September 2023
How can library employees enhance library efficiency? A webinar discussion on community-driven development
This in-depth conversation will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how library employees can and do play a central and vital role in moving the Alma library management solution forward...
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September 2023
Clarivate Brings IGeLU Community Together in Leuven, Belgium
Clarivate Brings IGeLU Community Together in Leuven, Belgium
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September 2023
Ex Libris Introduces campusM Library to Support Academic Success and Drive Student Engagement
Ex Libris is proud to announce the launch of campusM Library, an integrated mobile application designed to bolster student engagement and facilitate streamlined access to institutional resources. This app empowers academic librarians to play a more central role in fostering student success.
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September 2023
Charles Sturt University improved efficiency of ebook ordering through an integrated marketplace
Charles Sturt University Library explored a series of process improvements during the pandemic, including ways to streamline their ebook ordering workflow and reduce manual steps. As part of this process, the library decided to adopt Rialto, a modern academic books marketplace fully integrated with Alma.
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September 2023
Alma Starter from Ex Libris – The Latest Innovation to Meet Library E-Resource Management Needs
New Unified and Flexible Solution Available Through Alma
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September 2023
Drew University and Ex Libris bring the benefits of Rapido to FOLIO/EDS
Libraries using FOLIO with EBSCO Discovery Service will soon be able to connect their students straight to the Rapido libraries’ shared collection
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August 2023
Leganto Expands to Academic Institutions in Switzerland
Leganto, the Ex Libris course materials solution designed to support student success and streamline reading list accessibility, has made its debut in Switzerland. The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) kick-started the implementation of Leganto earlier this year, and recently ETH-library Zurich has selected the solution as well, with their project set to start in early autumn.
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August 2023
Synergy in Action -The Collaborative Approach of Ex Libris and Alma’s User Community
Our user community is at the heart of the work we do. Through the establishment of several diverse working and focus groups, we take a collaborative approach to developing leading library software solutions – and we have done so from the beginning.
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August 2023
Article Galaxy by Research Solutions is Available in Rapido
Struggling to find lending libraries for special article requests? The Article Galaxy add-on in Rapido has got you covered.
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August 2023
OhioLINK selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo as next library services platform
The cloud-based SaaS has demonstrated successes with complex consortial systems and will achieve OhioLINK’s user-centered vision
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August 2023
Leganto Unveils Revamped UI to Reading List Experience
In a move aimed at enhancing the learning journey for instructors and students, Leganto has launched a new user interface (UI) for its platform. This development marks a significant shift in optimizing the experience within the learning management system (LMS) environment.
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August 2023
Four U.S. Institutions Go Live with the campusM Student Engagement Platform
four prominent educational institutions in the United States have successfully launched the campusM student engagement platform.
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August 2023
Ex Libris Trust Center moves to Clarivate website
To provide an improved and more convenient experience for Ex Libris customers, a consolidation effort is underway to integrate the Ex Libris Trust Center into the Clarivate Trust Center.
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August 2023
Duke University Joins Alma & Leganto Community
Duke Extends Relationship with Ex Libris for Library Management & Collaboration
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August 2023
Alma August 2023 Feature Release – Streamlining the User Experience and Empowering Users
We are excited to announce the deployment of the Alma August 2023 Feature Release. This is a bumper release in what has been a bumper year of new of developments in 2023, now totaling close to 150 new features and approximately 60 new enhancements.
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July 2023
Introducing the New User Experience for Purchase Order Lines Management in Alma
By actively involving users, listening to their needs, and incorporating their feedback, we are introducing an interface that enhances productivity and user satisfaction.
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July 2023
campusM’s New Mobile Platform – Building for Future Engagement
after 18 months of arduous work, we are proud to introduce our next generation mobile platform.
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July 2023
eLABa Selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo for Nationwide Library Services
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce that the Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library Consortium (eLABa) has selected Ex Libris Alma and Primo to implement at their dozens of libraries nationwide.
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July 2023
The University of Minnesota adopts Rapido and Alma Digital
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is pleased to announce that the University of Minnesota is adopting Rapido.
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July 2023
Alma Roadmap Update – A Look Ahead
Ex Libris is pleased to present the latest version of the Alma Roadmap for 2023 and 2024. This updated roadmap brings a range of new features and functionalities across various aspects of Alma, including Acquisitions, Metadata Management, Resource Management, Fulfilment, and more.
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July 2023
Manchester Metropolitan University unlocks unlimited borrowing capacity
Since becoming a member of the Ex Libris resource sharing community, MMU has cut its turnaround time by 70%. In parallel, it has unlocked unlimited borrowing capacity. Read how the library made it happen.
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July 2023
University of Pavia, Italy, Continues Strong Relationship with Ex Libris, with Alma and Primo
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce that the University of Pavia in Italy will extend their strong relationship with Ex Libris with Alma and Primo as their library management and discovery systems to be implemented in their libraries.
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July 2023
Marquette University Selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo
Marquette University Libraries to Benefit from a Proven Unified Library Management and Discovery Solution
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July 2023
The University of East Anglia Library reduces monthly interlending fees
“With one annual subscription fee, rather than having to reconcile individual transaction payments, [RapidILL] helps us manage our interlending budget more easily.” Discover how the University of East Anglia reduces its budget management workload with RapidILL.
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June 2023
Charles Sturt University Selects Rapido for a User-first Approach to Resource Sharing
Ex Libris welcomes Charles Sturt University into its library resource sharing Community. By adopting Rapido, the Australian University maximizes patron exposure to external collections by making resource sharing as intuitive as possible
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June 2023
Birmingham City University cuts 85% of annual resource sharing expenses and invests the savings back into the collection
The Birmingham City University Library reduced its turnaround time from several days to 7 hours in one year. At the same time, it also dropped its transaction costs by 85%. Learn why BCU and a third of all UK academic libraries are already part of the Ex Libris resource sharing community.
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June 2023
The Bavarian State Library in Germany Implements Ex Libris Alma & Primo for Seamless Integrations & Greater Library Benefits
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is thrilled to announce that the Bavarian State Library (BSB) in Munich, one of the leading academic libraries in Europe and an internationally renowned memory institution, has successfully made the transition to unified resource management through the Alma library services platform and Primo for resource discovery.
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June 2023
Butler Community College on how campusM is helping them help their students
Butler Community College (BCC), located in El Dorado, Kansas, has shared its positive experiences with the campusM student engagement platform in a newly released video testimonial.
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June 2023
Three Universities Select Leganto to Support Student Success and Learning Affordability
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce the recent adoption of Leganto's course resource list solution by three prestigious universities, highlighting the rapid growth and expanding influence of the Leganto Community.
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June 2023
Victor Valley Community College Selects CampusM as Mobile App and Web Portal Solution
Victor Valley Community College (VVCC) has selected campusM, Ex Libris’ mobile app and web portal solution, as their chosen platform for enhancing student engagement and success.
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June 23
Idea Exchange: A Dynamic Platform for Collaborative Innovation at Ex Libris
Join us in shaping the future of Ex Libris' products. Share your ideas on the Idea Exchange platform, vote for those that resonate with you, and let us create innovative solutions together.
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June 23
Ex Libris Demonstrates Commitment to its Global Customer Base through Expanded Multiple-Language Support for Solutions and Training Materials
Since the first release of Alma, Ex Libris has recognized the value of enabling customers to work in their native language. As a result, Ex Libris has made major efforts to accommodate many languages across its product offerings.
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June 23
CCC interview on 24/7 article delivery with Get It Now in Rapido
In our discussion with Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), we explored the evolution of our long-standing partnership and the benefits of the Get It Now article delivery service, now available as an Add-on in Rapido.
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May 2023
The University of Wyoming Selects the Ex Libris Higher Education Platform for Multiple Library Services
UW, a leading public research university in the United States, recently chose the Ex Libris Higher Education platform for its cloud-based library solutions of the Alma library management system, Primo discovery, Library Mobile app, and Leganto for course resources.
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June 2023
New York University Selects Ex Libris Alma and Primo
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is pleased to announce that the New York University (NYU) recently chose the Alma library management system and the Primo discovery solution. A growing number of member institutions of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) have joined the Alma community, and NYU is the 81st to do so.
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June 2023
Making preservation accessible to all institutions with Rosetta
Ex Libris begins multi-year project to migrate Rosetta, a preservation and digital asset management solution to the cloud platform
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June 2023
Get It Now Add-on expands Rapido options for fulfilling user requests
No borrowing request should go unfilled. When a user initiates an article request and the article cannot be found at another library, the new Get It Now Add-on from CCC allows Rapido members to purchase the article with just two clicks, and without leaving the Rapido interface.
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June 2023
Ex Libris and Innovative Users Groups Host Successful Conferences
User groups for Ex Libris and Innovative hosted their annual North American conferences earlier this month; the Ex Libris Users of North America (ELUNA) gathered in Los Angeles, California, while the Innovative Users Group (IUG) met in Phoenix, Arizona.
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May 2023
A Unified Approach to Fulfill a Library’s Strategic Plan
The challenges of both digital transformation and the pandemic have impacted everyone within the library – from library leadership, middle management, to frontline staff. Each has caused libraries to assess where and how they are operating today, but more importantly think about how they should evaluate and prepare for the future.
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May 2023
Can new technologies reduce bias? A webinar discussion on innovation
Last month, Ex Libris and Innovative, both part of Clarivate, hosted professor and author Orly Lobel for an engaging conversation on new innovations in technology. Lobel advocates for a pragmatic approach to new technologies. She challenges us to explore how organizations and individuals can effectively harness these technologies to foster equality and create a better future.
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May 2023
UCL Enhances Student Experience with Revamped App ‘UCL Go’
In a move to enhance the student digital experience, University College London (UCL) recently revamped its mobile campusM app. One of campusM's earliest adopters in 2012, in 2022 UCL reevaluated and repositioned the app to better serve its student body.
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May 2023
100 libraries simplify the discovery of external collections
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to celebrate that the resource sharing solution Rapido has welcomed 100 member institutions, after only a year on the market. Libraries worldwide use Rapido to help students more easily access other libraries' collections.
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May 2023
What role does the library play in adopting and furthering DEI initiatives?
The adoption of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles is becoming widespread in academic institutions globally. Among these institutions, libraries are at the forefront of practical exploration and action on this issue.
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May 2023
Three Liberal Arts Colleges in Maine Select Alma and Primo for a Shared Library Services Platform
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is pleased to announce that three prestigious liberal arts colleges in Maine – Bates, Bowdoin and Colby Colleges – selected Ex Libris Alma and Primo to improve their library services, and provide a better user experience for students, faculty, and staff. The colleges will go live on their new system this summer.
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May 2023
Discover Top Tech Trends to Attract and Fulfill User Expectations
Academic libraries serve as a crucial resource for connecting users with the content necessary for their studies and work. However, user expectations are often shaped by the convenience and ease they experience with consumer platforms or newly emerging AI tools like ChatGPT. Join us for an online discussion live hear from peers about new approaches, technologies, and methods that links the institutions’ education mission and users’ expectations for convenience.
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May 2023
Over 700 participants Come Together for Knowledge Days, Developers Day+, and the ELUNA 2023 Annual Meeting
This week, over 700 participants are coming together at the Westin Bonaventure hotel in Los Angeles, California for three coordinated events: Knowledge Days hosted by Ex Libris, and Developers Day+ and the ELUNA 2023 annual conference hosted by the Ex Libris Users of North America (ELUNA). Over the course of five days, the combined events offer nearly 200 sessions led by library professionals and Ex Libris staff.
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April 2023
Liverpool University empowers students with a wider world of resources
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is delighted to announce that the University of Liverpool has integrated Rapido, its new intuitive borrowing solution designed for modern library experiences.
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April 2023
Elevate your library’s role across campus
Today’s academic librarians are stepping beyond internal reports on service and resource usage and demonstrating the library’s role in research, teaching and learning. Discover how simple to implement services can support your library to streamline processes, improve transparency and deliver insights about the library’s pivotal role on campus.
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April 2023
Upcoming InCites and Alma integration enhances collection development reporting
Combining bibliometric data with collection data to better inform collection development can be challenging. The new integration between Alma and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics enables mutual customers of both services to conduct multi-faceted collection development and utilization analyses with little effort or manual start-up.
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April 2023
Huddersfield U takes its ILL turnaround time from 2-5 days to 9 hours
Always on the lookout for ways to improve their services, Huddersfield University has recently integrated RapidILL into its suite of solutions to automate its interlibrary-loan request processing. In 6 months only, the University has seen its average turnaround time drop from 2-5 days to 9 hours.
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April 2023
Why I Like ELUNA
Guest post by Bill Slauenwhite, Manager, Novanet – A Consortium of Libraries At the core of any ELUNA conference are the sessions by Ex Libris product users tackling, solving, and sharing real-world solutions for real-world problems. The sharing of ideas and solutions is what makes ELUNA valuable, and I have always returned from the conference with several new ideas to implement that have already been stress-tested and refined at another Ex Libris site.
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April 2023
Insights and Highlights about the Ex Libris Knowledge Days at ELUNA 2023
The Ex Libris Knowledge Days is always a highly anticipated event preceding the ELUNA Annual Meeting. Are you planning to attend the Ex Libris Knowledge Days at ELUNA 2023? If so, you are in for an exciting and informative experience! This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in learning more about Ex Libris products and solutions, as well as networking with other professionals in the field.
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March 2023
Virtual Customer Panel presented by Library Journal
Power Extraordinary User Experiences with Integrated Online Academic Library Services Academic library users expect the online experience and interactions with the library ecosystem to be easy, fast and personalized. Meet and hear from peers who are empowering their users by building rich, integrated online ecosystems that streamline the user journey and simplify library workflows.
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March 2023
Linda Hall Library partners with Rapido to make +1M research titles available
“In an average year, we receive over 39,000 document delivery and interlibrary loan requests with an average fill-rate of over 70%. While we have been very successful in providing access to researchers all over the world, Rapido offers the opportunity to broaden our reach to a new audience and improve services.” Jane Davis, Linda Hall Library
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March 2023
Establish the library as a partner for student success- in English & Spanish!
Wouldn’t it be great if students could access all their course materials, resources available from the library, and any other resources of any type through the course page in their learning management system? Now they can, with Leganto. Leganto enables faculty members and library staff to collect physical, electronic, and digital resources from across the university, library, and web in one resource list.
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March 2023
Inspirational webinar – Orly Lobel to present on how technology can ensure a better world
Join us April 27, 2023, at 8 a.m. PDT for an insightful webinar hosted by University of San Diego Warren Distinguished Professor of Law Orly Lobel as she explores the potential of promoting diversity and inclusion through design.
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March 2023
ELUNA 2023 Annual Meeting
We are very excited about the 2023 ELUNA events coming up this May 8-12. The conference will bring librarians and technology professionals together with a wide range of Ex Libris staff. It will offer a platform for participants to share best practices, and to learn about the latest developments in Ex Libris products and services.
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October 2022
Refreshed and new Web of Science content in the Central Discovery Index
With more than 80 million articles, the Web of Science content and its frequent updates enhance CDI metadata to deliver more relevant search results in both Primo and Summon.
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