LION Embarks On Three Year Strategic Plan Libraries Online, Inc., a 28-member library consortium, is in the first stages of a three-year strategic plan. Three working groups have been charged with the following tasks, with a completion date of 28 … Continue reading
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On May 30, 2018, Ramona Burkey, began as director and CEO of Middletown’s Russell Library, where she replaces Matthew Poland. Ramona spent the last 14 years as the Director of the Cheshire Public Library. Beginning September 4, 2018, Amanda Brouwer … Continue reading
Libraries Online, Inc. (LION) launched Pika on Monday, 14 May 2018. Built on the foundation of Villanova University’s VuFind, Pika is a discovery layer developed by Colorado’s Marmot Library Consortium. In use in libraries and library consortia in Arizona, Colorado, … Continue reading
LION Welcomes New Library Directors Libraries Online, Inc. welcomes four new library directors to its ranks. Lauren Davis replaced Bob Hull as Director in North Branford in late October 2017. Prior to coming to North Branford, Lauren spent 12 years … Continue reading
East Hampton Public Library went live with Libraries Online on Wednesday, 6 December 2017. In addition to transitioning to Sierra for its integrated library system, East Hampton’s membership allows them to take advantage of LION’s downloadable media (Overdrive, RBDigital), exclusive … Continue reading
LION Announces Supplemental Delivery Services to Member Libraries The Board of Trustees of Libraries Online, Inc., (LION) has contracted with Riverbend Express of Portland, CT, to provide supplemental delivery services among member libraries. Its purpose is to enhance the consortium’s … Continue reading
Alan Hagyard Retires from Libraries Online After ten years as its Executive Director, Alan Hagyard, has retired from Libraries Online. During his tenure, Alan oversaw the expansion of LION’s use of technology to provide high quality resources and services to … Continue reading