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Press Release: Equinox [November 7, 2024]

Equinox at the Connecticut Library Consortium Vendor Expo 2024

Atlanta, GA -- November 7, 2024. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, will be at the Connecticut Library Consortium Vendor Expo (CLC Vendor Expo) on November 12, 2024 at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut. Equinox will present on open source products Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM and SubjectsPlus.

The CLC Vendor Expo offers an opportunity for CLC vendor partners to connect with CLC members and demonstrate new products and services. Equinox's Business Development Manager, Felicia Beaudry, will be presenting "Fueling Connections: Driving Patron Engagement with Aspen Discovery," covering the variety of tools in Aspen Discovery which enhance the patron experience.

Equinox's multi-year partnership with Connecticut Library Consortium provides special pricing on Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM, and Subjects Plus for all CLC member libraries. Aspen Discovery is an innovative, open source discovery platform that seamlessly integrates with library resources and enhances the user experience. CORAL ERM is an open source electronic resources management system, allowing libraries to streamline management of electronic resources by centralizing licensing information and usage data. SubjectsPlus is an open source content management system used for creating library home pages, reference guides, database lists, FAQs, and more.

"Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM, and SubjectsPlus offer cutting-edge, cost-effective technology solutions that empower libraries to enhance their services and engage their communities effectively," said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. "When coupled with Equinox's excellent track record of implementation and technical support, these products can make a big difference in how patrons and staff connect at the library."

Connecticut Library Consortium members can register to attend the expo here: https://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1874281&group=

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 Aspen Discovery

Aspen Discovery is an open source discovery layer that powerfully gathers all of a library's resources together into a single search. Aspen Discovery provides comprehensive access to the entirety of a library's holdings, pulling in data from the ILS and licensed databases. For more information on Aspen Discovery: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/aspen-discovery/.

About CORAL ERM

CORAL is an electronic resources management system consisting of interoperable modules designed around the core components of managing electronic resources for libraries and other organizations. For more information on CORAL: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/coral/.

About SubjectsPlus

SubjectsPlus is a user-friendly, open source, content management system for information sharing. SubjectsPlus provides tools to create information-rich subject guides, organize curated content for specific audiences in or around a research topic, and to develop and manage library websites. For more information on SubjectsPlus: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/subjectsplus/.


Summary: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, will be at the Connecticut Library Consortium Vendor Expo on November 12, 2024 at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven, Connecticut. Equinox will present on open source products Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM and SubjectsPlus.
Publication Year:2024
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:November 7, 2024
Publisher:Equinox
Company: Equinox
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/30723/equinox-at-the-connecticut-library-consortium-vendor-expo-2024

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