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Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, announced today that the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) Libraries has adopted Alma Specto as their new digital collection and exhibition platform, after serving as a year-long development partner.

New Leganto capabilities help institutions scale accessibility efforts, making it easier to request, track, and manage accessible course materials across campus.

Clarivate announces the General Availability of the Linked Open Data (LOD) Editor in Alma, enabling libraries to create and manage BIBFRAME records within existing workflows. The editor supports flexible, standards-based cataloging, improving metadata quality, interoperability, and discoverability.

We’re pleased to announce a new collaboration between Rialto and Ingram Library Services, a division of Ingram Content Group (“Ingram”). Print content from Ingram will soon be available in Rialto, further expanding the Rialto Marketplace.

We’re excited to see the growing momentum around the NDE UI!
Since making the NDE UI available to all Primo VE customers, adoption continues to accelerate — with over 40 customers already activating the new experience, and more institutions joining every month.

An independent study explores how AI is transforming academic library workflows, particularly metadata creation and course reading lists. Findings show significant efficiency gains, reduced manual effort, and faster outputs, while emphasizing the continued importance of human oversight and responsible AI use.

Clarivate has announced Knowledge Days at ELUNA 2026, a dedicated pre-conference training event hosted by Ex Libris, taking place in Los Angeles, California.

The Louisiana Library Network (LOUIS), a consortium of 47 academic libraries, has signed an agreement to implement Clarivate’s Alma and Primo VE. The unified cloud-based platform will modernize library services, improve discovery and access to academic resources, and streamline operations across member institutions.

Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI), one of Chile’s leading private universities, has returned to Alma as its library services platform following a strategic reassessment of its digital infrastructure. The move supports automation, operational efficiency, and an improved discovery experience for students and faculty.

Registration is now open for ELUNA 2026, the Ex Libris Users of North America annual conference, taking place in Los Angeles, California, from April 27th to May 1st 2026.

The University of Lancashire is the first UK institution to adopt Clarivate’s Library Open Workflows. By automating key library processes, the solution helps the small library team reduce manual work, improve access to resources and increase operational efficiency.

An independent judging panel selected finalists who demonstrated exceptional creativity, innovation and impact London, U.K. March 5, 2026. Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the finalists of the inaugural Clarivate Library Innovati...

Due to the high volume of global submissions, finalists for the inaugural Clarivate Library Innovation Awards will be announced on March 5, 2026, allowing time for a thorough review.

Ex Libris has released the updated Alma 2026 roadmap, outlining strategic enhancements across workflows, metadata and Linked Open Data innovation, resource management, acquisitions, and consortia support. Developed with the global Alma community, the roadmap highlights continued innovation and long-term platform evolution.

We’re excited to announce that Browns VLE is now available in Rialto, further expanding the marketplace and providing libraries with even more choice and flexibility to support their mission and academic goals.

Submissions for the Clarivate Library Innovation Awards will close on February 13, 2026.