Library Technology Guides

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Ex Libris and Francisco Partners complete acquisition of Endeavor Information Systems. Francisco Partners, one of the world's largest technology-focused private equity funds and owner of Ex Libris announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Endeavor Information Systems, Inc., an Elsevier company. The acquisition, originally announced on November 21, 2006, under a share purchase agreement, combines Endeavor with Ex Libris. Earlier this year, Ex Libris was acquired by Francisco Partners. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University selects integrated library management system from Endeavor Information Systems. Endeavor Information Systems announced that Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University has selected Voyager, the company's flagship integrated library systems. The university also plans to implement Meridian, the company's electronic resource management system; Curator, Endeavor's resource management solution for searching, creating and managing digital collections; and the company's analysis and reporting module, Analyzer. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems' OpenURL linking solution provides pre-resolved links from Elsevier's Scopus. Endeavor Information Systems announced that its full-text OpenURL linking solution, Discovery: Resolver, now supports image-based linking from Scopus. Scopus is one of Elsevier's primary science, technology, medicine and social science research information services. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. University of Leeds selects digital resource management technology from Endeavor Information Systems. Endeavor Information Systems announced that the University of Leeds has selected the company''s Curator technology to serve as the central repository for the school''s rich collection of multimedia teaching aids. Based on open technology standards, Curator is providing the university with a comprehensive solution for searching, creating and managing its digital resources. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems announces general availability of Endeavor Analyzer. Endeavor Information Systems announced the general availability of its analysis and reporting module, Endeavor Analyzer. A Web-based reporting system providing enhanced insights into operational and institutional data, Analyzer brings business intelligence capabilities into the library environment. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems announces additions to Product Management team. Endeavor Information Systems announced the appointments of one director and two managers within the company''s product management team. Endeavor''s Kathryn Harnish and Mike Dicus were promoted to the positions of director of Product Management and Voyager product manager, respectively; and Char Chase was introduced as the company''s new product manager for the Discovery suite of products. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Mike Dicus promoted to Voyager Product Manager at Endeavor Information Systems. Endeavor Information Systems announced Mike Dicus'' promotion to the position of Voyager product manager. Voyager is the company''s flagship integrated library system. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Kathryn Harnish promoted to Director of Product Management at Endeavor Information Systems. Endeavor Information Systems announced the appointment of Kathryn Harnish to the position of director of Product Management. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems announces first partnership for long-term access and preservation of digital content with the National Library of New Zealand. The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa and Endeavor Information Systems announced a partnership to develop digital repository and preservation technologies capable of meeting the long-term digital access and archiving needs of the National Library of New Zealand. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems announces new version of Voyager Integrated Library Management System. Endeavor Information Systems announced the general availability of Voyager 6.1, an update to the company''s flagship integrated library system. The new version of Voyager is designed to provide librarians and information professionals with a comprehensive infrastructure for managing all aspects of a library''s physical assets. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems names Louis P. Leuzzi as Vice President of Global Sales. Endeavor Information Systems announced the appointment of Louis P. Leuzzi as vice president of Global Sales. In his new position, Leuzzi will provide strategic direction and leadership to Endeavor''s global sales force. Leuzzi will report to Endeavor President and CEO Roland Dietz. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems announces new version of industry-leading electronic resource management solution. Endeavor Information Systems unveiled a significantly enhanced version of Endeavor Meridian, its electronic resource management system. Endeavor Meridian 1.5 is designed to help librarians and information professionals efficiently manage electronic resources as well as the licenses and packages associated with those resources. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Evolution of Library Management Software is focus of Eleventh Annual Endeavor Users Group. Endeavor Information Systems concluded its annual users group meeting in Chicago. With more than 900 library professionals in attendance, the eleventh edition of EndUser served as a forum for Endeavor customers, representing 10 countries and 40 U.S. states, to discuss established and emerging industry trends, share inventive user deployments, and learn first-hand the future direction of the company''s suite of library management solutions. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Talis and Endeavor information systems form strategic partnership. Talis Information Limited announced that Endeavor Information Systems one of the leading worldwide providers of library management software, is the first company to join its new partnership programme, Talis Connexions. Talis Connexions is a flexible framework that facilitates collaboration between like-minded organisations providing library management solutions to academic, research, corporate and government institutions. Members are encouraged to share knowledge and technical assets, support open standards and develop complementary product strategies. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems unveils vision for Hybrid Library System. Endeavor Information Systems introduced the company''s vision for the future of library software, the Hybrid Library System which leverages existing elements of Endeavor''s established suite of products that manage both physical and electronic resources at different types of institutions, including national, academic and research, public, corporate, museum and specialty libraries. It is also based on the company''s Discovery suite of utility products that enable users to easily retrieve, view and access the most relevant information from library resources. The Hybrid Library System also introduces newer technology elements that will provide richer functionality to library staff and patrons. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. The National Library of Croatia selects Endeavor Information Systems' Voyager for integrated library solution. Endeavor Information Systems announced that the Republic of Croatia''s National and University Library in Zagreb has selected the company''s integrated library management system Voyager. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems and TDNet expand partnership to introduce re-architected reference linking solution for libraries. Endeavor Information Systems announced that it has expanded its existing partnership agreement with TDNet, a leading provider of e-resource management solutions, to deliver a new technology offering, Discovery: Resolver, a system which delivers enhanced electronic access to OpenURL and non-OpenURL target resources. Discovery: Resolver, a replacement for Endeavor''s current LinkFinderPlus product, will utilize technology developed by TDNet to provide accurate context-sensitive linking from OpenURL enabled sources to full text sources. [Full Announcement].

National Agricultural Library. Advanced Search Form for use with Endeavor Voyager. The National Agricultural Library announces the release of a generic version of its custom search form -- BooleanCUBE (Boolean Canned URL-Based Experience). BooleanCUBE is an advanced search tool for the NAL Catalog, AGRICOLA, but can be adapted for use with other Voyager OPACs. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Former Australian Prime Minister Edward Gough Whitlam recognizes Endeavor's Role in innovative digitization of National Collected Works. Honourable Edward Gough Whitlam AC QC, former Prime Minister of Australia and a "National Living Treasure" as selected by The National Trust of Australia, recognized the digital curation success of the University of Western Sydney''s Whitlam Institute in a speech given yesterday at the State Library of Victoria. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. Endeavor Information Systems, Inc. and TDNet announce partnership to launch completely re-architected federated search offering. Endeavor Information Systems announced that it has entered into an expanded partnership agreement with TDNet to integrate elements of the company''s leading-edge technologies into select Endeavor products. [Full Announcement].