Library Technology Guides

EBSCO Clinical Decisions launches Dyna AI Mode. EBSCO Clinical Decisions announced the launch of Dyna AI Mode, a purpose-built AI interface within DynaMed, DynaMedex, and Dynamic Health. With growing demands for speed, clarity, control, and confidence, Dyna AI Mode delivers fast, intuitive answers from the same expert-vetted, evidence-based content clinicians trust today —while giving them full visibility into the questions asked, the reasoning applied, and direct access to the underlying evidence. [Full Announcement].

DynaMedex recognized as 2026 Best in KLAS for Clinical Decision Support. DynaMedex, an integrated clinical decision support solution from EBSCO Information Services and Micromedex by Merative, was recognized in the KLAS 2026 Software and Services Report as the top performing solution for clinical decision support: point-of-care disease reference. [Full Announcement].

DynaMed advances clinical decision making with same-day access to the New England Journal of Medicine. EBSCO Clinical Decisions announced DynaMed, a leading clinical decision support solution from EBSCO Information Services, now publishes summaries of select articles from the New England Journal of Medicine in real time, directly within the platform. DynaMed is the only clinical decision support solution with licensed rights to same-day access to NEJM articles. Clinicians are under immense pressure to keep up with the pace of new medical knowledge and deliver the fastest possible care based on the highest quality evidence. With mere moments to seek answers, clinicians require immediate access to the latest research. Same-day availability to new evidence, paired with concise, actionable clinical guidance with clearly cited, expert-curated analysis, ensures clinicians can integrate the latest, peer-reviewed evidence into patient care decisions without delay. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services unveils Music Index Archive, completing its trio of music research resources. Libraries can now provide researchers with access to a distinctive musical archive spanning more than twenty years and encompassing everything from classical traditions to contemporary popular music. Available through EBSCO Information Services, Music Index Archive offers indexing for 480 journals and magazines, originally published by Harmonie Park Press and featuring international content from dozens of countries. The Music Index Archive includes works from notable university presses and music societies & associations. It covers publications from 1949 to 1971, many of which are not available in other music databases. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services unveils Music Index Archive, completing its trio of music research resources. Libraries can now provide researchers with access to a distinctive musical archive spanning more than twenty years and encompassing everything from classical traditions to contemporary popular music. Available through EBSCO Information Services, Music Index Archive offers indexing for 480 journals and magazines, originally published by Harmonie Park Press and featuring international content from dozens of countries. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award is accepting nominations. Nominations are now open for the EBSCO Information Services Library Staff Development Award. The award is given to a library organization that demonstrates the greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the organization. This award is sponsored by EBSCO. The winner receives a $3,500 and a framed citation of achievement that is given at the ALA Awards Ceremony at the 2026 ALA's Annual Conference, in Chicago, IL. [Full Announcement].

Submissions now open for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Awards. The American Library Association Core Division is now accepting submissions for the 2026 John Cotton Dana Award, one of the most prestigious honors in library public relations. For eight decades, this award has recognized outstanding achievements in library marketing and communications. The $10,000 awards will be provided by the H.W. Wilson Foundation, honoring the best library marketing efforts nationwide. Applications for the JCD Award should be submitted electronically and received by March 13, 2026. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services opens submissions for the 2026 EBSCO Solar Grant. Submissions are now open for the 2026 EBSCO Solar grant program from EBSCO Information Services. Entering its eleventh year, EBSCO continues its commitment to sustainability by offering grants that fund solar installations at libraries around the world. As part of the 2026 EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will award a total of $300,000 in grants to help libraries reduce energy costs and highlight the benefits of renewable energy. Since its inception, EBSCO has awarded more than three million dollars through the EBSCO Solar grant program. [Full Announcement].

Dyna AI to streamline point-of-care decisions with integrated dosing and medication safety information. In their ongoing commitment to support clinicians at the point of care, EBSCO Clinical Decisions and Micromedex today announced that Dyna AI for DynaMedex will soon deliver expanded drug content and medication dosing information directly within the platform. This enhancement solidifies DynaMedex as a preeminent single destination for clinicians' clinical and medication queries. Targeted for availability in early 2026, the expanded DynaMed-Micromedex partnership modernizes drug reference delivery within DynaMedex by delivering monograph information in clean, structured, concise AI-generated summaries designed to provide immediate access to pediatric and adult dosing guidance. By uniting DynaMed's expert clinician-curated disease content with Micromedex's authoritative drug data–delivered directly through Dyna AI's governed platform—this new integration delivers trusted, expert clinician-in-the-loop responses and medication-specific data in a single workflow. [Full Announcement].

Nursing & Allied Health reference source now available from EBSCO Information Services. EBSCO Information Services has launched Nursing & Allied Health Reference Source, a new full-text resource offering a vast collection of material that will support the research and education needs of individuals across the healthcare and social services fields. Tailored for researchers and students of nursing, allied health, social work, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation and other related fields, this new resource provides comprehensive content, an intuitive interface and covers a broad range of subjects. [Full Announcement].

The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources drives digital transformation in agricultural scholarship with EBSCO FOLIO. The Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) has implemented FOLIO to modernize library workflows and better support data-intensive agricultural research, with the help of EBSCO FOLIO Services. BUAN selected FOLIO for its ability to accommodate specialized datasets, safeguard against single-vendor dependencies, and foster local technical skill-building within the library team. [Full Announcement].

Alliant International University selects EBSCO FOLIO to modernize library operations. With multiple campuses across California, Alliant International University has begun implementing FOLIO to modernize its library workflows and enhance the research experience for students and faculty with EBSCO Information Services' (EBSCO) support. The university joins a growing network of institutions worldwide, using EBSCO-hosted FOLIO to streamline operations and drive innovation through open collaboration. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services and American Geosciences Institute create GeoRef with Full Text. EBSCO Information Services and American Geosciences Institute, collaborated to release GeoRef with Full Text, a powerful resource for researchers and students in the geosciences. The resource combines AGI's expert geological indexing with full-text access to leading journals and magazines, offering expansive geoscience coverage across time and geography. GeoRef with Full Text offers seamless access to full-text articles and conference materials, built on the trusted GeoRef index created by AGI. With authoritative indexing, global content in multiple languages, and more than 400 full-text magazines and journals spanning back to the 1930s, the database delivers a uniquely comprehensive and international view of geoscience research. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services' LitBase wins Outstanding Academic Title Award by Choice. EBSCO Information Services' LitBase, an expansive world literature database, has recently been named an Outstanding Academic Title by Choice. The prestigious list includes the best scholarly books and digital resources chosen by the Choice editorial staff from among the more than 2800 titles reviewed by Choice during the past year. [Full Announcement].

Library Databases and Social Emotional Learning: Building Self-Management Skills Through Research. Conducting research with library databases supports social emotional learning by helping students build self-management, organization and information literacy skills for academic and lifelong success. Social emotional learning is a process that helps students develop the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need to manage emotions, achieve goals and build positive relationships. Five core competencies make up SEL: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. The second competency, self-management, is essential for student success — whether they are completing school assignments, handling responsibilities at an after-school job, or managing everyday life tasks. [Full Announcement].

How Philosophy Builds Analytical Thinking Skills to Combat Misinformation. Learn how philosophy helps combat misinformation and disinformation in the digital age. Discover tools to evaluate truth and facts online. Produced by the Philosopher's Information Center, The Philosopher's Index with Full Text is the leading full-text database covering all major fields of philosophy and related disciplines. Designed to help philosophers easily find publications of interest, The Philosopher's Index with Full Text includes over 100 of the highest ranked journals in philosophy and over 130 additional hard-to-find journals. A small team of philosophers index journals, books, and dissertations without the assistance of machine indexing. For the researcher, this provides consistency and accuracy across the database that produces high-quality search results. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO User Group 2026: Call for proposals deadline extended. EBSCO Information Services has extended the deadline for EBSCO User Group 2026 session proposals to Dec. 1, 2025, giving North American academic library professionals additional time to share their ideas, innovations and stories. Held May 5–8, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, this year's program will offer three full days of peer-to-peer learning, integrated FOLIO tracks, in-depth workshops and networking opportunities. EBSCO is also evolving the event format based on attendee feedback. Alongside Standard and Panel Presentations, the conference is now accepting proposals for Innovation Sessions, a lightning-round format featuring 10-minute, targeted talks with a combined Q&A at the end of each series. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO eBooks & OASIS/Rialto Update & FAQ. Clarivate/ProQuest announced they will stop supporting new sales of perpetual books on June 30, 2026. As such, we have made the decision to discontinue EBSCO eBooks participation in Clarivate's OASIS and Rialto platforms as of June 30, 2026. We see our fundamental role as supporting, cultivating, and enabling a thriving scholarly environment, one where libraries have confidence in the sustainability of their collections, and where publishers of every size can bring forward the scholarship that fuels progress in a sustainable way. We believe this decision is in the best interest of that shared future. [Full Announcement].

Heritage University Becomes Washington's First Academic Library to Use EBSCO-Hosted FOLIO. After more than a decade on its legacy system, Heritage University's Donald K. C. North Library will implement FOLIO as its next-generation library services platform, with implementation and hosting support from EBSCO Information Services. The library, scheduled to go live in spring 2026, will become the first academic library in Washington to adopt the open-source platform with EBSCO's support. [Full Announcement].

300 libraries, one Vision: EBSCO FOLIO unites global library community. Institutions across academic, research and national sectors are uniting around the FOLIO platform, built to grow with their needs and transform how libraries serve their users. With more than 300 libraries and growing, EBSCO FOLIO continues to demonstrate the momentum of open-source adoption at scale, serving as a foundation for community-driven innovation and shared solutions that benefit libraries everywhere. This milestone highlights the steady growth of the global FOLIO community and the shared value of open-source collaboration. That growth is reflected in institutions of every type, including some of the world's most notable institutions — among them the Library of Congress, which recently announced the launch of its new Library Collections Access Platform built on FOLIO and implemented with services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). Because the platform is open-source, improvements developed for the Library will be shared with the broader community, benefiting institutions worldwide. [Full Announcement].