Alma Celebrates 2500 Library Milestone
Ex Libris Launches a Beta Program of Generative AI Powered Primo Research Assistant
National Library of Spain Now Live with Alma and Primo
The National Library of Spain (BNE) is now using the unified, cloud-based Alma resource management and Primo discovery platform to improve staff efficiency and enhance the user experience.
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).
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.
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.
New Showcase Carousel on Ex Libris Primo
As part of its Primo February 2024 Release, Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, has created a Showcase widget enabling institutions to highlight and expose selected content.
University of the Free State Selects Alma and Primo
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce the University of the Free State in South Africa has selected the Ex Libris cloud-based unified library management and discovery services platform.
The University of North Carolina Selects Ex Libris Library Solutions
Libraries in the University of North Carolina system have chosen Alma as a central solution for resource sharing and affordability initiatives.
New Dedicated Ex Libris Content Section Available on Knowledge Center
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is happy to share that as part of our dedication to openness and transparency, we have created a new section in the Customer Knowledge Center that is dedicated to the materials relating to Ex Libris Content, from knowledge articles to release notes and more.
MacEwan University Chooses Holistic Suite of Ex Libris Products with Alma, Primo, Leganto and Rapido
Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, is excited to announce that MacEwan University has chosen to implement a holistic suite of Ex Libris products – Alma, Primo, Leganto and Rapido, in place of multiple disparate services and solutions.
Wayne State University Upgrades Library Services with Alma Starter
Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, is embarking on an exciting journey to modernize its electronic resource management (ERM) with the selection of Alma Starter. This forward-thinking decision reflects the university's commitment to update and take advantage of today’s technology for its library services, bolstering its resource management services, and enhancing user satisfaction.
Empowering a Small Library: How the Cairnmillar Institute Found Success with Alma and Primo
In a world where larger institutions often dominate the conversation, the Cairnmillar Institute, a small and highly specialized learning center, embarked on a journey to overcome their initial hesitation and found that regardless of size, any library can reap the benefits delivered from Alma’s unified, cloud-based library management solution from Ex Libris, a part of Clarivate™.
Latest Innovation Ideas from the Ex Libris Developer Community
Over the past quarter, the Ex Libris community and staff have shared new tips, tricks, code samples, and stories through the Ex Libris Developer Network Tech Blog. Covering a wide array of general topics surrounding Alma, Primo, and the Knowledge Center, each article below demonstrates ways the community is coming together to exchange ideas, information, and code to increase opportunities for other libraries to enhance their services.
Introducing Ex Libris’ Exclusive Small Interactive Workshops for Enhanced Learning!
Ex Libris is pleased to announce that we’ve developed a new virtual, instructor-led, paid offering, Alma and Primo Premium Workshops, as a complement to our extensive catalog of free Customer Education Webinars.