More information on the closure of Baker & Taylor.

I have posted the report: Library Perceptions 2025: Results of the eighteenth International Survey of Library Automation on Library Technology Guides:
librarytechnology.org/perceptions/...

#LibrarySky

My 2025 Library Systems Report has been published by American Libraries.
"Companies see platform upgrades, new leadership, and AI enhancements"
americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/05/01/2...

The results of this survey provide valuable information to libraries as they formulate technology strategies and to vendors as they refine their support services and product development.
For more information about the survey and how to respond, see:
librarytechnology.org/perceptions/...

The survey measures the levels of satisfaction that libraries have in their strategic technology products and their perceptions of the quality of service and support.

I continue to collect responses to the Library Automation Perceptions Survey. The deadline has been extended to Mar 7, 2025. Please participate in this study which reveals important trends in library management systems and discovery services. All types and sizes of libraries are invited to respond.

Executive changes at SirsiDynix. Bill Davison moves from executive role at SirsiDynix to an advisory role with Harris.

librarytechnology.org/vendor/sirsi...

#LibraryTechNews #LibrarySky

An hour so so later that part of the US Department of Education wasn't responding (nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datace...)

2023 data also is now included for statistical reports shown for individual libraries:
librarytechnology.org/libraries/nc...
(just choose the View Detailed Statistics from any US academic library)

Today I downloaded the IPEDS data set for Academic Library Statistics for 2023 and loaded it onto Library Technology Guides.

That data is now available for statistical reports on Library Technology Guides:https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/nces/trends/

Library Tech News: GPO joins Digital Preservation Coalition
GPO is joining a growing DPC community with 170 members in 24 countries worldwide. The DPC helps its members deliver resilient long-term access to digital content. #LibTechNews

librarytechnology.org/pr/31007/gpo...

Lib Tech News: British Library selects Clarivate to provide library services and discovery platforms. The British Library will implement Alma, Primo VE and Rapido.

librarytechnology.org/pr/30992/the...

It is also shocking that many library websites incorporate the Meta Pixel. This practice seems inconsistent with the value for patron privacy held by libraries. I suspect that many of these libraries are unaware of its presence or its implications for patron privacy.

Here is a list of library-related people and organizations I have come across on BlueSky which I hope will be useful to others. I like having a tab just for library conversations. Let me know if you want to be added to the list.

SirsiDynix has been acquired by Harris Computing, part of Constellation Software, Inc.: librarytechnology.org/document/308...

Please respond to the Library Automation Perceptions Survey. It asks about the functionality and support for automation and discovery products used in your library. Responses contribute to an ongoing project that libraries use to make system considerations.
librarytechnology.org/perceptions/...