ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America’s forefront provider of Koha support, announced today that Frontier Nursing University Library, in Kentucky is now live on Koha! ByWater completed the transition of the library’s 3000 plus holdings from LibraryWorld ILS and is providing ongoing support services to the library. The library’s customized Koha OPAC can be viewed at: https://frontier.bywatersolutions.com/.

Frontier Nursing University Library will also be utilizing CORAL, an open source ERM, supported and hosted by ByWater Solutions for their electronic management needs.

Jessica Zairo, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator at ByWater Solutions, recently commented on their migration:

It is fantastic to have another library join the Koha Community and ByWater Solutions family. With the addition of CORAL to their product integration, Frontier Nursing University Library will be able to organize and manage all of their print and electronic needs through Open Source software.

About Frontier Nursing University
The mission of the library is to support the curricula and scholarly work of FNU by providing students, faculty, and staff with high quality, readily accessible information resources, highly responsive service, and instruction aimed at improving information literacy. The library is committed to empowering students to use evidence-based resources in preparation for their careers as leaders in primary care.

Read more at: https://library.frontier.edu/home

About ByWater Solutions
ByWater Solutions is a full service, high quality Koha support and implementation company dedicated to providing libraries with a lower cost, more advanced level of support for their ILS than a traditional proprietary solution can offer. ByWater Solutions has a proven track record in first rate Koha implementation and support with library systems of all sizes.

Our highly ranked, comprehensive support is what sets our company apart from any other vendor in the industry. Partnering with ByWater Solutions for Koha support not only lowers the cost of implementing and maintaining an ILS, but more importantly empowers libraries by giving them the flexibility and freedom they deserve. For more information please visit: https:bywatersolutions.com.

About Koha
Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more.

Koha’s OPAC, circulation, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies, HTML5, CSS and Javascript, making Koha a truly platform-independent solution. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). For more information about Koha, please visit: http://koha-community.org/.

About CORAL
CORAL is an electronic resources management system consisting of interoperable modules designed around the core components of managing electronic resources for libraries and other organizations.

CORAL is available as a free, open source program which includes five modules for Organizations, Resources, Licensing, Usage Statistics and Management. Read more at: http://coral-erm.org/.

For more information
Jessica Zairo
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
ByWater Solutions
bywatersolutions.com
Phone:(888)900-8944

ByWater Solutions will be at the 2019 American Library Association Annual Conference and we excited to see several of our partners presenting at this years conference.

The Conference will be held from June 20-25 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC. Stop by booth 2540 in the Exhibit Hall and say hello! The ByWater team will be available for product demonstrations, to answer questions, and to take part in discussions regarding the future of Open Source solutions for Libraries.

2019 ALA Presenters

Privacy by Design, TJ Lamanna, Emerging Technologies Librarian
Cherry Hill Public Library - Sunday, June 23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Washington Convention Center, 140B

An Alternative to Open Source Textbooks: A Case Study of a Library Spearheading a Campaign to Reduce Students’ Textbook Costs by Partnering with a Textbook Rental Company, Russell S. Michalak, Director of the Library, Archives, & Learning Center, Goldey-Beacom College, Saturday, June 22 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Washington Convention Center, 140B

The Benefits and Challenges of Learning Analytics Afforded User Identification: An analysis of search terms and eBook downloads, Russell S. Michalak, Director of the Library, Archives, & Learning Center Goldey-Beacom College, Sunday, June 23 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Washington Convention Center, 149A-B

Spectrum Institute: Writing Our Own Leadership Narratives, Johana Orellana Cabrera, Adult Services Librarian, North Richland Hills Library, Friday, June 21 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Renaissance, Mount Vernon

Are You Going to Tell My Parents?: The Minor’s Right to Privacy in the Library, Johana Orellana Cabrera, Adult Services Librarian, North Richland Hills Library, Sunday, June 23 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Washington Convention Center, 152A

Update on ACRL Research Agenda for Scholarly Communications, Nathan Hall, Director, Digital Imaging and Preservation Services, Virginia Tech University, Saturday, June 22 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Washington Convention Center, 151A

The quick and dirty guide to disability etiquette and understanding, building your awareness and library know-how, and getting all your awkward questions answered, Shanna Hollich, Collections Management Librarian, Wilson College, Monday, June 24 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Washington Convention Center, 144B-C

About ByWater Solutions
ByWater Solutions is a full service, high quality Koha support and implementation company dedicated to providing libraries with a lower cost, more advanced level of support for their ILS than a traditional proprietary solution can offer. ByWater Solutions has a proven track record in first rate Koha implementation and support with library systems of all sizes.

Our highly ranked, comprehensive support is what sets our company apart from any other vendor in the industry. Partnering with ByWater Solutions for Koha support not only lowers the cost of implementing and maintaining an ILS, but more importantly empowers libraries by giving them the flexibility and freedom they deserve. For more information please visit: https:bywatersolutions.com.

ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America’s forefront provider of Koha support, announced today that North Richland Hills Library, in Texas is now live on Koha! ByWater completed the transition of the library’s 195,000 plus holdings from Evergreen ILS and is providing ongoing support services to the library. The library’s customized Koha OPAC can be viewed at: https://nrhtx.bywatersolutions.com/.

Nate Curulla, CRO at ByWater Solutions, recently commented on their migration:

It was great to work with the staff at North Richland Hills Library in Texas! We are excited to have them join the ByWater Family and Koha Community!

About North Richland Hills Library
The North Richland Hills Library is a community resource and gathering space. The Library provides expertly selected collections, exciting events, educational classes, and valuable services. The staff of the North Richland Hills Library strive to serve our residents with excellence in customer service and to show kindness and compassion towards all visitors.

The mission of your Library is to Ignite Infinite Possibilities.

Read more at: http://library.nrhtx.com/about

About ByWater Solutions
ByWater Solutions is a full service, high quality Koha support and implementation company dedicated to providing libraries with a lower cost, more advanced level of support for their ILS than a traditional proprietary solution can offer. ByWater Solutions has a proven track record in first rate Koha implementation and support with library systems of all sizes.

Our highly ranked, comprehensive support is what sets our company apart from any other vendor in the industry. Partnering with ByWater Solutions for Koha support not only lowers the cost of implementing and maintaining an ILS, but more importantly empowers libraries by giving them the flexibility and freedom they deserve. For more information please visit: https:bywatersolutions.com.

About Koha
Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha’s impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more.

Koha’s OPAC, circulation, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies, HTML5, CSS and Javascript, making Koha a truly platform-independent solution. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). For more information about Koha, please visit: http://koha-community.org/.

For more information
Jessica Zairo
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
ByWater Solutions
bywatersolutions.com
Phone:(888)900-8944