Alma Celebrates 2500 Library Milestone
Ex Libris Launches a Beta Program of Generative AI Powered Primo Research Assistant
Universidad San Sebastian Joins Expanding Alma Community in Latin America
Universidad San Sebastian is modernizing its library technology by adopting Alma as its next library management system
The National Library of Australia selects Rapido by Ex Libris as its interlibrary-loan system
The National Library of Australia has chosen Rapido, an interlibrary loan system developed by Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, to support its resource-sharing services.
An exciting newly designed Summon webpage is on the Ex Libris website
We're excited to announce the launch of our newly designed Summon webpage, offering an enhanced user experience and a fresh, modern look!
Celebrating a sharing community (5 years since the RapidILL acquisition by Ex Libris)
This month, Ex Libris celebrates five years since acquiring RapidILL. What began with a devastating flood and the loss of millions of dollars in materials has grown into a story of sharing, mutual help, and the creation of an international library community of over 650 institutions.
University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions Library Consortium Launches Alma and Primo
University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions Library Consortium (USMAI) and its member libraries have successfully launched the Alma library management system and Primo discovery service, becoming the 47th consortium to go live with Alma and Primo.
University of Science and Technology of China Selects Alma for E-Resource Management
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) will upgrade its e-resource management capabilities using Alma Starter, which offers a unified approach to discovery through Primo, provides intelligent recommendation services rooted in hard data, and facilitates informed decision-making via intelligent analytics.
Ex Libris Launches a Beta Program of Generative AI Powered Primo Research Assistant
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, has launched the beta program for Primo Research Assistant and Summon Research Assistant, which use generative AI to enhance library searches. These tools leverage a RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architecture and the Ex Libris Central Discovery Index to provide semantic search, source referencing, and more. The beta encompasses 18 institutions across 10 countries, representing diverse cultural and language backgrounds. The tool utilizes the Clarivate Academic AI platform, ensuring a secure environment for deploying Large Language Models (LLMs).
Librarians gathered in London for digital asset management system workshop
“The purpose of this workshop was partially to present, but mainly to hear our expert customers, understand their vision of DAM and digital preservation and create partnerships for the exciting journey ahead.” Daniel Greenberg, Director of Product Management, Ex Libris, part of Clarivate
Librarians discuss insights from Clarivate 2023 student research projects
On May 21, six panelists gathered to discuss findings from the latest Clarivate interviews and surveys, which uncovered new student challenges and expectations. Watch the webinar on demand.
Ex Libris Joins Forces with PressReader to Empower Libraries with Seamless Access to Breaking News and Magazines
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce its partnership with PressReader. Libraries with PressReader subscriptions can now seamlessly offer patrons access to a vast array of just-published newspaper and magazine content directly within the Primo user interface, enhancing research capabilities and fostering information literacy.
A Weeklong Celebration of Listening, Learning and Community for Ex Libris Users
This year’s high-energy set of events surrounding ELUNA (held May 13-17 in Minneapolis, MN) included in-depth training across flagship services Alma and Primo, developer discussions about unique innovations, in-depth presentations around library analytics, and “building bridges” across an extensive program during the ELUNA Annual Meeting.
Linked Open Data Implementations in Ex Libris Primo and Alma
Starting in May 2024, Primo™ will offer Linked Open Data integration, while Alma™ supports the use of BIBFRAME records throughout the system.
Ex Libris to Highlight Innovations at ELUNA 2024 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Innovations in library services are the focus of the annual gathering of Ex Libris Users of North America, May 13 - 17. This event offers an opportunity for the ELUNA community to grow closer, while Ex Libris introduces and showcases new services and enhancements to benefit libraries, library staff and patrons.
Bridging the Gap – Connecting Developers and Librarians
‘A day in the life of a librarian’ was more than just a session; it was a bridge connecting two worlds—software development and library services.
CEIBS Launches New E-resource Management Solution
The China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) has gone live with the Alma Starter e-resource management solution. The selection and adoption of Alma Starter is aligned with the CEIBS Smart Campus project, which aims to empower the school using modern technology and streamline processes used by the school community.
Introducing campusM Day View
campusM, Ex Libris’ leading student engagement app, has recently released its comprehensive calendar enhancement, Day View.
