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Equinox Partners with Unique Management Services to Launch MessageBee SMS for the OWWL Library System

Atlanta, Ga., November 19, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the OWWL Library System (OWWL), a New York cooperative public library system that supports libraries in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties, is live on MessageBee SMS services through a partnership with Unique Management Services.

“We’re thrilled that our longtime partners at Equinox Open Library Initiative have worked with Unique Management Services to offer a reliable text message notification service,” said Ron Kirsop, Executive Director of the OWWL Library System. “We’re grateful to the teams at Equinox and Unique Management Services for the seamless transition to using MessageBee for all of our SMS communications.”

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/.

“We have been proud to provide OWWL with solutions that best support their community, such as Aspen Discovery last year,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “MessageBee will be another valuable service available to their patrons, and we were happy we could offer MessageBee alongside Unique Management Services.”

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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 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.

Equinox Partners with Unique Management Services to Launch MessageBee SMS for Branch District Library

Atlanta, Ga., November 14, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Branch District Library is live on MessageBee SMS through a partnership with Unique Management Services.

“We were thrilled to learn about Equinox’s partnership with Unique Management Services to help ensure more reliable patron notifications, ” said John Rucker, Director at Branch District Library. “Equinox and Unique Management Services have a long history of great support for libraries and MessageBee is already proving to be a game changer for informing and staying engaged with our community.”

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/.

“We are pleased to partner with Unique Management Services to provide MessageBee SMS to libraries,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “When libraries can connect easily with patrons in the format they prefer, it improves their experience. We are happy to support MessageBee at Branch District Library.”

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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 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.

Equinox Welcomes Southeastern Libraries Cooperating to Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery

Atlanta, Ga., November 12, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO), a nonprofit library consortium in Minnesota, has selected Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery hosted by Equinox.

“SELCO is excited to collaborate with Equinox on Evergreen and Aspen Discovery, gaining the stability and increased functionality of a modern, web-based ILS designed for a consortium,” said Cheryl Hill, Director of Resource Sharing at SELCO. “With simplified interfaces for staff and patrons and backed by strong open-source, third-party vendor relationships, we anticipate a dynamic system that will be continually enhanced by an engaged community of librarians, all focused on improving the system for everyone.”

Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) was founded in 1971 as a nonprofit organization and is one of Minnesota’s twelve regional library systems, providing services to locally autonomous libraries and eleven counties. Equinox will provide implementation and training services during the migration and will continue to provide hosting and technical support throughout.

Evergreen is a robust open source ILS that offers a scalable solution for libraries of all types that is feature-rich and user friendly. When used with Aspen Discovery, Evergreen and Aspen provide a highly configurable, branded and intuitive experience. Aspen Discovery pulls the entirety of a library’s resources, databases, and events into a single search. Deployed by individual libraries or for consortium, Aspen Discovery offers customizable themes that can improve the accessibility of a library’s resources.

“Equinox has a track record of excellence when it comes to consortial support,” said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “We are excited to welcome the member libraries of SELCO to the Evergreen and Aspen communities.”

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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/.

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/.

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=

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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 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/.

Equinox Announces New Release of CORAL ERM (2024.10)

Atlanta, Ga., November 4, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce the latest release of CORAL ERM, version 2024.10. Equinox developers worked with CORAL Steering Committee members at East Carolina University and Jessup University, alongside community partner, SirsiDynix, to complete the release.

This new release addresses issues reported by the CORAL community related to the Resource Accounts module and data normalization in the Costs table.

“The improvements to the Cost History functionality in 2024.10 allow us to map the relationships between the individual databases we provide to students and the bundled packages we pay for,” said Michael Kares, Electronic Resources Librarian at Jessup University who assisted Equinox with testing the new functionality available in the release.

“The CORAL Steering Committee extends thanks to our partners at Equinox Open Library Initiative for their development contributions and community members for their support and involvement with CORAL,” said Rebecca Tatterson, Electronic Resources Librarian at East Carolina University.

CORAL is an open source electronic resource management tool used by libraries and institutions worldwide. CORAL’s interoperable modules allow libraries to streamline their management of electronic resources and leverage useful tools such as customized acquisitions workflows, license comparison and management, vendor and subscription management, and COUNTER-compliant reporting tools.

“The CORAL ERM project has always been community driven, delivering a flexible, open source solution for managing electronic resources,” said Andy Panayiotou, Product Manager III at SirsiDynix. “The 2024.10 release marks another milestone in enhancing the system’s functionality and usability, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of libraries and consortia around the world.”

Release 2024.10 is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/coral-erm/coral/releases/tag/v2024.10.

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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 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 Unique Management Services to Launch MessageBee SMS for the Traverse des Sioux Library System

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.”

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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 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.

Equinox Announces Major Features in Evergreen 3.14

Atlanta, Ga., October 28, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce the release of Evergreen 3.14, the latest version of the award-winning library software used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide. The Equinox team contributed 6 major features, 5 minor features, and 28 out of 57 bugfixes.

As part of Equinox’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, and in partnership with BC Libraries Cooperative (BCLC), Equinox’s Evergreen 3.14 development addressed headings, structured tables, and the use of clear labels to make the public catalog easier to navigate for those utilizing screen readers and other assistive devices. This represents a significant enhancement to both the usability and overall accessibility of the catalog.

The Equinox team also completed one of the most anticipated features in the Evergreen 3.14 release, Angular Record Buckets. Equinox ported Evergreen’s Record Bucket interface to a modernized web framework, improved usability, and added significant functional improvements. Administrators can now manage buckets across organizations, and buckets can be automatically generated from report outputs. This feature was sponsored by the Evergreen Community Development Initiative (ECDI).

Another anticipated feature in Evergreen 3.14 is Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) for Evergreen’s staff client. This development supports several types of MFA factors and features a variety of options for the local Evergreen administrator to configure. Equinox partnered with ECDI to complete this major infrastructural update to Evergreen.

Equinox’s other major feature contributions include:

Reports Security Improvements (BCLC)
Staff Client Dark Mode (King County Library System)
Improvements to the Experimental Angular Circulation interfaces (King County Library System)

More detail about these and other features can be found in the release notes here: https://evergreen-ils.org/documentation/release/RELEASE_NOTES_3_14.html

“The Equinox development team was excited to develop usability and security improvements for Evergreen 3.14,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “These are some of the most heavily used interfaces in Evergreen. Accessibility development has been one of Equinox’s highest priority initiatives and we are proud that each new Evergreen release pushes that goal forward. We’re grateful to our community partners for helping to improve Evergreen with every release.”

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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/.

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Equinox Announces Q3 Evergreen Project Contributions

Atlanta, Ga.,October 8, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Q3 development projects for Evergreen:

Lassos & Policies Phase I (PaILS)
EG-Quipu Integration (PaILS)
X12 Advanced Shipping Notifications (KCLS)
OPAC Accessibility Fixes (BC Libraries Cooperative)

One of the most anticipated features in the upcoming 3.14 release is Angular Record Buckets. Equinox ported Evergreen’s Record Bucket interface to a more modern web framework and added significant usability and functional improvements. Administrators can now manage buckets across organizations, and buckets can be automatically generated from report outputs.

BC Libraries Cooperative sponsored an extensive accessibility review and bugfixes for Evergreen’s public catalog (OPAC). Fixes provided by Equinox include appropriate headings, table structures, and labels. These standardized page elements will improve navigation with screen readers and other accessibility tools.

Equinox partnered with developers from Quipu Inc. to standardize and expand existing bespoke plugins with the goal of a single, configurable Evergreen plugin to use with Quipu’s eCARD and eRENEW products. This is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS), and PaILS will be piloting this new work later this fall.

With the support of the King County Library System (KCLS), Equinox developers added a new method using the X12 protocol for materials vendors that need to send automated Advanced Shipping Notifications (ASN). This will improve automated Acquisitions methods and increase the number of vendors whose automated messages are supported.

“We are looking forward to another feature-rich release with Evergreen 3.14,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “Equinox is proud to work with its community partners to bring modernization and new features for the entire Evergreen community. Stay tuned because we’ll have more exciting features coming up in the spring release!”

Many thanks to Q3 development partners: King County Library System, Evergreen Community Development Initiative, BC Libraries Cooperative, and the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System for supporting these projects.

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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 at the Pennsylvania Library Association 2024 Conference

Atlanta, Ga., September 26, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, will be exhibiting at the Pennsylvania Library Association 2024 Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, starting October 6, 2024 and running through October 9, 2024. Equinox will be available throughout the conference to share information about supported products including Evergreen ILS, Koha ILS, Aspen Discovery, and CORAL ERM at Booth 21.

Equinox proudly supports Pennsylvania libraries. Equinox has hosted Evergreen ILS for the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS) since 2013. PaILS is a large and growing consortium with more than 200 library locations, serving 1.6 million patrons, and a collection of almost 2 million titles. Select members of the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Special Collection Libraries (PACSCL) using Koha ILS are also hosted by Equinox. PACSCL is a consortium of special libraries with rare and diverse collections that focus on art, literature, history, science, and more.

“Equinox is a proud partner of libraries in Pennsylvania,” said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “We appreciate our continued collaboration with PaILS and the SPARK Consortium and we’re excited to share the latest updates to Evergreen ILS. We’re also looking forward to sharing information about Aspen Discovery, a feature-rich discovery platform that can be used to connect patrons to the collections, programs, and services at their libraries.”

The Pennsylvania Library Association Conference is a networking and educational event for librarians across the state of Pennsylvania. This year’s conference theme is “PA Libraries: Powering the Commonwealth,” with a focus on empowering libraries and their communities. Full conference information can be found on the Pennsylvania Library Association website: https://www.palibraries.org/page/2024ConferenceGeneralInfo.

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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/.

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 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/.

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/.

Equinox Welcomes Owensville Carnegie Public Library to the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., September 16, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Owensville Carnegie Public Library to the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium (Evergreen Indiana) with support from the Indiana State Library. As part of the project, Owensville Carnegie Public Library has joined the Evergreen community and will be utilizing Aspen Discovery as their discovery layer. Equinox provided technology and migration consulting services for the project.

“We are thrilled to launch Owensville Carnegie Public Library as the 131st Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium member,” said Courtney Brown, Director of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium. “The Equinox team made everything run smoothly.”

Evergreen Indiana is a growing consortium of libraries throughout Indiana that are using Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery. The Indiana State Library provides funding in addition to technical support, training, and software development of Evergreen ILS on behalf of member libraries.

“I am always glad when I see another library partnering with Evergreen Indiana and the Indiana State Library,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Evergreen Indiana always pushes for the best for their communities, and their consortial system provides the perfect compliment to open source with resource sharing, mentorship, and support. It was a pleasure to welcome Owensville Carnegie Public Library to Evergreen.”

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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/.

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