Ex Libris, from Clarivate

Clarivate announces the General Availability of the Linked Open Data (LOD) Editor in Alma. The new editor enables libraries to create and manage BIBFRAME records within existing workflows, improving metadata quality, interoperability, and discoverability. Developed with early access feedback, it offers a practical path to adopt linked data at your own pace. Read more about the update: https://ow.ly/Otxx50YzjNm #MetadataManagement #LibraryTech #LibraryWorkflow

We’re pleased to announce a new collaboration between Rialto and Ingram Library Services. Print content from Ingram will soon be available in Rialto, expanding choice and streamlining acquisition for libraries. Read more: https://ow.ly/5ZSE50YzjEp #LibraryServices #LibraryCollaboration #LibraryAcquisition

The University of Texas at Dallas Libraries has selected Alma Specto to expand the reach of its Special Collections and engage new audiences beyond the campus. As a year-long development partner, UT Dallas worked closely with Clarivate to address one of the biggest challenges facing digital collections today: scalable, accurate metadata and long-term discoverability. Read the announcement here: https://ow.ly/vmmw50YABfY #AcademicLibraries #MetadataManagement

Adoption of the NDE UI continues to grow across the Primo VE community, with over 40 institutions already live and more joining each month. Built for a modern, intuitive discovery experience, the NDE UI helps libraries better support their users, today and into the future. Read more about the NDE UI: https://ow.ly/tvP150Yzjx0 #LibraryTech #DigitalLibraries #LibraryInnovation

Registration is now open for ELUNA 2026, happening April 27–May 1 in Los Angeles. With this year’s theme, Libraries Always Changing (LAC), the conference highlights how libraries adapt, innovate, and grow with their communities and emerging technologies. 📍 Westin Bonaventure Hotel Save your spot: https://ow.ly/s6Cz50YwpSF #LibraryConference #LibraryInnovation #LibraryCommunity

LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network has selected Alma and Primo VE from Clarivate to modernize infrastructure across 47 academic libraries. The move to a unified, cloud-based platform will improve access to resources, streamline operations, and drive significant cost savings statewide. Read more: https://ow.ly/amBo50YwpZy #AcademicLibraries #LibraryNetwork #LibraryTech

AI is reshaping core academic library workflows - but how, and with what impact? Our new independent research study examines how libraries are using AI to support course reading list preparation and metadata creation. Through in‑depth interviews with 11 library professionals across 8 institutions, the findings show clear, measurable outcomes, including a 30-60% reduction in time spent on repetitive tasks and a 2-4x increase in processing capacity without additional staff. Read the study now: https://ow.ly/nj1u50YxJOZ #AcademicLibraries #AcademicAI #MetadataManagement

Helping students navigate research with confidence - Students expect quick answers. Librarians expect academic rigor. Primo Research Assistant brings both together with AI‑generated summaries grounded in trusted, library‑curated content. See how this approach supports stronger research outcomes. Download the whitepaper: https://ow.ly/A7Wj50YwpNU #AcademicAI #AcademicLibraries #AlmaSpecto

AI is transforming bibliographic metadata and discovery. In our latest blog, we explore how Clarivate is using AI to enrich records at scale and enhance access to collections. Read more: https://ow.ly/vjmi50Ywq6f #MetadataManagement #LibraryTech #DigitalLibraries

We have an exciting webinar scheduled for you tomorrow! This session is built around real experiences, not slides. In this Library Journal webinar, academic library peers share practical examples, lessons learned, and honest takeaways on using Alma and Primo with Academic AI to support both staff and users. Join the conversation: https://ow.ly/PWP950YwpEa #AcademicAI #Alma #Primo