10 - 2023 - Equinox Open Library Initiative

Equinox at the 2023 Evergreen Hack-A-Way

Atlanta, Ga., October 19, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to participate in the 2023 Evergreen Hack-A-Way, which will be hosted by Evergreen Indiana in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 23, 2023 through October 25, 2023.

The Evergreen Hack-A-Way is held annually to continue the momentum generated by the Evergreen International Conference. It provides an opportunity for the community to gather to collaborate on upcoming features, bug fixing, and brainstorming. Full details about the 2023 Hack-A-Way, including the schedule, can be found here: https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2023.

“We are excited to be back in Indianapolis with our colleagues from Evergreen Indiana,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Analyst at Equinox and Chair of the Evergreen Outreach Committee. “It’s an opportunity to get together as a community and brainstorm how Evergreen can best meet the needs of libraries and put that into action. What is the future of Evergreen? The Hack-A-Way helps push the project forward and accomplish the goals of the community.”

Equinox was founded by the original developers of Evergreen ILS and is proud to participate in Evergreen’s highly involved community of librarians.

“The Hack-A-Way provides a unique chance to have developers and other community leaders in the same room to ‘hack’ on Evergreen,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development. “We’re thrilled to be back in person for Hack-A-Way because it’s often a highly productive event and results in a lot of critical decisions and software updates. There’s a lot of major improvements on the plate for next year, including work on a RESTful API suite, Multi Factor Authentication, and a major update to Evergreen’s internal service OpenSRF. Evergreen’s developers are also Evergreen’s users, and we look forward to what this year’s Hack-A-Way will bring to the software and the community.”

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Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.
EquinoxOLI.org
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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 Evergreen
Evergreen Integrated Library System is an award winning and trusted library solution used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide. Evergreen ILS is a web-based and mobile-friendly system which provides attractive, easy to use interfaces for library acquisitions, administration, cataloging, circulation, OPAC, reports, course reserves, and serials functionality.

Evergreen ILS is an enterprise level system designed to manage a scalable catalog shared across libraries, including large public and academic library consortia. While designed for large collections, Evergreen is suitable for libraries of any size and type from government libraries to museum and special library collections. Its flexibility enables libraries to configure policies and settings that work best for their communities and to maintain ownership of their library and systems data.

For more information about Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

Equinox Open Library Initiative Partners with collectionHQ

Atlanta, Ga., October 17, 2023 : Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, and pioneer of library data analytics, collectionHQ, have today announced their new partnership that will help public libraries to enhance collections with efficient and cost effective solutions.

The partnership will be of particular benefit to libraries that use the Evergreen and Koha Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) supported by Equinox and subscribe to collectionHQ to manage their collection. collectionHQ has been crunching ILS data into easy-to-use action plans since its inception in 2008, and today continues to guide more than 500 of the leading public libraries globally on where to focus spending and how to improve collections to meet community needs.

Together, collectionHQ and Equinox will focus on providing solutions that help library professionals to streamline everyday tasks and focus on adding value for patrons. Both organizations also acknowledge the important role libraries play in representing the voices and backgrounds of all communities and collectionHQ’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Analysis tool will therefore be central to this new partnership.

Amandeep Kochar, President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, collectionHQ’s parent company, shared his thoughts on the partnership:

“At collectionHQ, we are committed to continuously evolving our solutions to provide the best customer experience. By partnering with Equinox, we look forward to identifying new ways to optimize our data analytics platforms that will enable our library customers to manage and develop their collections more seamlessly.”

Lisa Carlucci, Executive Director of Equinox Open Library Initiative and Equinox Library Services Canada, commented:

“Equinox is excited to move forward in partnership with collectionHQ to provide enhanced services to libraries seeking efficiencies in collection management workflows along with collectionHQ’s rich data analysis tools. This new partnership provides added value to existing services and expands access, training, and support for these tools to libraries of all sizes using Evergreen ILS and Koha ILS.”

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Media Contacts

Laura Barry
Equinox Open Library Initiative
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org

Fiona Gibson
collectionHQ
Fiona.gibson@collectionhq.com

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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 collectionHQ
collectionHQ is the leading collection performance improvement solution, based on the proven Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSM™) methodology. Easy to implement, simple to use and extremely cost-effective, collectionHQ delivers repeatable performance improvements for library collections by providing evidence-based analysis, advice and performance monitoring of all collections across all media. It helps libraries to save money by improving use of existing inventory and supporting evidence-based purchasing. collectionHQ improves collection performance by analyzing demand and suggesting action plans on how to address this demand – improving the quality of service, demonstrating best value and improving local marketing. collectionHQ is owned by Baker & Taylor, the world’s largest distributor of physical and digital books and entertainment products.

Equinox Welcomes Nevada Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., October 11, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome Nevada Public Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium with their migration to Evergreen ILS, an award winning library solution used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide.

The Nevada Public Library celebrated 100 years of service in 2017. Today it serves more than 5,032 patrons and includes 37,729 bibliographic records. Equinox provided implementation, data, hosting, support, and training services which included project management and configuration of their ILS.

“Our migration to Missouri Evergreen was incredibly smooth thanks to the support and direction provided by the whole Equinox team,” said Jodi Polk, Director of Nevada Public Library. “Equinox’s staff are friendly, patient, and the well-orchestrated team have been extremely helpful throughout the migration process. They were quick to respond to our questions and shared helpful suggestions with us as we made numerous decisions. The training we received helped our library staff feel confident and prepared to use the new system. We are very excited to be a part of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. Learn more at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/ .

“Equinox has the privilege of working with so many historic and storied libraries across the United States,” said Erica Rohlfs, Senior Implementation Project Manager at Equinox. “It was a privilege to be a part of Nevada Public Library’s story as they moved to Evergreen ILS. Equinox is proud to support Nevada Public Library and the continued growth of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”

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Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.
EquinoxOLI.org
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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 Evergreen
Evergreen Integrated Library System is an award winning and trusted library solution used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide. Evergreen ILS is a web-based and mobile-friendly system which provides attractive, easy to use interfaces for library acquisitions, administration, cataloging, circulation, OPAC, reports, course reserves, and serials functionality.

Evergreen ILS is an enterprise level system designed to manage a scalable catalog shared across libraries, including large public and academic library consortia. While designed for large collections, Evergreen is suitable for libraries of any size and type from government libraries to museum and special library collections. Its flexibility enables libraries to configure policies and settings that work best for their communities and to maintain ownership of their library and systems data.

For more information about Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

Equinox Welcomes the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society to Koha ILS with the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries

Atlanta, Ga., October 9, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce the migration of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to Koha ILS as part of their membership with the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries.

Founded in 1827, PHS’s mission is to support the health and well being of the greater Philadelphia region through horticulture. Their migration to Koha included 20,366 bibliographic records and supported 35,464 patrons. Equinox provided implementation, hosting, support, and training services as part of the migration process.

“We are pleased that the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s McLean library is transitioning to Koha with support from Equinox,” said Janet Evans, Associate Director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. “Our library users will have an easy way to search for, request, and borrow books, both print and digital, from our library. Koha makes it easier for researchers to find what they are looking for and to contact us to book an appointment to use our special collection of rare books, historic seed and nursery catalogs, and other material from our archives.”

The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries was established in 1985 to enhance the visibility and support of member institutions. In the thirty plus years since its inception, it has doubled in size and continues to support area libraries through its working groups, project support, and setting of best practices.

“Open Source is all about community collaboration and that’s just one of the many reasons PHS is a perfect fit for Koha,” said Erica Rohlfs, Senior Implementation Project Manager at Equinox. “Koha provides an advantage to special libraries, and we are excited to further the missions of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries as they join the Koha community.”

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Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.
EquinoxOLI.org
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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 Koha ILS
Created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand, Koha Integrated Library System is the first open source Integrated Library System to be used worldwide. The software is a full-featured ILS with a dual-database design (search engine and RDBMS) built to be compliant with library standards. Koha’s OPAC, staff, and self-checkout interfaces are all web applications. Distributed under the General Public License (GPL), libraries are free to use and install Koha themselves or to purchase support and development services. For more information on Koha, please visit https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

Equinox Welcomes the German Society of Pennsylvania to Koha ILS with the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries

Atlanta, Ga., October 5, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce the migration of the German Society of Pennsylvania to Koha ILS as part of their membership with the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries.

The German Society of Pennsylvania has been serving its community since 1764 providing charitable support, language instruction, and contributions to the social and cultural life of Philadelphia. Their Joseph Horner Memorial Library is the largest private collection of publications in German outside of a university library in the United States. Their migration to Koha included 30,890 bibliographic records and supported 31,121 patrons. Equinox provided implementation, hosting, support, and training services as part of the migration process.

“The German Society of Pennsylvania is excited to be working with Equinox as part of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collections Libraries, as we migrate our catalogs to Koha,” said Bettina Hess, Special Collections Librarian at the German Society of Pennsylvania. “We have been extremely pleased with the level of support during the transition, and both the implementation and training teams have been great to work with. Equinox is very responsive and has done an excellent job in working with our group of five very specialized libraries with distinct needs.”

The Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries was established in 1985 to enhance the visibility and support of member institutions. In the thirty years since its inception, it has doubled in size and continues to support area libraries through its working groups, project support, and setting of best practices.

“We are really proud of the work we did in partnership with the German Society of Pennsylvania,” said Erica Rohlfs, Senior Implementation Project Manager at Equinox. “We believe that open source is a powerful tool for distinctive collections, and it has been a pleasure to showcase that fact with the wonderful collection housed at the German Society of Pennsylvania in their Joseph P. Horner Memorial Library.”

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For more information:
Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.
EquinoxOLI.org
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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 Koha ILS
Created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand, Koha Integrated Library System is the first open source Integrated Library System to be used worldwide. The software is a full-featured ILS with a dual-database design (search engine and RDBMS) built to be compliant with library standards. Koha’s OPAC, staff, and self-checkout interfaces are all web applications. Distributed under the General Public License (GPL), libraries are free to use and install Koha themselves or to purchase support and development services. For more information on Koha, please visit https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

Equinox Welcomes the Consortium of Ohio Libraries to Aspen Discovery

Atlanta, Ga., October 3, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL) has selected Aspen Discovery with Equinox as the discovery layer for their consortium.

“The Consortium of Ohio Libraries is excited to work with Equinox to implement Aspen Discovery,” said Chris Deems, Library Systems Coordinator at COOL. “In the consortium’s work with Equinox hosting their Evergreen ILS, the group has seen first-hand Equinox’s dedication to their clients and commitment to open source. The consortium looks forward to working with them further on bringing the new discovery layer to their libraries’ patrons.”

COOL is a group of libraries across the state of Ohio utilizing Evergreen ILS to support their communities. Equinox has been working with COOL since 2011.

The project included implementation, hosting, and support services offered by Equinox. To support the project, Equinox provided project management in addition to assisting with the configuration of Aspen Discovery and its integration with COOL’s electronic resources and services. Equinox’s experienced staff provided COOL with training on Aspen Discovery.

“Equinox is uniquely positioned to support libraries implementing Aspen Discovery with Evergreen ILS,” said Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager at Equinox. “Our deep knowledge of Evergreen, combined with our experience implementing open source library software, is a benefit to libraries working with us. We are excited to implement Aspen Discovery with COOL and their member libraries.”

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For more information:
Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative, Inc.
EquinoxOLI.org
laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are 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. To learn more, visit: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/aspen-discovery/.

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