Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Equinox Open Library Initiative

@equinoxoli.org

110 followers 240 following 200 posts

Equinox Open Library Initiative is a nonprofit that supports library automation by investing in open source software and providing technology services for libraries. You can learn more about us at https://www.equinoxoli.org/.

www.equinoxoli.org

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 22d

Now accepting applications for the Equinox Open Source Grant! The grant provides Koha implementation, training, hosting & support and is accepting submissions through November 14, 2025. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant #OpenSourceGrant #grants #equinox #kohails #libraries @kohails.bsky.social

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 4h

Fall into open source with Equinox news delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe: https://www.equinoxoli.org/#signup #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 1d

#ThrowbackThursday to Computers in Libraries 2025 in Washington, D.C. and the beautiful cherry blossoms. We'll next be at the 2025 Pennsylvania Library Association Conference starting October 19, 2025. Will we see you there? #PaLA #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

Andrea Buntz Neiman posing for a selfie in front of the Jefferson Monument in Washington, D.C. on a sunny spring day.

Cherry blossoms blooming in the foreground of a photo with the Jefferson Monument in the background on a sunny, spring day in Washington, D.C.

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 3d

Now accepting applications for the Equinox Open Source Grant - deadline is November 14! The grant provides Koha implementation, training, hosting and support services to eligible institutions. Apply: https://bit.ly/EOSGrant #OpenSourceGrant #grants #equinox #kohails #libraries @kohails.bsky.social

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 4d

Our latest: "Equinox Welcomes Estacado Library Information Network to Koha ILS and Aspen Discovery." More: https://www.equinoxoli.org/equinox-welcomes-estacado-library-information-network-to-koha-ils-and-aspen-discovery/ #kohails #AspenDiscovery #DiscoveryLayer #equinox #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 7d

Day 3 of AspenCon is workshops at the Peabody Library. A big thank you to Nashville - it has been a great time! 👋 Read more about Equinox's Aspen Discovery services: https://www.equinoxoli.org/products/aspen-discovery/ #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #equinox #DiscoveryLayer #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

It's day two of AspenCon 2025! If you're in person: staff member Galen Charlton is offering the workshop, "Building Branded LiDA," today at 3:15pm CST/4:15pm EST. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #equinox #DiscoveryLayer #Libraries @gmcharlt.bsky.social

AspenCON 2025 Sponsors

Thanks to all of our sponsors for AspenCON 2025

bit.ly

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

That's the end of the session - here's a recap slide of the trends discussed. Thanks to @mbreeding.bsky.social! #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Slide with the text: "Trends in public library discovery: From catalogs to discovery, demand for elegant and sophisticated user interfaces, better organization of search and browse listings, enhanced/enriched content, streamlined patron account services, from discovery to comprehensive virtual presence, integrated tools: calendar, chat, messaging, genuine content (not AI slop).

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - and yet cutting off access to ChatGPT is like cutting off access to Google before because it is where people are going for answers. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - AI is not well behaved, it's harvesting, it's aggressive, and it can cripple your website. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - and AI creates a buffer between your system and your users. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - one system for one library really doesn't work anymore. Shared infrastructure should be what libraries are thinking about. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

In case you're just tuning in now: AspenCon day 2 is already underway. Watch with us here: www.youtube.com/live/Nxe235M... #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - most public libraries are using the interface provided with their ILS. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - supported open source is the way of the world. A common myth I face is that you need a lot of technical staff to use open source. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - The dream of open source is being vendor independent. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

This is our favorite part: @mbreeding.bsky.social - being open source supports a community approach to development. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - Where we are now: there are open source products that libraries are choosing now because of its merits including @evergreenils.bsky.social @kohails.bsky.social and Aspen Discovery. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - Open Source is not this obscure thing anymore. The product has to win on their merits, not just that it's open source. 👏 #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - open source is a shared effort. You can tap into a broad range of expertise to bring the product forward. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Marshall Breeding speaking at a podium in front of a black curtain and speaking intently to the audience.

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - the interest, from public libraries, is in finding the best interfaces to offer our communities. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - the other issue is how do we reach our decision makers and make the case to council members etc? #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - it's also about measuring impact and ROI of the events and services public libraries offer. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - Public Libraries want to invite segmented audiences to specific events of interest to them. These features are increasingly expected. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - what do public libraries really want? It's not just using the collections. What do you do beyond that? #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1

Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org · 8d

@mbreeding.bsky.social - libraries want to get away from silos of catalogs, library websites, and databases and into something seamless. #AspenCon #AspenDiscovery #OpenSource #Libraries

1 1