Atlanta, GA -- July 31, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Kenton County Public Library is live on MessageBee SMS services through a partnership with Unique Management.

"Implementing a new and more reliable method of notifying our library users through text messaging is exciting," said Garry Collum, Systems Administrator at Kenton County Public Library. "We are grateful to both Equinox and Unique Management for supporting this service and making it such a smooth transition."

Unique Management's MessageBee helps libraries connect with patrons via email, SMS, and phone. MessageBee's design streamlines communication workflows for libraries and maintains the library's brand. More information about MessageBee is available at: https://uniquelibrary.com/messagebee/.

"Providing seamless communication with patrons is a need for many libraries," said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. "Mobile technology has been transformative and we were thrilled to offer a solution, in partnership with Unique Management, that lets libraries communicate conveniently and effectively with their patrons."

About Equinox Open Library Initiative

Equinox Open Library Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is the successor to Equinox Software, Inc. Equinox's mission as a nonprofit is to promote and support a thriving ecosystem for open source library communities in order to provide libraries worldwide with innovative open source solutions. Equinox is devoted to reducing barriers to library technology and services, expanding library access to open source software, and providing high quality technology, consulting, and support services. To learn more, please visit https://www.equinoxOLI.org.

About Unique Management Services

Unique Management Services has specialized in helping libraries with a wide array of communication processes since 1996. From incoming customer service to outgoing email, voice, and text messaging, Unique Management Services delivers millions of communications each month for libraries across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.uniquelibrary.com.