Library Technology Guides

ByWater Solutions announces Supporting for Success webinar series. In this series, ByWater Solutions focuses on building better library experiences through Open Source Software. Libraries deserve software that evolves with their needs—and support that empowers their teams. This webinar, explores how open source solutions offer not just flexibility and cost-effectiveness but also a new standard of support focused on collaboration, transparency, and long-term success. it discusses how community-driven development and responsive support models create better outcomes for staff and patrons alike. You'll hear real-world examples of libraries thriving with open source tools, and learn how the right support structure can turn technology into a true partner in service. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces Supporting for Success webinar series. In this series, ByWater Solutions focuses on building better library experiences through Open Source Software. Libraries deserve software that evolves with their needs—and support that empowers their teams. This webinar, explores how open source solutions offer not just flexibility and cost-effectiveness but also a new standard of support focused on collaboration, transparency, and long-term success. it discusses how community-driven development and responsive support models create better outcomes for staff and patrons alike. You'll hear real-world examples of libraries thriving with open source tools, and learn how the right support structure can turn technology into a true partner in service. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with koha-US to raise money for the Koha Community for 5th year in a row. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that their annual Koha Community Challenge raised over $1,600.00 for koha-US and the Koha Community. 63 Community members participated in the month-long challenge logging over 1,000 activities for the month of May. By partnering with koha-us for the Spring into Fitness: Koha Community Challenge, we once again were able to create a way for the open-source community to come together, move, and raise money for a good cause. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions' partners sponsor development in Koha 25.05 Release. ByWater Solutions acknowledged its partners who sponsored developments in the Koha Community 25.05 release. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with Hoopla Digital to bring Flex integration to Aspen Discovery. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America's forefront provider of open source library technology support, announced today that they have partnered with Hoopla Digital to integrate its Flex model to Aspen Discovery and LiDA via API. This update will provide the Aspen Community with enhanced access to digital content while ensuring library staff enjoy the catalog curation efficiencies of API integration. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Conference. ByWater Solutions will be attending the American Association of Law Libraries Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon from July 19-22. Come see us at Booth 412. We will be available to answer questions, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries at our booth. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions earns highest scores among mid-size public libraries in 2025 Annual Perceptions Survey. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, proudly announces that Koha with ByWater Solutions received top marks in this year's Library Perceptions 2025 survey published by Marshall Breeding. [Full Announcement].

May 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 May 2025 Librarian of the Month is Tammy DelConte of Monterey County Free Libraries in California. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions develops advanced configuration options for Twilio Plugin. ByWater Solutions, an Open Source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced the development of advanced configuration of the Twilio Plugin. Kyle Hall, Director of Development & Operations, worked directly on the development to create advanced configuration options, allowing templates to contain raw TwiML for complete control over how and what is spoken by Twilio from Koha. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 New Jersey Library Association 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 2025 New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference. The event runs from May 28-30 at the Harrah's Casino in Atlantic City. [Full Announcement].

Walla Walla County Rural Library District 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 Walla Walla County Rural Library District in Washington is now live on the Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery with ByWater Support. ByWater Solutions completed the migration of over 31,500 bibliographic records providing the library with customized implementation and training for their open source solutions. [Full Announcement].

ByWater partners receive Library Journal's Mover & Shaker Prestigious Award. ByWater Solutions, America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that several partners were awarded Library Journal's Mover & Shaker Prestigious Award. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces May 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 May 2025 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, the The Minot-Sleeper Library in Bristol, New Hampshire. [Full Announcement].

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].