of the academic community, ProQuest is making more of its digital news content discoverable via Ex Libris Primo , the discovery service that delivers access across the breadth of libraries' print, electronic and digital collections.
  • ProQuest Historical Newspapers , Recent News papers and News stream collections covering nearly 3,000 titles from the early 1700s to today are now discoverable through Primo.
  • In 2018, ProQuest has enabled discovery of many other ProQuest databases through Primo.
  • ProQuest and its companies and affiliates Ex Libris, Alexander Street, Bowker -- stand for better research, better learning, better insights.

RMIT University Adopts Ex Libris Esploro Research Services Solution to Help Increase Research Impact

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Library science, Ex Libris Group, Library automation, ProQuest, Ex Libris, RMIT University, Libris, Education in Australia, Information science

ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that RMIT University has opted for the ExLibris Esploro research services solution to help capture, manage, and disseminate the university's research output and data.

Key Points: 
  • ADELAIDE, Australia, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that RMIT University has opted for the ExLibris Esploro research services solution to help capture, manage, and disseminate the university's research output and data.
  • The solution increases the impact of an institution's academic research by maximizing the visibility of research output, automating the update of scholar profiles and delivering analysis and reporting of research activities.
  • As a global university of technology, design, and enterprise, RMIT is eager to make its outcome-oriented research publications readily available and increase their impact worldwide."
  • Nadav Doron, vice president of research solutions at Ex Libris, said, "We are delighted that RMIT will be joining the Esploro early adopters.

Digital Bookmobile Marks 10th Anniversary Celebrating Library Ebooks

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Monday, August 27, 2018
Bookmobile, Information science, Public library, Audiobook, Librarian, Library science, OverDrive, Inc.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As the popularity of ebooks and audiobooks continues to grow, so has the high-tech Digital Bookmobile, celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

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  • CLEVELAND, Aug. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As the popularity of ebooks and audiobooks continues to grow, so has the high-tech Digital Bookmobile, celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.
  • This traveling exhibit tours public libraries and schools throughout North America to promote their digital catalog of ebooks, audiobooks and other digital content to their communities.
  • The Digital Bookmobile is powered by OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools.
  • Hundreds of libraries and schools along with thousands of librarians have hosted Digital Bookmobile events and effectively connected with their communities.

Maryland Educator Ali Schilpp Named 2018 School Librarian of the Year by School Library Journal

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Library science, Information science, Children's literature criticism, School Library Journal, School library, Teacher-librarian, Paul Arthur Schilpp, Librarian, Library Journal

NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --School Library Journal (SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --School Library Journal (SLJ) has announced Ali Schilpp, a library media specialist from Northern Middle School in Accident, MD, as the 2018 School Librarian of the Year.
  • To read the full article and learn more about the School Librarian of the Year Award, visit: https://www.slj.com/SLOTY2018 .
  • About the 2018 School Librarian of the Year Winners:
    Ali Schilpp, 2018 School Librarian of the Year, Northern Middle School, Accident, MD
    Four years ago, as the first and only Library Media Specialist to work at Northern Middle School, Ali Schilpp tapped into her more than 12 years of library experience to create a unique, technology-driven space.
  • School Library Journal , a MSI publication, is the premier journal for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens.

University of Denver Joins Ex Libris Esploro Early Adopter Program

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Library science, Culture, Library automation, ProQuest, Human behavior, Ex Libris Group, Ex Libris, Libris, Early adopter

CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Denver has decided to become an early adopter of the ExLibris Esploro research services solution.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that the University of Denver has decided to become an early adopter of the ExLibris Esploro research services solution.
  • As a participant in the Esploro early adopter program, the University of Denver will be closely involved in providing product feedback and shaping the Esploro solution to meet the needs of research universities.
  • "We are pleased to welcome the University of Denver to the Esploro early adopter program," said Nadav Doron, VP of Research Solutions at Ex Libris.
  • For more information about Ex Libris, see our website and join us on LinkedIn , YouTube , Facebook ,and Twitter .

D-Tech International Continues to Provide Library Technology Solutions to Queen's College, Oxford

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Security engineering, Automatic identification and data capture, Library science, Privacy, Radio-frequency identification, Ubiquitous computing, Wireless, Library, Computer security, Information science, Information

The library was refurbished between 2013 and 2014, and as part of that project library security was reviewed and updated to RFID technology.

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  • The library was refurbished between 2013 and 2014, and as part of that project library security was reviewed and updated to RFID technology.
  • The 2017 New Library extension was an architectural design and construction challenge that required exceptional levels of organisation and contractor coordination.
  • D-Tech International has been providing library technology solutions to Queen's College since 2006.
  • As technology has advanced and the needs of the library changed D-Tech has provided equipment and solutions to improve security, enhance the student experience and support library staff.

D-Tech International Installs Self-issue Units at Blackpool Libraries

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Library science, Geography of England, Library, Blackpool, EMV, Public library, Local government in England, Information science

Six of the libraries have self-issue units and chip and pin.

Key Points: 
  • Six of the libraries have self-issue units and chip and pin.
  • As a public library, Blackpool provides a range of services to residents and visitors from supporting literacy to hosting community events.
  • In order to optimise productivity and provide improved services for its customers Blackpool Libraries sought a solution to enable self-issue and facilitate easy payment for patrons.
  • D-Tech International has supplied and installed self-issue units with chip and pin payment facilities to six Blackpool Libraries, resulting in:
    David Park, Area Library Team Leader, said: "D-Tech installed the self-issue units and the chip and pin.

ALA looking for nation's favorite librarians for I Love My Librarian Award

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Monday, August 6, 2018
Library science, Librarian, Librarianship and human rights, American Library Association

The national award invites library users to nominate their favorite librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries.

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  • The national award invites library users to nominate their favorite librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries.
  • Last year's award winners were honored for making a difference in their communities, schools and campuses through the work they do every day.
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York provides generous support for the I Love My Librarian Award and is a co-sponsor along with the The New York Public Library.
  • The ALA administers the award through the ALA's Communications and Marketing Office, which promotes the value of libraries and librarians.

Ex Libris Acquires Research Research Ltd., Industry Leader in the Coverage of Research Funding Opportunities, News, and Analysis

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Monday, August 6, 2018
ProQuest, Library science, Information science, RefWorks, Ex Libris Group, Serials Solutions, Ex Libris

LONDON, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Research Research Limited (known as *Research).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Research Research Limited (known as *Research).
  • Founded in 1994, *Research offers broad coverage of funding opportunities and publishes authoritative news and analysis of research politics and funding that improve decision-making by research stakeholders.
  • *Research products and expertise complement the ExLibris research services offering, which includes the Esploro research services platform, Pivot funding and collaboration solution, RefWorks reference manager, and Primo and Summon discovery services.
  • Research Research, known as *Research, helps scholars and institutions ensure that smart ideas do not go to waste.