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Equinox Welcomes Centralia Public Library to Evergreen ILS with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., June 15, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Centralia Public Library has migrated to Evergreen ILS as a new member of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.

“We are delighted to celebrate the successful migration of Missouri Evergreen Consortium’s newest member library,” said Rogan Hamby, Equinox’s Data and Project Manager. “Our team was so impressed by the library’s enthusiasm for the project, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make on the consortium and the Evergreen community.”

Centralia Public Library was established in 1903 by the members of the Mid-Week Club, a women’s literary club. After growing dissatisfied with the offerings available from traveling libraries, they built the initial collection with gifted materials from its members and raised money to establish a library fund. Learn more about Centralia Public Library at: https://www.centraliapubliclibrary.com/

“The Centralia Public Library has enjoyed working with Equinox during the Missouri Evergreen migration process,” said Amy Hopkins, Library Director at Centralia Public Library. “Equinox’s training and support have made the transition much smoother, and we’re looking forward to the improved resource sharing and expanded access that Evergreen offers our patrons and staff!”

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

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

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

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

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

Equinox Announces Major Features in Evergreen 3.17

Atlanta, Ga., June 8, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce the latest version of Evergreen ILS (3.17).

Equinox’s development team contributed 16 features and 54 bugfixes, some with sponsorship from the Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative and the BC Libraries Cooperative. Highlights include the ability to create hold policies based on Library Groups/Lassos, the option to clone circulation policies, and improvements to the public catalog, such as limited autofocus for basic search keywords.

Equinox’s Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager, served as Evergreen 3.17 Release Manager. Other Equinox staff, including Jason Boyer, Andrea Buntz Neiman, Steven Callender, Jason Etheridge, Rogan Hamby, Mike Rylander, and Jennifer Weston contributed code, documentation, and participated in testing.

“Equinox is privileged to lead the development of Evergreen 3.17,” said Galen Charlton. “Our work on this release reflects nearly two decades of experience serving libraries and contributing to the Evergreen project. We are proud to contribute to Evergreen 3.17, which delivers meaningful improvements for library staff and expanded functionality for resource-sharing consortia. We would especially like to thank our development and community partners for their support.”

Full details about Evergreen 3.17 can be found here: https://evergreen-ils.org/documentation/release/RELEASE_NOTES_3_17.html

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

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

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

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

Equinox Announces Fulfillment 12

Atlanta, Ga., June 1, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Fulfillment 12. This latest version of the open source interlibrary loan software (ILL) was made possible through the sponsorship of Bibliomation, Inc.

Fulfillment 12 introduces redesigned user interfaces and comprehensive accessibility enhancements engineered to create a more equitable user experience. Key updates include improved keyboard controls, additional support for assistive devices, and responsive screen resizing that delivers a seamless, mobile-friendly environment. The Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at the Georgia Institute of Technology conducted accessibility testing.

“Our development team is incredibly proud to bring these new features to such a vital open source project, ensuring that Fulfillment is intuitive, efficient, and accessible to staff and patrons alike,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Equinox’s Project Manager for Software Development.

Equinox partners with Bibliomation, Inc. and the Connecticut State Library to power the state’s requestIT CT interlibrary loan service. Utilizing the Fulfillment platform during the last fiscal year, Connecticut libraries successfully facilitated the sharing of over 22,000 resources.

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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 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/.

Equinox Supports The Evergreen Project as an Institutional Member

Atlanta, Ga., May 18, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Equinox has joined The Evergreen Project as an Institutional Member.

“Equinox is excited to join The Evergreen Project as one of its very first Institutional Members,” said Mike Rylander, founding developer of Evergreen, and Research and Development Manager at Equinox. “The project’s new membership model builds upon the Evergreen community’s long history of commitment to libraries.”

In 2004, the Georgia Public Library System (GPLS) created the Evergreen Integrated Library System for use across its statewide network of libraries. GPLS later released Evergreen’s code as open source, making it one of the first open source integrated library systems available to libraries. Equinox’s Mike Rylander, and Jason Etheridge, Senior Developer, are two of the original team who developed the Evergreen Integrated Library System prior to their founding of Equinox Software.

In 2016, Equinox Open Library Initiative superseded Equinox Software as a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing open source solutions for libraries. Equinox contributes in-kind support to the Evergreen Project through software development, community leadership, educational resources and more. Since 2023, Equinox has been responsible for 63% of the major features appearing in Evergreen ILS releases.

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

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

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

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

Equinox Welcomes Old Colony Library Network to Evergreen ILS, Aspen Discovery, and Metabase

Atlanta, Ga., May 11, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Old Colony Library Network (OCLN) to the Evergreen ILS, Aspen Discovery and Metabase communities with Equinox.

The Old Colony Library Network is a cooperative of 27 member libraries (26 Public and 1 Academic) located on the South Shore of Massachusetts. OCLN’s cooperative nature enables member libraries to provide services that they would not be able to afford on their own. OCLN was founded in 1984 and is incorporated in Massachusetts as a 501(c)3 tax exempt, nonprofit corporation. OCLN is recognized as a charitable organization by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office.

“The member libraries of the Old Colony Library Network are excited to have partnered with Equinox for support of their Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery platforms,” said David Slater, Executive Director of the Old Colony Library Network. “During data migration and staff training, the Equinox team was responsive and provided us with timely information to make informed decisions. We are looking forward to working with Equinox for continued support and to using features in Evergreen and Aspen to improve services to our member libraries and their library patrons.”

OCLN will be utilizing Evergreen ILS, Aspen Discovery, and Metabase, in addition to taking advantage of partnerships Equinox has with Unique Management Services for MessageBee SMS and Backstage Library Works for authority control services.

“We are excited to welcome OCLN to Equinox,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “By combining Evergreen’s robust consortium capabilities with Aspen Discovery’s patron-friendly single search functionality, libraries can deliver seamless resource access with an engaging user experience.”

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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 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 Metabase
Metabase is an open source reporting and analytics tool that provides a user-friendly interface to explore data from various sources and create data visualizations without knowledge of SQL or other query language. Even users without a background in data analysis can create custom dashboards, charts, and graphs and share reports in just a few clicks. For more information about Metabase, contact Equinox at info@equinoxoli.org.

Equinox Welcomes Bonne Terre Memorial Library to Evergreen ILS with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., May 4, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Bonne Terre Memorial Library has joined the Evergreen ILS community as part of its membership with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium (Missouri Evergreen).

“Our team and I are so excited to get started with Missouri Evergreen,” said Karly Bourbon, Library Director at the Bonne Terre Memorial Library. “Equinox staff have made the migration and training process so smooth for us. Missouri Evergreen will simplify work loads for our staff and increase our resources for our patrons without expanding our budget!”

Bonne Terre Memorial Library is one of the five oldest libraries in the state of Missouri, serving the community of Bonne Terre. They have joined the Missouri Evergreen Consortium, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. More about the consortium can be found at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/

“Equinox has been working directly with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium since 2019,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “It has been a joy to see them add new members and extend their support to other libraries in Missouri. We are glad to play a part in welcoming Bonne Terre Memorial Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”

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

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

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

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

Equinox Welcomes Sedalia Public Library to Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., April 27, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Sedalia Public Library has joined the Evergreen and Aspen Discovery communities as part of their membership with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.

The Sedalia Public Library was founded in 1895 and received a grant from Andrew Carnegie for a library building in 1899. Still located in their Carnegie location, Sedalia Public Library is dedicated to bringing individuals, information and ideas together.

“Equinox brings a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth,” said Jamie Sparks, Director of Sedalia Public Library. “Evergreen and Aspen Discovery will enhance our user experience, expand access to resources, and streamline services. Together, these advancements will strengthen community engagement and modernize how our patrons interact with library offerings.”

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

“We are thrilled to play a part in Sedalia Public Library’s storied history,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Evergreen and Aspen Discovery offer accessible and intuitive tools for using library resources. We are glad to welcome Sedalia Public Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”

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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 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 at the Connecticut Library Association Conference 2026

Atlanta, Ga., April 20, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is excited to announce that Equinox will be exhibiting at the upcoming 2026 Connecticut Library Association (CLA) Conference, being held from April 27 through April 28, 2026, in Groton, Connecticut. Equinox staff will be available throughout the event at Booth #16 to provide information about Evergreen, Koha, Aspen Discovery, and Fulfillment, in addition to Equinox’s training, development, and consulting services.

Equinox has worked with Connecticut’s Evergreen consortium, Bibliomation, since 2010. Together with the Connecticut State Library, they provide service and support for the findIT CT Catalog and requestIT CT Statewide Interlibrary Loan service, powered by Fulfillment since 2017. Over the past year alone, requestIT CT circulated 28,370 items with Fulfillment among 131 libraries.

Fulfillment is an open source interlibrary loan management system that leverages intuitive design and effective workflows to maximize value and impact for library users. Fulfillment offers powerful analytics, removing the need for manual tracking and amplifying collections management efforts with clear reports that highlight collections with the most demand. More about Fulfillment can be found at https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/fulfillment.

“Equinox is proud to support libraries and library networks in Connecticut,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development. “We work closely with Bibliomation and the Connecticut State Library as development partners for Fulfillment, and are excited to bring new features to the community together in 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone again at CLA.”

The Connecticut Library Association Conference is an annual event connecting librarians across the state. The theme for this year is “People Powered Communities.” Full details can be found here: https://www.claconference.info/.

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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 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 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 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 at the 2026 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference

Atlanta, Ga., April 13, 2026: 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 2026 Missouri Evergreen Users Conference in Columbia, Missouri on April 24, 2026. Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox, will be presenting on the latest and upcoming features for Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery.

“There has been meaningful development for Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery over the past year, and more on the horizon,” said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “I look forward to sharing the highlights with the members of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium and discussing how these enhancements can positively impact their library work.”

The Missouri Evergreen Consortium (Missouri Evergreen) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. Equinox has been collaborating with the Missouri Evergreen Consortium on Evergreen since 2019 and providing Aspen Discovery to members since 2025. To date, there are 22 libraries within Missouri Evergreen that have begun using Aspen Discovery with Equinox support.

The Missouri Evergreen Users Conference is an annual event held for member institutions. The Missouri Evergreen Users Conference schedule can be found here: https://moevergreenlibraries.odoo.com/event/2026-users-conference-27/agenda.

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877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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

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

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

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

About 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 at the Evergreen International Conference 2026

Atlanta, Ga., March 30, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Equinox’s upcoming presentations at the Evergreen International Conference 2026, being held April 8 through April 11, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport in Renton, Washington. Equinox is sponsoring the conference at the Advocate level.

The Evergreen International Conference is an annual event bringing together software developers and librarians to brainstorm and plan for the future of the Evergreen Project. This year’s conference is sponsored by the King County Library System. Full details about the conference, including the schedule, are available on the Evergreen website: https://evergreen-ils.org/2026-evergreen-international-conference-2.

Equinox staff will be presenting throughout the event:

Wednesday, April 8 (Preconference):

- 9:30am PT: “Carrying Both Ends of the Conversation: How to Develop for Both Aspen Discovery and Evergreen,” Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager.

Thursday, April 9:

- 2:10pm PT: “Foundational Tools: An Overview of Evergreen Project Infrastructure,” Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager.

Friday, April 10:

- - - 8:00am PT: “Cataloging Interest Group,” Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Manager.
    - 9:00am PT: “Center Stage – Angular Circulation – What is it?,” Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Manager, Equinox; Bill Erickson, King County Library System; Michele Morgan, NOBLE.
    - 9:40am PT: “Developers Aren’t Mind Readers: How to Write Requirements, Use Cases, and User Stories,” Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development.
    - 1:30pm PT: “Catalog Searching Skills: The Next Level,” Jennifer Weston, Product and Education Manager, Equinox; Kate Coleman, Missouri Evergreen Consortium.
    - 1:30pm PT: “Many Paths To Go Down: A Comparison of Evergreen and Aspen Indexing,” Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager and Mike Rylander, Research and Development Manager.
    - 2:30pm PT: “Feeling Ruth-less: New Features in Evergreen (AKA, The Andrea and Katie Show: Pilot Episode),” Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development, Equinox; Katie Greenleaf Martin, PaILS/SPARK.
    - 4:50pm PT: “Spatial is Special – Helping PA Libraries Understand Where their Patrons are Coming From,” Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager, Equinox; Katie Greenleaf Martin, PaILS/SPARK.

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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/.

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