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Press Release: SirsiDynix [July 29, 2023]

The South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System (SC LENDS) selects SirsiDynix as their ILS vendor

LEHI, UT -- July 27, 2023. SirsiDynix is thrilled to announce that the South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System (SC LENDS) has selected Symphony, the most widely installed ILS in history, as their integrated library system. Believing in the power libraries have to uplift and enrich their communities, SirsiDynix is honored to provide services and support for SC LENDS.

Comprised of 20 county libraries and serving approximately half of the counties in South Carolina, the SC LENDS consortium sought a comprehensive platform that would empower staff and patrons alike. With industry-leading security certifications, customer service, and functionality, Symphony, hosted on SaaS, provides an optimal solution.

Plus, companion products, including Enterprise, the Community Engagement Platform, and BLUEcloud Mobile, offer the consortium innovative, user-friendly ways to reach—and make meaningful connections with—their extensive patron base.

"We are excited to work with SirsiDynix to deliver equal access to information and resources through a shared systems approach, partnering with 20 library systems in South Carolina," says South Carolina State Library Director Leesa M. Aiken. "Providing South Carolina with equitable access to information is a core value of ours, and we feel confident our partnership with SirsiDynix will help further this mission."

"It is an honor to welcome SC LENDS to the SirsiDynix family," says SirsiDynix Chief Executive Officer Bill Davison. "With upwards of 1,400,000 patrons, SC LENDS is an invaluable resource to the state of South Carolina. We believe deeply in their ability to spark inspiration in the community and in the lives of patrons, and we couldn't be prouder to collaborate with them in the years ahead."

About SirsiDynix

SirsiDynix believes in the power of libraries. Transforming and shaping their communities every day, that power inspires us to connect people with knowledge at more than 23,000 libraries worldwide. SirsiDynix technology combines relevant resources with the Best Library User Experience (BLUE). With our Best-of-Breed approach, SirsiDynix gives libraries the greatest and most expansive range of options for their software. Complemented by the most experienced training, consulting, and support staff in the industry, SirsiDynix helps libraries to reach their highest potential while serving their communities. To find out more, visit www.sirsidynix.com.

About SC LENDS

SC LENDS (South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System) is the South Carolina library automation and lending network for 20 county library systems and the State Library. SC LENDS serves almost half of the state's population and creates a statewide library network to share resources and materials. South Carolinians with a library card in one of the 20 participating library systems have access to materials beyond what is available at their local libraries and benefit from a shared collection of 2.5 million books and other materials free of charge.


Summary: SirsiDynix announced that the South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System has selected Symphony, the most widely installed ILS in history, as their integrated library system. Comprised of 20 county libraries and serving approximately half of the counties in South Carolina, the SC LENDS consortium sought a comprehensive platform that would empower staff and patrons alike. With industry-leading security certifications, customer service, and functionality, Symphony, hosted on SaaS, provides an optimal solution.
Publication Year:2023
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:July 29, 2023
Publisher:SirsiDynix
Company: SirsiDynix
Products: Symphony
Libraries: South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System
Subject: System announcements -- selection
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/29065/the-south-carolina-library-evergreen-network-delivery-system-sc-lends-selects-sirsidynix-as-their-ils-vendor-

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