Atlanta, Ga., November 16, 2022 : Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that Andy Utterback has joined Equinox as our new Business Development Manager.

Prior to joining Equinox, Andy served as the Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships at the Public Library of Science (PLOS), as the Content Management Librarian at SUNY Maritime College, and as an Institutional Development Manager at ITHAKA. At PLOS, his team was recognized for their work developing new alternatives to Article Processing Charge-Based (APC) business models including Community Action Publishing which won a 2021 Innovation in Publishing Award from the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers. Andy’s work focuses on supporting the adoption of open technologies, workflows, and resources in libraries around the world. Andy received his Masters of Library Science from Indiana University and is involved in the American Library Association (ALA) and the  Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) most recently serving a term as a member of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (ACRL STS) awards committee.

“We’re excited to have Andy on the Equinox team,” said Lisa Carlucci, Executive Director. “His dedication to supporting innovative and equitable open solutions makes him a true partner for libraries seeking to update and advance their infrastructure and services. In his new role, Andy will be an advocate and advisor, supporting libraries interested in learning more about open source technologies.”

As a nonprofit organization, Equinox Open Library Initiative provides innovative open source software for libraries of all types. Equinox delivers open source library systems, services, software, and support, with a focus on value, innovation, and sustainability.

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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.