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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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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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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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Equinox Open Library Initiative
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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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laura.barry@equinoxOLI.org
877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

About Equinox Open Library Initiative
Equinox Open Library Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is the successor to Equinox Software, Inc. Equinox’s mission as a nonprofit is to promote and support a thriving ecosystem for open source library communities in order to provide libraries worldwide with innovative, affordable, and sustainable open source solutions. We are devoted to reducing barriers to library technology and services, expanding library access to open source software, and providing high quality technology, consulting, and support services.To learn more, please visit https://www.equinoxOLI.org.

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

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

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

Equinox 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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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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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 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/.

Equinox Sponsors the Evergreen International Online Conference 2024

Atlanta, GA, April 9, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is proud to announce that Equinox is sponsoring the 2024 Evergreen International Online Conference at the Champion level. Equinox team members will be presenting at the conference.

“The Evergreen International Conference is a significant event for the Evergreen Community and one that we look forward to participating in every year,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development. “Amazing brainstorming comes out of the conference and it’s exciting to see Evergreen community members working together to make Evergreen the best it can be.”

The 2024 Evergreen International Online Conference will run from April 22, 2024 through April 24, 2024. It is an annual event which provides the opportunity for Evergreen community members to share best practices and plan and collaborate on new projects. Full details about the upcoming conference can be found here: https://evergreen-ils.org/conference/2024-evergreen-international-online-conference/.

Equinox staff will be presenting throughout the event:

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 includes a panel with Galen Charlton (Equinox) entitled “Bins and Bags and Boxes: Resource Sharing Infrastructure and its Challenges,” and presentations by Rogan Hamby (Equinox) with Ruth Frasur Davis (Evergreen Indiana and Evergreen Community Development Initiative) on “Using Aspen as Your Evergreen OPAC,” and Lena Hernandez (Equinox) and Stephanie Leary (Equinox) with Jennifer Pringle (BC Libraries Cooperative) on “Uncovering Accessibility Issues Through UI Testing.”
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Andrea Buntz Neiman (Equinox) will present alongside Ruth Frasur Davis for their annual Evergreen feature presentation, this year entitled, “New Features in Evergreen 3.11+: The Ruth and Andrea Show, Version 5.0.”

“The Evergreen Conference is vibrant and welcoming,” said Stephanie Leary, Front End Developer. “Everyone cares about improving our user experience, and we are making huge progress to ensure that library resources are accessible to everyone.”

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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 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/.

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 the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium to Aspen Discovery

Atlanta, Ga., April 8, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium (Evergreen Indiana) to the Aspen Discovery community. Equinox is providing Aspen Discovery services for the consortium.

“The Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium is proud to work with Equinox to deploy Aspen Discovery for each of its member libraries,” said Ruth Frasur Davis, Coordinator at Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium. “Our libraries are now able to customize the search and discovery experience for their patrons in a way that highlights local collections and services while also leveraging the power of the shared Evergreen Indiana catalog and other consortium benefits. The member libraries serve unique communities. We are excited about the possibilities that Aspen Discovery provides for libraries to meet the needs of their communities.”

Evergreen Indiana is a growing consortium of public and school libraries that use Evergreen ILS across the state of Indiana. Evergreen Indiana is supported by the Indiana State Library and is funded in part by the Library Services and Technology Act.

Equinox’s Aspen Discovery services include implementation, hosting, development, training, and support. Equinox provided project management and configuration of Aspen Discovery integrations for Evergreen Indiana’s electronic resources. Equinox also developed Aspen Discovery training resources for Evergreen Indiana libraries.

“This is a project with big impact,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “There are few things as significant as a new discovery interface, seen by every patron throughout a consortium.” Hamby continued, “I have a long history with the Hoosier state and it is always a pleasure working with Evergreen Indiana libraries. The implementation of Aspen Discovery allows member libraries in Indiana to consolidate management and gives each library a customized, self managed discovery platform that can be tailored for their communities.”

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For more information:
Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative
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 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 Partners With Unique Management Services to Provide MessageBee SMS

Atlanta, Ga., April 3, 2024: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce its partnership with Unique Management Services to provide MessageBee SMS services to libraries. MessageBee is a patron engagement tool that facilitates and simplifies communications between libraries and patrons. Visit Equinox at Booth #2245 at the Public Library Association conference (April 3 – 5, 2024) to learn more.

“Unique Management is excited to partner with Equinox for text-messaging,” said Rob Klaus, President of Patron Services at Unique Management. “Many libraries struggle with low delivery rates and a lack of visibility into their outgoing text/SMS messages. MessageBee solves for that and provides the flexibility needed to handle large multi-location library systems. The partnership with Equinox will help make the entire process easier for libraries.”

Unique Management’s 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/

“Our collaboration with Unique Management will allow us to provide easy-to-use SMS messaging for the open source integrated library systems that we support,” said Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager at Equinox. “We are looking forward to offering this new service to libraries.”

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For more information:
Laura Barry
Communications Coordinator
Equinox Open Library Initiative
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 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.

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