Apologies for cross-posting - this may be of interest to the list:
MPS Technologies and Ex Libris Perform SUSHI Usage Data Transfer for
Yale University Library
London, UK and Boston, MA
13 July, 2006
MPS Technologies and the Ex Libris(tm) Group announce a successful
transfer of Yale University usage data between their systems using the
automated SUSHI protocol. This test has been made in preparation for
future integration of ScholarlyStats usage data into Verde(r), the Ex
Libris ERM system. This will provide Verde libraries with access to a
suite of integrated reports combining usage data with other
subscription, holdings, and pricing information.
The emerging SUSHI standard (www.niso.org/committees/SUSHI/SUSHI_comm)
was the natural technology choice for delivering data collected and
cleaned up by ScholarlyStats into Verde. The delivery of ScholarlyStats
reports will make it possible for Verde to automatically integrate the
latest usage data from over 35 major vendor platforms with other
subscription information.
Ted Koppel, Verde Product Manager, Ex Libris said "The SUSHI protocol
shows tremendous potential as an efficient means for libraries to
collect usage statistics for expanded analysis of their electronic
resources. We're happy to be working with both Yale and MPS in this
step towards integration of SUSHI into our Verde Electronic Resource
Management system."
Jayne Marks, CEO, MPS Technologies said "Since MPS is dedicated to
improving the value of usage statistics for library users, we are very
pleased to collaborate with Ex Libris. Our aim will be to work towards a
new view option for our librarians in addition to the service available
through their ScholarlyStats portal."
About MPS Technologies and ScholarlyStats
MPS Technologies provides a range of technology-driven services
specifically designed to support libraries and publishers. These
services include web analytics, fulfillment services and content
delivery. MPS Technologies is part of the Macmillan group of companies
and has offices in London, Boston, New York, Basingstoke, Hamburg and
Delhi.
ScholarlyStats provides libraries across the globe with consolidated
vendor usage statistics. ScholarlyStats collects, standardizes and
consolidates journal and database usage reports, providing libraries
with a single point of access to their valuable usage data.
www.mpstechnologies.com <http://www.mpstechnologies.com/>
www.scholarlystats.com <http://www.scholarlystats.com/>
About Ex Libris and Verde
Ex Libris is a leading worldwide developer and provider of
high-performance applications for libraries, information centers, and
researchers, with installations in 62 countries. ALEPH(r), the Ex Libris
integrated library solution, has been installed at over 1700 sites
worldwide. MetaLib(r), the information portal for library collections,
and SFX(r), the context-sensitive linking solution for heterogeneous
electronic resources in the scholarly information environment, have
collectively been purchased by over 950 institutions in 40 countries.
DigiTool(r), a solution for the construction of digital collections, and
Verde, the electronic resource management (ERM) system, have been warmly
adopted by customers worldwide.
Primo(r), our next-generation, user-centric discovery and delivery
solution--and the newest addition to the Ex Libris product suite--was
launched at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans in June 2006.
For additional information on Ex Libris, please see:
http://www.exlibrisgroup.com/ <http://www.exlibrisgroup.com/>
For additional information on Verde, please see:
http://www.exlibrisgroup.com/verde.htm.
Media Contacts
MPS Technologies
Rupert Bacon
4, Crinan Street
London
N1 9XW
UK
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(44) 207 843 4871
Ex Libris
Laura Gilinski
Bldg. 8 Malcha Technological Park
Jerusalem
91481
Israel
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(972) 2 649 9144
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