Equinox Software News

First Bibliomation Libraries Live On Evergreen

4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -March 4, 2010

Beacon Falls Public Library and Douglas Library of Hebron are the first members of Connecticut's Bibliomation consortium to go live with the Evergreen open source ILS. Bibliomation opted to begin the move to Evergreen with a set of five pilot libraries. Slater Public Library, Windham Free Public Library, and Jonathan Trumbull Library will complete the initial group and are expected live at a later date. The entire consortium is expected live on Evergreen in 2011.

Beacon Falls Public Library has a collection of 15,430 bibliographic items and the library serves 3,152 patrons. Douglas Library of Hebron has a collection of 42,298 bibliographic items and the library serves 5,140 patrons.

According to Amy Terlaga, Assistant Director,User Services for Bibliomation, "Evergreen is the perfect library system for a consortium like Bibliomation. We're very excited to be bringing up the first Connecticut libraries on this extremely flexible open source ILS. For some of these development partner libraries, Evergreen will be their first automated system. We can't wait to migrate the entire Bibliomation network sometime in 2011. It can't come soon enough for us!"

Brad LaJeunesse, CEO of Equinox Software, says "We are thrilled to have the first Bibliomation libraries up and running on Evergreen. They have approached the move to open source with such enthusiasm and continue to be a huge voice of support for the open source community."

About Bibliomation

Founded in 1980, Bibliomation has grown into the largest of the Connecticut networks. They operate as a member driven, non-profit organization with 48 public libraries, 23 K-12 libraries, and 5 development partner libraries across the state. Bibliomation provides a wide array of information, telecommunications, and automation services in order to serve the ever changing technological needs of the network's member libraries. For more information about Bibliomation, please visit http://www.biblio.org/.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is a robust, highly scalable, open-source integrated library system best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia. Since its debut in September 2006, the software has sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium. Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports over 500 libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen's rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 5 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide services for Evergreen and Koha. These services include software development, consulting, legacy data migration, 24x7 technical support, and system hosting. Equinox also engages and supports a rapidly expanding open source community.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen and Koha are open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Second Phase of Natural Resources Canada Libraries Now Live on Evergreen

3 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- March 3, 2010

Natural Resources Canada Library (NRCan), has gone live with the second phase of their migration to Evergreen, the consortial open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, oversaw the migration and is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support. This new set of libraries joins those from the first phase of migrations which was completed over the summer. The NRCan Libraries, which had been using two separate integrated library systems, opted to migrate in phased deployments. There are now approximately 500,000 bibliographic records on the new combined catalog.

With thirteen government libraries located across the country, NRCan seeks to enhance the responsible development and use of Canada's natural resource through their goal of shared service initiatives between the government's IT staff, agency departments, and outside vendor partnerships.

According to George Duimovich, Manager of Library Applications for NRCan, "Evergreen is particularly well suited to the government library context. There are a number of 'shared services' initiatives in government IT, and being on the Evergreen platform has definite advantages for libraries which need flexibility and unrestricted partnership possibilities. At a time when the role of government libraries is being re-examined, we're able to maintain a level of innovation and change in tune with the circumstances, engaging both internal IT resources as well as independent, competitively sourced vendor support when required."

Brad LaJeunesse, CEO of Equinox, says "Government libraries have unique challenges and needs when considering an ILS. The flexibility of Evergreen made it an ideal choice for NRCan and the added convenience of now having all libraries running on the same system will be a huge benefit."

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen and Koha are open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software Announces New Hosting and Support Services for Koha Libraries

11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- February 11, 2010

Equinox Software, Inc, announces new hosting and support services for the Koha open source ILS to libraries. Two different packages will be available for libraries to choose from based on their needs and resources.

Koha on Demand is aimed at libraries looking for quick provisioning of new Koha databases. This service provides a modern, full-featured ILS with system administration managed by Equinox.

Koha Dedicated Hosting provides a virtual private server (VPS) with Koha installed. This service is geared toward libraries looking to outsource the provisioning, hosting, and basic maintenance of a Koha database while still having direct access to customize and develop their Koha installations as they see fit.

According to Galen Charlton, Equinox Vice-President for Data Services, "Equinox Software will, of course, continue to support and develop Evergreen. However, we are taking advantage of in-house Koha expertise to be able to diversify our service offerings. In addition, we plan to build on our expertise in resource sharing in the context of a single ILS and extend it to encompass sharing among multiple ILSs."

There has been debate in the Koha community about certain issues regarding development and community assets. One of Equinox's advantages for Koha customers is the Equinox Promise (http://blog.esilibrary.com/2009/09/16/the-equinox-promise/). Full access to the source code will always be available to our hosted customers, to use, modify, or redistribute under the terms of the GPL. Furthermore, source code will be available in a form that makes it convenient for a customer to manage and submit contributions to the Koha project.

Brad LaJeunesse, CEO of Equinox Software, says "Equinox supports a global, unified Koha project whose assets, including global trademarks and project-websites, are held on behalf of Koha users and developers everywhere by a vendor-neutral Koha foundation or similar non-profit entity."

About Koha

Created in 1999 by Katipo Communications for the Horowhenua Library Trust in New Zealand, Koha is the first open source Integrated Library System to be used worldwide. The software is a full-featured ILS with a dual database design (text based and RDBMS) built to be library standards compliant. Koha's OPAC, staff, and self-checkout interfaces are all web applications. Distributed under the General Public License (GPL), libraries are free to use and install Koha themselves or to purchase support and development service.

For more information on Koha, please visit http://koha.org or http://koha-community.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who bring a comprehensive array of talent to continue improving Evergreen, the consortial, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox not only continues to develop Evergreen but, also consults, migrates, integrates, supports and offers hosting packages for libraries that prefer not to maintain local servers. Equinox also engages and supports a rapidly expanding Evergreen community.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Koha and Evergreen are open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Kirtland Community College (Mich.) Goes Live With Evergreen

3 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- February 3, 2010

Kirtland Community College has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided migration assistance for the project and will provide ongoing technical support. The server for the new installation is being hosted at the college and members of the Michigan Library Consortium provided staff training.

Known as the "College in the Woods," Kirtland Community College is located in Roscommon, Michigan about 170 miles north of Detroit. They also have two satellite locations in Gaylord and West Branch. The library currently holds about 32,500 bibliographic items and has 760 patrons. To learn more about Kirtland Community College, please visit their website at: http://www.kirtland.cc.mi.us/

Deb Shumaker, Director of Library Services for Kirtland Community College, says "The Kirtland Community College Library is extremely pleased with the move to Evergreen. The product, support, and Evergreen Community embrace the library's philosophy of providing our patrons with the best possible resources and services available."

Brad LaJeunesse, CEO of Equinox Software, said "Kirtland Community College is currently undergoing an upgrade of their library facilities. We are pleased that Evergreen and Equinox could play a role in that upgrade and help improve library usage for the students, faculty, and community residents."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is a robust, highly scalable, open-source integrated library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006, the software has sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium. Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports over 500 libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen's rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 5 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Washington County Public Library (Ky) Selects Evergreen and Equinox

28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - January 28, 2010

Washington County Public Library has selected Evergreen as their next-generation Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox Software, "The Evergreen Experts," will provide data migration, software configuration, and post-migration technical support. When Washington County Public Library goes live in the spring, it will be the first known library in Kentucky running Evergreen.

The Washington County Public Library, located in Springfield, Kentucky, was built in 1966. With a collection that contains 30,000 bibliographic items the library serves a community of just under 12,000 citizens from both their main branch and a bookmobile. To learn more about Washington County Library, please visit their website at: http://www.washingtonkylibrary.org/.

According to Washington County Public Library Director Joy Wandrey, "the best thing about moving to Evergreen for our community is that this is a reliable system which will enable us to be certain about where a book is, and whether it's checked in or out. We will also be able to more accurately tell you if we have a particular book. We are looking forward to more accurate records and more up to date patron accounts. This will make it easier to use the library, and to receive correct receipts."

Brad LaJeunesse, CEO of Equinox Software, says "Washington County Public Library is an excellent example of how a library does not have to be part of a consortium to benefit from what Evergreen has to offer."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006, the software has sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium. Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports over 500 hundred of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen's rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

SCLENDS Completes Pilot Phase of Evergreen Migration

12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -January 12, 2010

SCLENDS, the South Carolina library resource sharing network, welcomes the final three members in their group of pilot libraries. Anderson County, Fairfield, and Florence public library systems have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the development and support company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided support for the migrations and will now provide hosting services for the consortium as well as 24/7 technical support.

With the initial pilot of phase of SCLENDS now complete, the program will be open for other South Carolina libraries to migrate in 2010. The web address for SCLENDS' growing catalog is http://sclends.lib.sc.us .

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox President, says "It has been very exciting to watch the SCLENDS consortium take shape. Resource sharing will bring huge benefits to South Carolina library patrons and we are glad Equinox could be a part of that."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable, open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen's rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Equinox also For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software Welcomes Rob Herrmann and Sally Fortin to our Staff

11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -January 11, 2010

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen open-source library software welcomes Rob Herrmann and Sally Fortin to our staff. Herrmann will serve as Sales Executive and Fortin will be our Educational Services Manager.

Herrmann is a library veteran having previously worked for SirsiDynix in several areas from support and deployment, to sales. At MnLink, a Minnesota statewide consortium, he was a Systems Analyst. Herrmann is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Carolina's College of Library and Information Science. As Sales Executive, he will play a key role in the development of new business relationships for Equinox.

Herrmann says "With libraries facing greater challenges, asked to do more with less, I am excited to join the community developing an open source solution for libraries. I am thankful to join the Equinox team and help contribute to the success of the Evergreen ILS."

As Educational Services Manager, Fortin will develop education procedures and provide training for both new and future Evergreen users. Her professional life has been spent teaching in educational contexts. She taught English composition and literature at the collegiate level for three years before pursuing a degree in library science. She was graduated from Florida State's School of Library and Information Studies in 2008. Since then, Fortin has worked in public and academic libraries, with responsibilities in circulation, cataloging, and reference. Most recently, she was the reference librarian at Savannah College of Art and Design-Atlanta, where she developed library instruction for students, faculty, and staff.

According to Fortin, "I am excited to combine my enthusiasm for teaching and libraries in the position of Educational Services Manager at Equinox Software. I am eager to begin working with the community of Evergreen users!"

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Bibliomation Selects Evergreen and Equinox

15 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Bibliomation Selects Evergreen and Equinox

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - December 15, 2009

Bibliomation, located in Middlebury Connecticut, has selected Evergreen as their next-generation integrated library system (ILS). Equinox Software, the Evergreen Experts, will provide data migration, software configuration, and post-migration technical support.

Bibliomation will begin with a group of four pilot libraries Beacon Falls, Douglas, Slater, and Windham Public Libraries. Once the pilot phase is complete, other libraries in the network will migrate to Evergreen.

According to Bob Molyneux, Equinox Vice-President of Business Development,"Bibliomation's commitment to Evergreen is more good news for the Evergreen community. Before its first library has implemented Evergreen, the Bibliomation staff and their libraries have become actively involved in the community and the blog of its activities (BOSS: Bibliomation and Open Source Systems) is must reading. The blog not only covers Bibliomation's work with the Evergreen community but also with other open source projects."

About Bibliomation

Founded in 1980, Bibliomation has grown into the largest of the Connecticut networks. They operate as a member driven, non-profit organization with over 40 public and 24, K-12 libraries across the state. Bibliomation provides a wide array of information, telecommunications, and automation services in order to serve the ever changing technological needs of network’s member libraries. For more information about Bibliomation, please visit http://www.biblio.org.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable, open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen’s rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Kirtland Community College Selects Evergreen and Equinox

23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- November 23, 2009

Kirtland Community College has selected Evergreen for their next-generation integrated library system (ILS). Equinox Software, the Evergreen Experts, will provide data migration, software configuration, and post-migration technical support. The server for the new installation will be hosted at the college and members of the Michigan Library Consortium, also powered by Evergreen, will provide training services.

According to Deb Shumaker, Director of Library Services, "Implementing the Evergreen ILS supports the Library's mission of providing quality materials and great customer service to the students, employees, and public at Kirtland Community College."

Equinox Software President, Brad LaJeunesse says "2009 was a benchmark year for Evergreen moving into the Academic Library arena. We are very excited that Kirtland Community College will carry that trend into 2010."

About Kirtland Community College

Known as the “college in the woods,” Kirtland Community College is located in Roscommon, Michigan about 170 miles north of Detroit. They also have two satellite locations in Gaylord and West Branch. Kirtland is the largest community college district in Michigan.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable, open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen’s rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Evergreen Indiana Welcomes 6 More Library Systems Live on Evergreen

17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -November 17, 2009

Evergreen Indiana continues to grow with 6 new library systems live on Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. In total, 48 Indiana library systems are now part of Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. The newest additions are Culver-Union Township, LaGrange, Monticello-Union Township, Paoli, Princeton-Patoka, and Westfield Washington Public Libraries. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is providing 24/7 ongoing technical support.

According to Sheryl Sollars, Director of Westfield Washington Public Library "Migrating to Evergreen Indiana will provide our patrons access to over 3 times as many resources than were available to them before we had joined this consortium. I think it's a win win situation for our community."

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software commented "We are extremely proud of Evergreen’s continued growth in Indiana. Their libraries are very diverse from community public libraries, to school libraries, and even several libraries that were previously not automated. The fact that Evergreen has been able to meet the needs of all these different libraries shows just how flexible and user friendly the software really is."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable, open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software sustained the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media centers. Evergreen’s rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Grand Rapids to Host International Evergreen Conference

9 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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GRAND RAPIDS (November 9, 2009) Grand Rapids, Michigan has been selected as the site of the 2010 Evergreen International Conference. The conference will take place April 21-23, 2010 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The conference is co-hosted by the Grand Rapids Public Library and Equinox Software.

Evergreen is an open-source Integrated Library System software initially created by the Georgia Public Library Service. Evergreen is used in libraries to help library patrons find library materials, and help libraries manage, catalog, and circulate those materials, no matter how large or complex the libraries. First launched in September, 2006, Evergreen, continues to grow rapidly and will enrich over 600 libraries of every type- public, academic, special, school, and even tribal and home libraries- in 5 countries worldwide by the end of December 2009. Evergreen has an active community that participates in its coding, documentation, and direction of the project.

The second annual Evergreen conference will bring together library administrators, front- line staff and technology experts to discuss and grow the software. The conference will feature a hackfest, keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and lightning talks. Program proposals for the breakout sessions are being accepted now through December 15, 2009. To submit a proposal or for a complete schedule of events, visit www.evergreen2010.org

The three-day conference registration cost is $135. Early bird registration rates and special room rates are available on the website. For more information visit www.evergreen2010.org or call 1-877-673-6457.

The Grand Rapids Public Library connects people to the transforming power of knowledge. For more information about GRPL, visit www.grpl.org or call 616-988-5400.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen, the constorial, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Equinox also offers hosting packages for libraries that prefer not to maintain local servers. For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com. Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Contact: Kristen Corrado 616.988.5402, ext. 5438

Dawn Roberts 877.673.6457 ext. 5577

SC LENDS Welcomes Four New Library Systems Live on Evergreen

27 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 27, 2009

SC LENDS, the South Carolina library resource sharing network, welcomes four new members to the consortium. Calhoun, Chesterfield, Dorchester, and York County Library Systems have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the development and support company established by the original Evergreen developers, provides migration resources, 24/7 ongoing technical support as well as hosting services for the consortium’s server.

These library systems join the first three SC LENDS libraries which went live over the summer. The consortium will see a total of 10 library systems joining live on Evergreen by the end of 2009. The web address for SC LENDS’ growing catalog is http://sclends.evergreencatalog.com

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox, said "South Carolina’s Evergreen initiative is not only providing resource sharing throughout the state, but Evergreen also allows the consortium to enjoy immense cost-cutting benefits by sharing a single system. As the consortium grows, the benefits only become greater."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media. Evergreen’s rapidly expanding community is now known to power live installations in 4 countries including 10 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Evergreen Indiana Continues to Grow with 4 additional Library Systems Live on Evergreen

15 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- October 15, 2009

Indiana has 42 library systems now live on Evergreen, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library based on Evergreen, the consortial, open-source library automation software. The new additions are Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County, Jay County, Mitchell Community, and Roachdale Public Libraries.

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provides bumper-to-bumper support for migrations and is now providing 24/7 ongoing technical support.

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox stated "With more and more Indiana Libraries coming on board the benefits of this consortium having resource sharing on Evergreen are truly being seen and realized."

According to Rosalie Clamme, Director of Jay County Public Library, "We shopped for quite some time to find an upgrade to the system we have used since 1996. Until we discovered Evergreen, the muss, fuss, retraining, and expense of changing systems didn't seem to be offset by a Wow Factor. We think Evergreen has that, and our patrons seem excited about the new possibilities. They feel empowered."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type- public, academic, special, and school media. Evergreen’s rapidly expanding community now covers 11 states in the U.S. and 3 Canadian provinces.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software, Inc. and Biblibre Announce Partnership for Evergreen Support in Europe

12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- October 12, 2009

Equinox Software Inc. and Biblibre are pleased to announce a partnership for Evergreen support in Europe. Evergreen, the consortial, open source library automation software, has an increasingly strong presence in North America, with many Evergreen libraries contracting for support and other services through Equinox Software. The partnership between Equinox Software and Biblibre provides a local company to assist European libraries with Evergreen implementations and technical support.

Bob Molyneux, Equinox Software Vice President of Business Development says "We are very pleased to be working with Biblibre in exploring options for Evergreen among its potential customers. Biblibre's work in open source, particularly with Drupal and Koha, has given it an enviable reputation in practical implementation of open source solutions in libraries."

Nicolas Morin, CEO of BibLibre, says "Equinox is a natural partner for us as we feel both companies share a good amount of the same DNA: a young and very rapidly growing company, founded by people coming in large part but not exclusively from within the library itself, who set up shop with a mission to support libraries with Open Source software. We've been successful with this in Europe in the last few years and Equinox has been equally successful in the US.

"We feel that this relationship significantly extends the network of OS vendors working together to foster OS software in libraries, thus giving us all, collectively, more expertise, more tools, more skills and more knowledge to better serve libraries: none of us is or indeed intends, I think, to because one of the vendor behemoth of libraryland, but collectively OS communities can nevertheless become a powerful presence in this realm and we feel that this partnership with Equinox is an important step in that direction".

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Biblibre

Biblibre is located in France and has been supporting open source library software installations in Europe for the past five years. Their expertise and services have grown to include development, hosting, technical support, migration support, staff training and software maintenance. For more information about Biblibre, see http://www.biblibre.com/english/

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

British Columbia's Sitka Now Has 24 Libraries Live With Evergreen

8 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- October 8, 2009

British Columbia's Sitka now has 24 libraries live with Evergreen, the robust, highly scalable open-source library automation software. Castlegar Public Library, located in Castlegar, BC, is the most recent addition to the consortium. They went live with Evergreen on September 15, 2009. In total, 34 Sitka libraries are expected to be running Evergreen by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for Sitka’s Evergreen implementations.

Sitka is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries opt-in on their own schedules. Many libraries are expected to join the consortium over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire. The collective holdings for all Sitka libraries are at http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca and a description of Sitka can be found at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/ .

Lauren Stara, Chair of the Sitka Business Function Group, says "We are very excited to now have 24 libraries (and counting!) live on the Sitka Evergreen database. The members now include our first multi-branch system as well as our first academic library. Sitka Evergreen is proving both robust and flexible across the vast territory of BC."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is robust, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media-in 12 states and 2 countries.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Equinox also offers hosting packages for libraries that prefer not to maintain local servers.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

North Texas Library Consortium Goes Live With Evergreen

21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

North Texas Library Consortium Goes Live With Evergreen

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Norcross, GA-September 21, 2009

Thirteen libraries in Texas have gone live with Evergreen, the robust, highly scalable open-source library automation software, creating a shared Evergreen catalog representing nearly 100,000 registered users. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support. The newly-formed North Texas Library Consortium (NTLC) is a resource-sharing project by the North Texas Regional Library System. This is the first known shared Evergreen catalog in Texas.

Adam Wright, Executive Director of the North Texas Library Partners, said, "The North Texas Regional Library System is excited for its member libraries moving to Evergreen. Each community served by this consortium will realize a large value in the sharing of the resources between them. Each library director should be commended and held up as a hero. They truly inspire me!"

"NTLC not only gets the benefits of Evergreen’s excellent feature set, but can now grow as big as they need to," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "With Evergreen, the big Texas sky is the limit."

About the North Texas Regional Library System

NTRLS is one of the 10 regional library systems which, along with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, make up the Texas State Library System. The regional systems exist to promote and assist the development of strong community libraries. NTRLS is responsible for setting policies and procedures for the services it provides to member libraries, but each member library remains autonomous. Current members of NTRLS include over 70 public library entities in the 20-county region.

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen Turns Three

9 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA- September 9, 2009

Evergreen, the robust, highly-scalable open source library software that powers online catalogs for hundreds of libraries worldwide, celebrates its third birthday with a look back at how far it has come since September 5, 2006, when nearly 260 public libraries in the Georgia PINES resource-sharing network migrated to a single shared Evergreen catalog.

In three short years, Evergreen has experienced phenomenal growth. Evergreen is known to power live production catalogs in at least 8 states and 4 countries, including Georgia, Alaska, California, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Canada, India, and (we have heard) South Africa. A 10-library regional consortium in Texas will be live by mid-September. Well over 400 libraries are known to run Evergreen, with a cumulative population served estimated at over 6 million. (Because Evergreen is true open source—free to download, free to use, free to modify—it may be running in many more libraries worldwide.)

Evergreen, originally developed for a statewide catalog for public libraries, now runs in every type library, and can be found powering catalogs for academic and law libraries in Canada, school libraries in Michigan, the National Weather Center Library in Oklahoma, and tribal libraries in Indiana.

According to Brad LaJeunesse, company president for Equinox, the Evergreen support and development company founded by the original Evergreen developers, "The decision by Georgia Public Library Service to build its own software from the ground up was something that had never been done before on this scale. We are very proud that Evergreen’s success in Georgia has caused other libraries across the country and around the world to take notice." LaJeunesse added that Equinox was doing twice as many migrations in 2009 as in the previous year.

Lamar Veatch, Georgia State Librarian, commented about the development of Evergreen, "You only get a rare shot in having an impact. We took a big risk, but I had confidence in those guys. And by the time I got to that point, I felt like we didn’t have any other option. There was no other place to go but try this."

Elizabeth McKinney, Program Director for Georgia PINES, said, "We never imagined the level of interest the library community would have in an open source project like Evergreen. The library community was watching and waiting for us to go live on Day 1." Julie Walker, Deputy State Librarian for Georgia, added, "Who would have thought that Georgia would lead the way to a new option, really a new dimension, in library automation? I think every PINES library staff member in Georgia should take a moment to bask in the success that is Evergreen."

Since migrating to Evergreen in 2006, Evergreen’s robust, scalable framework and reliability has allowed PINES to add over a dozen more libraries to its statewide catalog. For more about Evergreen’s success story, including interesting statistics and comments from the Evergreen community, see the Evergreen community blog post,"Evergreen at Three." http://evergreen-ils.org/blog/?p=228

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries. Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Equinox Software, Inc. and ByWater Solutions Announce Partnership

13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -August 13, 2009

Equinox Software Inc. and ByWater Solutions are pleased to announce a partnership that will help meet the demands of the rapidly-growing Evergreen community by providing crucial support for data migration services.

"Our partnership with ByWater Solutions developed from a wonderful problem: more migration work than we could handle internally," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "We have dozens of libraries coming on board in the next year, and many more libraries clamoring to migrate to Evergreen. The relationship with this company of highly-skilled experts addresses a crucial bottleneck, enabling the Evergreen community to grow at its own pace—like a rocket."

"An open source community not only consists of users, but also of vendors, and the cooperation and collaboration of both are equally vital," said Brendan Gallagher, CEO and Director of Innovation for ByWater Solutions. Gallagher added, "Partnerships such as these are what makes the open source community so unique to foster growth and development for all involved. We foresee a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Equinox and are overjoyed to be on board."

Brendan Gallagher, who has a degree in library science MLS from Southern Connecticut State University, has led and participated in many data migrations for both proprietary and open source library systems, and has contributed code, documentation, and friendly assistance to a variety of open source projects. ByWater Solutions has offices in both Santa Barbara, California and New Haven, Connecticut. Their web address is http://bywatersolutions.com.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About ByWater Solutions LLC

With over a decade of experience, ByWater Solutions offers customized hosting, data migration, configuration, installation, training, support options and development of enterprise class open-source library systems such as Koha and Evergreen. With access to a 24/7 technical helpline, ByWater Solutions’ clients have the support system they need to make their software work for them.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Six More Libraries Go Live on Evergreen Indiana

11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA-August 11, 2009

Thirty-eight libraries are now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library powered by Evergreen, the highly-scalable open-source library automation software. The six additions include Shoals Public Library—the first previously non-automated library to join Evergreen Indiana—as well as Andrews Dallas Township, Loogootee, Middletown Fall Creek, Milford, and Washington Public Township Public Libraries. Evergreen Indiana now collectively serves over 400,000 Indiana residents (based on population served), and collectively represents over 4.5 million annual circulations, according to the latest federal statistics.Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

According to Shoals Public Library Director, Linda Jones, "We are excited about the expanded access our patrons will have, not only to our local holdings, but to Evergreen libraries everywhere through the easy-to-use system they can operate in the library or from their home computers." Jones added, "We anticipate that they will love being able to search holdings, place holds on materials, and organize their reading preferences around online book bags."

"The uniquely powerful resource-sharing capabilities of Evergreen help even the smallest libraries triumph over tough times," added Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "As Evergreen Indiana grows, all of its libraries have the extended reach of their consortium for serving their users well."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Project Conifer-Evergreen's First Academic Consortium-Goes Live

10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA -August 10, 2009

Project Conifer, the first academic consortium to be powered by Evergreen open-source library automation software, has gone live. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration and is providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

Algoma University, Laurentian University, Northern Ontario School of Medicine, and the University of Windsor libraries make up this new consortium which holds over 2 million bibliographic records. This is the largest bibliographic database currently being supported by Evergreen. To view the new catalogues for these libraries, please visit http://algoma.concat.ca , http://laurentian.concat.ca , http://nosm.concat.ca , or http://windsor.concat.ca.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Galen Charlton Joins Equinox Software as Vice President of Data Services

5 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - August 5, 2009

Equinox Software, Inc., home of "The Evergreen Experts," welcomes Galen Charlton as Vice President of Data Services. Charlton will oversee the migration of data for new libraries moving to Evergreen Software and will assist in the development of new Evergreen features for current and future users. Charlton most recently served as Vice President of Development and Research for LibLime and comes to Equinox with more than a decade of library industry experience. He has worked with over 200 libraries to complete successful and timely migrations.

Charlton commented, "Open source software is a natural fit for librarians, who have a long history of communicating with each other about the best ways to run libraries and provide services to their patrons." He noted that open source was rapidly increasing market dominance in libraries, and predicted that within ten or fifteen years, "the notion that source code is closed by default will no longer be the norm; open source will become the new normal."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president, said the company was delighted that Charlton was joining them. LaJeunesse observed that the addition of Charlton to Equinox "comes at a crucial time, while both Evergreen as software and Evergreen as a community are undergoing rapid growth." LaJeunesse added that there would be 19 more migrations in 2009 alone, and that the 2010 migration schedule was quickly filling up.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Three SC LENDS Library Systems Now Live on Evergreen

4 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - August 4, 2009

The Evergreen family continues to grow. South Carolina State Library, Beaufort County Library, and Union County Carnegie Library have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. These library systems are the first members of the new SC LENDS consortium which will see 10 library systems joining the consortium by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration, and will provide round-the-clock technical support as well as hosting services for the consortium’s new server. The South Carolina State Library currently has 403,000 bibliographic titles and 11,000 patrons. The Beaufort County Library has 178,000 bibliographic titles and 100,000 patrons. Union County Carnegie Library-Library Journal’s 2009 "Best Small Library in America"-has 45,000 bibliographic titles and 13, 250 patrons. The web address for the growing consortium’s catalog is sclends.evergreencatalog.com.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. While Evergreen is best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites. Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media-in 12 states and 2 countries. For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org .

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com .

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

32 Library Systems Now Live on Evergreen Indiana

20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - July 20, 2009

32 library systems are now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library based on Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open-source library automation software. The new additions are Waterloo Grant Township, Pike County, Alexandria-Monroe, and Kendalville & Limberlost Public Libraries.

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

"For us, there was no doubt that Evergreen Indiana would be a win-win for the library's budget and for our patrons," says Library Director Montie Manning. "We have already realized a significant savings on everything from library cards, to barcodes, on up to database subscription costs."

"Evergreen Indiana now collectively represents over one million bibliographic records and almost 200,000 patrons, and continues to grow," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Especially in these tight times, this powerful resource-sharing consortium represents a huge savings for the libraries and tremendous value and access for their library users."

The Waterloo-Grant Township library is a single branch library located in Waterloo Indiana. The Pike County Public Library has three branches located in Petersburg, Winslow, and Otwell. The Alexandria-Monroe Public Library is a single branch library located in Alexandria and has served the community for over 100 years. Kendalville & Limberlost Public Library has branches in Kendalville and Rome City.

About Evergreen

Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type—public, academic, special, and school media—in 12 states and 2 countries.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Haines (Alaska) Evergreen Catalog Unites Four Local Organizations

17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - July 17, 2009

Haines Borough Public Library in Haines, Alaska has gone live with Evergreen, the highly scalable, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration, and will provide round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

The Haines library catalog is part of a cooperative partnership among the public library, the Haines Elementary Media Center, the Haines High School Library, and the Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center. Their new Evergreen catalog unites the catalog records of all four organizations for a seamless discovery experience for the Haines population while preserving the policies and procedures for each institution.

Ann Myren, Project Coordinator, said, "Our patrons will be pleased to have the opportunity to manage their library accounts online, not to mention the fast and easy searching capability. And of course, staff is looking forward to exploring all the new options they'll have as well. It's just an exciting project for everyone."

"Evergreen's scalability means it is a great fit for any size library or consortia. This gives libraries opportunities for growth and flexibility, such as this innovative union catalog for these four organizations," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president.

The Tlingit Indians who originally settled the Chilkat Valley around Haines called the area "Dei-Shi" which means "End of the Trail." In 1879, a Presbyterian minister came to the area to establish a school and a mission and named it in honor of Francina Haines who had been the chairwoman of the fund raising committee for its construction. The new catalog combined catalog has over 56,000 bibliographic records.

About Evergreen

Since its debut in September 2006 as the software powering the 270-plus libraries of the Georgia PINES consortium, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Evergreen now supports hundreds of libraries of every type-public, academic, special, and school media-in 12 states and 2 countries.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Grace Dunbar Joins Equinox Software as Project Manager

7 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - July 7, 2009

Equinox Software, Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," welcomes Grace Dunbar as its newest Project Manager. She will play a key role in ensuring smooth and successful migrations for libraries moving to Evergreen, the highly scalable open source library software. Dunbar will also assist in the demonstration and training of new Evergreen applications for current and future users.

Dunbar has a Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University and most recently served as the Head Librarian for Savannah College of Art and Design. When not hard at work, she is an avid knitter who is also teaching herself to play the banjo.

Dunbar says, "I am excited to be joining the wonderful team here at Equinox. My career has quickly led me to the conclusion that embracing open source is important for the long-term survival of libraries. Empowering libraries to take an active role in the ownership of their ILS allows them to take control of their future, and I'm proud to be a part of that."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president, added, "Dunbar's arrival comes at a time of tremendous growth for open source in libraries and Evergreen in particular. We are excited to see Dunbar join us in this newly-created position!"

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Columbia Bible College (British Columbia) Goes Live With Evergreen

23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - June 23, 2009

Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, British Columbia has gone live with Evergreen, the highly scalable, open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration, and will provide round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

"We are excited to be the first known academic library in British Columbia to adopt Evergreen, the leading open source library automation program," said Anne Andres, Associate Librarian. "Our staff is pleased with the significant enhancements, features and functionality which streamline their operations. Patrons will be pleased with improved services such as email notification, holds, and enhanced search capabilities."

"The ability of Evergreen to support libraries of all sizes and types is part of its overwhelming success," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen's scalability and excellent feature set make it increasingly popular with academic libraries worldwide."

The Columbia Bible College Library primarily serves its academic community, but is also open to the public. Its collection is focused on theological and biblical studies. Their new catalog can be viewed at http://columbiabc.evergreencatalog.com.

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Huntingburg (Ind.) Public Library Becomes 28th Evergreen Indiana Library

22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - June 22, 2009

Huntingburg Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. 28 libraries are now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support. Alpha-G Consulting also provided support for the migration.

"Evergreen Indiana's swift but controlled growth demonstrates Evergreen's powerful scalability," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Indiana is already enjoying the benefits of massive-scale resource sharing."

Huntingburg is located near the southwest corner of Indiana and is known for its beautiful downtown area and antique shops. It has been nicknamed the "Hollywood of the Midwest" because of several notable movies filmed there, including "A League of Their Own."

The shared catalog for Evergreen Indiana is http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Oscoda County Library (Mich.) Goes Live with Evergreen

9 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - June 9, 2009

Oscoda County Library (Mich.) has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration and will provide round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

Oscoda Public Library is the most recent addition to Michigan Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). By the end of 2009, Michigan Evergreen will include 8 library systems, representing nearly 200,000 registered users, 2.9 million annual circulations, and 1.6 million books and serial volumes, according to data from 2007.

"The steady growth of Michigan Evergreen demonstrates the unique ability of Evergreen to grow massive consortial library systems," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "The transparency and openness of these systems is also in keeping with our most fundamental library values."

The Oscoda County Library, located in northern Michigan, holds over 30,000 bibliographic items and has over 6,500 patrons. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki.

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Nine Natural Resources Canada Libraries Migrate to Evergreen

8 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - June 8, 2009

Natural Resources Canada Library, a 13-library organization providing services to one of the largest science-based departments in the Government of Canada, has gone live with the first phase of their migration to Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. This migration includes the seven locations for NRCan Library’s Canadian Forestry Center Library as well as two locations for their Energy, Minerals, and Metals Information Centre. Equinox Software Inc, the support and development company for Evergreen, oversaw the migration of the 300,000 bibliographic records and is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support.

The second phase of the migration will take place in the fall of 2009. NRCan Library, which has been using two separate integrated library systems, has opted to migrate in phased deployments. Once complete, there will be approximately 500,000 bibliographic records on the new combined catalog.

"One of the positives about moving to Evergreen is that you don't have to be worried as much about the future of your ILS," said George Duimovich, Systems Librarian. "We also like the fact that Evergreen has an established presence amongst Canadian academic and public libraries."

"With over 100 library systems running Evergreen, Natural Resources Canada is joining a stable, growing trend. Open source makes excellent fiscal sense over both the short and long run," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. LaJeunesse added, "We are delighted to watch the Evergreen community grow and diversify. Equinox is providing services to public, academic, and special libraries worldwide."

About Natural Resources Canada

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) was created in 1995 through Canada’s Department of Natural Resources Act. NRCan, which employs about 4,200 people, specializes in earth sciences and in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, such as energy, forests, and minerals and metals. The NRCan libraries are distributed across Canada, with five libraries in the Ottawa area. Their website is at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, highly scalable open-source library software. Best known for its unique ability to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, Evergreen also elegantly scales down to the smallest library sites.

For more information about Evergreen, including a list of all known Evergreen installations, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen software. Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Equinox also offers hosting packages for libraries that prefer not to maintain local servers.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Laingsburg Public Library (Mich.) Goes Live with Evergreen

27 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - May 27, 2009

Laingsburg Public Library in Shiawassee County, Michigan has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration and will provide round-the-clock technical support.

Laingsburg Public Library is the sixth addition to Michigan Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Grand Rapids, Branch District, Niles District, and Traverse Area District Libraries all went live with Evergreen in 2008, while Ovid-Elsie Area Schools joined Michigan Evergreen in April 2009.

"The growing Evergreen presence in Michigan is yet more proof that Evergreen scales to the largest library installations," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "The ability to grow super-large library consortia—without relinquishing your data or control of your software—is key to Evergreen’s success."

Laingsburg, Michigan is located about 15 miles northeast of Lansing. The public library was founded in 1905 and today contains close to 12,000 bibliographic items and serves approximately 3,800 patrons. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium of over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, the North Texas Regional Library System, and South Carolina LENDS, a newly-formed 11-library consortium. Additional libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, reliability, and true openness of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Greenwood Public Library (Ind.) Goes Evergreen

11 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - May 11, 2009

Greenwood (Ind.) Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. 27 libraries are now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support. Alpha-G Consulting also provided support for the migration.

According to Margaret Hamilton, Director of Greenwood Public Library, "Any time public libraries join together in a spirit of cooperation and resource sharing it is a positive experience for library staff, users and taxpayers alike. I believe Evergreen Indiana will become the most important change agent for public libraries this state has ever seen."

"The unique, proven ability of Evergreen to scale to very large installations means the sky's the limit for Evergreen Indiana," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "They are already realizing the cost savings and benefits to users of very-large-scale resource sharing. And they continue to own their own data."

Located in Greenwood Indiana, The Greenwood Public Library has served local citizens for over 90 years. The library holds 129,000 bibliographic titles and serves nearly 20,000 patrons. The shared catalog for Evergreen Indiana is at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, North Texas Regional Library System, and South Carolina LENDS, an 11-library consortium. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools (Mich.) Go Live with Evergreen

8 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - May 8, 2009 - CORRECTION

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools in Elsie, Michigan have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," oversaw data migration and software configuration.

Ovid-Elsie Area Schools will be using Evergreen in the Information Center (their high school/middle school library) and in the elementary school library. Ovid-Elsie Area Schools are also the first school libraries to join Michigan Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Grand Rapids, Branch District, Niles District, and Traverse Area District Libraries all went live with Evergreen in 2008.

"Every week we watch the Evergreen community become more diverse," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "The Evergreen story is out: librarians worldwide, in all types of libraries, understand Evergreen's power, flexibility, and high return on investment."

Grand Rapids Public Library will oversee server maintenance, and MLC will provide support and training to the participating libraries. Equinox Software provides ongoing technical support to the Michigan Evergreen implementations.

The Ovid-Elsie Area Schools serve approximately 600 students and their catalog has over 46,000 bibliographic records. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki.

About Evergreen

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Georgia PINES Survey: Evergreen Delivers

6 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTA - Georgia PINES, the statewide consortium powered by Evergreen open source library software, has achieved the highest-ever user satisfaction ratings in the five-year history of its annual survey. Based on the 2009 survey, 19 out of 20 respondents (95.6 percent) would recommend the Evergreen-powered PINES system to friends, according to Chris Sharp, PINES Program Manager.

PINES is a statewide consortium providing a shared catalog of nearly 10 million items to nearly 280 library outlets in nearly 140 counties, with a single library card that is welcomed in all member libraries. PINES, a project of Georgia Public Library Service, developed Evergreen software and launched it statewide in September, 2006. Evergreen is now used in hundreds of libraries worldwide.

Sharp added that more than four out of five (82.9 percent) use the catalog at least weekly to renew books online, place holds on books, determine fines, or see what items they have checked out.

92 percent of respondents - up from 77 percent prior to Evergreen's introduction - also agreed or strongly agreed with these statements:

It is easy to use the PINES online catalog.
I typically find what I am looking for using the PINES online catalog.
It is easy to determine if my library owns a particular item.
If my local library does not have an item I need, it is easy to find and obtain the item through the PINES system.
It is easy to renew my materials through the PINES online catalog.
I am satisfied with the PINES statewide library card system.

"This survey underscores the success of Evergreen," said Brad LaJeunesse, president of Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen founded by the original Evergreen developers. "Evergreen is user-friendly, powerful, and reliable, and opens the door to consortial sharing on a massive scale—a crucial capability in rough economic times."

Complete results of the 2009 PINES User Satisfaction Survey can be found online at http://www.georgialibraries.org/pines/aboutpines.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen, Evergreen Indiana, and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, North Texas Regional Library System, and South Carolina LENDS, an 11-library consortium. A number of libraries “go it alone” with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software and PTFS Europe Form Evergreen Partnership

5 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - May 5, 2009

Equinox Software Inc. and PTFS Europe are pleased to announce a partnership for Evergreen software in Europe. Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open source library automation software, has an increasingly strong presence in North America, with many Evergreen libraries contracting for support and other services through Equinox Software. The partnership between Equinox Software and PTFS Europe provides European libraries the option of selecting a regional company with decades of experience in library management systems for local Evergreen implementations and ongoing support.

"Most libraries are simply not resourced to carry out a system migration or its ongoing support without further help. That is precisely what we can provide," said Nick Dimant, Managing Director of PTFS Europe. Dimant added, "Embracing open source is about more than just the software. It is about a new way of working, an emphasis on partnership and collaboration with customers. In the current harsh economic climate the financial benefits of moving to open source are also clear."

"We are delighted to work with Nick and the PTFS Europe team in supporting Evergreen in Europe," said Bob Molyneux, Vice President of Business Development with Equinox Software. "We believe they will be a strong partner in extending the Evergreen community as it begins its expansion outside of North America."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, North Texas Regional Library System, and South Carolina LENDS, an 11-library consortium. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software. For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About PTFS Europe

PTFS Europe is implementing and supporting the Evergreen and Koha open source library management systems as well as distributing and supporting the software products of PTFS, Inc., the leading provider of digital archiving solutions in North America. PTFS Europe is able to provide the full range of services needed to implement a library or digital archival solution, including project management, installation, configuration, data conversion, scanning and digitisation, training and ongoing customer support. For libraries who would prefer to outsource their IT provision, PTFS can also host Evergreen via its Software as a Service (SaaS) facility.

For more information on PTFS Europe, see http://ptfs-europe.com/.

Press Contact for PTFS Europe: Nick Dimant, nick.diman@ptfs-europe.com,

+44 (0) 800-756-68-3

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact for Equinox Software: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Evergreen Indiana Launches Two More Libraries, Bringing Total to 26

27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - April 27, 2009

Two more libraries in Indiana, Switzerland County Public Library and Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County, have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. 26 libraries are now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

"Our staff is very impressed at how easy and intuitive the staff interface is," said Sonya Dintaman, director of the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County. "They especially like having more than one path to any function." Shannon Phipps, Director of Switzerland County Public Library, added, "Patrons are excited about the new opportunities that Evergreen will provide" such as bookbags, easy hold functions, and overdue 'preminders.'"

"Evergreen Indiana now represents the collective presence of 3.5 million annual circulations," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "This demonstrates the power of Evergreen to unite librarians economically and effectively into mass consortia, giving libraries tremendous return on investment."

Switzerland County Public Library is located in Vevay, Indiana, along the banks of the Ohio River. They have 47,000 bibliographic items and serve approximately 5,200 patrons. Carnegie Public Library is located in the northeast corner of Indiana. They have 59,500 bibliographic titles and serve about 10,400 patrons. The shared catalog for Evergreen Indiana is at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, North Texas Regional Library System, and South Carolina LENDS, an 11-library consortium. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Salt Spring Island (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

20 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - April 20, 2009

Salt Spring Island Public Library has become the 15th library in British Columbia's SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Salt Spring Island Public Library's migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 34 SITKA libraries running Evergreen on a shared catalog by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA's Evergreen implementations.

"SITKA exemplifies the power of Evergreen to pull libraries together into resource-sharing systems," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen's consortial-based architecture and its growing feature set give Evergreen libraries outstanding return on investment."

SITKA is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries opt-in on their own schedules. Many libraries are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire.

The idea of a library in Salt Spring Island first began in the early 1930s. Today the library serves 6,000 patrons and holds 51,000 bibliographic titles.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, North Texas Regional Library System, and the newly-formed, 11-library consortium, South Caroline LENDS. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Evergreen to Power Newly-formed South Carolina Consortium, SC LENDS

26 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - March 26, 2009

Evergreen open source library software will power SC LENDs (South Carolina Library Evergreen Network Delivery System), a statewide consortium for a massive shared catalog and other services spearheaded by the South Carolina State Library. Equinox Software Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," will provide data migration, software configuration, and post-migration 24-7 technical support.

The initial pilot group of 11 libraries, which includes South Carolina State Library, provides direct service to 1.3 million people in 10 counties and has 2.5 million books and serial volumes (FY2006 data). When the pilot group finishes migrating in the fall of 2009, SC LENDS will then be the second-largest Evergreen consortium. More libraries will come on board in 2010 and beyond.

South Carolina's library users "will have greater access to more materials than ever before," said David S. Goble, Director of the South Carolina State Library and State Librarian. "Evergreen gives us more control over our destiny," added Laura Sponhour, SchoolRooms Project Manager at South Carolina State Library. "It’s amazing to watch people come together and see the project gaining momentum. We will also be smarter as a group. It's a lot of fun, too."

"Part of the value of Evergreen is that it adapts to local conditions, rather than forcing libraries to adapt to the software," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "SC LENDS adopted a unique configuration, with dispersed system administrators, shared cataloging duties, and a decision to share all materials except reference-even DVDs and audiobooks. Evergreen has the power and flexibility to support massive and hugely diverse library ecosystems."

About the South Carolina State Library System

The South Carolina State Library is located in Columbia, South Carolina. During the depths of the Great Depression, the Works Project Administration created the first statewide library program with bookmobiles in 32 rural counties which previously had no library service. Today, South Carolina State Library provides superior services to all South Carolinians through collaboration and cooperation with information providers and cultural institutions. Their website is at http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System (a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, and North Texas Regional Library System. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, see http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

The Law Society of British Columbia Goes Live with Evergreen

18 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - March 18, 2009

The Law Society of British Columbia has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Jeremy Buhler, a graduate student from SLAIS at UBS, did most of the work developing the main page and migrating data. Buhler has recently begun working with British Columbia SITKA as a trainer/help desk specialist. The Law Society of British Columbia is the governing body of the legal profession in BC. The LSBC Resource Centre is a legal research collection serving Law Society and staff with around 1400 bibliographic records in their database.

According to Christine Gergich, Records Analyst for the Law Society, "The switch to Evergreen has significantly improved access to and administration of our collection." Gergich added, "We are delighted to be part of a growing number of Evergreen users in British Columbia." "The ability of libraries such as the Law Society to 'go it alone' with Evergreen only proves the openness and ease of use of this software," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "The Law Society joins a growing stream of libraries moving toward Evergreen for its features, flexibility, and forward-looking development path."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System, a public library system in Washington State); the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada; North Texas Regional Library System; and SC LENDS, a project of the South Carolina State Library. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Dawn Roberts Joins Equinox Software as Director of Marketing

16 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - March 16, 2009

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen open-source library software, welcomes Dawn Roberts as Director of Marketing. Roberts will play a key role in helping to establish the company's presence at industry trade shows and exhibitions.

Roberts has been serving as Equinox's Event Manager on a contract basis while running her own event services company for the past year and a half. She brings over 15 years of event management experience to her role with particular focus in the library industry. Roberts has been a consistent presence at ALA Annual, ALA Midwinter, and PLA Meetings for the past ten years.

Roberts said, "I am extremely proud to be a part of the up and coming open source library market with the best team in the business."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president, added, "Roberts' expertise will help our growing team of "Evergreen Experts" connect with present and future users at events and ensure Equinox and Evergreen have a strong marketing presence. We now have approximately 100 library systems using Evergreen, with more coming on board every month, so Roberts' arrival is timely."

Roberts resides in Huntsville, Alabama and is part of the growing group of teleworkers at Equinox Software.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

The growing multinational Evergreen development community has shepherded Evergreen through a series of carefully-planned releases that have further strengthened Evergreen's consortial capabilities while adding popular and useful functionality. Evergreen 2.0, due out in 2009, will add acquisitions, serials, and reserves to Evergreen's outstanding functionality.

Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for future Evergreen services include King County Library System, a public library system in Washington State), the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada, and North Texas Regional Library System. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Four on the Floor: Evergreen Indiana Continues to Grow

10 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - March 10, 2009

Madison-Jefferson County, Otterbein, Thorntown, and Hagerstown Public Libraries have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. 24 libraries are now part of Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

According to Karen Niemeyer, Director of Thorntown Public Library, "The library staff plan to serve our customers well with Evergreen Indiana for many, many years and are very excited to be sharing the system with the other two public libraries in our county as well as other libraries throughout the state. Our customers are very used to shared catalogs and to our sharing of resources and borrowing for them from across the nation and even the world."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president, said, "The resilience and flexibility of Evergreen become more evident as Indiana's shared catalog grows. The fact that hundreds of libraries in Georgia thrive on one shared Evergreen catalog underscores that the sky's the limit for Indiana."

Bibliographic holdings for each library are 128,288 for Madison-Jefferson County, 19,223 for Otterbein, 55,758 for Thornton, and 34,000 for Hagerstown. View the Evergreen Indiana shared catalog at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen and British Columbia Sitka, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for Evergreen services include King County Library System—a public library system in Washington State—and the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada. A number of libraries "go it alone" with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Noble County (Ind.) Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

3 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - March 3, 2009

Noble County Public Library is the twentieth public library to go live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library powered by Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is now providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support. Alpha-G Consulting assisted with data migration.

According to Sandy Petrie, Director of Noble County Public Library, "We are very grateful for this opportunity to join Evergreen. With the slow economy and tighter budgets, Evergreen is allowing us to give our patrons enhanced services while vastly reducing our expenses. The product and the timing could not be better."

"Open source software offers peace of mind and the knowledge that you can demonstrate your purchase is a smart decision," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "This is code you can see, download, and examine-no hidden secrets, no bad surprises. Plus the history of Evergreen underscores its most important feature: no matter how big or small the library, it just works."

Noble County Public Library has three branches located in Albion, Avilla, and Cromwell. Together these branches serve 14,000 patron and hold 72,000 bibliographic items. The new Noble County Public Library online catalog and the complete Evergreen Indiana shared catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen and British Columbia Sitka, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. Other libraries contracting with Equinox software for Evergreen services include King County Library System-a public library system in Washington State-and the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada. A number of libraries “go it alone” with Evergreen by providing their own migration and support, which further demonstrates the power, ease, and reliability of this state-of-the-art library software.

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Rossland (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - February 23, 2009

Rossland Public Library has become the 14th library in British Columbia’s SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Rossland Public Library's migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 34 SITKA libraries running Evergreen on a shared catalog by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA's Evergreen implementations.

Sharon Herbert, Project Manager for the Evergreen implementation project at BC SITKA, said, "As libraries successfully come on board to SITKA, we are seeing the positive impact of collaborative partnerships on service delivery and access to all. Evergreen is key to our strategy."

"The powerful advantages of Evergreen are becoming increasingly evident in this economic downtown," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen's ability to serve the needs of growing consortia and the fiscal security of its open code make Evergreen an obvious slam-dunk for libraries everywhere."

Rossland Public Library opened in 1939 with 250 donated books. It was staffed by community volunteers until a part-time librarian was hired in 1948 at a rate of 50 cents per hour. Today Rossland Public Library is a modern, easily-accessible facility with a diverse collection of books, periodicals, audio books, videos, and music CDs. Their new online catalog is at http://rossland.catalogue.bclibraries.ca and their website is at http://rossland.bclibrary.ca/. The collective holdings for the SITKA libraries running Evergreen are at http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca and a description of SITKA is at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen and Evergreen Indiana, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. King County Library System, a public library system in Washington State, and the thirteen libraries of Natural Resources Canada have also contracted with Equinox Software for Evergreen services. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Natural Resources Canada Library Selects Evergreen and Equinox

20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - February 20, 2009

Natural Resources Canada Library, a 13-library organization providing services to one of the largest science-based departments in the Government of Canada, has selected Evergreen, the open source, consortial-quality library software, as their next-generation library automation system. In preparation, NRCan, as it is popularly known, has signed a contract with Equinox Software Inc. for library data migration services, software configuration, consultation, and ongoing Evergreen technical support.

The NRCan libraries, which are distributed across Canada with five libraries in the Ottawa area, are currently running on two separate library systems which will migrate to Evergreen in phased deployments through 2010.

"What many libraries want is to hit that 'sweet spot' between the classic turn-key solution as well as having unrestricted developer-oriented possibilities when required," said George Duimovich, Systems Librarian. Duimovich added, "Evergreen offers the better of both worlds. Our staff and patrons will be best served by a system that we can better control, influence and support."

"Yet another large library organization adopting Evergreen points to its innate robust qualities," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Commercially-supported open source software is a prudent decision in these shaky times. No hidden code, no absurd 'licensing' fees, no bad surprises."

About Natural Resources Canada

The Department of Natural Resources Act came into force in 1995, creating NRCan by merging energy, mines, and resources with Forestry Canada. NRCan, which employs about 4,200 people, specializes in earth sciences and in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, such as energy, forests, and minerals and metals. Their website is at http://www.nrcan.gc.ca.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

The growing, multinational Evergreen development community has shepherded Evergreen through a series of carefully-planned releases that have further strengthened Evergreen's consortial capabilities while adding popular and useful functionality. Evergreen 2.0, due out in 2009, will add acquisitions, serials, and reserves to Evergreen's outstanding functionality. From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen, Evergreen Indiana, and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. King County Library System, a public library system in Washington State, and The North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS) have also contracted with Equinox Software for Evergreen development. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Lucky 13! Salmo (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA - February 10, 2009

Salmo Public Library has become the 13th library in British Columbia's SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Salmo Public Library's migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 34 SITKA libraries running Evergreen on a shared catalog by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA's Evergreen implementations.

Sharon Herbert, Project Manager for the Evergreen implementation project at BC SITKA, said, "British Columbia's strategic plan for libraries includes the goals of facilitating equitable access to information and encouraging collaboration and partnerships to improve service delivery in a cost-effective manner. Evergreen provides a solid foundation for us to achieve both of these goals."

"Evergreen provides SITKA's libraries features they could only dream of before," said Equinox company president Brad LaJeunesse, citing courtesy notices, smooth staff workflows, and user-friendly bookbags as just three features in Evergreen with wide appeal. LaJeunesse added, "As Evergreen communities grow and flourish worldwide, everyone wins."

Established in the 1950s by residents of Salmo (population 2,487), today the Salmo Public Library is located in a former pharmacy that has been renovated and upgraded to meet the library's needs. Their new online catalog is at http://salmo.catalogue.bclibraries.ca and their website is at http://salmo.bclibrary.ca/. The collective holdings for the SITKA libraries running Evergreen are at http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca and a description of SITKA is at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

North Texas Regional Library System Selects Evergreen and Equinox

5 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA -- February 5, 2009

The North Texas Regional Library System (NTRLS) has selected Evergreen, the open source, consortial-quality library software, as their next-generation library automation system. The system has also signed a contract with Equinox Software Inc. for comprehensive library data migration services, software configuration, consultation, and ongoing Evergreen technical support.

NTRLS will begin migrating to Evergreen with a pilot group of 13 libraries that are also the flagship members of the newly-formed North Texas Library Consortium. The pilot libraries are scheduled to go live during the summer of 2009. After successful completion of the pilot program, other libraries will migrate into the consortium.

According to Adam Wright, Executive Director of the NTRLS, "The 13 library directors looked at each vendor closely and decided on Evergreen because of its affordability and its inherent consortium functionality. Many vendors offer very good strong products, but Evergreen was built for a consortium, which makes it a stronger fit for what we are attempting to accomplish. The library directors were also very attracted to its open source concept and the flexibility it give them when it comes to adding additional functionality."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox President, said, "NTRLS is another welcome addition to the growing Evergreen community. They will soon appreciate the freedom that comes from open source software—no more hidden code, no more hidden development schedules. Plus Evergreen can grow along with NTRLS-it's the industrial-strength ILS."

About the North Texas Regional Library System

NTRLS is one of the 10 regional library systems which, along with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission make up the Texas State Library System. The regional systems exist to promote and assist the development of strong community libraries. NTRLS is responsible for setting policies and procedures for the services it provides to member libraries, but each member library remains autonomous. Current members of NTRLS include over 70 public library entities in the 20-county region.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen, Evergreen Indiana, and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, the National Weather Center Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. King County Library System, a public library system in Washington State, has also contracted with Equinox Software for Evergreen development. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software Inc. and NELINET Partner on Evergreen Open Source ILS Solution

3 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA -- February 3, 2009

Equinox Software is pleased to announce a partnership with NELINET, a non-profit membership cooperative based in New England, on an Evergreen open source consortial ILS solution for its member libraries.

"We are hearing that many libraries would like to embrace an open-source ILS solution but lack the expertise or resources to implement it," said Tim Rivard, Senior Consultant, Resource Sharing for NELINET. "By partnering with Equinox, 'The Evergreen Experts,' we are excited to be able to provide that support to our libraries. In addition, we hope to use the collaborative power of NELINET's membership community to improve and educate adopters of the Evergreen ILS."

"Shared consortial catalogs are the obvious wave of the future, both for powerful resource-sharing and to help libraries band together financially during economic crisis," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen has the capabilities and the forward development path to not only meet the needs of today's libraries, but be there for them as their services evolve. This relationship with NELINET is win-win all around."

Equinox and NELINET are currently working with libraries and library groups in NELINET interested in hosting, support, and training on the Evergreen ILS system. NELINET has also formed the Spruce Open Source Collaborative--a cooperative partnership of NELINET, key vendors and the membership to encourage the adoption of open-source library software in New England.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software. For more information, visit http://esilibrary.com.

About NELINET, Inc.

NELINET is a non-profit membership cooperative of nearly 600 academic, public and special libraries in the six New England states. NELINET works collaboratively with members to shape the future of New England libraries in the evolving information environment. NELINET invites museums, archives and historical societies to become members. NELINET invites museums, archives and historical societies to become members. For more information, see http://nelinet.net.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Fulton County Becomes 19th Evergreen Indiana Library

2 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NORCROSS, Ga. -- February 2, 2009

Fulton County Public Library is the 19th library to go live on the Evergreen Indiana shared catalog since migrations began in late August, 2008. Evergreen Indiana, administered by the Indiana State Library, is powered by the increasingly popular Evergreen open source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support for the shared Evergreen Indiana catalog. Alpha-G Consulting assisted with data migration.

Linn Landis, Fulton County Public Library Director, called Evergreen a "great present" for her library, adding, "In these hard economic times not having to pay a $20,000 annual fee for automated circulation system maintenance is very appealing." Commenting on Evergreen's user-friendly resource sharing functions and the shared Evergreen Indiana catalog, Landis said, "This also gives our customers more access to items that we do not have in our collection." Landis also praised Evergreen's "preminders," which are courtesy messages that notify patrons before books are due.

"In tough times, shared catalogs make even more sense," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen's industrial-strength back end and its inherently strong resource-sharing functions make it the only natively consortial catalog. For growing Evergreen Indiana, the sky’s the limit."

Fulton County Public Library has 16,000 patrons and over 100,000 bibliographic items. The new online catalog for all the Evergreen Indiana Libraries can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us, and the project page for Evergreen Indiana is http://www.in.gov/library/5592.htm.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

A Trio! A Treat! Evergreen Indiana Launches Three More Libraries

27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – January 27, 2009

Three more libraries—Hamilton North, North Webster Community, and Ladoga-Clark Township—have joined the fifteen public libraries now live on Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project of the Indiana State Library. Evergreen Indiana is powered by Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support.

Indiana State Librarian Roberta L. Brooker said, "Patrons of Evergreen Indiana member libraries will benefit from expanded library services at no additional cost to taxpayers." Brooker added, "The success of the Evergreen Indiana consortium, currently 37 members strong and growing, has encouraged more public libraries statewide to investigate the benefits of Evergreen."

"Evergreen, built from the ground up to thrive in the most daunting consortial environments, has the resilience and power to keep pace with Indiana’s needs," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Not only does this open source software offer many features popular with patrons and library staff, it's a fiscally-sound product that you know you aren’t going to outgrow. Evergreen is alligator rough and tough."

Hamilton North Public Library has two branches located in the Indiana towns of Atlanta and Cicero. These branches serve approximately 7,000 patrons and have 74,500 bibliographic records. North Webster Community Public Library has 38,500 bibliographic records and 4,800 patrons. Ladoga-Clark Township Public Library has 17,000 bibliographic records and serves 1,000 patrons. The Evergreen Indiana shared catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

National Weather Center Library Goes Live With Evergreen

21 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Norcross, GA – January 21, 2009

The National Weather Center Library, located on the Norman campus of the University of Oklahoma, has gone live with Evergreen open-source library automation software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migration and is now providing 24/7 data hosting and support.

Ginny Dietrich, director of the National Weather Center Library, praised the migration process, noting that "Evergreen has a streamlined interface and more enhanced subject searching options than our previous catalog software." The new catalog also seamlessly integrates with the library's 3M self-check system, demonstrating Evergreens' interoperability with a wide variety of traditional and cutting-edge library services.

"The National Weather Center Library is a prime example of Evergreen's flexibility and strength," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "This special library joins almost 300 public, academic, and school libraries running Evergreen. Their decision to host their data with Equinox gives the National Weather Center peace of mind and the ability to focus on doing what they do best—delivering their unique, nationally-significant services."

The National Weather Center is a cooperative effort of state, federal and academic organizations dedicated to improving understanding of the Earth's atmosphere. The NWC Library supports the educational, research, outreach, and operations missions carried out by the organizations in the National Weather Center, and also supports the wider meteorological community in Oklahoma. The library has approximately 4,000 bibliographic items and is on the web at http://library.nwc.ou.edu/. Their new online catalog can be viewed at http://nws.evergreencatalog.com.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly meets the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

The growing, multinational Evergreen development community has shepherded Evergreen through a series of releases that have further strengthened Evergreen's consortial qualities while adding popular and useful functionality. The 2.0 release, due out mid-2009, will feature acquisitions, serials, and reserves.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen, Evergreen Indiana, and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide comprehensive support for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Equinox works closely with each library and consortium to ensure Evergreen's implementation is tailored to their unique needs. In addition to support, custom development, and integration services, Equinox offers complete hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their Evergreen ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Scott McKellar Joins Equinox Software as Its Newest Developer

13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

NORCROSS, Ga. - January 13, 2008

Equinox Software, Inc., "The Evergreen Experts," welcomes Scott McKellar as its newest software developer. He will play a key role in helping Evergreen, the consortial-quality library automation software used in hundreds of libraries worldwide, continue to grow and meet the needs of current and future users.

McKellar comes to Equinox Software after serving as a volunteer contributor to the Evergreen software. He most recently worked as a programmer/analyst for MasterCard International and holds a PhD in Neural Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis "I am really looking forward to working with a small, agile company," said McKellar. "I have published several small open source projects on my own, but none of them ever got traction. My work with Evergreen allows me to contribute to software people actually use and benefit from."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox President, is enthusiastic about the addition of McKellar to the team. "Scott has already contributed a lot to Evergreen’s growth and improvement through his volunteer efforts. The timing was perfect for him to come on board as a full-time employee, during this period of rapid development as we get ready to meet the needs of new Evergreen libraries and prepare for Evergreen 2.0, due out mid-year. Scott will not be bored!"

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

The growing, multinational Evergreen development community has shepherded Evergreen through a series of carefully-planned releases that have further strengthened Evergreen’s consortial capabilities while adding popular and useful functionality. Evergreen 2.0, due out in 2009, will add acquisitions, serials, and reserves to Evergreen’s outstanding functionality. From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen, Evergreen Indiana, and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 770-709-5571

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Brazil (Ind.) Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

7 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - January 7, 2009

Brazil (Ind.) Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. The successful migration of this library is part of a process that saw 16 new libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations as well as round-the-clock ongoing technical support once the catalogs are in place. "From the staff side all functionalities are smooth and easy to use, and from the patron's side there are so many resources to choose from, and the ease of use is so easy," said Jill Scarbrough, director of Brazil Public Library. Scarborough added, "Every taxpayer should be grateful to the State Library and Equinox Software Inc. for taking on such a project to make their tax dollars go much farther."

"Evergreen Indiana showcases the consortial power of Evergreen," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox CEO and part of the original team that wrote Evergreen for PINES, the resource-sharing network of the Georgia Public Library Service. "No product, commercial or open source, was ready for the needs of Georgia PINES until we wrote Evergreen. Indiana has selected the product that can flex forward to the needs of the consortium as it grows."

The town of Brazil founded its public library in the late nineteenth century, and in 1904 relocated the library to the Carnegie-funded building still in use today. The library’s website is at http://www.brazil.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

The growing, multinational Evergreen development community has shepherded Evergreen through a series of releases that have further strengthened Evergreen’s consortial qualities while adding popular and useful functionality.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Laura McFarland Joins Equinox Software as Its Newest Developer

18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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NORCROSS, Ga. – December 18, 2008

Equinox Software, Inc., the Evergreen Experts, welcomes Laura McFarland as its newest software developer. Laura will play a key role in helping Evergreen, the consortial-quality library automation software, continue to grow and meet the needs of current and future users.

McFarland, a native of Marietta, Georgia, is working on a software engineering and physics degree at Southern Polytechnic State University. She most recently served as a help desk administrator for WG Enterprises and as a developer for the Baker Center for Graduate Studies at Baker College in Flint, Michigan. Her interest in open source software led her to Equinox and Evergreen.

Commenting on her decision to join the Equinox team, McFarland noted, "Open source software is the outlet in which truly creative, innovative ideas can grow and flourish." She added, "When I researched Evergreen, I was impressed with the engineering aspect of the product. Good software that is thoughtful and well-planned is hard to come by. The Evergreen developers have made something truly awe-inspiring, and that’s hard to do when it comes to software."

Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox CEO, observed that the addition of McFarland to the Equinox team comes at a critical juncture for Evergreen’s development. "Evergreen, built from the ground up to be powerful, consortial-quality software, is rapidly growing to meet the needs of new Evergreen libraries and the evolving requirements of our service communities. Laura will help Evergreen stay on time and on track. We’re overjoyed Laura is on board."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Evergreen Indiana Adds More Libraries, Goes Double Digits

9 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – December 9, 2008

The Evergreen Indiana shared catalog has grown to fourteen libraries, now that Jennings County, Brownstown, Melton, Butler, and Odon Winklepleck Public Libraries have migrated to Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. These five libraries join nine public library systems already part of this consortial catalog administered by the Indiana State Library.

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company established by the original Evergreen developers, provided bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations and is providing round-the-clock ongoing technical support for the shared Evergreen Indiana catalog.

Carol Thornton-Anderson, Melton Public Library Director, said, "I am thrilled to be offering the residents of our small rural community access to a consortium with functionality from their home computers." Mary Hougland, Director of Jennings Public Library, added, "Patrons will find Evergreen easy to use and will like the new features, including images of book covers, the ease of requesting items from other libraries not found in our libraries, and the pre-notification by e-mail before items are due."

"Evergreen’s powerful scalability means that Evergreen Indiana is both a collective and individual success story," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Very few products on the market can be counted on to deliver the indexing power and industrial-strength consortial-quality functionality that make Evergreen unique among library software and ensure that Evergreen Indiana can grow as large as it needs to. Yet local libraries also benefit from appealing features such as patron bookbags, easy-to-place holds, and a friendly circulation interface. Plus these library managers can rest easy knowing they own their own data."

Jennings County Public Library is the largest of the five libraries, with 20,000 patrons and 90,000 bibliographic items. Oden Winklepleck is the smallest, with 1,164 patrons and 18,452 bibliographic items. The new online catalog for all the Indiana Evergreen Libraries can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be robust, fault-tolerant, service-oriented, and standards-based. Evergreen nimbly evolves to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia while elegantly scaling down to the smallest library sites.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has earned acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include consortial projects such as Michigan Evergreen and British Columbia SITKA, and libraries such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Invermere (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - November 20, 2008

Invermere Public Library has become the 12th library in British Columbia's SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Invermere Public Library's migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 32 SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2009. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA's Evergreen implementations.

"While Evergreen works beautifully for single-site libraries, the true power of consortial-quality library software becomes apparent in settings such as SITKA," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "With its powerful indexing, transaction, and other core functions, and user-friendly features such as self-placed holds and patron bookbags, Evergreen is a natural choice for resource-sharing systems, while the fact that Evergreen is open source translates to long-range security and confidence for Evergreen libraries and their systems."

Invermere, British Columbia is located near the border of Alberta. It has a growing population of about 4,000 people and serves as a popular summer destination for people from Calgary. Visit Invermere’s new online catalog at http://invermere.catalogue.bclibraries.ca/. Their website can also be viewed at http://invermere.bclibrary.ca/ The collective holdings for all 12 libraries are at http://invermere.bclibrary.ca/ and a description of SITKA is at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/ .

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library system software. Evergreen was initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. While Evergreen was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Other Evergreen implementations include Michigan Evergreen, through the Michigan Library Consortium; Evergreen Indiana, from the Indiana Open Source Initiative; and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, Innisfil Public Library in Ontario, and the University of Prince Edward Island. Evergreen projects in the early-development stages include Project Conifer (five academic libraries in Canada).

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com .

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Traverse Area (Mich.) District Library Goes Live With Evergreen

13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - November 13, 2008

Traverse Area (Mich.) District Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Traverse Area District Library follows Grand Rapids, Branch District, and Niles District Public Libraries as libraries that have gone live this year through the Michigan Evergreen Project. Michigan Evergreen is a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the data migration process.

The Grand Rapids Public Library will oversee day-to-day administration for the new server for all of the pilot libraries, and MLC will provide support and training to the participating libraries. Equinox will also provide ongoing technical support to the Michigan Evergreen implementations.

"Michigan Evergreen libraries are already experiencing the power, security, and value proposition of Evergreen library software,” said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. “Evergreen, a truly consortial-quality library software, provides these libraries the ability to flex forward in the future." "We're excited to see the final pilot libraries go live on Michigan Evergreen," said Ruth Dukelow, Associate Director at MLC. "With the completion of Traverse's migration, the doors are now open for additional libraries to join Michigan Evergreen in 2009."

Traverse Area District Library provides library services to Traverse City--often called the "Cherry Capitol of the World"--and to libraries in East Bay, Kingsley, Fife Lake, Interlochen, and Peninsula. The library’s new online catalog can be viewed at http://catalog.tadl.org. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki or follow the latest activity at http://www.mlcnet.org/evergreen, the Michigan Evergreen blog.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include Evergreen Indiana, British Columbia SITKA, Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, Innisfil (B.C.) Public Library, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Franklin County (Ind.) Public Library District Goes Live With Evergreen

28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – October 28, 2008

Franklin County (Ind.) Public Library District has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. The successful migration of these libraries is part of a process that will see a total of 16 new libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Eight libraries have already made the transition and are live with the software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing bumper-to-bumper support for the migrations as well as round-the-clock ongoing technical support once the new library system is in place.

"Evergreen Indiana's bold decision to move to open source provides these libraries with software that is both high-quality and affordable, with a great development path for the future," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Features such as patron bookbags, easy-to-place holds, and a friendly circulation interface make Evergreen an appealing choice, and Evergreen scales to the demands of large consortia. Plus these library managers can rest easy knowing they once again own their own data."

Franklin County Public Library District has two branches. The Brookville branch was built in 1912 with funding from Andrew Carnegie. The Laurel branch, in western Franklin County, was established in 1998. The library’s website is at http://wvcl.org/joomla/.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, British Columbia SITKA, Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113 For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Nakusp (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 22, 2008

Nakusp Public Library has become the 11th library in British Columbia’s SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Nakusp Public Library’s migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 17 SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008. Two pilot libraries migrated in 2007. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA’s Evergreen implementations. Visit Nakusp’s new online catalog at http://nakusp.catalogue.bclibraries.ca

"SITKA is another Evergreen success story," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Small libraries such as Nakusp benefit from the consortial experience that Evergreen is ideally situated to support, with its powerful indexing, transaction, and other core functions, and user-friendly features such as self-placed holds and patron bookbags."

Nakusp British Columbia (population 1,800) is located in the Kootenay region of southeast British Columbia in an area known locally as the "Valley of the Hot Springs." The Nakusp Public Library is also a founding member of the Kootenay Library Federation, a 19-library organization formed in 2006.

SITKA is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries opt-in on their own schedule. Many libraries are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire. Nakusp Public Library joins Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Powell River, Terrace, Whistler, Houston, Pemberton, Burns Lake Public Library, Smithers Public Library, and Midway Public Library on the SITKA Evergreen system. The collective holdings for all 11 libraries are at http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca and a description of SITKA is at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/ .

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Other Evergreen implementations include Michigan Evergreen, through the Michigan Library Consortium; Evergreen Indiana, from the Indiana Open Source Initiative; and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland, Marshall Public Library in Missouri, and the University of Prince Edward Island. Evergreen projects in the early development stages include Project Conifer (five academic libraries in Canada).

For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Five New Indiana Public Library Systems Go Live With Evergreen

15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 15, 2008

The public libraries of Colfax-Perry Township, Jackson County, Lebanon, Mooresville, and Plainfield-Guilford Township have gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. The successful migration of these libraries is part of a process that will see a total of 16 new libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Evergreen Indiana, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Hussey-Mayfield, Adams, and Union Public Libraries have already made the transition and are live with the software. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper to bumper support for the migrations. "We're pleased to see the Evergreen Indiana project growing so quickly and yet so smoothly," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "From its start in the hundreds of libraries in Georgia PINES, Evergreen has proven to be an industrial-strength ILS capable of supporting the indexing, transaction, de-duping, and other core functions only found in the best consortial-quality library software. Indiana’s libraries are about to join our open source success story."

Colfax-Perry Township Public Library is the smallest of the five libraries with just over 500 patrons and 22,200 bibliographic items. Jackson County has the highest patron count with 24,000 library members and Plainfield-Guilford has the largest collection with 127,250 bibliographic items. The new online catalog for all the Indiana Evergreen Libraries can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, yet its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations. From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Union County Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 14, 2008

Union County (Ind.) Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Union County Public Library is the third library in Indiana to migrate to Evergreen, following Hussey-Mayfield Public Library and Adams Public Library. Fourteen other public libraries in Indiana are on track to migrate to Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Indiana Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the process, while the Alpha-G consulting company assisted with data migration.

"Our whole community is excited about Evergreen Indiana," said Karen Kahl, director of Union County Public Library. She added, "Patrons are looking forward to being able to use their cards at other libraries, and they like the way the hold system works."

"We're happy to see the Evergreen Indiana project growing so quickly and yet so smoothly," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "Evergreen was born in a large library consortium, and has the strength and features required by these special environments. Most library software, including Evergreen, performs well in libraries with one or several outlets. But Evergreen is up to the task of serving a project such as Evergreen Indiana, as well."

Union County Public Library has been serving residents since 1887, and became a public library in 1913 after the school board transferred it to the Stanley Memorial Building in Liberty, Indiana. Today, the library has 28,000 bibliographic items and serves over 5,000 patrons. Their website is http://www.union-county.lib.in.us and their new online catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us/.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library software initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, yet its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations. From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Midway (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

9 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 9, 2008

Midway Public Library has become the 10th library in British Columbia's SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Midway Public Library’s migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to 17 SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008. Two pilot libraries migrated in 2007. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, is providing ongoing 24/7 technical support for SITKA’s Evergreen implementations.

"We are delighted to see SITKA's Evergreen implementations rise into the double-digits," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "SITKA's commitment to Evergreen demonstrates the solid value proposition of open source."

SITKA is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries opt-in on their own schedule. Many libraries are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire. Midway Public Library joins Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Powell River, Terrace, Whistler, Houston, Pemberton, Burns Lake Public Library, and Smithers Public Library on the SITKA Evergreen system. The collective holdings for all 10 libraries are at http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca and a description of SITKA can be found at http://sitka.bclibraries.ca/.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, the Indiana Open Source Initiative, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Niles District Library Goes Live With Evergreen

8 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 8, 2008

Niles (Mi.) District Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Niles District Library follows Grand Rapids Public Library and Branch District Library as the third of seven public libraries in the Michigan Evergreen project that will migrate to Evergreen by the end of the year. Michigan Evergreen is a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the data migration process. Alpha-G provided support with data extraction.

Staff members reported being "really excited" about Evergreen, according to Nancy Studebaker, director of the Niles District Library. Studebaker added, "Our cataloger is especially pleased with the ability to find and download records using Z39.50." This feature will get even better in Release 1.4, due out later this fall, which will offer simultaneous searching of multiple Z39.50 targets.

"The Michigan Evergreen project underscores the capabilities of Evergreen in the consortial setting,” said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. “We are excited to watch the Michigan Evergreen project grow." Randy Dykhuis, MLC Executive Director, added, "The advances made during the Project's pilot phase this fall will aid us greatly when we expand the Project to additional libraries next spring."

Wendy Hart, of Alpha-G Consulting, added, "The folks at Niles were great to work with. We are confident they'll be pleased with Evergreen."

The Grand Rapids Public Library will oversee day-to-day administration for the new server for all seven pilot libraries, and MLC will provide support and training to the participating libraries. Equinox will also provide ongoing technical support to MLC’s Evergreen implementation.

Niles, Michigan is located at the former site of Fort St. Joseph, which was established by the French in 1689 and named for newspaper editor Hezekiah Niles. The Niles District Library has 117,865 bibliographic items and has a service district of over 25,000 area residents. The library’s new online catalog can be viewed at http://ndl.michiganevergreen.org. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki or follow the latest activity at http://www.mlcnet.org/evergreen, the Michigan Evergreen blog.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Indiana Open Source Initiative, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Adams Public Library System Goes Live With Evergreen

6 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - October 6, 2008

Adams Public Library System in Indiana has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Adams Public Library is the second library in Indiana to migrate to Evergreen, following Hussey-Mayfield Public Library, which went live in August. Fifteen other Indiana public libraries are on track to migrate to Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Indiana Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library.

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided technical assistance to Adams Public Library System, while Alpha-G Consulting oversaw the data migration.

Kelly A. Ehinger, Director of Adams Public Library System, said, "We're very delighted to be part of this cooperative endeavor." Ehinger added, "Patrons will find it easy to use and will like the new features including images of book covers, the ease of requesting items from other libraries not found in our libraries, and the pre-notification by email before items are due."

"We're delighted to see that Evergreen Indiana now represents library communities from A to Z – from Adams Public Library System to Hussey-Mayfield in Zionsville," added Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president.

Adams Public Library System, with locations in Decatur and Geneva, is the first multi-branch library system in Indian to move to Evergreen. The system, created in February, 2008 through a merger of the Decatur and Geneva Public Libraries, traces its history back to 1843, with the establishment of the Adams County Library. Adams Public Library System has a collection of 90,000 bibliographic items and serves approximately 7,000 patrons. The system’s website is at http://www.genevapl.lib.in.us and its new online catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Grand Rapids Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - September 29, 2008

The Grand Rapids Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. GRPL follows Branch District Library in Branch County as the second of seven public libraries in the Michigan Evergreen project that will migrate to Evergreen by the end of the year. Michigan Evergreen is a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the data migration process.

"The Evergreen catalog was developed for the 275 libraries in the PINES Library system in Georgia," said Marcia Warner, director of Grand Rapids Public Library. "The move to the Evergreen system allows us more flexibility to adapt the catalog to meet our patrons' needs, offer innovative features such as freezing holds and creating book bags, while at the same time reducing costs."

"We applaud the Grand Rapids Public Library in taking steps to transform their library service and to be at the forefront for the state as the leader in moving to this new technology and setting an example for other libraries throughout the state to follow," said Lakeland Library Cooperative Director Sandra Wilson. Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president, added, "In addition to up-front cost savings and a support plan that really delivers, MLC now has the security and flexibility that open source brings to software decisions."

The Grand Rapids Public Library was founded in 1871 and was originally located in City Hall. Today the library operates out of its main location on Library Street as well as seven other branches located throughout the city. Grand Rapids Public Library currently houses 925,000 bibliographic items and serves a population of over 197,000 residents.

The library’s website can be seen at http://www.grpl.org and their new online catalog can be viewed at http://grpl.michiganevergreen.org. For more information about the Michigan Evergreen project, see the project wiki at http://mlcnet.org/wiki or follow the latest activity at http://www.mlcnet.org/evergreen, the Michigan Evergreen blog.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, the Indiana Open Source Initiative, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

National Weather Center Library Chooses Evergreen

29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – September 29, 2008

The National Weather Center Library has selected Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software, as their next-generation integrated library system (ILS). In preparation, they have signed a contract with Equinox Software, Inc. for complete data migration. After the Evergreen catalog has gone live, Equinox will continue to serve the library with technical support as well as full-service data hosting.

"Evergreen is flexible enough to ably meet the needs of libraries of all sizes and types," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox company president. "We welcome this opportunity to serve the National Weather Center Library. As our third hosted Evergreen library, they also have peace of mind knowing that their data is safe with us, regardless of weather or other events." National Weather Center Library Director Ginny Dietrich commented, "I look forward to working with Evergreen and Equinox to develop a new catalog for the NWC Library that will better support the research and educational needs of our users and be more easily accessible to everyone who visits our library, in person or on the web."

Located on the campus of the University of Oklahoma, the National Weather Center is a cooperative effort of state, federal and academic organizations dedicated to improving our understanding of the Earth's atmosphere. The NWC Library supports the education, research, outreach, and operations missions carried out by the organizations in the National Weather Center, and also supports the wider meteorological community in Oklahoma. The library currently has 9,000 bibliographic items. The library is on the web at http://library.nwc.ou.edu/.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, the Indiana Open Source Initiative, British Columbia SITKA, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://evergreen-ils.org.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software is hiring!

24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Equinox Software is actively looking for developers! If you're interested in working with a small and agile development team in developing successful solutions to interesting problems, be sure to check out the Careers Page.

Smithers (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – September 12, 2008

Smithers Public Library has become the 9th library in British Columbia’s SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Smithers Public Library’s migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see up to seventeen SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008. Two pilot libraries migrated in 2007.

SITKA is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries "opt-in" on their own schedule. Many are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire. Smithers Public Library joins Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Powell River, Terrace, Whistler, Houston, Pemberton, and Burns Lake Public Library on the SITKA Evergreen system. The collective holdings for all nine libraries can be searched here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca. The Smithers Public Library catalog can be viewed here: http://smithers.catalogue.bclibrary.ca/

Located in northwestern British Columbia, Smithers became the province’s first incorporated village in 1921. The town was founded in 1913 as the regional head quarters for the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and as was named after the railroad’s chairman of the board of directors Sir Alfred Smithers. The theme of the town is Alpine, and a city law requires all businesses centered downtown along Main Street to be constructed in the Alpine style. At last count, Smithers was home to some 5,400 citizens. However, despite its small population, the town has produced several notable hockey players, including Dan Hamhuis, who plays for the Nashville Predators, and former Colorado Avalanche goalie Michael Wall.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the Michigan Library Consortium, the Indiana Open Source Initiative, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://evergreen-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

27 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – August 27, 2008

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library in Zionsville, Indiana has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. This is the first step in a process that will see seventeen Indiana public libraries migrate to Evergreen by the end of 2008 as part of Indiana Evergreen, a shared-catalog project administered by the Indiana State Library. Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the Hussey-Mayfield migration.

The entire migration—from initial data mapping to going live—took less than a month. New, “first-for-Evergreen” features appearing in this installation include account notifications (“pre-overdue notices”) and a simplified Web-based self-check. (Evergreen has supported SIP2 self-check since its first release.)

“Hussey-Mayfield Public Library is working our way toward a full open source library in all aspects, and this is one more step on that direction,” said Rick Deuschle, Associate Director of Information Technology and Facilities. “Evergreen is built with the right tools, has strong scalability, and can be used in consortial settings. It’s software created by libraries, for libraries.”

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software, commented, “Evergreen proves its mettle in these multi-site settings. Everyone at Hussey-Mayfield has been great to work with. Open source software is obviously a viable solution, and as more libraries come on board and share their local knowledge, Evergreen becomes more powerful and adds even better features.”

About Hussey-Mayfield Public Library

Hussey-Mayfield Public Library—a heavily-used library, with nearly 25 circulations per capita—is in Zionsville, Indiana, just northwest of Indianapolis. The library serves over 12,000 patrons and has over 130,000 holdings. All local library events such as summer reading clubs and library programs are paid for by the Hussey-Mayfield Foundation. The library’s website is at http://www.zionsville.lib.in.us/ and their new online catalog can be viewed at http://evergreen.lib.in.us

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, sites that are going live this fall in the Michigan Library Consortium, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Burns Lake (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – August 25, 2008

Burns Lake Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium has become the 8th library in the British Sitka consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Burns Lake Public Library’s migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see at least seventeen SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008. Two pilot libraries migrated in 2007.

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software, commented, "The Burns Lake migration underscores the success of open source software in the library world." LaJeunesse added, "Evergreen got its start in a library, and that’s reflected in its flexibility, strength, and core functionality. Burns is just one of thirty migrations we’re doing in 2008."

British Columbia is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries "opt-in" on their own schedule. Many are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire. Burns Public Library joins Prince Rupert, Fort Nelson, Powell River, Terrace, Whistler, Houston and Pemberton on the SITKA Evergreen system. The collective holdings for all eight libraries can be searched here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca The Burns library catalog can be viewed here: http://burnslake.catalogue.bclibrary.ca/

About Burns Lake Public Library

Burns Lake Public Library has served the Lakes district of British Columbia since 1944, when it was established with 150 books for its opening collection in a building heated by a wood stove. As of 2008, Burns Lake Public Library, now in its fifth home, has over 26,000 items and serves a growing community. The library features a beautiful aquatic mural in the stairwell leading to the children's area.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, sites that are going live this fall in the Michigan Library Consortium, and several smaller implementations, such as Kent County Public Library in Maryland and Marshall Public Library in Missouri. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Shawn Boyette Joins Equinox Software Inc.

7 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - August 7, 2008

Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, the consortial-quality open source library automation software, welcomes Shawn Boyette to the Equinox team as a Data Migration Specialist. Boyette will be assisting the development team with data preparation and migration as new libraries prepare to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software.

Mike Rylander, Equinox Vice President of Research and Design, said, "Shawn joins us at a pivotal time for Evergreen and Equinox. We will have completed at least thirty migrations by the end of this year, and Evergreen's development pace has picked up, with two crucial releases this summer and a bigger one due out September. Shawn’s expertise with data migration and his programming skills are a great asset to the Evergreen community."

Boyette commented, "I’ve always been impressed by Equinox’s commitment to doing the right thing. Competence is rare enough, but competence and ethics--that is amazing." He added, "I was pretty much raised by my local library and felt a gnawing desire to work in the field." That desire and his knowledge of Evergreen led him to Equinox.

Boyette comes to Equinox with 10 years of combined experience as a developer, systems administrator, and other skills important to Evergreen's development future. He most recently worked for Google in data center operations. He has been a Linux user since 1993, and has contributed back to various OSS communities since 1997.

About Evergreen

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and ongoing implementations for the Michigan Library Consortium, with future implementations in Indiana. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide soup-to-nuts support for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly expanding Evergreen community. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Branch District Library Goes Live With Evergreen

6 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - August 6, 2008

The Branch District Library is the first library in the Michigan Evergreen project to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. This is the first step in a process that will see seven Michigan public libraries - with a total of twenty-one branches - migrating to Evergreen by the end of the year. Michigan Evergreen is a shared-catalog project administered by the Michigan Library Consortium (MLC). Equinox Software, Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided bumper-to-bumper support during the data migration process.

"We at MLC are very pleased to be involved in the Evergreen project,” said Randy Dykhuis, MLC Executive Director. Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software, commented, "Evergreen is rapidly gaining ground in libraries worldwide. Branch District Library is just one of at least thirty migrations to Evergreen we will see in 2008."

The Grand Rapids Public Library will oversee day-to-day administration for their new server, and MLC will provide support and training to the participating libraries. Equinox will continue to provide consulting services to MLC.

The Branch District Library consists of six branch outlets: Algansee, Bronson, Coldwater, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. In 1991, the former Branch County Library was re-established as a district library system. Today, the Branch District Library maintains over 115,000 bibliographic items and serves 20,000 patrons.

The library’s website can be seen at www.branchdistrictlibrary.org and their new online catalog can be viewed at http://bdl.michiganevergreen.com. For more information on the Michigan Evergreen project, see
http://mlcnet.org/evergreen

About Evergreen

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Marshall Public Library Goes Live With Evergreen

29 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - July 29, 2008

Marshall (Mo.) Public Library has gone live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Marshall Public Library is now the second library to opt for remote hosting of their Evergreen installation through Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen software. (Kent County Library in Maryland went live as an Equinox-hosted Evergreen site in June of 2008.) The entire migration process—from initial data mapping to going live—took only one month.

Amy Crump, director of Marshall Public Library, said, "We are very excited to join the growing number of libraries making the switch to Evergreen open-source library software. The [hosting] is beneficial to a small library like ours that lacks some of the resources of a larger institution." She added, "The staff will enjoy the intuitive nature of the Evergreen ILS -- it's obviously written the way librarians think, and is easy to navigate."

Crump also praised Evergreen’s innovative bookbags, which allow patrons and librarians to save and share lists of books and other library resources, and the staff patron interface, which puts all patron information on one easy-to-read page.

Equinox Software assisted with Marshall Public Library’s migration and will provide secure, stable, round-the-clock server hosting and support for the Marshall catalog from their Norcross headquarters.

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software, commented, "Hosting is an excellent option for libraries with smaller collections and limited access to technical support. Hosting allows our support services to be more effective and allows the library to focus on its core mission."

Marshall Missouri, located in the heart of the "Show-Me State," was named after statesman and jurist John Marshall and serves as the county seat of Saline County. Marshall Public Library has 30,000 bibliographic items and their annual circulation is around 55,000. They currently serve nearly 7,000 library users.

Marshall Public Library’s new online catalog can be viewed at http://marshall.evergreencatalog.com. The main website for the library is http://www.marshallpublib.org/.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library system software. Evergreen was initially developed to support PINES, a resource-sharing consortium with over 270 public libraries. While Evergreen was designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations. From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Pemberton (B.C.) Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

22 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA – July 22, 2008

Pemberton Public Library in British Columbia has become the 7th library in the BC SITKA consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Equinox Software Inc., the support and development company for Evergreen, provided assistance to SITKA’s migration team, who again led the way to another successful Evergreen migration. Pemberton Public Library’s new online catalogue can be viewed at http://pemberton.catalogue.bclibrary.ca/

Pemberton Public Library’s migration to Evergreen is one more step in a process that will see eighteen SITKA libraries running Evergreen by the end of 2008. Two pilot libraries in SITKA migrated in 2007, and sixteen will migrate this year. Evergreen is now running in nearly three hundred library outlets worldwide (over two hundred and seventy of these outlets are in the PINES lending consortium of the Georgia Public Library Service).

"The Pemberton migration is a microcosm of the intellectual market share that open-source software now has in the library world," said Brad LaJeunesse, Equinox president. He added, "Evergreen got its start in a library, and that’s reflected in its flexibility, strength, and core functionality. The news is out. Pemberton is just one of thirty migrations we’re doing in 2008."

Other SITKA consortium libraries now running Evergreen are Prince Rupert, Powell River, Fort Nelson, Terrace, Whistler, and Houston Public Libraries. The SITKA consortium has elected a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries “opt-in” on their own schedule. Many more libraries are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire.

Pemberton Public Library was named for Joseph Despard Pemberton. In the 1850’s Pemberton was a surveyor–general for the Hudson’s Bay Company and supervised the building of British Columbia’s first legislative building. In 2006 the library circulated 43,209 items and had 5,239 registered users.

The SITKA catalog is here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca. Watch it grow!

About Evergreen

Evergreen is consortial-quality, open-source library system software. Evergreen was initially developed to support PINES, a consortium of over 275 public libraries. While Evergreen has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations.

From its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana. For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113 For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Equinox Software Inc. Experiences Rapid Growth

16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - July 16, 2008

Equinox Software Inc., based in Norcross, Ga., has more than doubled its staff in the last year, and is actively seeking to hire three additional system developers. Equinox is the support and development company for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) originally developed for PINES, the resource-sharing network for over 270 libraries, provided by the Georgia Public Library Service.

Brad LaJeunesse, president of Equinox, commented, "Our first year in business has been terrific for us. We grew from four to ten employees, brought on our first customers from outside Georgia, and participated in several key releases of Evergreen software, while providing migration services and support to our new and existing customers. Our acquisitions services are in pre-alpha and due out this fall, while 2009 will bring even more services, such as serials and native self-check. This is a great time to be running an open source support and development company."

Many libraries have shown interest in Evergreen, and Equinox currently has 30 migrations planned through the end of 2008. Since July 2007, in addition to continuing to support PINES, Equinox Software has signed contracts for service with the British Columbia SITKA Consortium, the Michigan Library Consortium, Marshall (Mo.) Public Library, Kent County (Md.) Public Library, and University of Prince Edward Island. The Indiana State Library and the Hussey Mayfield Memorial Public Library (Zionsville, In.) have announced the Indiana Open Source ILS Initiative, which will use Evergreen.

The growth for Equinox Software, Inc. parallels an unprecedented focus on open source solutions within the library industry and elsewhere. Several studies in 2007 indicated that both open source adoption and businesses supporting open source are growing exponentially.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is a consortial-quality, enterprise-grade, open-source integrated library system (ILS) initially created in 2006 to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 270 public libraries.

While Evergreen has been designed from the ground up to meet the needs of very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia, its robust, fault-tolerant architecture elegantly scales down to the smallest sites. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations.

From its first week, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include a growing consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

To view open positions at Equinox Software, see http://esilibrary.com/esi/careers.php.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Houston Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

24 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

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Norcross, GA - June 24, 2008

Houston Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium (formerly BC Pines Consortium) has followed Prince Rupert, Powell River, Fort Nelson, Terrace, and Whistler Public Libraries as the next facility to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library software.

Houston Public Library's new online catalog can be viewed at http://houston.catalogue.bclibrary.ca. The migration of Houston Public Library is another step in a process that will see a total of 16 SITKA libraries transition to Evergreen in 2008. With the two pilot libraries from 2007, the SITKA consortium will have 18 systems running Evergreen at the end of 2008.

The Houston Public Library was established in 1924 when Clara Davies, the wife of a local hotel keeper, and Rev. Allan Brayside began to collect and pool books for the residents of Houston to use. The public library association as it exists today was formed on November 19, 1964. In 1997, the library became automated allowing patrons access to the internet as well as the ability to search the catalogue and check books out on-line.

The SITKA OPAC is here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca . Watch it grow!

About Evergreen

Evergreen is enterprise-grade, open-source library system software. Evergreen was initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 275 public libraries.

From its first week, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana.

For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide soup-to-nuts support for Evergreen, the consortial-quality, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly-expanding Evergreen community. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Marshall Public Library selects Evergreen and Equinox

23 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA - June 23, 2008

Marshall Public Library in Marshall, Missouri has selected Evergreen, the open-source library software, for its next-generation Integrated Library System. Marshall has chosen Equinox's hosted Evergreen service, an ideal solution for resource-conscious libraries seeking professional, round-the-clock support for their library systems.

Amy Crump, Marshall's Library Director, said, "We at the Marshall Public Library are very excited to join the growing number of libraries making the switch to the Evergreen open-source ILS. We are pleased to be working with Equinox to facilitate the migration as well as provide support for Evergreen and our library."

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox, said, "Marshall Public will be the second library organization electing to use Equinox’s hosted Evergreen services. We see a strong trend in the industry in this regard, and we think it’s win-win. The library will have a highly stable ILS and its server will be housed in a stable, secure, and controlled environment. This makes our support services more effective and allows the library to focus on its core mission."

About Evergreen

Evergreen is enterprise-grade, open-source library system software. Evergreen was initially developed to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 275 public libraries.

From its first week, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide. Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include the SITKA consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana.

For more information about Evergreen, please visit http://open-ils.org

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

Whistler Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA - June 11, 2008

Whistler Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA (formerly BC Pines) Consortium has followed Prince Rupert, Powell River, Fort Nelson, and Terrace Public Libraries as the next facility to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library software.

Whistler Public Library’s new online catalog can be viewed at http://whistler.catalogue.bclibrary.ca/. The migration was handled by a partnership between Alpha-G and Equinox Software, Inc. Alpha-G is an acknowledged expert in the legacy system and Equinox is the support and development company for Evergreen.

The migration of Whistler Public Library is another step in a process that will see a total of 15 SITKA libraries transition to Evergreen during 2008. Two more libraries, Mackenzie and Taylor Public Libraries, are scheduled for migrations in November 2008. When MacKenzie and Taylor go live, the SITKA consortium will have 18 systems running Evergreen.

British Columbia is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen; libraries “opt-in” on their own schedule. Many are anticipated to join over the next several years when their existing automation vendor contracts expire.

The SITKA OPAC is here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca. Watch it grow!

Whistler, British Columbia is a resort town in the Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains and houses a permanent population of around 10,000 residents. 2 million visitors make their way to the area each year largely for the world famous skiing and mountain biking. Whistler will play an important role during the 2010 Winter Olympics when it hosts most of the alpine and sledding events. The Whistler Public Library has over 20,000 patrons and 40,000 bibliographic items. The library first opened its doors in 1986 when it was open four days a week for a total of 16 hours. In January of 2008, Whistler Public Library moved into a newly-built facility with 12,000 square feet of floor area.

About Evergreen

Evergreen is a consortial-quality, enterprise-grade, open-source integrated library system (ILS) initially created in 2006 to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 270 public libraries.

From its first week, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide.Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include a growing consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

About Alpha-G Consulting, LLC

Alpha-G Consulting has expertise in library automation, data migration, database programming and administration, and related technologies. Alpha-G puts its expertise to work to solve its clients’ most vexing library and computing problems. Founded in 2001, Alpha-G now has more than 250 customers in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

For more information on Alpha G Consulting, please visit http://www.alphagconsulting.com

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service.

University of Prince Edward Island's Robertson Library Goes Live with Evergreen

6 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA – June 6, 2008

Robertson Library at the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown becomes the first academic library to run Evergreen in production. The story of the lightning migration, from concept to execution in a month, is documented in the blog of Mark Leggott, University Librarian:

http://loomware.typepad.com/

Those who are interested can view the Library’s catalogue at:

http://islandpines.roblib.upei.ca/

The University was incorporated in 1969 by joining the rich traditions of two historic institutions: the Prince of Wales College (founded in 1804) with St. Dunstan's University (founded in 1854) . Charlottetown is the provincial capital of Prince Edward Island, in Canada's Maritimes. P.E.I. was French territory until ceded to England by the Treaty of Paris in 1763. It is known both for its role as the “birthplace of the confederation” and also for its sandy beaches and recreational opportunities.

The Robertson library was built in 1975 and in addition to housing traditional resources (over 300,000 books, etc.), it provides access to the world's digital resources while supporting undergraduate courses and the University's strong research programs, particularly in veterinary medicine. As a part of the library's pioneering efforts in digital resources and in open source software, it is not a surprise that it becomes the first academic library to run Evergreen.

Leggott observed that "The migration gave us access to a collaborative environment typical of the open source community and provided staff at UPEI with a great opportunity to see why a move to an open system is the only way to go."

Further reflecting on the rapid, one-month migration from the idea to going live with Evergreen, he said: “This quick migration was only possible with coordination by Grant Johnson at PEI and with the incredible support of the Equinox team, Dan Scott, and an open source community that is helping redefine the information landscape.”

Equinox President, Brad LaJeunesse, concurred: “The University of Prince Edward Island's migration shows a new path to implementation of Evergreen and one that is only possible with open-source software. They had the idea, and mostly did the migration themselves with help from Equinox and the Evergreen community. We have been developing tools to speed up migrations to Evergreen but one month from the first phone call to a running ILS is just amazing and a great credit to Mark, Grant, Dan, and the rest of the staff at the Robertson Library as well as Dan and the Evergreen community.”

About Evergreen

Evergreen is an enterprise-grade open-source ILS initially created to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 270 public libraries. Since its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has received significant attention from around the world, including the reception of a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include a growing consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for Indiana and Michigan. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be a flexible, fault-tolerant system capable of supporting libraries of all sizes. Boasting a myriad of standards-compliant methods to access and control data, Evergreen is a robust platform that evolves with the needs of even the most complex library system or consortium.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Libraries interested in joining the open-source software revolution often face concerns over where to find the technical expertise to take advantage of their desired software products. Equinox Software Inc., based in Norcross, Ga., is a firm dedicated to working with libraries in all aspects of Evergreen, the enterprise-grade, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS).

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox offers a wealth of experience and expertise in Evergreen development, support and integration. Equinox specializes in customized packages designed for the specific requirements of individual libraries and consortia. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure needs.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Kent County, Maryland, Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

5 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA - June 5, 2008

Kent County Public Library in Chestertown, Maryland has gone live with Evergreen(tm) ILS Software. In preparation, Equinox Software Inc. and Alpha-G Consulting have partnered to provide comprehensive migration services and support, including database expertise, consultation, and system configuration.

KCPL is the first public library in Maryland to migrate to an open source ILS, and according to Public Services Librarian, Karen Collier, “It took a visionary director and a dedicated staff for us to embrace an open source ILS as quickly as we did, but we're confident Evergreen is the right choice for us, and that other libraries in Maryland and elsewhere will be coming to the same conclusion. We're very excited about the future.”

The migration was handled by a partnership between Alpha-G and Equinox Software, Inc. Alpha-G is an acknowledged expert in the legacy system previously used by the Kent County Public Library and Equinox is the commercial supporter of Evergreen. John Craig, President of Alpha-G, pointed out that this was the first migration to Evergreen from this particular proprietary system and said "This was complex process to map the data and practices from the two systems. It took long hours working with the Equinox team to resolve fundamental conceptual differences in the two systems' methods of recording circulation activity. In the end, it turned out to be pretty much a trouble-free migration."

Mike Rylander, Equinox's VP of Research and Design, agreed: “We have done quite a number of migrations in the last few years but this was our first from this legacy ILS. John's widely acknowledged expertise was invaluable to us to make this migration go as well as it did. There are always problems in migrations because it is not a simple process, but it went well. We look forward to a busy future with Alpha-G.”

Craig echoed this sentiment: “Alpha-G is looking forward to what we believe will be an effective partnership for our company and for any of our clients who wish to switch to an open source solution.”

Kent County Public Library serves the 19,500 citizens of rural Kent County on Maryland's scenic Eastern Shore. The library's main branch is in historic Chestertown which is surrounded by a rich tapestry of farmland and the Chesapeake Bay. Home to the Schooner Sultana, Chestertown provides a link to the maritime heritage of the Chester River and the Chesapeake Bay. The library also has branches in the towns of Rock Hall and Galena.

The Library’s Website is at http://www.kentcountylibrary.org/

About Evergreen

About Equinox Software, Inc.

About Alpha-G Consulting, LLC

Alpha-G Consulting has expertise in library automation, data migration, database programming and administration, and related technologies. Alpha-G puts its expertise to work to solve its clients most vexing library and computing problems. Founded in 2001, Alpha-G now has more than 250 customers in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

For more information on Alpha G Consulting, please visit http://www.alphagconsulting.com

Evergreen is open source software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL. Evergreen and the Evergreen Logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of the Georgia Public Library Service

Shae Tetterton Joins Equinox Software, Inc.

3 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA –June 3, 2008

Equinox Software, Inc., the Evergreen Experts, welcomes Shae Tetterton to the staff as Project Manager. Shae will play a key role in demonstrating Evergreen applications at industry conferences and in training new Evergreen users around the world.

Shae Tetterton received her M.L.I.S. from the University of South Carolina in 2000. She comes to Equinox from the South Carolina State Library where she has been employed as the Director of Collection Management and Project Manager for the statewide implementation of SchoolRooms. Shae was previously employed by Sirsi Corporation as a Software Trainer and Project Manager.

Bob Molyneux, Equinox's VP for Business Development knew her when he was a professor at the library school at the University of South Carolina and then again when they were both at Sirsi. He said: “We were thinking about what capabilities we needed in new staff and as we outlined this position, it was obvious to me that Shae would be a perfect fit. We invited her here, everyone agreed that she would be a great addition to the team, and, fortunately, she sees the importance and great future of open source and Evergreen and will be joining us to help forge the future. We look forward to working with her. I know from many reactions in the field that Shae is highly regarded—and with good reason.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Equinox group.” Shae says “Open source software, such as Evergreen, is giving users a sense of ownership over how the software can serve them. By actively participating in the development, Evergreen users are driving the company and software forward with changes that will benefit the entire community. I believe Equinox is truly committed to providing the kind of service and software that will meet the unique needs and challenges libraries face. The last few years have brought significant changes to libraries as they’ve started to embrace web 2.0 and open source technology. The adoption of these new tools is propelling libraries forward and giving them more innovative and cost-effective ways to serve their staff and patrons.”

About Evergreen

Evergreen is powerful, enterprise-quality, open-source library software. Evergreen’s robust, fault-tolerant architecture is engineered to scale elegantly from the needs of the smallest of libraries to very large, high-transaction, multi-site consortia. Evergreen is also adaptive software that due to its service-oriented, standards-compliant design can nimbly evolve to meet changing library needs and user expectations.

Evergreen was initially created in 2006 to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 270 public libraries, when it became clear that no existing product could support the computational power required to support the daily transactions, indexing, and library activities of a massive consortium representing almost every public library in Georgia. From its first week, Evergreen has consistently outperformed expectations and resulted in acclaim and praise from users worldwide.

Evergreen has received significant attention, including a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include a growing consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for the Michigan Library Consortium as well as libraries in Indiana.

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox Software is a growing team of skilled developers and other professionals who provide soup-to-nuts support for Evergreen, the enterprise-grade, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). Equinox develops, supports, trains, migrates, integrates, and consults on Evergreen, and engages with the rapidly-expanding Evergreen community. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure needs. Equinox also provides consulting services for libraries seeking more insight into the value proposition of open source software.

Press contact: Corinne Hall, corinne@esilibrary.com, 678-269-6113

For more information on Equinox Software, visit http://www.esilibrary.com

Karen Schneider Joins Equinox Software, Inc.

19 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA - May 19, 2008

Equinox Software, Inc., the Evergreen Experts, welcomes Karen Schneider to the staff as Community Librarian. Karen will play a key role in community liaison activities. She will also help build the Equinox brand and promote the use of open source software.

“I came to Equinox because, as a librarian who for sixteen years has worked with nearly every brand of library software, I enthusiastically believe in open source,” explained Karen. “The scalability, interoperability, and support models for open source library software make perfect sense for the library world and open almost limitless possibilities. I’m thrilled that by joining Equinox I have become part of the future of libraries.”

“Karen joins Equinox at a vital moment, as we prepare to bring on more libraries and field enquiries every day from libraries interested in Evergreen,” said Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software. “Karen’s industry experience and her knack for communicating will help bring home the message that with Evergreen, mature, enterprise-quality open source library software has arrived and is here to stay.”

Karen joins Equinox from the College Center for Library Automation, where she researched standards and emerging technologies. Her library career path includes managing the popular portal Librarians’ Internet Index, managing a computer network for a public library, directorships in rural and special libraries, children's librarianship, adult reference, academic library systems management, and running a one-person Internet training business. Before her library career, Karen was an aircraft maintenance officer in the U.S. Air Force. A native San Franciscan who has lived worldwide, Karen is a prolific writer who has published two books and over 100 magazine articles and blogs regularly at Free Range Librarian. She holds degrees from Barnard, University of Illinois (GSLIS 1992), and the University of San Francisco.

Karen can be reached by email at kgs@esilibrary.com

Terrace Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen

7 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Terrace Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA (formerly BC Pines) Consortium has followed Prince Rupert, Powell River, and Fort Nelson Public Libraries as the next facility to go live with Evergreen. In preparation, Equinox Software Inc. has been working closely with the consortium to provide comprehensive migration services and support, including database expertise, consultation, and system configuration.

The City of Terrace has a population of approximately 13,000 people and is located 550 miles northwest of Vancouver. The first library was founded in 1929 and has resided at its current location in Lower Little Park since 1969. It reported 210,195 circulations for 2006, the latest provincial data available.

Those who are interested can view the Terrace Public Library’s new OPAC at http://terrace.catalogue.bclibrary.ca/. Those who do might notice the continuing theme in the SITKA libraries of using interesting skins with a local theme. The figure at the top of Terrace Public Library’s OPAC is of an ancient Killer Whale that can be seen carved on a rock in Kitselas Canyon on the Skeena River. The drawing is believed to be about 10,000 years old and predates European settlement in the area by about 50 centuries. The Terrace Library is appreciative of the Kitselas band for giving them permission to use the design.

The migration of Terrace Public Library is the first step in a process that will see 14 other SITKA libraries transition to Evergreen during 2008 with the final two libraries, Mackenzie and Taylor Public Libraries, scheduled for early to mid-November 2008. At that time, the SITKA consortium will have 18 systems running Evergreen. British Columbia is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen as libraries will “opt-in” on their own schedule. Over the next three to five-year period it is expected that a high percentage of British Columbia libraries will participate as their contracts with their existing automation vendors expire. The SITKA OPAC is here: http://catalogue.bclibrary.ca. Watch it grow!

Michigan Library Consortium Selects Equinox and Evergreen

14 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA –April 14, 2008 – The Michigan Library Consortium, working in partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Library, has selected Evergreen as their next-generation library automation system. In preparation, the Michigan Library Consortium has signed a contract with Equinox Software Inc., which will provide comprehensive library data migration services, software configuration, consultation, and on-going Evergreen technical support.

A library automation system serves as the technological backbone of the library, facilitating circulation and cataloging of library materials as well as letting patrons search for items online. The Evergreen system was originally created by the Georgia Public Library Service for use in the Georgia PINES consortium and has been made available to the libraries worldwide through an open-source license.

The Michigan Library Consortium will begin the conversion to Evergreen with a pilot group of libraries. Branch, Niles, and Traverse Area District Libraries will go live over the summer. After the successful launch of the pilot libraries, Michigan Evergreen will open for other libraries in the consortium to join.

Evette Atkin, Systems Librarian at MLC, says, "We're excited to be able to offer our member libraries a high-functioning and economically-viable ILS. Evergreen exhibits the level of flexibility that our libraries want, need, and deserve. We chose Equinox because they are the driving force behind the creation and implementation of Evergreen.”

According to Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox Software, “Michigan’s libraries are extremely diverse with a wide range of needs. Members in the MLC represent every type of library from large research facilities to small school media centers, and public libraries in both rural and urban areas. They will benefit greatly from Evergreen’s flexibility.”

About the Michigan Library Consortium
The Michigan Library Consortium (http://mlcnet.org) is a non-profit membership organization comprised of all types of Michigan libraries. MLC provides libraries a convenient, single point of contact for training, group purchasing and technical support for electronic resources, saving member libraries time and money.

About Evergreen
Evergreen is an enterprise-grade open-source ILS initially created to support Georgia PINES, a consortium of over 270 public libraries. Since its debut in September 2006, Evergreen has received significant attention from around the world, including the reception of a Technology Collaboration Award and grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Additional Evergreen implementations include a growing consortium in British Columbia, Canada, and new implementations planned for Indiana and Michigan. Evergreen was designed from the ground up to be a flexible, fault-tolerant system capable of supporting libraries of all sizes. Boasting a myriad of standards-compliant methods to access and control data, Evergreen is a robust platform that evolves with the needs of even the most complex library system or consortium.

About Equinox Software, Inc.
Libraries interested in joining the open-source software revolution often face concerns over where to find the technical expertise to take advantage of their desired software products. Equinox Software Inc., based in Norcross, Ga., is a firm dedicated to working with libraries in all aspects of Evergreen, the enterprise-grade, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS).

British Columbia SITKA Will Migrate 15 Libraries to Evergreen in 2008

10 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

15 more libraries will join the British Columbia SITKA (formerly BC Pines) Consortium in 2008, bringing the consortium to 18 member systems. In preparation, BC Libraries have signed a contract with Equinox Software Inc., which will provide comprehensive migration services and support, including library data expertise, consultation, and system configuration.

The migrations will begin this month as Terrace and Whistler Public Libraries go live by the end of May. Over the summer, 11 other libraries will follow suit with the final two libraries, Mackenzie and Taylor Public Libraries, scheduled for early to mid-November 2008.

British Columbia is following a gradual approach to moving libraries over to Evergreen as libraries will “opt-in” on their own schedule. Prince Rupert Public Library became the first to switch over in late 2007. Over the next three to five year period it is expected that a high percentage of British Columbia libraries will participate as their contracts with their existing automation vendors expire.

Bob Molyneux, VP for Business Development at Equinox noted: “With 241 individual libraries in over 70 systems, British Columbia resembles Georgia’s environment both in the number of libraries and the demographics of the areas represented. However, if all BC public libraries eventually join SITKA, the combined circulations will be around 52 million--about three times that of PINES. A number of the BC libraries, though, are quite a bit smaller than those in Georgia and there are three in this second group that currently do not have an automation system. Evergreen's scalable architecture is designed to handle both the larger circulations and the smaller libraries.”

Equinox triumphs in the Twin Cities...now heading west. Get ready Anaheim!

2 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA –April 2, 2008- Equinox Software’s first appearance at the Public Library Association Conference proved to be a huge success. Considered one of the premiere events for the library industry, this year’s conference hosted over 9,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors showing the latest in library services. Equinox Software maintained a strong presence throughout the week with a booth in the exhibition hall, their well attended “Birds of a Feather” reception, and Vice-President of Business Development, Bob Molyneux serving as a panelist for the “Mission Impossible: Build Your Own ILS” session.

The conference allowed the Equinox team the opportunity to provide demonstrations of the Evergreen Software on a one-on-one basis to library professionals from around the country. The response was overwhelmingly enthusiastic.

“I saw faces light up, heard folks gleefully figure out the advantages (benefits) to certain features, saw someone bounce, and even with one person who had a sheet full of questions and drilled through them without much emotion, at the very end she had simply said, ‘I’m very impressed,’" said Jason Etheridge Vice President of Community Support and Advocacy.

However, always looking to the future, Equinox software is now focused on having the same great response from their appearance at the American Library Association Conference in Anaheim California June 27 through July 1. According to Bill Erickson, Vice President of Software Development and Integration, “I walked away [from PLA] feeling like we had really wowed some people and that ALA will be a tremendous opportunity to reach a whole new audience.”

ALA is considered the crown jewel of library conferences with nearly 30,000 library professionals and exhibitors expected to attend.

“ALA is longer and will be more demanding, but we are ready” says Equinox President Brad LaJeunesse “PLA taught us a lot and at ALA we are going to be able to take what we learned to the next level.”

Equinox Software to Make National Conference Debut at PLA

24 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Norcross, GA –March 24, 2007- Equinox Software is taking their show on the road as they prepare to make their national conference debut at the Public Library Association’s Conference in Minneapolis March 25-29. The Evergreen Experts will be on hand at Booth 201 and will also host a special “Birds of a Feather” event on Thursday evening to answer questions and meet and greet others from the library industry.

According to Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox, “This is our first big conference so we are extremely excited to be heading out to Minneapolis. It’s a great opportunity for us.”

The PLA National Conference is currently in its 12th year and is considered the premier event for public libraries in the world. It offers attendees more than a hundred high-quality educational programs, world-class speakers, a bustling exhibit hall, and countless networking opportunities and social events. With its reputation for excellence, the PLA Conference draws librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world.

Kent County Public Library Selects Evergreen

28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT

CHESTERTOWN, MD (January 28, 2008) -- Kent County Public Library in Maryland has selected Evergreen as their next-generation library automation system. Equinox Software and Alpha-G Consulting have partnered to provide migration, on-going support, and consulting services.

A library automation system serves as the technological backbone of the library, facilitating circulation and cataloging of library materials as well as letting patrons search for items online. The Evergreen system was originally created by the Georgia Public Library Service for use in its libraries and has been made available to the libraries worldwide through an open-source license.

Kent County Public Library will become the first Evergreen-powered library in Maryland. As one of the smaller library systems in the state, there is plenty of freedom to try out new ideas. Director Jerry Keiser first came across the idea of an open-source library automation system, and presented it as a challenge to his staff. They became enthusiastic supporters after experimenting with Evergreen. Their goal now is to be up and running on their new system this May.

"We’ve chosen Evergreen because we believe it’s our best option to improve services to patrons while getting the best bang for the taxpayer’s buck, and at the same time, it lays the groundwork for collaboration with other library systems in the state. It’s a win-win situation," said Keiser.

A number of other library systems in Maryland have expressed interest in the potential of open-source systems like Evergreen and are watching to see how things go in the Kent County migration. In fact, one of the reasons Kent County selected Evergreen is that the system was developed for a consortium composed of multiple independent libraries that wished to share a single catalog of items while maintaining their independent governance. For instance, if the Kent County school system’s libraries or other public libraries in the state are interested in making it more seamless for patrons to borrow items across county and institutional boundaries, sharing a single automated library system like Evergreen could be the solution. If this sharing happened on a wide scale, this would give Maryland residents ready access to the broad array of materials owned by Maryland's libraries—just as users at Evergreen libraries have in Georgia.

Karen Collier of Kent County Public Library said, "I think open-source software in general and Evergreen in particular have the potential to become very popular in the library world. I know we’re ready to take the plunge. Evergreen’s success in Georgia and its ongoing momentum in development point to a great future for Evergreen and we’re excited about becoming a part of it."

Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox, remarked, "The beauty of adopting an open-source system like Evergreen is that a library system can be actively involved in development and maintenance if they choose to, or they can pay a company like Equinox to take care of everything for them, like a traditional software vendor would do. The important point is they have the choice."

About Kent County Public Library

The Kent County Public Library serves the 19,500 citizens of rural Kent County, on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore. The library has its main branch in historic Chestertown, the capitol of Kent County, and two smaller branches in the towns of Rock Hall and Galena. Its focus is on providing information, materials, and services to support the community's interests in popular cultural social trends, and self-directed learning; offering community members the opportunity to meet and interact with others in the community; and supporting the development of skills in finding, evaluating and using information effectively. Kent County Public library was recently nominated for Library Journal’s Best Small Library in America Award for its ongoing improvements in services to patrons.

Further information about Kent County Public Library’s decision to switch to Evergreen is available on their blog at http://kcplinnovations.blogspot.com/.

About Evergreen

About Equinox Software, Inc.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

About Alpha-G Consulting, LLC

Alpha-G Consulting provides services and add-on products to libraries (principally users of the Horizon library automation system). Alpha-G has been providing its clients with personal attention, backed by expert knowledge, since 2001. Alpha-G has more than 250 customers world-wide, including libraries in North America, Europe, and the Asia/Pacific region. Alpha-G's consultants are library automation veterans who enjoy the challenge of providing effective solutions to problems that vex librarians and library users.

For more information on Alpha-G Consulting, please visit http://www.alphagconsulting.com.

Dr. Robert E. Molyneux Joins Equinox Software, Inc.

12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—November 12, 2007—Equinox Software, Inc, the Evergreen Experts, welcomes Bob “drdata” Molyneux as its Vice President for Business Development. He will be directing corporate planning and developing strategic partnerships.

Bob brings extensive experience from the library world in a variety of capacities. He has an MSLS from Western Reserve University and a PhD from the University of North Carolina. He has worked in libraries, taught in three library schools, and made contributions to the library literature in data compilation and analysis and in information technology. He is working on a second edition to his textbook, The Internet Under the Hood, where he plans to expand the coverage of open source applications to capture the exciting capabilities that open source promises for the library community.

“I am extremely pleased to welcome Bob to the Equinox family. He brings a unique blend of real-world experience, practical knowledge, and extensive education to the table,” said Brad LaJeunesse, President of Equinox. “Bob will be a great asset to the team and will be heavily involved in developing Equinox’s increased services to libraries.”

Bob said, “I am delighted to join the Equinox team and to have the opportunity to work both with the Evergreen and open source communities. Open source is an excellent approach for building a vibrant foundation for the future of libraries, and Evergreen and Equinox are helping to lead the way.”

Bob can be reached by phone at 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457) or by email at bob@esilibrary.com

About Equinox Software, Inc.

Libraries interested in joining the open-source software revolution often face concerns over where to find the technical expertise to take advantage of their desired software products. Equinox Software Inc., based in Lawrenceville, Ga., is a firm dedicated to working with libraries in all aspects of Evergreen, the enterprise-grade, open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) developed by the Georgia Public Library Service.

Founded by the original Evergreen designers and developers, Equinox offers a wealth of experience and expertise in Evergreen development, support and integration. Equinox specializes in customized packages designed for the specific requirements of individual libraries and consortiums. Instead of one-size-fits-all support, Equinox works closely with libraries to ensure Evergreen is implemented in the manner that best fits their individual needs. In addition to support, custom development and integration services, Equinox offers complete Evergreen hosting packages for libraries wishing to outsource their ILS infrastructure needs.

For more information on Equinox Software, please visit http://www.esilibrary.com.

Press Contact
Jason Etheridge
Vice President, Community Support and Advocacy
1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
jason@esilibrary.com

Evergreen recognized by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has named the Georgia Public Library Service as one of 10 recipients of the second annual Mellon Awards for Technology Collaboration. The $50,000 grant recognizes GPLS for the development and release of the Evergreen open-source library automation system.

The original Georga Public Library Service press release can be found here.

Fort Nelson Public Library becomes second member of BC PINES

10 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

The British Columbia PINES program welcomes the Fort Nelson Public Library as its newest member. Working with Equinox Software, the BC PINES team was able to migrate the library into the consortium-wide shared Evergreen ILS instance.

Founded in 1805, Fort Nelson was originally a fur trading post named after Lord Nelson, who was victorious in the Battle of Trafalgar that same year. Located near mile 300 on the Alaska Highway in the Northern Rockies, the library served 46,299 circulations to its 6,255 person population in 2006.

Prince Rupert Public Library migrates to BC PINES

5 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Working with Equinox Software, the British Columbia PINES team has successfully migrated the Prince Rupert Public Library to the Evergreen open-source ILS. Located on the beautiful northern coast of British Columbia, this library serves a population of 17,000 and boasts a 2006 circulation of 103,500.

Troup-Harris Regional Library System joins the Georgia Public Library Service PINES program

27 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Equinox Software, Inc. is proud to announce another library joining the GA PINES program. The Troup-Harris Regional Library System joins over 265 Georgia libraries in using a shared installation of the Evergreen open-source ILS for their library automation needs.

British Columbia Public Library Services Branch signs support contract with Equinox Software

6 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

progress can be tracked by visiting their web site, http://pines.bclibrary.ca.