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Equinox Welcomes Morrisson Reeves Library to the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., May 28, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to welcome Morrisson Reeves Library to the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium (Evergreen Indiana) with support from the Indiana State Library. Equinox provided technology and migration consulting services for the Morrisson Reeves Library project.

“Migrating from one integrated library system to another is not an easy process. We are proud of and grateful to all those who made this a smooth and pleasant experience,” said Ruth Frasur Davis, Coordinator at the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium. “The staff of Morrisson Reeves Library, Equinox Open Library Initiative, and the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium all worked together to make this launch a success, and Equinox was an integral part of its completion. Equinox not only provided technical support but were calm and reassuring voices during a stressful time.”

Morrisson Reeves Library is the 130th public library to launch as part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium. With the successful addition of Morrisson Reeves Library, patrons in East Central Indiana will see a noticeable and positive change to library service in the region as library systems in Wayne, Union, Fayette, and Henry Counties are now all served by Evergreen Indiana and fully participating in resource sharing across the state.

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

“It was a pleasure to work with the team at Evergreen Indiana and the Morrisson Reeves Library staff,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Evergreen provides consortia across the country with community support and resource sharing. We are pleased to encourage those efforts in any way we can and are happy to welcome Morrisson Reeves Library to Evergreen Indiana.”

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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 2024 Q1 Open Source Project Contributions Including CORAL ERM, Evergreen ILS, and Fulfillment ILL

Atlanta, Ga., May 23, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Q1 open source project contributions, including the release of CORAL ERM version 2024.04, improvements to Fulfillment ILL, and several new features soon to be available in the upcoming Evergreen 3.13 release.

CORAL ERM
The much anticipated CORAL ERM version 2024.04 includes additional SUSHI configuration in the Usage Statistics module, configurable license statuses, and a comprehensive PHP/jQuery update. As a whole, the release provides an improved, secure, and efficient experience for CORAL users and sets the stage for upcoming enhancements and features for libraries using CORAL. Release 2024.04 is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/coral-erm/coral/releases/tag/v2024.04.

Evergreen 3.13
As a significant contributor to Evergreen ILS, Equinox developed many new features and enhancements for the coming Evergreen 3.13 release. Accessibility improvements include rebuilt data grids that feature automatic column sizing and text wrapping, and an innovative, keyboard-accessible column-resize feature. New features developed by Equinox also include a fully rewritten Z39.50 interface and updated reports, claims, and invoicing. Funding partners for these projects include Equinox Open Library Initiative, the Evergreen Community Development Initiative, and the King County Public Library.

Fulfillment ILL
Equinox’s recent development includes two new features for Fulfillment ILL. The first feature expands the criteria that the catalog uses to display the “Request ILL” button, which helps staff see right away what is available. The second feature, long requested by libraries, gives an owning library a way to force the completion of an ILL request if it is returned in an unexpected status. Fulfillment ILL is an open source, interlibrary loan management system that provides powerful analytics, which remove the need for manual tracking. Fulfillment ILL supports collections management with clear reporting functions which highlight collections with the most demand.

“Equinox’s team developed six major features, nine minor features, and numerous bugfixes for the upcoming Evergreen 3.13 release,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development. “These features will have a major positive impact for Evergreen libraries in the coming months and years and I am so proud of the work our team has accomplished so far this year. I’m also thrilled that we could work with the CORAL community to complete the development of the latest release. We are anticipating another CORAL release later this summer which will have updated interfaces and accessibility improvements.”

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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/.

Equinox Welcomes Adair County Public Library to Evergreen with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., May 16, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Adair County Public Library has joined the Evergreen community as part of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.

“Evergreen and Equinox have been amazing,” said Dana Devore, Library Director of Adair County Public Library. “I can’t say enough good things about the staff at Equinox; they were patient and took the time to get us what we needed. That, to me, is working together for the good of the consortium. Our patrons will have so many more resources to enjoy at no additional cost as part of Missouri Evergreen. I couldn’t be happier about the migration and how it has allowed us to adapt as a library.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. Learn more at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/. Equinox has hosted and supported Missouri Evergreen since 2019.

The Adair County Public Library first opened in 1986 and serves the community of Adair County, Missouri. The system supports 6,016 patrons and includes 55,480 bibliographic records. By joining Missouri Evergreen, Adair’s patrons gain access to a significantly larger set of resources 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.

“Adair County Public Library’s director, Dana Devore, was previously with another Missouri Evergreen library and knew the impact Evergreen could have for patrons,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “It is always great to work with a library that is already excited about what Evergreen can do and we were glad to help Adair County Public Library continue to grow in how it serves its community.”

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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 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 New Release of CORAL ERM (2024.04)

Atlanta, Ga., May 15, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, announces the release of CORAL ERM version 2024.04. The much anticipated release provides an improved, secure, and efficient experience for CORAL users and sets the stage for upcoming enhancements and features for libraries using CORAL.

This new release includes additional SUSHI configuration in the Usage Statistics module, configurable license statuses, and a comprehensive PHP/jQuery update. Release 2024.04 is now available on GitHub: https://github.com/coral-erm/coral/releases/tag/v2024.04.

“We are really excited to announce the release of CORAL 2024.04,” said Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Manager at Equinox. “CORAL provides automated workflows for managing electronic resources and supports systematic processes which benefit libraries of all sizes. We are proud of the work that the CORAL community has done alongside Equinox developers to make this release possible.”

“We worked closely with the CORAL community to complete CORAL 2024.04,” said Mike Rylander, Research and Development Manager at Equinox. “This release will ease long-term maintenance of the software, and, as a team, we are excited to deliver its improved infrastructure and modernized tools to libraries.”

Equinox joined the CORAL community in 2021 after the CORAL Steering Committee was awarded the Equinox Community Grant. The Equinox Community Grant provides open source projects with financial and infrastructure support. Equinox offers CORAL services and educational opportunities for libraries. Equinox presented on CORAL best practices at the 2023 ALA Annual Conference, on CORAL implementation at the 2022 Charleston Conference, and hosts the CORAL Summit with the CORAL Steering Committee. Recordings from previous CORAL events are available on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11161288.

“The CORAL Steering Committee is pleased to announce the release of 2024.04,” said Rebecca Tatterson, Electronic Resources Librarian at East Carolina University and Chair of the CORAL Steering Committee. “We would like to thank all the developers and CORAL users who contributed their time to the release. The CORAL Steering Committee was delighted to work with Equinox Open Library Initiative on the latest release; their contributions towards CORAL’s development have been invaluable.”

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.

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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 Presents on Aspen Discovery and VuFindⓇ at the New Jersey Library Association 2024 Annual Conference

Atlanta, GA, May 9, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce that Andrea Buntz Neiman will be presenting at the New Jersey Library Association 2024 Annual Conference. Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, will present as part of the panel “Library Discovery Layers: Peeling Away the Mystery,” where panelists will discuss the benefits of discovery layers beyond the traditional catalog. The presentation will take place at 11:30am ET on Friday, May 31, 2024.

Equinox will be available throughout the conference at Booth #113 to share more information about Aspen Discovery and VuFindⓇ as well as other open source tools available for libraries. The New Jersey Library Association 2024 Annual Conference will run from May 29, 2024 through May 31, 2024. Full details about the upcoming conference can be found here: https://njlaconference.info/.

“We are excited to discuss the advantages of discovery layers at the New Jersey Library Association conference,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “Equinox’s partners happily report a steady increase in patrons finding and using library resources of all kinds as libraries roll out Aspen Discovery. For libraries interested in VuFindⓇ, we are proud to share more information about the Equinox-developed VuFindⓇ skin, which is freely available for anyone to download.”

Equinox’s support for Aspen Discovery continues to grow and now includes Evergreen Indiana, the Consortium Of Ohio Libraries (COOL), the OWWL Library System (NY), Skagit Evergreen Libraries (WA), and the Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative (MN). In addition to supporting and hosting new implementations, Equinox contributes to the Aspen Discovery community with training resources, development, accessible themes, and presentations. Equinox recently presented on Aspen Discovery at the first AspenCon conference earlier this year, as well as at the Connecticut Library Association conference, the Evergreen International Conference, and at an equinoxEDU: Spotlight session offered by Equinox.

Equinox’s support for VuFindⓇ includes the design, development, and release of the Equinox Theme for VuFind® last year. The Equinox Theme for VuFindⓇ is an attractive and user-friendly interface designed to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance. Equinox is a Registered Service Provider for VuFind®, and was the first service provider to receive this designation in the United States beginning in 2022.

The New Jersey Library Association Annual Conference brings together members of the New Jersey Library Association, the New Jersey Association of School Librarians, and the New Jersey Library Trustee Association as part of their annual conference. This year’s theme is “Breaking Barriers: Inclusive Collaboration.”

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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 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/.

Equinox Welcomes Richland Public Library to Aspen Discovery

Atlanta, Ga., May 7, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Richland Public Library (WA) has selected Aspen Discovery with Equinox as the discovery layer for their consortium.

“The choice to move to Aspen Discovery for our discovery layer was a very easy one,” said Theresa Barnaby, Technical Services Supervisor at Richland Public Library. “It’s incredibly user-friendly and very easy to customize to our patrons’ needs. With the help of the expert team at Equinox, we were up and running in no time, and both staff and patrons are loving the experience.”

Opening in 1951, the Richland Public Library serves the community of Richland, Washington including 27,064 active patrons. As part of the Aspen Discovery implementation process, Equinox provided project management services as well as hosting and support. This also included the configuration of Aspen Discovery and its integration with Richland Public Library’s electronic resources, services, and its collection of 151,936 bibliographic records. Equinox provided Richland Public Library staff with training on Aspen Discovery.

“Aspen Discovery places library collections, services, and events front and center for communities,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Analyst at Equinox. “Libraries are all about access to resources, so it is deeply satisfying to bring the search experience together in one place with Aspen Discovery.”

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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/.

Equinox Welcomes Berks County Public Libraries to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Atlanta, Ga., April 30, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome Berks County Public Libraries to Evergreen ILS with the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS).

“We are very excited to join such a well-established and widespread consortium with a prominent presence in Pennsylvania,” said Stephanie Williams, System Administrator at Berks County Public Libraries. “We are pleased to join this system and believe the transition to Evergreen is beneficial to our libraries and patrons.”

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. Equinox and PaILS have worked together to support SPARK since 2013.

Berks County Public Libraries was established as a federated library system in 1986 and includes 19 libraries with 23 locations in the County of Berks, Pennsylvania. The system supports approximately 115,100 patrons and encompasses 641,952 bibliographic records. Equinox provided implementation, training, and hosting services.

“Berks County Public Libraries serve a large community over several branches and locations,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “We are excited to help their services grow as they join the PaILS consortium.”

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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, 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 Presents on Aspen Discovery and Open Source Tools at the Connecticut Library Association 2024 Annual Conference

Atlanta, Ga., April 25, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce that Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, will be presenting on Aspen Discovery and open source tools at the Connecticut Library Association 2024 Annual Conference. Equinox is a Silver Sponsor of the event.

“Equinox proudly supports Connecticut libraries,” said Lisa Carlucci, Executive Director at Equinox. “We can’t wait to return to the Connecticut Library Association Conference this year. From accessibility and workflow updates to Evergreen ILS, user-friendly improvements to CORAL ERM, and a new digital resource partnership with CLC offering Aspen Discovery and more, we have many updates to share.”

The conference keynote, “Library Joy: A Conversation with Mychal Threets,” will take place on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 9:20 a.m. in the Mystic Marriott Ballroom. Equinox’s presentation, “Aspen Discovery, CORAL ERM, and SubjectsPlus: Unlocking Collections with Open Source,” will take place on the same date, April 29th, at 10:50 a.m. ET in Conference Room 6. Equinox team members will be available throughout the conference at Booth #15 in the Exhibit Hall.

“Equinox has a long history of working with Bibliomation and the Connecticut State Library to support Connecticut’s libraries with open source software. Equinox provides IT services, training, and software development for Evergreen ILS and Fulfillment (which supports findIT CT and requestIT CT),” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “I’m excited to be presenting again at this year’s conference, and I hope to see many of you there. I’ll be demonstrating how open source tools can help Connecticut libraries of all sizes.”

Equinox has worked with Bibilomation since the consortium joined the Evergreen community in 2010. Equinox, Bibliomation, and the Connecticut State Library have worked together on the Connecticut statewide catalog, findIT CT, since 2016. The requestIT CT resource sharing service began in September 2017. For more information, visit: https://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/finditct.

The Connecticut Library Association Annual Conference will be held at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa in Groton, CT, starting April 29, 2024 and running through April 30, 2024. For the full conference schedule please visit: https://www.claconference.info/.

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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 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/.

Equinox’s Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, Elected to The Evergreen Project Board

Atlanta, Ga., April 23, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, has been elected to The Evergreen Project board. Andrea will be joining Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager at Equinox, who is currently serving as Treasurer of The Evergreen Project. Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox, who has been serving as the chair of The Evergreen Project Outreach Committee, will be concluding his service as a board member at the end of the term. Other incoming board members recently announced include Katie Greenleaf Martin from the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System, who was re-elected; Susan Morrison from Georgia PINES; and Lindsay Stratton from the Westchester Library System.

“I am looking forward to returning to The Evergreen Project board,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “There are a lot of exciting things happening in the Evergreen community and I’m eager to work with my fellow board members to build a robust and sustainable future for the Evergreen Project.”

Buntz Neiman served a previous term on the The Evergreen Project board (formerly known as the Evergreen Oversight Board) from 2013 to 2016 while working at Kent County Public Library in Maryland. In 2016, she joined Equinox Open Library Initiative and has been a central part of the Evergreen development team at Equinox. She has served the Evergreen community since 2008 in a variety of capacities including as Conference Chair for the 2021 Conference; as a member of the Conference Committee, the Evergreen Outreach Committee, the Evergreen Cataloging Interest Group, and the Evergreen Documentation Interest Group; and as an Evergreen Documentation Committer. Buntz Neiman also served as release manager for the most recent version of Evergreen, version 3.12. She has presented at every Evergreen conference except for the 2010 conference.

The Evergreen Project board represents the interests of The Evergreen Project and provides the vision and strategic direction for the subcommittees which are a part of the project. It is elected by an annual vote by members of The Evergreen Project, determined by those who have directly contributed to The Evergreen Project in the past year. For more information about The Evergreen Project board, past membership, and archives visit: https://evergreen-ils.org/governance/.

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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 Welcomes Lake Agassiz Regional Library to Aspen Discovery

Atlanta, Ga., April 10, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) has chosen Aspen Discovery as their discovery layer with Equinox providing implementation and IT services.

“We are very pleased to optimize our library’s catalog with the addition of Aspen Discovery,” said Liz Lynch, Lake Agassiz Regional Library’s Executive Director. “The new tool puts the entirety of our collection at our customer’s fingertips, and they have reported that they love the new functionality and look of our catalog.”

Lake Agassiz Regional Library is a consolidated public library system, serving seven counties in northwest Minnesota, with a total of 13 branch libraries. Equinox has worked with the LARL system since 2015. This project includes implementation of Aspen Discovery along with project management, training, and configuration. Equinox will provide continued hosting and support services for LARL for Aspen Discovery and Evergreen.

“Aspen Discovery allows libraries to leverage their investment in print and electronic collections,” said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “Aspen Discovery provides a comprehensive single search, which includes not only databases and other e-resources but also library events. We are excited to support Lake Agassiz Regional Library in their implementation of Aspen Discovery.”

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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/.

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