Blacksburg, VA -- VTLS Inc. proudly announces its newest ILS customer, Grand Canyon University (GCU). Located in Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a private institution offering campus-based and online undergraduate and graduate degree programs for both traditional and non-traditional students.
The Grand Canyon University Library has opted for a hosted Virtua ILS to replace its current Polaris system. Selecting a hosted solution creates efficiencies and enables innovation in the University's library, thereby benefiting both GCU's campus-based and online students who are able to access the library from anywhere, at any time.
"With a large number of e-resources and online usage, Grand Canyon’s library is typical of the emerging library in the 21st century. We’re very pleased to welcome Grand Canyon as a customer as they will give us valuable insights into the evolving needs of the online student," says Cecilia M. Yourshaw, VP of Operations for VTLS Inc.
Grand Canyon University has purchased a 4 UL, hosted Virtua system including: OPAC, Cataloging, Circulation and InfoStation. Grand Canyon continues to add to the rapidly growing base of customers hosted at VTLS Inc. The new system will be live by the end of this calendar year.
"Virtua was the only ILS we found on the market which saved us money without sacrificing quality. We liked its speed, flexibility, and innovation," says Dr. Charles Seymour, Graduate Reference Librarian, Grand Canyon University Library.
About Grand Canyon University
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon University is a traditional regionally accredited, private, Christian university offering campus-based and distant-learning bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through the Ken Blanchard College of Business, College of Education, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and College of Liberal Arts. The Phoenix-based school is ranked as having one of the top online education programs by OEDb (Online Education Database). GCU emphasizes individual attention for both traditional undergraduate students as well as the working professional. For more information visit www.gcu.edu.
About VTLS Inc.
VTLS Inc., a leading library automation company in business for over 30 years, provides visionary technology in library solutions to a diverse customer base of more than 900 libraries in over 32 countries. Virtua is our premier ILS solution, Visualizer is our facet-based data discovery tool, Fastrac is our RFID technology, and we also provide cutting edge software and services for Digital Libraries with Digital Imaging and VITAL, our Repository Services solution. VTLS is one of the few ISO 9001:2000 quality certified companies within the library industry. For more information visit www.vtls.com.