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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 13h

Fall is conference season: get the latest Equinox news and subscribe: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/3xaclqioj2 🍂 #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries #PaLA

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 29/09/2026

We'll be at Booth #49! The Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference starts October 4 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Cheers to 125 years! ✨ #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 25/09/2026

Don't miss it! The deadline for in person AspenCon 2026 registration is September 30. Equinox is a proud sponsor of AspenCon. Register: tickettailor.pulse.ly/2jdpbuuyeo#As… #AspenCon

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 24/09/2026

#ThrowbackThursday: to the 2025 PaLA Annual Conference - the 2026 Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference and 125th anniversary celebration start this weekend! Come by Booth #49 and say hello. #equinox #evgils #kohails #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 22/09/2026

It's official - the first day of autumn is here! Fall into the Equinox news and subscribe: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/1wn4urvsmu 🍂 #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 21/09/2026

Our latest: "Equinox Welcomes the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research to VuFind®." More: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/bfonikbe33 #equinox #DiscoveryLayer #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 18/09/2026

Cheers to 125 Years! The Pennsylvania Library Association will be celebrating its 125th anniversary at its Annual Conference starting October 4. We'll be at Booth #49 - come by & join the celebration! ✨ #equinox #OpenSource

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 17/09/2026

Equinox is a proud sponsor of the Minnesota Library Association's Virtual Conference being held from October 8-9! Registration plus full details below.

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CILIP Metadata & Discovery Group @cilipmdg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢New issue of Catalogue & Index! 📰 Sept 2026 issue (216) features papers from the MDG Conference 2026 #Metafutures, held at Engineers’ House, Bristol. Further papers will be published in the December issue (217). journals.cilip.org.uk/catalogue-an... #metadata #cataloguing #journal

Catalogue & Index
Periodical of the Metadata & Discovery Group, a
Special Interest Group of CILIP, the Library and
Information Association ISSN 2399-9667
September 2026, Issue 216
Editorial, The Editors
More time needed, James T. Clark and Getaneh Alemu
Authentic and artificial cataloguing, Hannes Lowagie
Can AI or Python help us catalogue books we can’t read? Adam Swann and Sally Bell
"All our wisdom is stored in the trees" Helen K. R. Williams
The Metadata Team and institutional research visibility, Helen K. R. Williams
Metadata as cultural stewardship, Bláithín Hurley
Unlocking Southeast Asia’s digital heritage, Chuin Peng Sim and Gandhimathy Durairaj
Linked data and OCLC Meridian, Sarah Glaccum
Collaborative cataloguing now!, Amy Staniforth
Metadata in motion, Fran Frenzel
Book Review: Information Science, Sergio Alonso Mislata
Minutes of the 230th MDG Committee Meeting 12 March 2026

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 15/09/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars! The Evergreen Hack-A-Way will be November 10-12 in Athens, GA. Details: evergreen-ils.pulse.ly/651aggddhe #evgils #OpenSource #Libraries

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Join a Storytime Training Cohort! The Early Literacy Storytime Training module on the Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (mlln.org) is a beginner-level course created and designed by a dedicated group of Minnesota storytime experts. Register here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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Minnesota Libraries Learning Network – The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network is a collaboration of all library workers in Minnesota. We are represented by public, academic, school, and special lib...

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network coordinates training for Minnesota library workers and their supporters, addressing essential skills and knowledge relevant to current library operations and s...

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 11/09/2026

Equinox partners with Unique Management Services to provide access to MessageBee SMS - simplifying notification workflows for libraries. Contact us to learn more. #equinox #Libraries

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The quote reads:
“MessageBee has allowed us to considerably improve the deliverability and quality of the text messages sent to SPARK library users. Because we partnered with Equinox, we were able to implement the service rapidly and with no disruption to our member libraries.”

Below the quote, in a smaller serif font, it reads:
“-Katie Greenleaf Martin, Pennsylvania Integrated Library System”

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 10/09/2026

#ThrowbackThursday: from the 2025 PaLA Annual Conference! We are counting down the days to PaLA 2026 starting October 4th. Will we see you there? Conference schedule: palibraries.pulse.ly/uzuu5wj93r

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Minnesota Library Association @mnlib.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

November 1st is the deadline to apply for a Metronet Learning & Development grant! This grant is for professional development, continuing education, conferences, and other events taking place in November-December 2026 & January 2027. More information here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Metronet CE Scholarship Guidelines only- FY27update.docx

Metronet 1807 Field Ave St. Paul, MN 55116 651.646.0475 (Google Voice) info@metronet.lib.mn.us http://www.metrolibraries.net Metronet Continuing Education Scholarship Policy Metronet is a multico...

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NISO @nisoinfo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

⏳ Starting in one week: our virtual #NISOPlus26 Global/Online conference! Join other information community professionals and help us identify potential solutions to challenges related to AI in scholarly publishing, research integrity, scholarly infrastructure, and more. niso.plus

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 08/09/2026

Sign up to get the latest Equinox news and updates right in your inbox! Subscribe: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/lzqaiod4iz #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 07/09/2026

Equinox is closed September 7, 2026. For urgent issues, contact Support at (877) 673-6457.

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 04/09/2026

September means cozy season is here, right? Jump into the latest Equinox news and escape the remaining summer heat. Subscribe: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/ldfd9k9hsk #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Evergreen ILS @evergreenils.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today is the day! Our members-only quarterly webinar with a focus on accessibility is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern, 12 p.m. Pacific, 19:00 UTC. Please register in advance at bit.ly/3UNe9pg. #evgils

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 03/09/2026

#ThrowbackThursday: #AspenCon 2025 has us counting down to #AspenCon 2026 - held this year in Oklahoma from October 28-30. Registration closes September 30: aspendiscovery.pulse.ly/n7tlocbyhv #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

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KohaILS @kohails.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some great presentations about Koha from the recent koha-US conference: recordings linked from the schedule tab koha-us.org/events/confe... #KohaILS #KohaUS

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 02/09/2026

The August Koha Newsletter is here! Every month the Koha community publishes the latest tips & events. Full issue: koha-community.pulse.ly/ashd6pqewk#… #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 01/09/2026

Want to get the latest Equinox news and updates sent straight to your inbox? Join us: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/xiai1phabl #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 31/08/2026

Save the date! The Evergreen Hack-A-Way will be November 10-12 in Athens, GA. Details in the link below. #evgils #OpenSource #Libraries

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Evergreen ILS @evergreenils.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We are excited to announce our next members-only quarterly webinar! Join us for a panel discussion featuring accessibility experts who have worked with #evgils as well as community members who have worked on accessibility development. Please register in advance for this webinar: bit.ly/3UNe9pg

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KohaILS @kohails.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

If you are planning on attending KohaCon26 in person, registration closes on 28 August! The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is hosting KohaCon26, the Koha Community's international conference, from the 5–9 October 2026, in Karlsruhe, Germany. For details kohacon26.bibliothek.kit.edu

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 27/08/2026

#ThrowbackThursday: to #AspenCon 2025! The fall conference season will soon be underway, what's on your schedule? 🍂

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He stands in front of a dark black pleated curtain backdrop, with his body angled toward the left. In the foreground, professional video cameras on tripods flank either side of the shot, capturing him. In the lower right foreground, the back of a spectator’s head is visible, and on the right side of the stage sits a table with a black tablecloth and a white banner.

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 26/08/2026

Unlock next level patron communication with MessageBee. Learn more about Equinox's partnership with Unique and our work with Homer Public Library: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/hudwytzq4z #equinox #Libraries

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The left slice shows white bookshelves filled with colorful books, set behind blue chairs with metal legs.

To the right, a large dark blue quotation mark sits above the text:
“MessageBee SMS expands the range of text-communication options available to Homer patrons. Equinox provided technical support to link automatic patron notifications, such as hold notices and card-expiration alerts.”
- David Berry, Homer Public Library

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 24/08/2026

Want to get the latest Equinox news and updates sent straight to your inbox? Join us: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/oq9ooevvk4 #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 21/08/2026

Looking forward to the fall Evergreen release? Catch up with Evergreen 3.17's enhancements for staff and new features for consortia! More: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/rey0obpaop 🍂 #evgils #equinox #OpenSource #libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 20/08/2026

The popular Terrific Every Other Thursday Training Video is live today from the 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference starting at 1:45pm CT! Watch: youtube.pulse.ly/8igolfam8b #kohails #KohaConUS #OpenSource #Libraries

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At the bottom right, the event details read: "koha-US 2026 Annual Conference" in a regular sans-serif font. Below this, a thin green horizontal line separates the title from "Fayetteville, AR - August 18-20, 2026" in bold black sans-serif text.

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 20/08/2026

Final day of Koha-US did not disappoint! Jason Robb of Southeast Kansas Library System winning at presentation titles. Follow along live with the link below. #kohails #KohaUS #OpenSource #Libraries

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- On the left: presenter details including the name "Jason Robb, SoutheastKansas Library System."

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Evergreen ILS @evergreenils.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The Evergreen Project has issued security releases to fix a cross-site scripting vulnerability. These releases are available on the Evergreen downloads page. We recommend immediate installation of this security release.

evergreen-ils.org

Evergreen Security Releases: 3.17.4, 3.16.10, and 3.15.14

This is a security release that fixes a cross-site scripting vulnerability detailed in Bug 2150054: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/2150054. The bug will be made publicly visible after the security release is generally available.

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 19/08/2026

Seen at Fayetteville Public Library, host of the 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference. ✨ #kohails #KohaUS #OpenSource #libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 19/08/2026

As you do: making salsa at the Fayetteville Public Library, with tomatoes grown in the boxes in the outdoor space. Yum! 😋 Fun adjacent to the 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference. Details: koha-us.pulse.ly/9u7f8zyg3k #kohails #KohaUSCon #OpenSource #Libraries

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Her right hand rests on her cap, and her left hand rests on the edge of the stainless steel countertop of the green and white mobile cart, which features vents and cabinets. On the countertop sit a black blender, a red toaster, fresh produce in bowls, spices, a sink with a faucet, and a paper towel roll. A dark blue cooler sits on the floor behind the cart.

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 19/08/2026

Want to get involved with Koha-US? Connect with members at today's Koha-US General Meeting or watch it live at 1pm CT: youtube.pulse.ly/nwwhp4mglx #kohails #kohaUScon #KohaConUS #OpenSource #Libraries

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KohaILS @kohails.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

koha-US's annual conference is on this week in Fayetteville, Arizona, USA. We hope everyone has a great time! You can watch each session live: - Individual sessions are linked from the schedule koha-us.org/events/confe... - Using the YouTube playlist youtube.com/playlist?lis... #KohaILS #KohaUS

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2026 koha-US Annual Conference (Fayetteville, AR) – koha-US

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 19/08/2026

Here are our highlights from day 1 of the 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference. Day 2 is already underway. What's on your schedule? Follow along live: youtube.pulse.ly/31zoanriof #kohails #KohaUSCon #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 18/08/2026

Wish you were here - photos from the opening Keynote of the 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference: Jason Battles on libraries in a world of AI. Presentations are streaming live: youtube.pulse.ly/r5wmlheh9o #KohaUSCon #kohails #Libraries #OpenSource

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A presentation slide on a blue background reads:

"The Library at the Edge of Possibility

Libraries in a world of AI, information abundance, and community reinvention
Opening Keynote · koha-US 2026 Annual Conference · Fayetteville Public Library

Jason J. Battles
Dean of Libraries, University of Arkansas"

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 18/08/2026

The 2026 Koha-US Annual Conference kicks off today in Fayetteville, Arkansas! Follow the latest at home via the Koha-US YouTube channel: youtube.pulse.ly/tc57zyo0js #kohails #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 17/08/2026

Save the Date: the 2026 Evergreen Hack-A-Way will be November 10-12, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. Details: evergreen-ils.pulse.ly/bunccpwxxi #evgils #OpenSource #Libraries

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 14/08/2026

Fulfillment 12 introduces expanded assistive technology compatibility, responsive screen resizing, and enhanced keyboard navigation. A big thank you to the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation at Georgia Tech for accessibility testing! More: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/sp6lgdms3n

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 13/08/2026

Did you know Equinox works with Unique Management Services to provide MessageBee SMS? Contact us to learn more: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/fejv13rsi1 #equinox #MessageBee #Libraries

An image with a blurred library background featuring rows of bookshelves. Overlaid in the center is a large white box containing a quote.

The quote reads:
“MessageBee has allowed us to considerably improve the deliverability and quality of the text messages sent to SPARK library users. Because we partnered with Equinox, we were able to implement the service rapidly and with no disruption to our member libraries.”

Below the quote, it is attributed to:
“-Katie Greenleaf Martin, Pennsylvania Integrated Library System”

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 12/08/2026

An early #Throwback to Equinox staff prepping for the 2017 eclipse. 🌒 Will you be able to catch a glimpse of the partial eclipse from your location? #eclipse #equinox

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KohaILS @kohails.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Koha Community events on this week (10 August 2026): - koha-US: System Administration SIG - koha-US: Board Meeting - QA Team Meeting - koha-US: Baby Devs SIG Check the Koha Community calendar for the times and details koha-community.org/calendar/ #KohaILS #KohaUS #Community

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Calendar – Official Website of Koha Library Software

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Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 10/08/2026

Equinox delivered two new Aspen Discovery integrations for PaILS, allowing patrons to view Evergreen account notes and renew accounts online via Quipu eRENEW. More: equinoxoli.pulse.ly/an3ivbvhcq

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