Library Technology Guides

Paratext expands nest for library comparison reports. Paratext announced a major enhancement to nest, the new holdings analysis and reporting service integrated into bird: Base Inventory of Research Databases. Paratext launched nest in February 2025, giving bird & nest libraries the means to quickly create reports comparing their database holdings to other library collections. Now, Paratext's has expanded functionality to include the ability to create “our nest.” unlimited, customizable library groups within nest.With 180 department categories and 750+ library holdings to select from, strategists can now create comprehensive comparative reports in minutes, rather than the months required to do so through internal initiatives. [Full Announcement].

bird further simplifies scholarly publisher evaluation. Paratext announced a substantive enhancement to bird: Base Inventory of Research Databases. The new Browse Publisher function is more than new feature; it is a unique portal to the entire realm of scholarly publishing. bird, launched in February 2024, is a comprehensive catalogue/index to 8,100+ research databases, spanning 177 academic departments, 34 formats from 2,000 publishers. [Full Announcement].

Paratext announces nest - a new suite of library comparison metrics for bird. Paratext announced nest, a groundbreaking suite of comparative library analytics built upon the platform of bird. Launched in February 2024, bird: Base Inventory of Research Databases is developed and maintained by research librarians. bird provides subject selectors and collection strategists with the only comprehensive profile of 7,700+ commercial and Open Access (OA) research databases, spanning 177 academic disciplines, 34 formats and over 1,900 suppliers. nest enhances bird's capabilities, offering one-touch peer institution and consortia comparisons for real-time benchmarking. nest is built upon the foundation of bird, so libraries can view results with their local research database holdings and peer holdings in a unified view. [Full Announcement].