Library Technology Guides

search: 

Thousands of library professionals gather for education and inspiration at American Library Association's LibLearnX conference in Baltimore. Thousands of library professionals gathered in Baltimore for the American Library Association's second annual LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience (LLX). As libraries and librarians continue to face waves of censorship and an intense political climate, the conference provided an opportunity for library professionals to come together for collaborative and engaging education, networking, support and celebrations. The 2,006 LLX participants, including 112 digital experience attendees, were inspired and motivated by the hands-on educational opportunities, gaining knowledge and skills that will empower them in their work to ensure libraries remain strong and vital parts of their communities. Education sessions and featured speakers addressed the future of libraries, the role of library workers and essential timely topics such as Artificial Intelligence, intellectual freedom and sustainability. [Full Announcement].

EBSCO acquires Minerva Wissenschaftliche Buchhandlung, the leading subscription agency in Austria and Hungary. EBSCO Information Services has acquired Minerva Wissenschaftliche Buchhandlun, of Vienna, Austria, from Springer-Verlag. Founded in 1909, Minerva has a well established tradition for providing exceptional service to libraries in the areas of serials management and monograph orders, complementing very well the EBSCO portfolio of products and services. Minerva is the leading subscription agency in Austria and Hungary and has business operations throughout Central and Eastern Europe. [Full Announcement].

European Access for Portuguese Universities expands with MetaLib and DigiTool. Ex Libris announced that the Fundação Minerva of Portugal will use the MetaLib library portal and DigiTool, the digital asset management product, to achieve its goal of creating a centralized access point for the citizens of Portugal to all European information. [Full Announcement].

Endeavor Information Systems, Inc.. ENCompass chosen system for Maine statewide libraries. Endeavor Information Systems announced the University of Maine and the State of Maine Library partnered to select the ENCompass for Resource Access system for providing instant access to e-resources and expanded search capabilities and the LinkFinderPlus advanced linking system. [Full Announcement].