Library Technology Guides

Annual Reviews expands event capabilities through the addition of Underline Science bringing together technology, content, and community. Annual Reviews, the nonprofit organization dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society, today announced the acquisition of Underline Science, expanding its ability to support scholarly societies and conference organizers worldwide. The addition of this event platform and expertise builds on AR's decades of service to scholarly communities. In addition to publishing 51 journals across the biomedical, life, physical, and social sciences, AR brings people together through meetings including the Charleston Conference and Charleston Conference Asia, and reaches broader audiences through Knowable Magazine, Katina Magazine, and Knowledge Unlatched. [Full Announcement].

Clarivate announces sale of Life Sciences & Healthcare segment for $600 million. Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its Life Sciences & Healthcare segment to Altaris LLC, an investment firm with an exclusive focus on acquiring and building companies in the healthcare industry, for $600 million. Following the close of the transaction, Clarivate will be a subscription-first global provider of intelligence solutions, workflow software and tech-enabled services for its leading Academia & Government and Intellectual Property segments. Both segments already benefit from deep customer relationships, as well as shared content assets and technology platforms. A&G's research, education and library solutions propel academic institutions and government organizations forward, and IP's leading data, software and expertise reshape the way companies create, manage and protect intellectual property. With this sharpened focus, Clarivate will drive sustained value through differentiated insights, workflow solutions and tech-enabled services at scale. [Full Announcement].

Amsterdam University Press acquires ATF Press Publishing Group, expanding its portfolio in theology, religious studies, and social ethics. Amsterdam University Press announced the acquisition of ATF Press Publishing Group, a distinguished independent academic publisher headquartered in Adelaide, Australia, as of July 1, 2026. The acquisition encompasses ATF Press's complete backlist of more than 400 titles published over the past 34 years, reinforcing AUP's position as a leading international publisher in the humanities and social sciences. The integration process will be completed by the end of 2026. [Full Announcement].

Lyngsoe Library Systems acquires ownership shares of D-Tech International. Lyngsoe Library Systems has taken a significant step forward with the acquisition of D-Tech International, bringing together two complementary product portfolios within the library technology industry. The change in ownership will primarily affect the North American and UK markets, as D-Tech operate mainly in these areas. In the short term, however, very little will change for LLS and D-Tech customers with all outstanding projects being completed by the initial project team. The priority is to make the transition smooth and keep any disruption to projects and services to an absolute minimum. [Full Announcement].

Springer Nature to divest its consumer media businesse. Springer Nature today announced that it is divesting its consumer media businesses - Scientific American in the United States and Spektrum der Wissenschaft in Germany. The strategic transaction will see Springer Nature focus on its core global publishing business in research, health and education while supporting the long-term development of these brands. Scientific American is to be acquired by LabX Media Group, a global science-focused media company. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier acquires Wellsheet to close the gap between patient data and clinical evidence at the point of care. Elsevier announced it has acquired Wellsheet, a US-based health technology company that specializes in aggregating and synthesizing patient data from electronic health records (EHR) to surface relevant clinical intelligence at the point of care. Together, Wellsheet's validated EHR data model and ClinicalKey AI's peer-reviewed evidence base will give clinicians verified, patient-specific guidance to help clinicians make vital decisions seamlessly at the point of care. [Full Announcement].

Wiley acquires Emerald, expanding research scale and deepening proprietary content across the AI-driven knowledge economy. Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, announced it has acquired Emerald Publishing Limited from Cambridge Information Group in an all-cash transaction valued at £337 million, or USD 452 million. The acquisition expands Wiley's journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and establishes it as a leader in the social sciences — particularly economics, business, and finance. [Full Announcement].

Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating the world's most comprehensive skills platform. Greg Hart, Chief Executive Officer and President, shared the completion of the Coursera-Udemy combination, bringing together two mission-driven companies to create one of the world's most comprehensive skills development platforms. This marks an important step forward in our ability to better serve our learners, customers, partners, and instructors around the world. Together, we now reach over 290 million learners, 18,000 enterprise customers, and a global ecosystem of 95,000 content creators, alongside hundreds of university and industry partners. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier completes acquisition of Mytonomy and introduces comprehensive end-to-end patient engagement solutions for healthcare providers. Elsevier announced that it has completed the acquisition of Mytonomy, a leader in video-based patient engagement solutions for healthcare systems and health plans. Mytonomy offers an award-winning cloud-based platform and expansive micro-learning content to deliver the right information to patients at the right time in their care journey. A definitive agreement with Mytonomy was announced in March of this year. [Full Announcement].

Johns Hopkins University Press and BioOne announce landmark nonprofit integration. Johns Hopkins University Press and BioOne announced their merger, in a bold move designed to enhance community impact, expand future opportunities, and transform how they engage with researchers.BioOne's flagship aggregation of bioscience research journals, BioOne Complete, as well as their eBook collections, will continue as discrete and independent products within Hopkins Press. The union promises significant operating efficiencies and combined scale with Hopkins Press's Project MUSE, the widely used collection of journals and books in the humanities and social sciences. Both organizations were early adopters of the equitable open access model, Subscribe to Open. [Full Announcement].

Beanstack unites with Comics Plus to launch Joyful Reading Company. Beanstack, the reading motivation platform trusted by thousands of schools and libraries, today announced its acquisition of Comics Plus, the popular digital platform providing unlimited, simultaneous access to comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books. Together, the two platforms are forming a new brand: Joyful Reading Company. The mission of Joyful Reading Company is simple yet bold: to make reading fun and full of joy. [Full Announcement].

Elsevier announces definitive agreement to acquire Mytonomy to bring enhanced patient engagement solutions to healthcare providers. Elsevier announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mytonomy, a leader in video-based patient engagement solutions that will complement Elsevier's Clinical Solutions portfolio. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary regulatory closing conditions. Mytonomy Cloud for Healthcare is a configurable, enterprise Software-as-a-Service platform that securely integrates clinically validated patient education videos, enterprise content management, survey tools, and direct-to-patient communications seamlessly within a healthcare system's electronic health records. The platform automates patient journeys within clinical workflow, driving personalized engagement and extensive real-time analytics delivered within the patient portal and across multiple channels. [Full Announcement].

Atmire expands into Spain with Arvo acquisition. Atmire, a leading provider of DSpace repository services, has acquired Arvo Consultores, the Spanish market leader in DSpace consultancy and hosting. Effective December 31st, 2025, Arvo becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Atmire. The acquisition significantly strengthens Atmire's position within the global DSpace community and establishes a strong operational presence in Spain, one of the most mature and widely adopted DSpace markets worldwide. Arvo brings an experienced local team and a large client base of Spanish-speaking institutions, complementing Atmire's existing European and international operations. Both companies share a strong focus on the DSpace open source platform. [Full Announcement].

Lyngsoe Systems Inc. acquires mk Solutions' business in North America. As a part of an increased focus on the North American market, Lyngsoe Systems Inc. has acquired mk Solutions' business in North America. This means that from January 1, 2026 Lyngsoe obtains the right to sell mk's products and will be the sole supplier of support and service of existing customers in North America. Outstanding project deliveries will still be completed by mk, now in cooperation with Lyngsoe, with the same spirit of putting customers first. mk Solutions' European and further international operations remain unchanged. [Full Announcement].

Lean Library acquired by management group to accelerate growth. Sage has sold Lean Library—a suite of tools that streamlines access to library content and services—to a management group bringing deep product expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and an agile, tech-first operating model. The new management team comprises Daniel Horvath, who will continue in his role as Lean Library Director; Jan Thij Bakker, cofounder of Lean Library; and Nenad Vidic, CEO of ThinkIT, the software development agency behind Lean Library's technology, and a key contributor to the ongoing evolution of Lean Library's technology platform. As Managing Director, Horvath will oversee a seamless transition and ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining uninterrupted service for customers and end-users. [Full Announcement].

Lakeside Book Company acquires Baker & Taylor Publisher Services. Lakeside Book Company announced that it has acquired Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, the retail division of Baker & Taylor. With this acquisition, Lakeside Book expands its service offering to include distribution and order-to-cash capabilities, providing publishers with streamlined and integrated solutions to sell, print, store, and distribute their books with Lakeside Book Company. In addition to the book distribution services, the acquisition includes the print-on-demand manufacturing solutions in Ashland, Ohio. This complements Lakeside Book's existing digital print platform and strengthens offerings to customers of both organizations. [Full Announcement].

Impact Investment accelerates Beanstack's growth in reading motivation. Beanstack, a leading platform that helps schools and libraries build joyful reading communities, has secured an investment from Achieve Partners to advance its mission of inspiring young readers and closing literacy gaps nationwide. With Achieve's support, Beanstack will expand its reach to more schools and libraries, strengthen engagement for readers of all ages, and drive measurable improvements in literacy outcomes. [Full Announcement].

Oxford University Press announces agreement to acquire Karger. Oxford University Press has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Karger Publishers. The transaction is expected to complete in December. Following closing, this acquisition will see OUP welcome Karger to its wider organization, bringing together a shared commitment to quality and scholarly integrity, and extending the reach and impact of Karger's leading academic and research publishing in medicine and health sciences. [Full Announcement].

Springshare acquires Pathrise. Springshare, a leading EdTech SaaS provider to education and libraries, today announced the acquisition of assets of Pathrise, an AI-enabled platform that combines job search software, specialized career resources, and personalized mentorship to transform job-seeker's path to aspirational employment. The Pathrise software platform and the mentorship program will be folded into Springshare's CareerShift division, thereby further strengthening our market-leading CareerShift platform which assists students and alumni with job search and career exploration. [Full Announcement].

The future of library intelligence and engagement: Library Market merges with LibraryIQ and OrangeBoy. Library Market has merged with LibraryIQ, combining cutting-edge technology, deep industry expertise, and a shared commitment to helping libraries thrive. Building on the recent merger of LibraryIQ and OrangeBoy, Library Market adds another critical element to empowering library staff to deliver excellent service and strengthen community engagement. [Full Announcement].