Glasgow, UK -- June 6, 2025. SOLUS, announces that the Garland County Library (GCL) has gone live with eb#1, its cloud-based events, room and equipment booking platform.
According to Adam Webb, Executive Director of GCL, "eb#1 has been a real game changer for us. When we needed calendar and scheduling software on short notice, SOLUS was highly responsive and delivered it promptly. eb#1 provides all the needed functionality that our library requires along with a lot of new features that our patrons are enjoying. They find it easy to use and a big step up over our previous product.
Paul Kagebein, Adult Services Specialist for GCL, said
"Every aspect of creating library programs is smoother and more efficient than any other software I've used in the past. Each event's management is on one slick, feature-rich page. It's easy to clone or make recurring events and make changes to individual ones as needed. Even better, it's impossible to double book with other staff and easy to collaborate with others on proofing before pages go public. From searching to statistics, the site is also super-fast and reliable; I have yet to encounter a single load time or headache."
John Richardson, Director of SOLUS North America states
"We're delighted to welcome GCL to the rapidly expanding eb#1 customer base! Great to hear that it's a big step up from their previous calendar system and we thank GCL for being so responsive and enthusiastic with the roll out of the new system. We trust that eb#1 helps them achieve year over year growth in their program uptake and room & resource bookings.
About SOLUS
SOLUS is the leading provider of Library Apps for public libraries worldwide and is rapidly expanding its presence in academic libraries. SOLUS's product suite includes solutions for Events, Rooms, Equipment and PC Bookings, and Library Web Discovery. SOLUS products support over 40 languages, including right-to-left scripts, ensuring equitable access for diverse communities. Headquartered in Glasgow, UK, with offices in Australia and the USA, SOLUS integrates with 25+ ILS systems, several discovery platforms and partners with numerous eContent vendors and white-label resellers.
About the Garland County Library
GCL traces its roots back to 1833, when pioneer Hiram Whittington created the first circulating library in the Arkansas Territory in his general store/post office/log cabin home. From those humble beginnings, GCL has become an innovator in public libraries and has grown to be one of the busiest in the South. Headquartered in beautiful Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, GCL's mission is to enrich our community by creating and providing essential, meaningful connections — to traditional library materials, to digital resources, and to each other through cultural, educational and recreational opportunities.