Library Technology Guides

Corona Public Library is Live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that the Corona Public Library in California is now live on Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. The Corona Public Library is an existing ByWater partner using Koha and Libki. ByWater Solutions completed the implementation providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open-source solutions. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions Announces April 2025 Community Giveback Winner. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The April 2025 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, is the The Effingham Public Library in Effingham, New Hampshire. The funds will be used to support youth programming at the library. [Full Announcement].

April 2025 Librarian of the Month. Every month ByWater Solutions recognizes a librarian that has made an impact on their library and community. We are happy to announce the April 2025 Librarian of the Month is Erica Richardson, Library Director at the Benbrook Public Library in Texas. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the American Library Association Annual Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the ALA Annual Conference 2025 from June 26 - June 30 in Philadelphia. Come visit us at booth 2413 to chat and explore what Open Source can do for your library. We will be available to answer questions, demonstrate products, and take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries. [Full Announcement].

2025 Koha Hackfest in Marseille wrap-up. Several developers from the ByWater Solutions team were able to attend the 2025 Koha Hackfest in Marseille! Koha Hackfest is THE unmissable event for all those who wish to get involved in the development of Koha, the open source library management solution. Developers, librarians, contributors and enthusiasts come together to collaborate, code, share and develop this unique software together. Read on to learn about their experiences and takeaways. [Full Announcement].

Call for koha-US 2025 Presentation Proposals. The theme for the koha-US 2025 conference is "All That and More. " How has Koha enabled you and your library to meet and exceed the needs and expectations of your patrons and community? Proposals are due by May 16, 2025. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 Utah Library Association Annual Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the 2025 Utah Library Association Annual Conference from May 13 - 15. [Full Announcement].

2025 Ohio Summit. Join ByWater Solutions at its Ohio Partner Summit on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Cuyahoga County Public Library for this FREE event. The Summit will be held from 10am-3pm. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announces Cybersecurity Essentials for Libraries Webinar Series. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 Evergreen International Online Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the 2025 Evergreen International Online Conference from May 12 - 14. [Full Announcement].

Carrollton Public Library is live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Carrollton Public Library in Texas is now live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 100,600 bibliographic records providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 MLA|DLA Annual Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the Maryland Library Association/Delaware Library Association 2025 Conference from May 7 - 9 in Ocean City, Maryland. [Full Announcement].

Koha Community Challenge 2025. ByWater Solutions has partnered with koha-US for another Community Challenge! This is a great way for the open source community to come together, move, and raise money for a good cause. Walk, Jog, Run, Swim, Bike, Hike, Yoga, Dance- whatever your activity of choice is-come join us for this community challenge. Be part of the open-source community sharing your daily activities, photos, and words of wisdom. [Full Announcement].

Enhancing Security and Performance: Leveraging Cloudflare for Your Library Systems. Join ByWater Solutions for an insightful webinar on how Cloudflare can enhance the security, performance, and reliability of your library systems. We'll explore key features such as DDoS protection, content delivery optimization, and secure access controls, all designed to ensure seamless and safe digital experiences for library users. Whether you're looking to safeguard sensitive data, improve website speed, or enhance overall system resilience, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions joins Open Fifth and Theke Solutions in their move to quarterly releases for Aspen Discovery. ByWater Solutions, America's leading provider of open-source library systems, announced today the introduction of quarterly releases for supported Aspen Discovery partners in collaboration with Open Fifth and Theke Solutions. This adjustment will allow us to deliver more comprehensive updates with enhanced stability, improved features, and a better overall user experience. Our commitment to a strong open source community and honest, transparent partnerships remains unchanged, and we appreciate your continued support. [Full Announcement].

ByWater BOSS: Women's HERstory Month Highlights. For Women's History Month, we are shining a spotlight on some of the women that make ByWater shine! In this series, meet Kendra Little, Systems Team Extraordinaire; Laura Escamilla, ByWater's first female Koha Developer; and Enica Davis, Lead Data Migration Specialist. [Full Announcement].

March 2025 Librarian of the Month. Every month ByWater Solutions recognizes a librarian that has made an impact on their library and community. We are happy to announce the March 2025 Librarian of the Month is Edenia Hernandez, Library Director at the North Miami Beach Library! Edenia was nominated by Jessica Zairo and Elise Aiello of ByWater Solutions. [Full Announcement].

Linwood Public Library is live on Koha and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that the Linwood Public Library in New Jersey is now live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 38,000 bibliographic records providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions welcomes Elizabeth McArthur. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open-Source library technology support announced today that Elizabeth McArthur has joined the ByWater Solutions team as a Data Migration Specialist. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the New Hampshire Library Association Annual Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the New Hampshire Library Association Annual Conference 2025 from April 17-18 at Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH. [Full Announcement].