Atlanta, GA -- October 30, 2024. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Traverse des Sioux Library System is live on MessageBee SMS services through a partnership with Unique Management Services.

Traverse des Sioux Library System is a regional library system of libraries of all types in the south central region of Minnesota.

"MessageBee's service allows our library consortium to more effectively deliver our SMS notices to patrons," said Seth Erickson, Director of IT Systems at the Traverse des Sioux Library System. "The implementation went well – Equinox worked directly with Unique Management Services and managed the setup on the Evergreen end and was very responsive during the entire process."

Unique Management Services' 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/.

"MessageBee SMS provides a simple but powerful service that connects libraries and patrons," said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. "At a consortial and cooperative level, its impact will be significant and we are excited to provide MessageBee SMS to Traverse des Sioux Library System."

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.