5 - 2024 - Equinox Open Library Initiative

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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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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Laura Barry
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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 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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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 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.”

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

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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, 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/.

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