Equinox Announces Accessible VuFindⓇ Theme

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Equinox Announces Accessible VuFindⓇ Theme

Atlanta, Ga., April 21, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce a newly designed and accessible theme now available for VuFindⓇ. The Equinox theme for VuFindⓇ offers an attractive, responsive, user-friendly interface designed to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance.

“The Equinox theme for VuFindⓇ brings VuFindⓇ’s powerful search capabilities to a wider community of people. Accessibility is about making sure everyone can accomplish their task within a web interface – whether that’s a patron putting a book on hold or a staff member updating settings, the software shouldn’t be in the way,” said Stephanie Leary, Front End Developer at Equinox. “VuFindⓇ offers so much to libraries, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to focus on accessibility.”

VuFindⓇ is an open source discovery layer developed and maintained by Villanova University’s Falvey Memorial Library. It brings the entirety of a library’s physical and digital holdings together into an intuitive, single search.

The VuFindⓇ theme from Equinox improves on this foundation with a clean and modern design for intuitive and accessible searching. Interactive controls have been refined for interoperability with assistive technologies. The theme is easily customizable for branding and designed to take maximum advantage of future development by the VuFindⓇ community.

“The development of the Equinox theme for VuFindⓇ is one of the ways that Equinox is giving back to the community as a VuFindⓇ Registered Service Provider,” said Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager at Equinox. “We look forward to continuing to work with the community to improve accessibility in the core product as well.”

The VuFindⓇ theme from Equinox is available now. To learn more and to download the new theme please visit: https://github.com/EquinoxOpenLibraryInitiative/equinox-theme-vufind

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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 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/.

Equinox Welcomes Homer Public Library to Sequoia Hosting with Evergreen ILS

Equinox Welcomes Homer Public Library to Sequoia Hosting with Evergreen ILS

Atlanta, Ga., April 19, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open technology development and support for libraries, is excited to welcome Homer Public Library (AK) to Sequoia, Equinox’s cloud-based platform for library automation services, with the hosting of their instance of Evergreen ILS.

“Homer Public Library has used Evergreen since 2013 but it was hosted locally until last month,” said David Berry, Director of Homer Public Library. “In March we went live with Sequoia hosting, which will relieve some of the burden on the city IT department and help us keep up to date with features and security. The transition went well—Equinox staff put together a detailed timeline, handled technical considerations and provided customized training for library staff. We’re glad the changeover went so smoothly and we’re looking forward to exploring the new features included in the upgrade!”

Homer Public Library serves the communities of the Southern Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. The collection encompasses over 45,000 items and serves their community of about 12,000 users.

“Open source systems allow for real flexibility around hosting and support for libraries,” said Jason Boyer, Senior System Administrator. “We are excited to help Homer Public Library demonstrate this with the migration of their previously on-premises Evergreen system to Sequoia. We love providing libraries the options they need to best support their communities.”

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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 Sponsors the 2023 Evergreen International Conference

"Community at the Heart of Evergreen. Evergreen International Conference 2023. Worcester, Massachusetts.

Equinox Sponsors the 2023 Evergreen International Conference

Atlanta, Ga., April 17, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is a proud sponsor of the 2023 Evergreen International Conference at the Champion level. The conference will be held in person this year in Worcester, Massachusetts from April 26 – April 29, 2023. The conference also includes a virtual option for those unable to attend on-site.

“It’s an exciting time to be back together with community partners at the Evergreen Conference,” said Mike Rylander, Research and Development Manager at Equinox Open Library Initiative. “Together we’ve accomplished a lot in recent years with new updates and features in recent releases, and it’s the camaraderie and collaboration that make the conference great. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in Worcester this April.”

The Evergreen International Conference brings together those interested in Evergreen and open source library software, ranging from advocates, developers, and users. Equinox staff are engaged in supporting the community each year through presentations, training, and development. This year contributions from staff encompass thirteen presentations over the course of the pre-conference, conference, and hackfest. To view the full conference schedule please visit: https://evergreen-ils.org/conference/2023-evergreen-international-conference/2023-conference-schedule/.

Follow Equinox Open Library Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Vimeo for the latest updates.

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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/.

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/.

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 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 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/

Equinox Presents at the 2023 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference

Missouri Evergreen Users Conference

Equinox Presents at the 2023 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference

Atlanta, GA, April 12, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce that Equinox will be presenting at the 2023 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference. Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager; Erica Rohlfs, Senior Implementation Project Manager; and Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Specialist at Equinox will present at two separate sessions over the course of the two day conference which runs from April 13-14, 2023 in Columbia, Missouri.

Galen Charlton and Erica Rohlfs will be presenting the opening session “Collaborating with Missouri Evergreen: Equinox’s Role” on April 13, 2023 and Jennifer Weston will be presenting a client update as part of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium Business Meeting on April 14, 2023.

“We are looking forward to the Missouri Evergreen Users Conference,” said Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager at Equinox. “It’s a great opportunity to connect with library staff and connect Missouri libraries with Evergreen community resources. Missouri Evergreen is an active and growing community and we’re happy to be in person together for this event.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. The Missouri Evergreen Users Conference schedule can be found here: https://missourievergreenusersconf.sched.com/.

“Missouri Evergreen is a great group of librarians to work with,” said Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Specialist at Equinox. “And at the heart of training and education is making everyone’s jobs easier. It really makes the conference a joy to attend, and I am pleased to be able to join remotely this year to connect with everyone at the 2023 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference.”

Follow Equinox Open Library Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Vimeo for the latest updates.

To receive news directly in your inbox: https://www.equinoxOLI.org/#signup

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 at the Connecticut Library Association 2023 Conference

Connecticut Library Association 2023 Conference logo reading "Connecticut Library Association, Connecting to the Core."

Equinox at the Connecticut Library Association 2023 Conference

Atlanta, Ga., April 5, 2023: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, will be exhibiting at the Connecticut Library Association Conference being held this year in Groton, Connecticut starting April 30, 2023 and running through May 2, 2023. Equinox will be available throughout the conference at Booth #5 to say hello and share information about Evergreen ILS, Koha ILS, Aspen Discovery, VuFindⓇ, and more.

“We are proud to support Connecticut libraries and we look forward to continuing to provide innovative open source solutions such as Aspen Discovery and VuFindⓇ along with Evergreen ILS and Koha ILS,” said Andy Utterback, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “We’re also excited to talk about the latest release of Fulfillment, the open source platform used for statewide resource sharing since 2016.”

The Connecticut Library Association’s Conference theme this year is “Connecting to the Core,” and is aimed at bringing together library professionals and those that support them for a better future. The conference schedule can be previewed here: https://www.claconference.info/schedule.

Follow Equinox Open Library Initiative on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Vimeo for the latest updates.

To receive news directly in your inbox: https://www.equinoxOLI.org/#signup

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/.

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/.

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/

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 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 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/