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Equinox Welcomes Lansdale Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Atlanta, Ga., April 15, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome Lansdale Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS/SPARK).

“We’re thrilled with our decision to move to Evergreen with PaILS/SPARK,” said Mindy Lee Lipsky, Library Director at Lansdale Public Library. “The migration took planning, but the support from Equinox and PaILS made the process smooth and successful. SPARK’s features have made our workflows more efficient and scalable, and the test platform gave staff a chance to train before go-live. Overall, we’re working smarter and faster and we couldn’t be happier.”

The Lansdale Public Library was founded in 1928 with a single room and a dollar membership fee. Today they serve the borough of Lansdale with a population of 17,083 residents. By joining PaILS/SPARK, Lansdale Public Library’s patrons gain access to a significantly larger collection through resource sharing with other member libraries. Equinox provided implementation services during the migration and will continue to provide hosting and technical support.

PaILS was founded in June 2011 as a non-profit organization to provide an open source integrated library system for Pennsylvania libraries. It oversees SPARK, the Evergreen ILS managed by PaILS on behalf of its member libraries across Pennsylvania. Equinox and PaILS have worked together to support SPARK since 2013.

“The Lansdale Public Library is dedicated to providing a place of learning and inspiration for the community,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “It’s rewarding to offer the latest features and workflows to their library with Evergreen alongside the supportive community found in PaILS.”

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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 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 to museum and special collection libraries. 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 on Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

Equinox Announces 2025 Q1 Project Contributions to Evergreen ILS and CORAL ERM

Atlanta, Ga., April 9, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce development projects completed in Q1 of 2025 for Evergreen ILS and CORAL ERM.

Evergreen

Usability improvements for Item Alerts, Notes, and Tags, including an update to the Holdings Editor (sponsored by the Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative).
Enhancement of Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), taking advantage of Evergreen’s secondary permission groups, and giving administrators more flexibility around the groups and sub-groups required to use MFA (sponsored by the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System).
Development for Staff Client Single Sign On, which allows staff accounts to make use of an institutional identity provider, streamlining logins and enhancing login security (sponsored by the North Carolina Community Colleges Evergreen Consortium).

CORAL ERM

Bug fixes and improvements for the latest beta release of CORAL ERM, part of a major rewrite of the CORAL user interface that is focused on accessibility, internationalization, and mobile-first response layout principles.

“We’re thrilled to be able to provide improvements to some of the most-used parts of Evergreen,” says Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “It was also great to welcome a new community partner, the North Carolina Community Colleges Evergreen Consortium. Our recent projects keep moving Evergreen forward, and we are proud to work with our development partners and community members to help make Evergreen and CORAL the best they can be.”

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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 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 to museum and special collection libraries. 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 on Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

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/.

Equinox Partners with Backstage Library Works to provide Authority Control Services to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., March 25, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Missouri Evergreen Consortium is utilizing authority control services through a partnership between Equinox and Backstage Library Works.

Equinox and Backstage Library Works make authority control simple for libraries. Services from Backstage Library Works include Basefile Authority Control, authority record updates for new bibliographic resources, and Authority Control Notification Services. Equinox manages record extracts and the retrieval and loading of updated records.

“Our implementation of Backstage has been quick and painless,” said Elizabeth Rudloff, Cataloger for the Missouri Evergreen Consortium. “We were concerned we would have a difficult time finding a new authority vendor who could get us implemented quickly. Equinox’s partnership with Backstage has made the whole process very straightforward. It’s a relief to know we have a team dedicated to helping us navigate the authority control process.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is made up of 75 plus member libraries, serving more than 790,000 patrons throughout Missouri. Learn more at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/

“Equinox is proud to partner with Backstage Library Works to offer valuable services on which libraries everywhere rely,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “With the rapidly changing cataloging landscape Backstage Library Works provides consistency and peace of mind. Working together makes authority control easier for everyone. We are glad to welcome the Missouri Evergreen Consortium as the latest group of libraries taking advantage of Equinox’s partnership with Backstage Library Works.”

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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 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 Backstage Library Works
For over 35 years Backstage has helped libraries, archives, and museums preserve their history and create access to their collections. Through these many partnerships we have sharpened our expertise in providing solutions that meet your specifications, budget, and outcomes. We bring our experience to your collections, collaborating with you to create the best possible access, complimenting your existing collection as a partner by extending your resources and expertise. https://bslw.com/

Equinox Presents at the ER&L 20th Annual Library Conference

Atlanta, GA, March 19, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Equinox will be presenting at the Electronic Resources and Libraries (ER&L) 20th Annual Library Conference in Austin, Texas. ER&L will run from March 23 through March 26, 2025. Full details about the upcoming conference can be found here: https://electroniclibrarian.org/.

Equinox staff members Stephanie Leary, Front End Developer, and Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, will present, “Growing CORAL: An Open Source Community for Electronic Resources Management,” on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:30pm CST.

“This CORAL update is a huge step forward in usability, accessibility, and internationalization,” said Stephanie Leary, Front End Developer at Equinox. “We’ve also made it much easier for newer developers to join the project to keep moving CORAL forward. We will present the changes and updates to CORAL, and demonstrate how other open source projects can approach similar issues.”

The CORAL community released two CORAL ERM updates in 2024 (2024.04 and 2024.10), both featuring significant contributions from Equinox. An additional update to the CORAL Resources module is anticipated in 2025.

“Equinox is proud of the work we have done alongside the CORAL community,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “We are looking forward to highlighting these ongoing efforts at ER&L.”

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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 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 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/.

Equinox Welcomes the Northampton Area Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Atlanta, Ga., March 4, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Northampton Area Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS/SPARK).

“The entire team from Equinox and PaILS made migration completely painless,” said Veronica Laroche, Library Director at Northampton Area Public Library. “Equinox took care of everything including data transfer, customized notices, and training documentation. Any library looking to migrate to a different ILS should definitely consider Evergreen through Equinox, and if you’re in Pennsylvania, you’re in great hands with PaILS.”

The first library in Northampton opened in 1965. Today the Northampton Area Public Library serves the boroughs of Northampton, Bath, and Chapmans, as well as the townships of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh, and Moore. By joining PaILS/SPARK, Northampton Area Public Library’s patrons gain access to a significantly larger collection through resource sharing with other member libraries. Equinox provided implementation and training services during the migration and will continue to provide hosting and technical support.

PaILS was founded in June 2011 as a non-profit organization to provide an open source integrated library system for Pennsylvania libraries. It oversees SPARK, the Evergreen ILS managed by PaILS on behalf of its member libraries across Pennsylvania. Equinox and PaILS have worked together to support SPARK since 2013.

“It is always a pleasure to help libraries in Pennsylvania take advantage of open source and the resources available through PaILS,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Evergreen is a robust platform for consortia with a lot of wonderful features. We are excited to welcome Northampton Area Public Library as the newest member of PaILS.”

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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 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 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 to museum and special collection libraries. 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 on Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

Equinox Presents at Computers in Libraries 2025

Atlanta, GA, February 25, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce that Equinox will be presenting at Computers in Libraries 2025. Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager, will present, “Community Engagement, Service Innovation, and Transformation,” about the impact of the Equinox Open Source Grant on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Computers in Libraries will run from March 25 through March 26, 2025. Full details about the upcoming conference can be found here: https://computersinlibraries.infotoday.com/2025/Default.aspx.

Launched in 2019, the Equinox Open Source grant provides technology services to libraries implementing Koha ILS, an open source integrated library system used worldwide. The grant is provided for an initial term of three years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the recipient continues to qualify. For more information about the Equinox Open Source Grant please visit: https://www.equinoxoli.org/collaborate/#grant.

Five institutions have been awarded the grant since its inception: Biblioteca Nacional de Puerto Rico (PR), Spark Central (WA), the Vermont Jazz Center (VT), the Center for Khmer Studies (NY), and the Weeksville Heritage Center (NY). Beaudry’s presentation will discuss the impact of the grant, specifically how grantees were able to innovate their service models, launch related technology projects, expand collections, and start new community outreach programs, all fostering deeper connections with their patrons.

“The grant’s impact on these libraries extended well beyond the addition of Koha,” said Felicia Beaudry. “It empowered them to evolve and expand, sparking transformative community engagement and service innovation. They exemplify how effective technology can serve as a catalyst for continued growth.”

Computers in Libraries is an annual conference hosted for librarians and information managers. The conference offers in depth-training, networking and thought leadership hosted by Information Today, Inc. The full schedule for Computers in Libraries 2025 is available here: https://conferences.infotoday.com/documents/464/CIL25_Adv_Program_FINAL.pdf.

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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 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 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. For more information on Koha: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

Equinox’s 2024 Year In Review: Collaboration, Innovation, Accessibility

Atlanta, Ga., February 13, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce the publication of the 2024 Year in Review. The Year in Review highlights Equinox’s contributions to libraries and open source communities and provides an overview of Equinox’s nonprofit activities. The Year in Review is available online to view or download at: https://issuu.com/equinoxoli/docs/2024_equinox_year_in_review.

In 2024, Equinox expanded partnerships, including with Evergreen Indiana, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and EveryLibrary, to collaborate on several innovative consulting projects. Equinox also partnered with library organizations to offer new opportunities for enhancing services, such as access to WorldCat’s Metadata API with OCLC, Unique Management Services’ MessageBee SMS, special pricing for Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM and SubjectsPlus for the Connecticut Library Consortium, and authority control services through Backstage Library Works.

Equinox’s educational and outreach efforts supported libraries and communities across the United States. Equinox sponsored the first ever AspenCon in Golden, Colorado, and provided expertise for Aspen Discovery documentation and accessibility. The Equinox team presented on resource sharing and open source development at the 2024 American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. At the 2024 Koha-US Annual Conference in Round Rock, Texas, Equinox’s presentation sparked discussion related to accessibility for Koha. Presentations for the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut Library Consortium focused on Aspen Discovery, Evergreen, Fulfillment, and CORAL ERM.

Open source software development work included two new releases of CORAL ERM (2024.04 and 2024.10) and, for Evergreen, new RESTful API endpoints, multi factor authentication, and a rewrite of Evergreen’s Record Buckets interface.

“The Equinox team extends our gratitude to our partners, libraries, and community members for your continued support and collaboration in 2024. Your feedback sets the course for Equinox’s open source contributions each year,” said Lisa Carlucci, Executive Director at Equinox. “We are proud to support libraries and open source communities with Equinox’s nonprofit programs, education, and outreach.”

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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 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 to museum and special collection libraries. 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 on Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

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. For more information on Koha: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

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/.

About Fulfillment
Fulfillment is an open source interlibrary loan management system which leverages intuitive design and efficient workflows to maximize value and impact for libraries. Fulfillment provides community members expanded access to library resources across their state and beyond their consortium. For more information on Fulfillment: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/fulfillment/.

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 VuFindⓇ
VuFindⓇ is an open source discovery product for libraries and archives developed and maintained by Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library. VuFindⓇ enables library users to discover the entirety of libraries’ collections, including catalog records, journals, digital items, and more. VuFindⓇ is open source and customizable—the interface may be configured to best meet users’ needs. For more information on VuFindⓇ: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/vufind/.

Annual Report: Equinox’s 2024 Year in Review

Equinox Announces Koha ILS Support for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

Atlanta, Ga., February 11, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to provide Koha ILS support for the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

“Equinox has simply been one of the most professional companies we’ve worked with,” said Tim Wagner, IT Manager and Consultant at the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. “Their onboarding process is an example to others of how to treat new clients. They also know their data and technology inside and out!”

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, maintains a collection of library materials in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This collection, with cataloging from members at the Vatican, supports the work of the Sisters in schools across the United States. Equinox provided implementation and training services during the migration.

“This migration showcased the capabilities of Koha as a robust and flexible ILS,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “We are glad to welcome the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, to the Koha community and to provide enhanced services.”

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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 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 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. For more information on Koha: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

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Equinox Welcomes Belmont Abbey College to Koha ILS

Atlanta, Ga., February 6, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Belmont Abbey College has joined the open source community with their adoption of Koha ILS. Equinox provided implementation and training services during the migration to Koha ILS and will continue to provide hosting and technical support.

“The Equinox team has provided unbelievable support throughout our migration to Koha,” said Alexxis Lynn, Director of Library Services at Belmont Abbey College. “Each team member is knowledgeable, organized, responsive, and a true pleasure to work with. We wouldn’t change a thing!”

Belmont Abbey College’s Abbot Vincent Taylor Library houses over 150,000 print materials. This includes their Special Collections which preserves a rare book collection of 13,000 books, manuscripts, photographs and ephemera including incunabula dating back to 1474. The library also provides students with access to over 400,000 ebooks, over 100 databases, and multimedia resources and tools.

“Open source software is a natural fit for academic libraries,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Koha meets the needs of special, print, and electronic collections which are often combined in college settings. We are excited to welcome the Abbot Vincent Taylor Library at Belmont Abbey College to Koha and look forward to supporting their community.”

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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 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 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. For more information on Koha: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha/.

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