Jerusalem-based Ex Libris announced today that the Brigham Young University Library has chosen its Primo solution to serve as a unified interface for searching and retrieving library resources. Primo will enable the library to present its complete collection in a single point of access. Brigham Young University Librarian Randy Olsen said, “We plan to implement Primo across both the Harold B. Lee Library and the Howard W. Hunter Law Library. In addition to searching resources from our integrated library system, Primo will enable our patrons to expand the breadth of their search by accessing resources contained in the collections of external sources, including commercial databases.” Brigham Young University is also in the process of implementing Verde and SFX, two other Ex Libris products. Assistant University Librarian for Collection Development and Technical Services Robert Murdoch noted, “Future plans include the use of Primo to provide access to Brigham Young University's extensive digital library, institutional repository, and commercial databases.” Brigham Young University has 30,000 students who come from over 100 countries. The Harold B. Lee and J. Reuben Clark libraries contain collections of nearly 4 million volumes, 3 million microforms, and over 1 million photographs.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on April 1, 2008
