Libraries
Brigham Young University chooses Ex Libris solution
Jerusalem-based Ex Libris (http://www.exlibrisgroup.com/) 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.
Apr 1, 2008, 14:36

Libraries
British Library adopts more Ex Libris technology
The British Library and the University of Auckland, New Zealand joined the nearly 100 libraries and universities that offer patrons Ex Libris's Primo interface to their entire library collection. Other institutions that have adopted Primo technology include Vanderbilt University, the Royal Library of Denmark, the University of Minnesota, the University of Bridgeport, and the University of Iowa.
Feb 5, 2008, 13:20