Library Technology Guides

Northern Onondaga Public Library chooses Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced today that Northern Onondaga Public Library has selected the Patron Point platform to enhance their communication and outreach protocols. [Full Announcement].

Sage acquires the scientific and medical publisher Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.. Sage, a leading independent academic publisher, has acquired Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a renowned global media company publishing more than 100 peer-reviewed journals in biotechnology and the life sciences, specialized clinical medicine, public health and policy, and technology and engineering, as well as the leading B2B media brands Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) and Inside Precision Medicine. [Full Announcement].

Infobase appoints William Rieders as New CEO. Infobase, a leading provider of educational solutions primarily targeting the K-12, higher education, and corporate markets, announced that William (Bill) Rieders has been named as the company's new Chief Executive Officer after a competitive search process. Bill succeeds John Donoghue, who will remain a member of the Infobase Board of Directors. [Full Announcement].

Unlocking academic excellence: top six ways library databases empower high school students. As educational trends evolve and expectations rise, high school students are under growing pressure to excel academically, whether they are in general education courses or enrolled in more rigorous programs such as Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB). Library databases play a crucial role in supporting every student's academic journey by providing access to high-quality resources, developing essential research skills, advancing information literacy and more. [Full Announcement].

Soutron Global acquires MINISIS, a Vancouver-based provider of archive, library and museum management software. Soutron Global, an internationally recognized provider of information management solutions for corporate libraries and digital archives announces the acquisition of MINISIS, a Vancouver-based provider of archive, library and museum management software. This acquisition enhances Soutron's position as a global leader in archive, library and information management solutions while expanding its reach into underserved markets. [Full Announcement].

Gale and ConnectEDD Publishing announce partnership to offer Jimmy Casas' PD Resources on Gale eBooks Platform. Gale, part of Cengage Group and ConnectEDD Publishing, have partnered to bring the professional development resources of best-selling author, leadership coach, and K-12 professional learning expert, Jimmy Casas, to school districts nationwide via the Gale eBooks platform. This collaboration offers a unique collection of acclaimed professional learning resources that provides districts and educators with unlimited and simultaneous access to the digital content they need when they need it for PD growth and student success. This partnership makes Gale the only aggregator of professional learning eBooks to offer ConnectEDD's PD resources, which were previously only available through individual purchases on Amazon. [Full Announcement].

The American Library Association receives transformational gift to fund scholarships. James W. Lewis of Washington, DC has made the largest individual bequest to the American Library Association in the association's history. The approximately $25 million bequest is truly transformational and will fund scholarships for aspiring librarians, ensuring future generations of highly educated and committed librarians prepared to meet the informational needs of their communities, according to Leslie Burger, ALA Interim Executive Director.  Mr. Lewis' gift will fund library school scholarships for students with demonstrated financial needs. These scholarships will benefit legions of young people who would otherwise be unable to pursue professional librarianship.  [Full Announcement].

Civica acquires Daymap to advance its school management platform. Civica, a global GovTech champion supporting the needs of citizens and those who serve them, has acquired Loop Software Pty Ltd and their core product Daymap as part of its mission to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions for its customers. This strategic acquisition will enhance Civica's school management platform by integrating Daymap's advanced student and learning management system, thereby improving the user experience for all school stakeholders across a wide range of educational activities. Daymap has long provided schools with a comprehensive, flexible learning and teaching management solution, offering essential functions such as attendance tracking, communication and scheduling. Additionally, Daymap's Parent Portal enables parents to stay connected with their child's school life. Daymap focuses on reducing teacher and administrative workloads by integrating written and audio feedback tools with assessment criteria, streamlining grading and feedback storage for greater efficiency. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions welcomes David Sye. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open-Source library technology support announced today that David Sye has joined the ByWater Solutions team. [Full Announcement].

Emerald Publishing acquires Information Age Publishing. Emerald Publishing Limited has today acquired Information Age Publishing. Publishing academic book series, monographs and journals with particular strengths in the areas of Education, Management and Psychology, IAP expands Emerald's portfolio of high-quality academic resources, and significantly enhances Emerald's author footprint in North America. The sale comprises over 2,600 books and six peer-reviewed journals. [Full Announcement].

Portico pilot project preserves under-represented archival content. The Portico digital preservation service is developing a pilot project to include in our dark archive important under-represented content that may be at-risk because it is not preserved. For this project, we define under-represented content as material concerning people, communities, or topics that have had inadequate representation in traditional publishing, library and archival collections, and preservation services and that may therefore be at risk over the long term. [Full Announcement].

The Kolovai Library: a real treasure to Tonga. Learn how the first public library in Tonga has grown in the last five years using Koha library management system. Before 2019, Tonga never had a public library. Libraries were a new concept before the Kolovai Library opened. Lil Green, the current volunteer librarian, shares that “The Kolovai Library is a real treasure here on the island. There are many strings to the bow that make this unique resource sing.” And, in the last four months alone, there's been a 115% increase in library patrons. [Full Announcement].

Sage acquires GOOD DOCS, distributor of documentaries that do good in the world. Sage Publishing, a leading academic publisher, has acquired GOOD DOCS LLC, a film distribution company promoting social justice through powerful documentaries. This partnership adds over 370 films to Sage's library of video content, providing educational resources and promoting critical thinking on important societal issues. [Full Announcement].

Follett Content partners with Florida School District to help rebuild Ssudents' home libraries lost in floods. Despite the widespread destruction and heartache unleashed by the one-two punch of hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida communities — such as those in Hillsborough County — are trying to return to a semblance of normalcy. Just one aspect of the rebuilding process is tending to the hundreds of pre-kindergarten through high school students significantly impacted by the floods resulting from the two hurricanes. [Full Announcement].

Introducing the New Leganto Marketing Kit: Empowering Libraries to Promote Leganto with Ease. Ex Libris, part of Clarivate announced the launch of our newly designed Leganto Marketing Kit, created to assist libraries around the world in promoting Leganto effectively to their faculty, staff, and academic communities. [Full Announcement].

Libraries in the United States and the United Kingdom Select Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that Boynton Beach City Library and the Cornwall Library and Information Service have selected the Patron Point platform to support their communication and marketing efforts. [Full Announcement].

Sage expands its portfolio by acquiring Cambridge Business Publishers. Sage continues to build its portfolio in business and management by acquiring Cambridge Business Publishers, a US-based provider of college textbooks and technology focused on accounting and finance courses. [Full Announcement].

OverDrive and Ex Libris announce new integration for streamlined discovery of digital resources in Alma and Primo. OverDrive announced a new integration with Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, allowing academic institutions to seamlessly discover OverDrive ebooks and audiobooks within the Alma and Primo library services platforms. This integration, highly requested by academic institutions, simplifies access to OverDrive's extensive collection of digital content, offering a powerful solution to enhance discovery for students, faculty, and researchers. [Full Announcement].

hoopla Digital announces BingePass partnership with Impactful Group to bring mental health literacy program to libraries. hoopla Digital, the only all-in-one digital media app for public libraries and their patrons, announced today that it is partnering with Impactful Group, an organization committed to creating meaningful change through innovative storytelling, education and mental health resources, to launch a new BingePass: the Creative Coping Toolkit. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces November 2024 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 November 2024 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, the Whitewood Public Library in Whitewood, South Dakota [Full Announcement].