In Spring 2020, you'll see a new system at the Butte College Library.
What is an LSP?
A library uses an enterprise software platform to manage a large number of activities and resources. This software allows us to maintain our catalog of books and electronic resources, circulate items (check-outs, check-ins, renewals), track purchases, analyze use of the collection, and calculate and track fines. In addition, the library provides a front-end search engine known as OneSearch that allows users to find local items and database content.
Why is the system changing?
In 2017, legislation was passed to support the implementation of a single cloud-based LSP across the California Community College system. This was offered on an opt-in basis. A team of Butte College Librarians and Library Technicians evaluated the proposal and recommended to administrators that we participate in the implementation. In all, 110 of the 114 California Community Colleges are participating.
What system are we implementing?
The products are: Alma (back-end) and OneSearch (Primo VE front-end searching). Both are provided by Ex Libris, a subsidiary of ProQuest. Alma and Primo are currently in use at a large number of colleges and universities, including the entire CSU system.
New OneSearch Goes Live Spring Semester 2020!
In Spring 2020, you'll see a new system at the Butte College Library.
What is an LSP?
A library uses an enterprise software platform to manage a large number of activities and resources. This software allows us to maintain our catalog of books and electronic resources, circulate items (check-outs, check-ins, renewals), track purchases, analyze use of the collection, and calculate and track fines. In addition, the library provides a front-end search engine known as OneSearch that allows users to find local items and database content.
Why is the system changing?
In 2017, legislation was passed to support the implementation of a single cloud-based LSP across the California Community College system. This was offered on an opt-in basis. A team of Butte College Librarians and Library Technicians evaluated the proposal and recommended to administrators that we participate in the implementation. In all, 110 of the 114 California Community Colleges are participating.
What system are we implementing?
The products are: Alma (back-end) and OneSearch (Primo VE front-end searching). Both are provided by Ex Libris, a subsidiary of ProQuest. Alma and Primo are currently in use at a large number of colleges and universities, including the entire CSU system.
Find out more and ask questions at our Alma/Primo guide.