Library Technology Guides

LeapSpace goes live: the Research-Grade AI-Assisted Workspace built on trusted science. LeapSpace, Elsevier's research-grade, AI-assisted workspace, is now live and available to customers. Built on the world's most comprehensive collection of scientific content, LeapSpace helps academic and corporate researchers uncover deeper insights, accelerate innovation, and collaborate seamlessly in one secure environment. It combines multi-model responsible AI with transparency and clear trust markers, industrial-grade data privacy and security, so that every insight is explainable, traceable, and grounded in the highest-quality global science. [Full Announcement].

Koha Community Announces Global Bug Squashing Week. A global bug squashing week is where the Koha Community focuses on getting bugs and patches moving in the right direction. This year we will have everything from getting started in the Koha Community to Documentation, Development, and Squashing bugs. You can read more about the week on the Koha Community Wiki Page dedicated to all events. [Full Announcement].

Today's Business Solutions earns three Platinum and One Silver distinctions in the 2026 Modern Library Awards. Today's Business Solutions announced it has received three Platinum Awards and one Silver Award in the 2026 Modern Library Awards, presented by LibraryWorks. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference from February 17-19th at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City. [Full Announcement].

Taylor & Francis announces expanded scope for flagship PeerJ journal. Taylor & Francis has announced an expansion in the scope of multidisciplinary journal PeerJ, offering authors a more streamlined publishing experience, enhanced visibility of their work and new opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Highly regarded for its innovative approach to open and transparent publishing, researchers across a broader range of related scientific fields can now submit to PeerJ's flagship STM title. [Full Announcement].

McGraw Hill, Inc. announces CEO Succession Plan. McGraw Hill, a leading global provider of education solutions for K-12, higher education and professional learning, today announced that Philip Moyer will become the Company's President and CEO and join the Board of Directors effective February 9, 2026. Moyer succeeds Simon Allen, who will retire as President and CEO after leading the Company since October 2019. Allen will continue as Chair of the Company's Board of Directors and will work closely with Moyer and the McGraw Hill executive team to ensure a smooth transition and help steer the Company's long-term growth strategies. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions partners with Novare Library Services to provide Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series. ByWater Solutions is partnering with Novare Library Services to provide a Digital Defense: Strengthening Library Cybersecurity Webinar Series in Spring 2026. This will be a six-part series featuring a variety of guest presenters speaking on a range of cybersecurity topics. These sessions are open to anyone and will be recorded. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces the ByWater Difference webinar series. ByWater Solutions was created with the express goal of changing the way libraries interact with their software systems and the vendors who support them. We are customer service fanatics who believe that libraries deserve the freedom to own their software and to decide who supports it. We believe that an Open Source vendor needs to work constantly to keep their customers happy and not rely on long contract terms to maintain a strong user base. Libraries stay with ByWater because they want to, not because they are legally bound. We believe that libraries deserve access to a personalized, comprehensive support system at a reasonable cost. Our service solutions are all-inclusive and are tailored to take the complexity out of interacting with a software vendor. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the Ohio Library Council 2025 Convention and Expo. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the Ohio Library Council 2025 Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio. Stop by our boot. We will be available for product demonstrations, to answer questions, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries. [Full Announcement].

Winbond Selects IPfolio from Clarivate. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced that Winbond Electronics Corporation has selected and implemented IPfolio, a cloud-based intellectual property management platform from Clarivate. This solution has enabled Winbond to modernize its management of IP assets, improving efficiency and data accuracy while streamlining processes. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the 2025 California Library Association Annual Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the California Library Association Annual Conference from October 23-25, 2025 in Riverside. Stop by booth 403 in the exhibit hall and say hello! We will be available for product demonstrations, to answer questions, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the New England Library Association 2025 Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the New England Library Association 2025 Conference from October 26-28 in Newport, Rhode Island. Come see us to chat and explore what Open Source can do for your library. We will be available to answer questions, demonstrate products, and take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the SEFLIN Annual Conference. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the SEFLIN Annual Conference October 23, 2025 in Miami, Florida. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate unveils Citation Laureates 2025: Highlighting Nobel-Class research with global impact. Clarivate , a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced the Citation Laureates 2025 – a distinguished group of 22 researchers whose work is of Nobel class. Selected by experts at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) at Clarivate, these individuals have made pioneering contributions that are shaping the future of science and society. Since the program's inception, 83 Citation Laureates have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes, often years after their initial recognition by Clarivate. [Full Announcement].

Friendswood Library launches Blackstone Unlimited Audio: A breakthrough in library audiobook access. Blackstone Publishing proudly announces that Friendswood Library has launched Blackstone Unlimited Audio. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the Library Journal Directors Summit 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced today that team members will be at the Library Journal Directors Summit 2025 from October 16-17 in Denver, Colorado. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the Virginia Library Association Annual Conference 2025 from October 1-3 in Richmond, Virginia. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions at the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference 2025. ByWater Solutions, an open-source community contributor and America's forefront provider of Open Source library technology support, announced that team members will be at the Iowa Library Association Annual Conference 2025 from October 1-3 in Sioux City, Iowa. [Full Announcement].

TLC and StackMap partner for seamless, integrated wayfinding. TLC has partnered with StackMap to bring more patron-centric tools directly into the library catalog experience. This collaboration makes it easier than ever for patrons to discover, locate, and access materials from the Library.Solution discovery layer, ensuring that the library remains a welcoming and navigable space. By integrating StackMap's spatial discovery tools with TLC's library management solutions, libraries can now provide a seamless journey from search to shelf. [Full Announcement].

Dr. Tracy Teal named CEO of openRxiv, to lead the next phase in the evolution of open science. After an exhaustive, international search, the openRxiv Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Tracy Teal as the organization's inaugural CEO. Dr Teal has served as interim COO of openRxiv since its launch as an independent non-profit in March of this year, playing a central role in launching the organization and establishing its stewardship of bioRxiv and medRxiv, two of the world's most widely used preprint servers. [Full Announcement].