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Equinox Announces 2025 Q4 Project Contributions to Evergreen ILS

Atlanta, Ga., January 26, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Q4 development and community contributions for Evergreen ILS.

Recent projects for Evergreen included a wishlist feature to create hold policies based on Library Groups. This project also added the ability to clone a Circulation Policy, a long-desired tool. Equinox staff performed additional work integrating the Quipu eRENEW product with Evergreen, building on work earlier in the year for Quipu eCARD. Partners for these projects included the Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative (ECDI) as well as the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS).

“We are proud of the work we contributed in the last quarter of 2025,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “The joint development effort between Equinox and the Evergreen community to bring the best features to libraries is at the heart of Equinox’s mission and we are grateful to our partners who work with us to make it possible.”

Equinox staff serving on maintenance release teams for Evergreen in Q4 included Galen Charlton and Andrea Buntz Neiman. Learn more about recent releases at: https://evergreen-ils.org/egdownloads/.

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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 Partners with Unique Management Services to Launch MessageBee SMS for Homer Public Library

Atlanta, Ga., January 20, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Homer Public Library is live on MessageBee SMS through a partnership between Equinox and Unique Management Services (Unique).

“MessageBee SMS expands the range of text-communication options available to Homer patrons,” said David Berry, Director of Homer Public Library. “Equinox provided technical support to link automatic patron notifications, such as hold notices and card-expiration alerts, to Unique’s MessageBee service.”

Homer Public Library was founded in the 1940s and serves the community of Homer, Alaska on the Southern Kenai Peninsula. Equinox has been working with the Homer Public Library since 2023.

“MessageBee improves the patron experience and simplifies library workflows, increasing user satisfaction,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “We are excited to help make available MessageBee’s SMS offerings alongside Unique Management Services to Homer Public Library.”

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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 Unique Management Services
Unique Management Services has specialized in helping libraries with a wide array of communication processes since 1996. From incoming customer service to outgoing email, voice, and text messaging, Unique Management Services delivers millions of communications each month for libraries across the globe. For more information, please visit https://www.uniquelibrary.com.

Equinox Welcomes Greenville Public Library to Aspen Discovery and Evergreen ILS with the Consortium of Ohio Libraries

Atlanta, Ga., January 12, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Greenville Public Library has joined the Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery communities as part of their membership with the Consortium of Ohio Libraries (COOL).

“Greenville Public Library is excited to have Evergreen and Aspen Discovery! Staff here are thrilled with the ease of this transition made possible by the excellent support staff from Equinox,” said Joanna Brown, Supervisor and Youth Services Programmer at Greenville Public Library. “Patrons will now have access to so many more options; we couldn’t be happier with our experience.”

The Greenville Public Library was founded in 1856 by the Greenville Ladies Library Association. They have joined COOL, a membership organization of libraries in the state of Ohio that utilize Evergreen ILS. The consortium is supported by OhioNet, a 501(c)(3) that provides consulting, continuing education, cooperative purchasing, and systems and data support to its member libraries. Equinox has been working with COOL and OhioNet since 2011.

“Collaborating with libraries is at the heart of our mission,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Bringing Evergreen and Aspen Discovery together offers patrons a powerful and easy to use combination of features and we are excited to welcome Greenville Public Library to COOL.”

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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/.

Porter County Public Library System Joins the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium’s Aspen Discovery services with Equinox

Atlanta, Ga., January 5, 2026: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome Porter County Public Library System to Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium’s Aspen Discovery services with Equinox hosting and support.

Aspen Discovery is a highly customizable, open source discovery layer designed to make library collections more accessible and engaging for patrons. The Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium (Evergreen Indiana) added Aspen Discovery services for its members with Equinox in 2024.

“Porter County Public Library System has been using Aspen Discovery since 2021 and we have been really pleased with the positive impact it has made for patrons,” said Elizabeth Hager, Collections Coordinator at Porter County Public Library System. “In moving to Equinox hosting and support alongside Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium, our patrons will continue to enjoy the powerful search and functionality Aspen Discovery offers.”

Evergreen Indiana is a growing consortium of libraries throughout Indiana that are using Evergreen ILS and Aspen Discovery. The Indiana State Library provides funding in addition to technical support, training, and software development of Evergreen ILS on behalf of its member libraries.

“Aspen Discovery is popular both with patrons who value its ease of use and librarians who embrace its tools to highlight and unify their resources,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “It makes having a customized, branded web based library presence simple. We are excited to support Porter County’s Aspen Discovery system.”

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877.OPEN.ILS (877.673.6457)

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

About Aspen Discovery
Aspen Discovery is an open source discovery layer that powerfully gathers all of a library’s resources together into a single search. Aspen Discovery provides comprehensive access to the entirety of a library’s holdings, pulling in data from the ILS and licensed databases. For more information on Aspen Discovery: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/aspen-discovery/.

Equinox Partners with Backstage Library Works to offer Authority Control Services to Richland Public Library

Atlanta, Ga., December 17, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Richland Public Library is utilizing authority control services through a partnership between Equinox and Backstage Library Works.

Equinox is partnering with Backstage Library Works to make authority control easy for libraries. Services from Backstage Library Works include Basefile Authority Control, Current Cataloging, and Authority Control Notification Services. Equinox manages the extracts and retrieval and loading of updated records.

“Implementing Backstage Library Works for our authority control services through our partnership with Equinox was very simple to do with little stress,” said Theresa Barnaby, Technical Services Supervisor at Richland Public Library. “We have been happy with this collaboration, and are impressed by the improved quality of our records. The result has been a catalog that is cleaner and has significantly enhanced our patrons’ ability to access the material they are looking for.”

Richland Public Library was established in 1951 to serve the community of Richland, Washington and its more than 60,000 residents. Since 2012, Richland has relied on Equinox for Evergreen ILS hosting and support.

“Backstage Library Works and Equinox’s partnership takes the pressure off of cataloging for libraries,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “This allows libraries to arrange for workflows that suit them best and frees time and resources for other priorities. We are excited that Richland Public Library will be able to take advantage of Equinox’s relationship with Backstage Library Works.”

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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 Backstage Library Works
For over 35 years Backstage has helped libraries, archives, and museums preserve their history and create access to their collections. Through these many partnerships we have sharpened our expertise in providing solutions that meet your specifications, budget, and outcomes. We bring our experience to your collections, collaborating with you to create the best possible access, complimenting your existing collection as a partner by extending your resources and expertise. https://bslw.com/

Equinox Announces Major Features in Evergreen 3.16

Atlanta, Ga., December 8, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce Evergreen 3.16, the latest release of the award-winning library software used by more than 1,800 libraries worldwide. Equinox’s development team contributed 8 major features, 6 minor features, and 10 of 32 bugfixes.

Features contributed by Equinox include single sign-on for library staff sponsored by North Carolina Community College Evergreen, built-in integration for Quipu eCARD and eRENEW services supported by the Pennsylvania Integrated Library System, circulation payments which can now be marked nonrefundable backed by the Kenton County Public Library, and the ability to search and display accessibility metadata from MARC bibliographic records, plus additional usability and accessibility improvements with support from the BC Libraries Cooperative.

Equinox also provided in-kind services for Evergreen 3.16 with Galen Charlton, Implementation and IT Manager, serving as Release Manager, and additional staff providing assistance and testing, including Andrea Buntz Neiman, Mike Rylander, Jason Boyer, Jason Etheridge, and Steve Callender.

“It was satisfying to release Evergreen 3.16 during the Evergreen Hack-A-Way in Columbia, Missouri,” said Charlton. “So much of what makes Evergreen significant is its community. At Equinox we are thankful for everyone who played a part in the release and are excited to announce the arrival of this latest version.”

“We are pleased to bring forward highly anticipated features in Evergreen 3.16 such as Staff Single Sign On,” said Andrea Buntz Neiman, Project Manager for Software Development at Equinox. “We have been collaborating with the Evergreen community and with our development partners to make this possible.”

Evergreen 3.16 is the second release for 2025. More detail about Evergreen 3.16 can be found in the release notes here: https://evergreen-ils.org/documentation/release/RELEASE_NOTES_3_16.html

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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 Deadline for the 2025 Equinox Open Source Grant

DEADLINE EXTENDED: The deadline for the Equinox Open Source Grant is now December 19, 2025.

Atlanta, Ga., November 20, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the deadline to apply for the Equinox Open Source Grant has been extended through December 19, 2025. Additional information is available at: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant.

Launched in 2019, the Equinox Open Source Grant provides implementation, training, hosting, and support services for Koha ILS to eligible libraries and institutions. The grant is offered to organizations with technological or financial challenges that make it difficult to obtain or maintain an integrated library system. The Equinox Open Source Grant is provided for an initial term of three years and can be renewed if the recipient continues to qualify for the grant. Information about Koha ILS and the offerings Equinox provides can be found here: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/koha.

“We have seen firsthand how the previous grants have empowered the recipient libraries,” said Felicia Beaudry, Business Development Manager at Equinox. “Koha’s modern features and stability fostered community engagement, innovation, and facilitated the expansion of services where it was needed most. We look forward to seeing how future grantees use this resource in their communities.”

The success of the Equinox Open Source Grant has been documented through the responses of past recipients and published in Equinox’s 2024 Year in Review. To read the full article please see: https://bit.ly/EquinoxYIR2024.

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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 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/.

Equinox Partners with Backstage Library Works to offer Authority Control Services to the Traverse des Sioux Library System

Atlanta, Ga., November 19, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Traverse des Sioux Library System is utilizing authority control services through Backstage Library Works.

Equinox partners with Backstage Library Works to make authority control simple for libraries. Services from Backstage Library Works include Basefile Authority Control, Current Cataloging and Authority Control Notification Services. Equinox manages record extracts and the retrieval and loading of updated records.

“Backstage works directly with Equinox to export and upload new records, and that has made a huge difference; saving me hours of work,” said Seth Erickson, Director of IT Systems for Traverse des Sioux Library System. “The implementation for Backstage was smooth, their staff were responsive and communicated with us every step of the way. I appreciate the friendliness and great customer service. I know that if I have a question I always have help.”

Traverse des Sioux Library System is a regional system of libraries in the south central region of Minnesota.

“Backstage Library Works makes authority control straightforward and simple,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “We are glad to help Traverse des Sioux Library System take advantage of our partnership with Backstage Library Works.”

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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 Backstage Library Works
For over 35 years Backstage has helped libraries, archives, and museums preserve their history and create access to their collections. Through these many partnerships we have sharpened our expertise in providing solutions that meet your specifications, budget, and outcomes. We bring our experience to your collections, collaborating with you to create the best possible access, complimenting your existing collection as a partner by extending your resources and expertise. https://bslw.com/.

Equinox Welcomes the Grand Rapids Public Library to Sequoia Hosting for Evergreen ILS

Atlanta, Ga., November 10, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Grand Rapids Public Library to Sequoia, Equinox’s premiere cloud-based hosting and support service. Grand Rapids Public Library migrated from a self-hosted Evergreen ILS to Sequoia with Equinox.

“When evaluating a shift from internal to external hosting, Equinox seemed like our best option to allow for a new structure that provided support,” said Ann Neff-Rohs, Director of Collections at the Grand Rapids Public Library. “We have been impressed by Equinox’s consistent dedication to helping us make key decisions and find solutions that meet our needs.”

Sequoia was developed by Equinox and provides hosting for library automation. More about Evergreen and Sequoia can be found at: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/evergreen/.

“The Grand Rapids Public Library was an early adopter of Evergreen,” said Bill Ott, Information Systems Manager at Grand Rapids Public Library, “In operation since 2008, we are one of the oldest self-hosted installations. Having benefited from the community-driven project for many years, we are happy to have it move home to now be hosted by Equinox.”

Equinox was founded by the original developers of Evergreen ILS, including Mike Rylander, Research and Development Manager, and Jason Etheridge, Senior Developer at Equinox. Learn more about the history of Evergreen and Equinox at: https://www.equinoxoli.org/about/#History.

“Grand Rapids Public Library is taking advantage of one of the biggest benefits of open source: the flexibility of choice in the hosting of your system,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “We are glad to have Grand Rapids Public Library join the Evergreen community utilizing Sequoia.”

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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 Welcomes Ozark Regional Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium

Atlanta, Ga., November 3, 2025: Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to welcome the Ozark Regional Library to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.

“The support from Equinox during Ozark Regional Library’s migration to the Missouri Evergreen Consortium has been outstanding,” said Michelle Swane, Library Director at Ozark Regional Library. “Their team provided clearly defined support roles, tailored training for our system’s needs, and ensured a seamless transition with troubleshooting, continued training, and supplemental resources. We are grateful for their expertise and commitment, which made moving from a standalone Evergreen library to a consortium smooth and successful.”

Ozark Regional Library has provided library services to southeast Missouri for over seventy years, which allowed libraries in the region to share funding for collections and library programming. The Missouri Evergreen Consortium is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization which began in 2012. Learn more at: http://moevergreenlibraries.org/.

“Migrations inherently require a lot of collaboration – it was a pleasure to work with Ozark Regional Library throughout this process,” said Rogan Hamby, Data and Project Manager at Equinox. “Evergreen, as an open source ILS, provides a lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing the level of support a library needs. We were happy to help Ozark Regional Library to become a part of the Missouri Evergreen Consortium.”

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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 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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