Spain’s University of Zaragoza Adopts the FOLIO Library Services Platform
~ The First FOLIO Library in Spain Will Begin Implementation with EBSCO Information Services and IBAI-SCANBIT ~

IPSWICH, Mass. — January 21, 2021 — University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) is the first library in Spain to choose FOLIO as its Library Services Platform (LSP) with hosting services from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). The implementation project will be led by IBAI-SCANBIT Technology and Services (IBAI-SCANBIT) who has partnered with EBSCO for library implementation in Spain and will be completed in the spring of 2021.

This transition to FOLIO will provide UNIZAR with a more efficient management system for its printed and electronic resources. The University of Zaragoza Library is currently working on the transition to cloud storage, freeing up resources to focus on implementation.

UNIZAR Library Director, Ramón Abad, says that the implementation of open source technology "is highly valued by IT staff and will allow for more personalized adjustments and developments tailored to our needs." About this pioneer installation of FOLIO, supported by IBAI-SCANBIT and EBSCO, he says that "the installation of FOLIO will provide great visibility to the University of Zaragoza Library, which could become a reference for the Spanish library world."

IBAI-SCANBIT’s CEO Iñigo Lapitz says that the partnership agreement with EBSCO offers the Spanish market a strong option for implementation. “We believe that the implementation of FOLIO at the University of Zaragoza will be a reference for many institutions that have not yet found a solution to their library management challenges.”

IBAI-SCANBIT and EBSCO announced their partnership in 2019 to support local libraries in Spain adopting FOLIO. SCANBIT has specialized in library automation for more than 25 years and is committed to the philosophy of open software. The partnership combines EBSCO's hosting capabilities as well as the implementation expertise and local service support provided by IBAI-SCANBIT.

About IBAI-SCANBIT Technology and Services
IBAI-SCANBIT, a 25-year company specialized in technology and outsourcing services for libraries and other cultural heritage and research institutions, is owned by a larger company called LKS Technological Consultancy. Currently, approximately 700 people work in this group and they are part of the Mondragon Corporation, the largest cooperative in the region of the Basque Country and one of the largest groups in Spain, formed by 239 companies and more than 75,000 people. IBAI-SCANBIT’s mission is to deliver professional services and the latest technology to libraries, archives, museums, walking together towards continuous improvement, innovation, progress and sustainable development of societies, bringing adding value to services and clients. The company contributes to different associations and communities of librarians, for example, the Spanish Federation of Societies of Archivist, Librarians, Documentalist and Museology (FESABID), and the KOHA, VuFind and FOLIO Communities.

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, and clinical decisions tools serving millions of end users at tens of thousands of institutions. EBSCO is the leading provider of electronic journals and books for libraries, with subscription management for more than 385,000 serials, including more than 170,000 e-journals, as well as online access to more than 1,500,000 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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For more information, please contact:
Kathleen McEvoy
Vice President of Communications
(800) 653-2726 ext. 2594
kmcevoy@ebsco.com

EBSCO Information Services Announces Submissions Open for the 2021 EBSCO Solar Grant
~ $200,000 in Grants Available for Libraries Worldwide ~

IPSWICH, Mass. — January 20, 2021 — Submissions are now open for the 2021 EBSCO Solar grant program from EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO). For the fifth year, EBSCO is accepting applications for grants that will fund solar installations at libraries around the world. As part of the 2021 EBSCO Solar initiative, EBSCO will be making a total of $200,000 in grants available.

The grants will help winning libraries to reduce their utilities expenses by installing solar arrays. EBSCO introduced the EBSCO Solar grant program in 2016 and has given libraries more than one million dollars in grants.

In 2020, EBSCO received more than 90 submissions from libraries in 18 countries. H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Learning Resource Centre, in Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Independence Public Library in Independence, Belize; Pacific Theological College in Suva, Fiji Islands; Peterborough Town Library in Peterborough, New Hampshire; and The Valley Library at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, each received an EBSCO Solar Grant.

EBSCO Information Services President Tim Collins says institutions reduce their carbon footprint and set an example for their communities. “Solar power is a great way to showcase the value of green technologies. By offering solar grants to libraries, EBSCO invests in communities looking to offer alternative energy resources and educate their communities on the benefits of adopting solar resources.”

The EBSCO Solar webpage at www.ebsco.com/solar includes details such as the timeline, where to submit questions, a link to the submission form and FAQs. Interested libraries are encouraged to submit questions by February 28. Submissions are due by May 3, and the winner will be announced in June 2021.

About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the preeminent provider of online research content and search technologies serving academic, school and public libraries; healthcare and medical institutions; corporations; and government agencies around the world. From research, acquisition management, subscription services and discovery to clinical decision support and patient care, learning, and research and development, EBSCO provides institutions with access to content and resources to serve the information and workflow needs of their users and organizations. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries, Inc., a family owned company since 1944. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Kathleen McEvoy
Vice President of Communications
(800) 653-2726 ext. 2594
kmcevoy@ebsco.com

Independent publisher Pimpernel Press has launched a new digital collection of fine illustrated books that are available for individual and institutional subscriptions through the Exact Editions platform. The growing collection’s central theme of gardening is punctuated by elements of architecture, design and art, making the 25-title strong resource a must-have for green-fingered enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Founded in 2013, Pimpernel Press publishes beautiful books that showcase brilliant photographs and illustrations alongside authoritative content. The collection comprises not only ‘how-to’ books and descriptions of famous gardens penned by such revered figures as Beth Chatto and Fergus Garrett, but also includes memoirs, such as that of leading international landscape and garden designer John Brookes MBE.

Readers can use the Exact Editions platform’s advanced search function to easily locate specific references to places, renowned gardeners or historic events within individual titles, or across the complete collection. Furthermore, the slick navigational tools that extend across the online reader and the ‘Exactly’ iOS and Android apps permit readers to jump between pages, chapters and books with ease.

The Pimpernel Press Collection is available in the Exact Editions individuals and institutional shops here:

Individuals: https://shop.exacteditions.com/pimpernel-press-collection

Institutions: https://institutions.exacteditions.com/pimpernel-press-collection

Managing Director, Gail Lynch commented: “We’re so pleased with how visually compelling the books look on the screen; it’s wonderful to offer our readers the opportunity to browse each illustrated title at the click of a button.”

Managing Director of Exact Editions, Daryl Rayner, said: “Gardening and design enthusiasts will adore the ease with which they can navigate the collection across devices, as it allows them to access the treasure trove of fascinating content from wherever they are.”

About Pimpernel Press:

Pimpernel Press, founded in 2013 by Jo Christian and Gail Lynch, is an independent publisher of beautiful books on art, design, houses and gardens that are authoritatively written and beautifully illustrated.

About Exact Editions:

Exact Editions is a digital publishing company based in London. It is a team of producers, developers and designers that turns periodicals and books into dynamic, user-friendly digital editions. Exact Editions specialises in digitising content, selling subscriptions and providing streaming solutions across web, iOS and Android platforms. Exact Editions are also the innovators of ‘Reading Rooms’ technology, so publishers can provide streaming, time-limited, access to digital editions.

DUBLIN, Ohio, 14 January 2021—OCLC’s CapiraMobile and CapiraCurbside—mobile library services that offer flexibility, choice, and convenience for libraries and their users—have been recognized with LibraryWorks’ 2021 Modern Library Awards.

CapiraMobile, a platinum Modern Library Award (MLA) winner for the second consecutive year, makes it possible for users to interact with their library through their mobile phones, making collections, events, and programs available anywhere, anytime.

CapiraCurbside, which received a silver MLA, makes it easy for libraries to connect users with physical library materials without the need to enter the building. This solution seamlessly integrates with library systems as well as Capira’s mobile apps and allows libraries to communicate with users about when materials are ready and how to pick them up.

“These mobile services extend the reach of libraries to offer a variety of options as they seek to interact in new and different ways during difficult and changing times,” said Bart Murphy, OCLC’s Chief Technology and Information Officer. “Like many industries, libraries are developing new processes as they adapt to circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these changes will continue well beyond when libraries reopen their buildings. Capira mobile solutions offer flexibility to help libraries discover new and better ways to serve their communities—now and in the future.”

These mobile services were envisioned long before the pandemic resulted in library closings, and they continue to be enhanced as the needs of libraries and their users evolve.

“Capira services focus on making library services easy and convenient to use through mobile technologies,” Murphy continued. “What was considered convenient a year ago has become essential today to help find the best ways to reach and engage with library users. We’re grateful to our customers and to LibraryWorks for this recognition and award.”

The Modern Library Awards were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. Products and services were submitted in the fall of 2020. Submissions were batched into small groups and sent to the LibraryWorks database of more than 80,000 librarians at public, K-12, academic, and special libraries. Only customers with experience with these products/services in their facilities were permitted to judge, resulting in an unbiased score. Each judge scored the product on a numeric basis from 1-10 on a series of questions regarding functionality, value, customer service, etc.

About LibraryWorks
LibraryWorks helps administrators to make informed decisions about library technology, automation and software, collection development and management, facilities and furnishings, staffing, purchasing, and other areas that drive effective strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Our family of resources can enable you to identify best practices, monitor trends, evaluate new products and services, apply for grants and funding, post or find a job, and even enjoy some library humor.

About the Modern Library Awards program
The Modern Library Awards (MLAs) is a program designed to recognize elite products and services in the library market which can help library management personnel enhance the quality-of-experience for the library user and increase the performance of their library systems.

About OCLC
OCLC is a nonprofit global library cooperative providing shared technology services, original research and community programs so that libraries can better fuel learning, research and innovation. Through OCLC, member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the most comprehensive global network of data about library collections and services. Libraries gain efficiencies through OCLC’s WorldShare, a complete set of library management applications and services built on an open, cloud-based platform. It is through collaboration and sharing of the world’s collected knowledge that libraries can help people find answers they need to solve problems. Together as OCLC, member libraries, staff and partners make breakthroughs possible.

DUBLIN, Ohio, 14 January 2021—OCLC’s CapiraMobile and CapiraCurbside—mobile library services that offer flexibility, choice, and convenience for libraries and their users—have been recognized with LibraryWorks’ 2021 Modern Library Awards.

CapiraMobile, a platinum Modern Library Award (MLA) winner for the second consecutive year, makes it possible for users to interact with their library through their mobile phones, making collections, events, and programs available anywhere, anytime.

CapiraCurbside, which received a silver MLA, makes it easy for libraries to connect users with physical library materials without the need to enter the building. This solution seamlessly integrates with library systems as well as Capira’s mobile apps and allows libraries to communicate with users about when materials are ready and how to pick them up.

“These mobile services extend the reach of libraries to offer a variety of options as they seek to interact in new and different ways during difficult and changing times,” said Bart Murphy, OCLC’s Chief Technology and Information Officer. “Like many industries, libraries are developing new processes as they adapt to circumstances around the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these changes will continue well beyond when libraries reopen their buildings. Capira mobile solutions offer flexibility to help libraries discover new and better ways to serve their communities—now and in the future.”

These mobile services were envisioned long before the pandemic resulted in library closings, and they continue to be enhanced as the needs of libraries and their users evolve.

“Capira services focus on making library services easy and convenient to use through mobile technologies,” Murphy continued. “What was considered convenient a year ago has become essential today to help find the best ways to reach and engage with library users. We’re grateful to our customers and to LibraryWorks for this recognition and award.”

The Modern Library Awards were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. Products and services were submitted in the fall of 2020. Submissions were batched into small groups and sent to the LibraryWorks database of more than 80,000 librarians at public, K-12, academic, and special libraries. Only customers with experience with these products/services in their facilities were permitted to judge, resulting in an unbiased score. Each judge scored the product on a numeric basis from 1-10 on a series of questions regarding functionality, value, customer service, etc.

About LibraryWorks
LibraryWorks helps administrators to make informed decisions about library technology, automation and software, collection development and management, facilities and furnishings, staffing, purchasing, and other areas that drive effective strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Our family of resources can enable you to identify best practices, monitor trends, evaluate new products and services, apply for grants and funding, post or find a job, and even enjoy some library humor.

About the Modern Library Awards program
The Modern Library Awards (MLAs) is a program designed to recognize elite products and services in the library market which can help library management personnel enhance the quality-of-experience for the library user and increase the performance of their library systems.

About OCLC
OCLC is a nonprofit global library cooperative providing shared technology services, original research and community programs so that libraries can better fuel learning, research and innovation. Through OCLC, member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the most comprehensive global network of data about library collections and services. Libraries gain efficiencies through OCLC’s WorldShare, a complete set of library management applications and services built on an open, cloud-based platform. It is through collaboration and sharing of the world’s collected knowledge that libraries can help people find answers they need to solve problems. Together as OCLC, member libraries, staff and partners make breakthroughs possible.