Equinox Welcomes Ralls County Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Equinox Welcomes Ralls County Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., June 16, 2022: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce the addition of Ralls County Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium with their adoption of Evergreen ILS, an award winning library solution used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide.

The Ralls County Library opened its doors with grant money from the state of Missouri in 1992. It now provides services for 651 patrons, and its migration encompassed 25,874 bibliographic and item records. Equinox provided project management and configuration services in addition to data extraction, bibliographic deduplication, and data conversion of patron and transaction records. Equinox will continue to provide Ralls County Library with support and hosting on Sequoia, Equinox’s hosting platform for open source tools for library automation services. Remote training was provided by Equinox’s expert staff of librarians.

“We had been considering joining Missouri Evergreen for some time, but had some reservations about what seemed like a daunting task for our small staff. Once we decided to get the ball rolling, the training and support we received from Equinox was very helpful and made the process quite painless,” said Brian Cleveland, Director of Ralls County Library. “They have been very responsive to our numerous questions, and very efficient in providing assistance. We have been very impressed overall with the results, and our circulation numbers reflect that our patrons are quite pleased with the change as well.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012 and is now celebrating its 10th year supporting libraries across the state of Missouri. Learn more at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/   

“It is always exciting to empower library communities and to help a consortium expand and support new member libraries,” said Jason Etheridge, Senior Developer at Equinox. “Working with Ralls County Library was a pleasure, and we are thrilled to help welcome them into the Evergreen community.”

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

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

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

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

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

 

Equinox Presents at the 2022 American Library Association Annual Conference

Equinox Presents at the 2022 American Library Association Annual Conference

Atlanta, Ga., June 15, 2022: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to present at the 2022 American Library Association Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Andrea Buntz Neiman and Rogan Hamby will be presenting “A Tiny Library with a Million Volumes: The Open Source Future of Resource Sharing” on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (ET). The presentation is currently scheduled at the Washington Convention Center, Room 149 A-B, and the Equinox team will be available for questions following the session and during the conference. For more information, see the ALA Conference Scheduler: https://www.eventscribe.net/2022/alaannual/index.asp?presTarget=1910441

“We’re looking forward to speaking about open source software and sharing the latest information about the Fulfillment interlibrary loan system. Fulfillment has a proven, multi-year record of supporting statewide library resource sharing across ILS systems and library types,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “We’re excited for libraries to learn about what Fulfillment offers for your communities and to provide details about recent updates.”

Equinox provides a full suite of open source software services for public, academic, special and K-12 libraries. In addition to Evergreen and Koha, Equinox supports VuFind, CORAL ERM, SubjectsPlus, and Fulfillment. Fulfillment’s web based platform is user friendly and works with any integrated library system. Fulfillment’s efficiencies reduce the demand on staff time and offer cost savings for libraries. Fulfillment includes powerful reporting functions and an enhanced and robust suite of tools which provide more streamlined services for library communities.

“Libraries know that resource sharing is a cost-effective way to expand access to materials. Fulfillment unlocks collections beyond the library system and puts the resources across your network at the fingertips of the community,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Analyst at Equinox, “Plus, with open source software, libraries have the opportunity to be active participants in an open software community and contribute directly to future improvements for Fulfillment.”

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

 

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

About 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. Launched in 2011, Fulfillment facilitates sharing between separate library organizations, uniting collections and information in a combined union catalog. Fulfillment is highly customizable and is compatible with any integrated library system (ILS). Fulfillment benefits from an active open source community, where it is continuously updated and supported by Equinox and the designers, users, and developers who built Evergreen ILS. To learn more, please visit https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/fulfillment/ .

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. Search results are retrieved quickly, often in a fraction of the time of an OPAC search. VuFind is open source and customizable—the interface may be configured to best meet users’ needs. For more information on VuFind visit: 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.  CORAL is available as a free, open source program. To learn more please visit: 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. Originally developed by Joyner Library at East Carolina University, work has been contributed by Ithaca College Library and now the University of Miami Libraries. To learn more please vist: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/subjectsplus/.

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

Equinox is Hiring a Program Assistant!

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Equinox is Hiring a Program Assistant!

Equinox Open Library Initiative is looking for a Program Assistant to join our team! We are seeking a friendly and detail-oriented individual to help advance Equinox’s non-profit programs. This position provides administrative support to the organization, including communications, meeting and event planning, travel coordination, operations and expense reporting, and other administrative and financial activities in support of Equinox’s mission.

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Equinox is Hiring a Support Specialist!

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Equinox is Hiring a Support Specialist!

Equinox Open Library Initiative is looking for a Support Specialist to join our team! We are seeking a creative and motivated individual with experience providing customer service and technical support to provide exceptional support for libraries worldwide. Interested? Apply today!

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Equinox is Hiring a Front End Developer!

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Equinox is Hiring a Front End Developer!

Equinox Open Library Initiative is looking for a Front End Developer to join our team! We are seeking a creative and motivated individual with experience developing and implementing user-friendly websites, interfaces, and applications. Do you have a portfolio of exciting, engaging, and intuitive projects? Are you passionate about open source technologies and libraries? Apply today!

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Equinox Sponsors the 2022 Evergreen International Online Conference

Equinox Sponsors the 2022 Evergreen International Online Conference

Atlanta, Ga., June 6, 2022: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is proud to support the 2022 Evergreen International Online Conference as a Champion Level Sponsor. The theme for this year’s conference is “Shaping The Future.” Equinox staff will present nine sessions throughout the conference, which takes place from June 14-16, 2022. Pre-conference presentations will take place on June 13, 2022. For full conference details, including registration please visit:https://evergreen-ils.org/conference/2022-evergreen-international-online-conference/.

“The Evergreen International Conference brings the whole Evergreen community together to learn about and discuss the benefits of using Evergreen ILS,” said Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Specialist at Equinox and member of the 2022 Evergreen International Online Conference Committee. “The online conference format has opened up attendance to many who may not have been able to attend previously. The synergy at the conference promotes information sharing, creativity, and the opportunity to consider innovations and new developments for Evergreen.”

The 2022 conference marks the third year that the Evergreen International Conference will be offered in the online format since 2020. Equinox’s 2021 Evergreen Conference presentations are available online at: https://bit.ly/3MPUBYt.

“The Evergreen Conference is where we shape the future and address the needs of the community,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Product Analyst at Equinox and member of the 2022 Evergreen International Online Conference Committee. “It offers valuable opportunities to touch base, tackle changing workflows, and plan cutting edge developments to provide libraries using Evergreen with a superior experience.”

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

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

About Evergreen
Evergreen Integrated Library System is an award winning and trusted library solution used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide. Evergreen ILS is a web-based and mobile-friendly system which provides attractive, easy to use interfaces for library acquisitions, administration, cataloging, circulation, OPAC, reports, course reserves, and serials functionality.
 
Evergreen ILS is an enterprise level system designed to manage a scalable catalog shared across libraries, including large public and academic library consortia. While designed for large collections, Evergreen is suitable for libraries of any size and type from government libraries to museum and special library collections. Its flexibility enables libraries to configure policies and settings that work best for their communities and to maintain ownership of their library and systems data.
 
For more information about Evergreen: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

Equinox Welcomes the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence to Koha ILS

Equinox Welcomes the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence to Koha ILS

Atlanta, Ga., June 2, 2022: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is honored to announce the addition of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)’s Lending Library to Koha ILS, an open source integrated library system used by libraries worldwide. OCALI is part of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.

“OCALI’s library is unique. We specialize in assistive technology devices and kits, braille and large print resources, FM systems, and content and instructional materials to support learners with autism and other complex disabilities. It is essential that our library is accessible to those who use screen readers and other technology that allows access,” said Sheila M. Smith, Senior Director of Research, Quality Assurance and Impact at OCALI. “We had been using a FileMaker system as a band-aid, so the Koha system has really allowed us to function as a library again. We appreciated the partnership with the team at Equinox as they took time to learn our unique items and problem solve with us through our specific complexities. The solution focused attitude of the team has been wonderful.”

The OCALI Lending Library is available to anyone over the age of 18 in the state of Ohio and allows patrons to check out assessment materials and includes AT device loans in addition to other curated resources and materials. Their migration includes 3,641 bibliographic records and supports 876 patrons across the state of Ohio. Equinox provided Koha support, hosting, implementation and data services including data extraction. Remote training was provided by Equinox’s expert staff of degreed librarians.

“Equinox is committed to increasing accessibility and inclusivity in library technology and it was a huge honor to play a part in supporting OCALI’s Lending Library,” said Erica Rohlfs, Senior Implementation Project Manager at Equinox. “OCALI provides a unique and valuable resource to patrons across the state of Ohio and Koha ILS, designed with special libraries in mind and with accessible web design, is a perfect fit. We are excited to welcome them to the open source library community.”

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

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

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