EBSCO Information Services Introduces EBSCO Faculty Select™ to Support Textbook Affordability and Student Success
~ Customized Site Enables Discoverability of Open Educational Resources and DRM-Free eBooks ~

IPSWICH, Mass. — June 12, 2019 — EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) announces the release of EBSCO Faculty Select™ (Faculty Select), a single interface for library staff and institutional faculty. Faculty Select makes it easy for faculty to explore Open Educational Resources (OER) and purchasable DRM-free e-books to support their courses. The interface provides the highest quality, affordable course options that drive textbook affordability, access and usability for faculty and students alike.

Faculty Select makes it easier for faculty to search for OER content and streamlines OER discovery while providing access in one place. Faculty Select also allows faculty to search and request access to more than 150,000 DRM-free EBSCO eBooks™, in addition to DRM-free e-books from top academic publishers delivered on the publisher platform. Faculty Select enables faculty to communicate their curriculum needs to the library, allowing librarians to incorporate those needs into their e-book collection development process via GOBI® or EBSCOhost® Collection Manager (ECM).

EBSCO Information Services Vice President of Product Management for Books, John Brennan says the new site enables libraries to support textbook affordability for faculty and students. “Faculty Select supports EBSCO’s commitment to help institutions and consortia secure access to affordable textbook and course materials by making low- and no-cost content easily accessible to faculty, libraries and students.”

The Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) Director Anne Osterman says Faculty Select helps librarians better coordinate with faculty and better support curriculum needs and student success. “Faculty Select brings OER and DRM-free e-books together for purchase or integration into courseware. With this system, we’re able to help faculty discover library content that is appropriate for their courses and offer students the most affordable options.”

To learn more about Faculty Select, visit: https://www.ebsco.com/products/ebsco-faculty-select.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading discovery service provider for libraries worldwide with more than 11,000 discovery customers in over 100 countries. EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS) provides each institution with a comprehensive, single search box for its entire collection, offering unparalleled relevance ranking quality and extensive customization. EBSCO is also the preeminent provider of online research content for libraries, including hundreds of research databases, historical archives, point-of-care medical reference, and corporate learning tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals & books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 360,000 serials, including more than 57,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 1,000,000 e-books. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since 1944.

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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

Duluth, Ga., June 10, 2019: Equinox is pleased to welcome Westchester Library System to Evergreen.

The adoption of Evergreen by the Westchester Library System will support their 399,438 patrons in addition to migrating 959,561 bibliographic records. Services provided by Equinox included Evergreen support, hosting, and auxiliary services in addition to project management and Evergreen software configuration. Data extraction and bibliographic deduplication were completed including authority, item, patron, transaction, acquisitions, and serials data. Authority Control services were provided during migration plus RDA and Lexile Enrichment. Staff of the Westchester Library System prepared for the migration with on site and remote training from Equinox.

“Our member libraries chose to adopt an open-source library management system because of the opportunities to affect meaningful change in the way the public accesses library services.” said Rob Caluori, director of information technology at Westchester Library System. “Equinox was a seasoned and thoughtful guide on our journey to have Evergreen serve the patrons of our member libraries. Patrons now have a modern online catalog offering more self-service options and extending more 24x7 library services and our member library staff have a more flexible and mobile-friendly environment with which to serve the public.”
Established in 1958 Westchester Library System collaborates with 38 libraries in Westchester County, New York to provide services, support and access to its 940,000 residents.

"Working with such a well organized central staff like Westchester was a real pleasure,” said Rogan Hamby, data and project analyst at Equinox. “There were a lot of moving parts to this migration, far beyond the usual data and setup. Everyone here came together and pitched in using their own strengths where needed to make sure nothing was left undone. It has been a delight to see this migration come together and to help the Westchester libraries get settled into their new ILS home."

About Equinox Open Library Initiative
Equinox Open Library Initiative Inc. is a 501(c)3 engaging in literary, charitable, and educational endeavors serving cultural and knowledge institutions. As the successor to Equinox Software, Inc., the Initiative carries forward a decade of service and experience with Evergreen and other open source library software. At Equinox OLI we help you empower your library with open source technologies. To learn more, please visit https://www.equinoxinitiative.org/.

About Evergreen
Evergreen is an award-winning ILS developed to provide an open source product able to meet the diverse needs of consortia and high transaction public libraries. However, it has proven to be equally successful in smaller installations including special and academic libraries. Today, over 1500 libraries around the world are using Evergreen including NC Cardinal, SC LENDS, and B.C. Sitka. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

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