Open Source

32 Library Systems Now Live on Evergreen Indiana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

Haines (Alaska) Evergreen Catalog Unites Four Local Organizations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

COLUMBUS, OH --July 11, 2009-- LibLime, the leader in open-source solutions for libraries, announced today that Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, has selected a Koha ZOOM hosted solution for their next integrated library system.

The Koha installation will be hosted off site at one of LibLime's secure data centers. The Library has also contracted with LibLime for data migration of their 80,000 bibliographic records, support and training services.

Equinox Support Team Grows, Keeping Pace with Evergreen Adoption
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norcross, GA — July 8, 2009

Grace Dunbar Joins Equinox Software as Project Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

COLUMBUS, OH --June 29, 2009-- LibLime, the leader in open-source solutions for libraries announced today that the Charles and JoAnne Lester Library in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, has selected a Koha ZOOM hosted solution for their next integrated library system.

The Koha installation will be hosted off site at one of LibLime's secure data centers. The Library has also contracted with LibLime for support, training, and migration of their bibliographic records, patron records and items.

"We decided to go with Koha based on excellent peer recommendations," says Director Darla Allen.

Editorial Introduction - Code4Lib: Long May You Run by Tom Keays
http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/1695

The Code4Lib Journal mirrors the diversity and depth of interests and expertise of its readership. Our successes, indeed, are yours.

How Hard Can it Be? : Developing in Open Source by Joann Ransom with Chris Cormack and Rosalie Blake
http://journal.code4lib.org/articles/1638

Columbia Bible College (British Columbia) Goes Live With Evergreen
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.

COLUMBUS, OH --June 23, 2009-- LibLime, the leader in open-source solutions for libraries announced today that Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has selected a Koha ZOOM hosted solution for their next integrated library system.

The Koha installation will be hosted off site at one of LibLime's secure data centers. The Library has also contracted with LibLime for data migration of their 185,000 bibliographic records, support and training services.

Huntingburg (Ind.) Public Library Becomes 28th Evergreen Indiana Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Norcross, GA — June 22, 2009