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Breeding, Marshall. Ex Libris Completes Sweep of Higher Education in California. February 2020. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Ex Libris has now sold its Alma library services platform to all three of the public higher educational systems in California. A recent announcement from the Systemwide Integrated Library System taskforce of the University of California libraries announced the final selection of Alma and Primo from Ex Libris, now part of ProQuest. The University of California system joins the California State University System and the Consortium of Community Colleges in the selection of Alma to provide shared infrastructure for the management of their collections and Primo for discovery and access. Each of these projects on its own would be considered massive; together these three systems represent an unprecedented level of involvement by the libraries in a single governmental jurisdiction with a single vendor.

Breeding, Marshall. Update on Ex Libris Alma. December 2019. Smart Libraries Newsletter. The Alma library services platform (LSP) from Ex Libris, now part of ProQuest, continues to make gains in the academic and research library sector. The product's steady stream of product releases deployed monthly and new implementations by library have become routine. The dominance of Alma in this sector must be seen as the backdrop or context for other events that spark interest but tend to have smaller impact. Alma has seen strong and steady adoption since its initial implementations in 2012, including some of the largest university library systems and regional or national consortia.

Breeding, Marshall. A Progress Report on Library Services Platforms. August 2016. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Although each of the products offers its distinct approach to functionality and technology infrastructure, there are a set of products that have diverged significantly from the well-established category of ILSs. Many of these characteristics arise out of the current technology paradigm centered on services deployed entirely through the Web, oriented to collaboration and social interactions, and powered by massive data stores.

Breeding, Marshall. Shared Infrastructure Projects Gain Momentum. September 2015. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Recent months have seen a number of announcements of large consortia or library systems that have chosen to implement library services platforms in a shared configuration. Ex Libris Alma has emerged as the leading product in this sector, with Innovative's Sierra, OCLC WorldShare Management Services and ProQuest Intota also represented.

Breeding, Marshall. Beyond the ILS: A New Generation of Library Services Platforms. 2013. Robots in Academic Libraries: Advancements in Library Automation. This chapter focuses on the changes in integrated library systems (ILS) over the past thirty years as the focus shifts from collecting physical items to electronic and digital materials. The relationship between the ILS and new specialized applications, including link resolvers, knowledge bases of e-content, electronic resource management systems, digital asset management systems, discovery services, and institutional repository platforms is discussed and placed in context. In addition to looking at workflows with these new systems, a general discussion of how academic libraries are likely to engage with these new systems, the time frames in which we can expect availability and widespread adoption, and any cautions or concerns to have in mind when selecting or implementing these systems.

Breeding, Marshall. Crossing the Threshold: Boston College Places Alma into Production. August 2012. Smart Libraries Newsletter. On July 2, 2012, the Thomas P. O'Neill, Jr. Library of Boston College became the first to place Alma, the library services platform created by Ex Libris, into production use. The library migrated from an Aleph system in place since 2000. Boston College had been working with Ex Libris since mid-2009 as a development partner, testing each incremental release of the software, and providing constructive feedback. The library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, with a staff numbering around 120, and a collection of 3.5 million volumes.

Breeding, Marshall. Ex Libris Marks Progress in Developing URM. January 2011. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Ex Libris continues to make progress on the development of its next-generation library management platform called Unified Resource Management, or URM. This product, which was developed as the company's long-term strategic library automation platform, continues in the research and development stage, with expected release at the beginning of 2012. Although the product is still some time away from general availability, it has progressed from the proof-of-concept prototypes to a functional model. Though preliminary, some versions have been made available to development partner libraries for testing and assessment

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Hungarian Academy of Sciences chooses Alma and Primo from Clarivate to modernize library infrastructure
February 26, 2025 - Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, announced that the Library and Information Centre of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, a prestigious special library based in Budapest, has selected Alma library services platform and Primo discovery solution.

Ex Libris updates the Alma roadmap for 2025 and 2026
February 26, 2025 - Ex Libris has revised its comprehensive two-year Roadmap for the Alma library management system, covering 2025 and the first half of 2026. This community-driven roadmap is updated semi-annually to ensure libraries benefit from innovative technology, including advancements in Linked Open Data and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling the libraries to optimize resource management and prepare for future digital library needs.

Five German private university libraries improve their library services with Alma and Primo
February 24, 2025 - Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, announce that a group of five prestigious private university libraries in Germany have selected Alma and Primo as their new library management and discovery solutions. This strategic decision underscores the libraries' commitment to optimizing their operations and providing exceptional services to their users.

Purchase order lines management in Alma
February 21, 2025 - The development of the new user interface for Purchase Order Lines Management in Alma was a significant undertaking driven by the need to enhance user experience and productivity. The redesign aimed to address several key challenges and improve the overall efficiency for acquisitions staff. The previous interface had fragmented workflows, requiring users to navigate through multiple task lists for different PO line statuses.

AI Metadata Assistant headlines Alma's February 2025 feature release
February 6, 2025 - Ex Libris, part of Clarivate, announced the first quarterly release of the year for the Alma library management service. Several enhancements are available to all Alma customers, setting the stage for an exciting year packed with new features designed to provide customers significant value. Key service updates include the AI Metadata Assistant, new user interfaces, and support for COUNTER R5.1 reports.

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