Library Technology Guides

EBSCO FOLIO secures appointment in Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges (APUC) Framework. EBSCO Information Services has secured a second-place ranking in the Advanced Procurement Universities and Colleges Framework for Library Management Systems. The APUC rigorously evaluated aspects of system functionality, implementation, and infrastructure provided through EBSCO FOLIO Services' evaluated on a range of solutions, including the FOLIO Library Services Platform option and EBSCO's expertise in implementing, hosting, and providing services through EBSCO FOLIO Services. This appointment further solidifies EBSCO FOLIO's growing momentum as libraries seek modern, scalable, and flexible solutions with implementation support that simplifies migration from legacy library systems. [Full Announcement].

Texas State University Libraries go live with FOLIO using EBSCO FOLIO support. The Texas State University Libraries have successfully transitioned to the FOLIO library services platform with support from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). This migration — completed alongside the adoption of EBSCO's other SaaS offerings — was finalized in Fall 2024, replacing the university's previous library management system and discovery infrastructure. [Full Announcement].

Virginia Military Institute Selects FOLIO With Support from EBSCO. Virginia Military Institute selected FOLIO as its new library system using EBSCO Information Services' support. The EBSCO FOLIO Services team will ensure VMI's seamless transition to the open-source Library Services Platform, which is expected to go live in Summer 2025. [Full Announcement].

Thompson Rivers University to Implement FOLIO With Support From EBSCO. EBSCO Information Services'FOLIO Migration teams will assist Thompson Rivers University Library in transitioning to the FOLIO Library Services Platform. EBSCO will work closely with the TRU Library to ensure a smooth transition to the open-source platform. [Full Announcement].

Frederick Community College selects EBSCO FOLIO and EBSCO Discovery Service. Frederick Community College will enhance various aspects of its front and back-end library experience with the adoption of the FOLIO Library Services Platform and EBSCO Discovery Service. Through extensive technical expertise, hosting services, and ongoing support, the EBSCO FOLIO Implementation teams ensured a seamless transition to the LSP, which went live in August. [Full Announcement].

Southern New Hampshire University selects FOLIO with support from EBSCO. Southern New Hampshire University's Shapiro Library has chosen FOLIO as its new Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services. SNHU will also leverage numerous products from EBSCO's Software as a Service (SaaS) Suite, creating a more streamlined experience managing the various workflow solutions SNHU utilizes to maximize its end users' experience. [Full Announcement].

Golden Gate University Selects FOLIO with support from EBSCO Information Services. The Golden Gate University Libraries have selected FOLIO as their new Library Services Platform. GGU will work closely with EBSCO Information Services' FOLIO Implementation teams to get the open-source LSP up and running by late Spring 2025. FOLIO can be integrated with external applications, and EBSCO will assist GGU in integrating FOLIO with the library's new and existing collections and services. To improve the end-user search experience, EBSCO Discovery Service and OpenAthens ensure seamless accessibility and discovery of the library's resources. In addition to EDS and OpenAthens, GGU will leverage Panorama for library analytics, combining disparate library data and campus data sets to enable insights to help make data-informed decisions for their library. [Full Announcement].

Columbia University selects FOLIO as new LSP with EBSCO FOLIO's support. The Columbia University Libraries joins the growing number of Association of Research Libraries member institutions to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform with the support of EBSCO Information Services. EBSCO will provide comprehensive hosting, implementation and support services to transition Columbia Libraries from the existing Voyager system to FOLIO. [Full Announcement].

Seton Hall University Libraries Select EBSCO FOLIO. The Seton Hall University Libraries will transition to the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO hosting and implementation services from EBSCO Information Services. SHU Libraries will undergo phased implementation and is expected to be entirely live on FOLIO by January 2025. [Full Announcement].

Nyenrode Business University becomes first institution in the Netherlands to adopt FOLIO LSP. Nyenrode Business University has become the first institution in the Netherlands to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO's hosting and service support from EBSCO Information Services. Nyenrode has leveraged EBSCO FOLIO's expert implementation consultants and library services engineers to establish the FOLIO LSP from the initial readiness assessment to go-live with continued support services post-implementation. [Full Announcement].

Revolutionizing the Library Experience. FOLIO is an open source library services platform that serves as a modular, constantly evolving resource for libraries. Launched in 2016, FOLIO is designed to foster collaboration among developers and librarians, enabling apps to be built to deliver more choice and better services and features for end users. It's built for librarians by librarians and library service providers. EBSCO engaged EPAM early in its work on the FOLIO project. We were hired for our engineering capabilities to help develop FOLIO faster and better. With a proven track record in open source development, EPAM was a natural choice, and our role quickly grew to that of a supporting engineering partner. [Full Announcement].

New Zealand's University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Library to adopt FOLIO LSP with hosting from EBSCO Information Services. The University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha Library of New Zealand will begin the transition to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) with hosting and service support from EBSCO Information Services. UC will join the more than 100 libraries and library systems that have gone live with EBSCO FOLIO and will become the second in Oceania to move to the open source LSP. [Full Announcement].

Index Data celebrates successful FOLIO and LDP installation at Stanford University Library. Index Data congratulated Stanford University on the successful deployment of FOLIO, the revolutionary open source library services platform. Stanford University went live on FOLIO in mid-August 2023 as it combined two integrated library systems from five campus libraries into a university-wide library services platform. [Full Announcement].

Index Data applauds Linköping University Library's successful FOLIO implementation. Index Data announced that Linköping University Library in Sweden has gone live with FOLIO. Linköping University has been part of the FOLIO Community for a number of years and has worked on its migration for months, culminating in a go-live on July 24, 2023. Staff at Linköping University Library began the process by analyzing FOLIO's functionality and workflows. This included mapping local library workflows to the features offered by FOLIO apps, enabling efficient resource management and improved user experiences, and mapping existing data to the data structure in FOLIO. Crucial was an outstanding collaboration with the University's IT department. Linköping University Library contacted Index Data to provide support and expertise in a number of areas, including advice and best practices regarding technical infrastructure troubleshooting and upgrades. [Full Announcement].

Two Connecticut University Libraries to implement EBSCO FOLIO. The University of New Haven (UNH) and Quinnipiac University (QU) will become the first institutions in Connecticut to transition to the FOLIO Library Services Platform (LSP) using EBSCO FOLIO hosting and implementation services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). These institutions will undergo phased implementation to be entirely live on FOLIO before the end of 2024. [Full Announcement].

More Than 100 Libraries and Library Systems Now Live with EBSCO FOLIO. More than 100 libraries worldwide have transitioned to the FOLIO Library Services Platform with help from EBSCO FOLIO Services from EBSCO Information Services. EBSCO FOLIO's reach spans numerous countries from all corners of the globe, supporting diversity amongst the community and honoring its commitment to providing representation in open source initiatives. Since FOLIO's conception in 2016, the LSP has undergone substantial advancements. While FOLIO's community of contributors has expanded, several organizations, including EBSCO, have actively contributed to its evolution. As one of the founders of the FOLIO project, EBSCO has provided resources and expertise in accelerating the development and adoption of FOLIO, enriching its functionality, and prioritizing globalization efforts to welcome new perspectives. [Full Announcement].

University of Colorado Boulder completes migration to FOLIO hosted by Index Data. Index Data, a leading provider of innovative library software solutions, announced that the University of Colorado at Boulder s live on FOLIO, hosted by Index Data. CU Boulder's partnership with Index Data began with the task of handling the data migration to a self-hosted FOLIO but eventually expanded to include full implementation services as well as hosting by Index Data. The project included the University's migration from Sierra as well as the Law School's migration from Millennium. The partnership's growth exemplifies the trust that Index Data engendered with its customers. [Full Announcement].

Lebanon's Notre Dame University-Louaize to Adopt FOLIO. Notre Dame University-Louaize Libraries will be the first library in Lebanon to choose FOLIO as its Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO hosting and implementation services from EBSCO Information Services NDU will undertake a phased implementation and will aim to be entirely live on FOLIO by January 2024. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO Information Services partners with eReserve to streamline resource management workflows with EBSCO FOLIO. EBSCO Information Services has partnered with eReserve to support institutions' resource management workflows with EBSCO FOLIO Services, including services related to copyright control. eReserve is built on a foundation of copyright best practices that offer a clear, defensible position against the increasing threat of copyright litigation while enhancing student engagement and success. The selection, organization, and delivery of educational resources are some of an institution's most critical functions. Providing such resources in a digital format has become increasingly necessary for promoting collaboration, easy resource management, advanced copyright control, and an improved student experience by delivering faculty selected and approved educational resources in a digital format within course resource lists. eReserve uses metadata and license information from EBSCO FOLIO Services and EBSCO Discovery Service, allowing the platform to accurately report on and manage copyright materials, making digital distribution easier and more legally sound. [Full Announcement].

Oklahoma State University to adopt the FOLIO Library Services Platform with EBSCO FOLIO. Oklahoma State University Library begins the transition to the FOLIO Library Services Platform using EBSCO FOLIO hosting and implementation services from EBSCO Information Services. The switch from its existing ILS to FOLIO will allow OSU to choose its preferred library automation solutions to maximize the workflow experience and build its own customizations. [Full Announcement].