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2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS
Special Supplement to
Published by
Announcing
OpenAthens
as 2020
Product of
the Year
We love making access to
knowledge easy and we’re
delighted the judges agreed
– thank you!
“Our experience with this “I cannot emphasize how much “The customer service and
product has been a delight.” WE LOVE OpenAthens.” support from OpenAthens
is wonderful.”
Visit openathens.org to find out more
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he 2020 Modern Library Awards (MLAs) is proud to announce its review scores from participating companies in this special
supplement to Library Product News. The MLAs are an unbiased program recognizing the elite products and services that serve
the library industry. Companies provided concise write-ups of their products/services and submitted them for review. These were
then sent out to the LibraryWorks readership — librarians in public, academic, K-12, and special libraries — who then submitted
their reviews on a 1-10 scoring system. Each judge had to have had experience with the product or service, and each participating
company also had to provide four references of library placements to submit their forms. The LibraryWorks staff had no influence on
the scoring. Awards were based on the following scores:
6.5-7.4 Silver 7.5-8.4 Gold 8.5-10.0 Platinum Highest Overall Scores – Product of the Year and Service of the Year
The 2020 roster of products awards includes: LibLynx | LibLynx
Library Market | LibraryCalendar
Product of the Year: *Mackin Educational Resources | MackinVIA
*OpenAthens | OpenAthens *Mitinet Library Services | BestMARC
*Northern Micrographics | Preservation Imaging Services
Service of the Year: *Scannx, Inc. | Scannx Book ScanCenter
*Overton & Associates | Library Moving Consultant *SenSource, Inc. | SenSource Intelligent Imaging People Counters
*ST Imaging | ViewScan Microfilm Scanner
Platinum Awards: *Taylor & Francis Group | Europa World Plus
3branch Products | magbrowz Taylor & Francis Group | History of Feminism
Atlas Business Solutions, Inc. | ScheduleAnywhere Today’s Business Solutions, Inc. | ePRINTit
*AWE Learning | Early Literacy Station Platinum *Today’s Business Solutions, Inc. | MyPC with EasyBooking &
*Biblionix | Apollo PaperCut for Computer Reservation & Print Management
*bibliotheca | cloudLibrary *Today’s Business Solutions, Inc. | ScanEZ Scan Station
*bibliotheca | open+ *Today’s Business Solutions, Inc. | TBS-Kiosk
BookBrowse.com | BookBrowse for Libraries *Transparent Language Inc. | Transparent Language Online
*Brainfuse | HelpNow Weigl Publishers Inc. | AV2 Media Enhanced Books
Capira Technologies | CapiraMobile
Capira Technologies | MuseumKey Gold Awards
collectionHQ | ESP (Evidence-based Selection Planning) *AWE Learning | AfterSchool Edge Platinum
*Comprise Technologies | SmartPAY *bibliotheca | selfCheck 500
*Comprise Technologies | Smart Kiosk *Comprise Technologies | Smart Access Manager (SAM)
*The Crowley Company | Crowley Imaging Digitization Services *Comprise Technologies | Smart Money Manager (SMM)
*The Crowley Company | MACH-Series Microfilm Scanners *EBSCO LearningExpress | PrepSTEP for Colleges & Universities
*The Crowley Company | Zeutschel zeta Overhead Scanner *PressReader | PressReader
*e-ImageData Corp. | ScanPro All-In-One Microfilm Scanner Scannx, Inc. | Zeutschel OS15000 Comfort Scanner powered by
*EBSCO Information Services | Flipster Scannx software and cloud service
*EBSCO LearningExpress | PrepSTEP for Community Colleges *Taylor & Francis Group | CHEMnetBASE
*EBSCO LearningExpress | PrepSTEP for High Schools *Taylor & Francis Group | Routledge Handbooks Online
*Generation Fifth Applications | Library Archival Software (LAS) Tech Logic | selfCIRC TRAK
*Huston & Company | Custom Furniture for Library Environments
Infobase | Bloom’s Literature Silver Awards
*Innovative Interfaces, Inc. | Innovative Resource Sharing (INN-Reach) AWE Learning | Bilingual Spanish Literacy Station Platinum
*Innovative Interfaces, Inc. | Mobile Worklists Center for Cyber Safety and Education | Garfield’s Cyber Safety
*Innovative Interfaces, Inc. | MyLibrary! Adventures
*Innovative Interfaces, Inc. | Polaris Web Application (LEAP)
*LaptopsAnytime | Automated Laptop (and Tablet and Portable Honorable Mentions
110V Power Charger) Dispensing Checkout Kiosks *Taylor & Francis Group | Routledge Encyclopedia of Modernism
LEID Products | SmartAxess™ Library Systems
*Multiyear honorees
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D GOLD AWARD
log-in credentials for
all library resourc-
es and applications
and integrates with
DS 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS institutions who use IP
authentication. Single
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR links are created that
allow patrons access
OpenAthens to information needed
OpenAthens develops and supports iden- whether they are
tity and access management software located within their
that allows millions of people to quickly organization or off-site.
and easily find the information they’re OpenAthens provides
looking for. But how do we achieve this? flexible control for managing access OpenAthens makes it easy for people
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Well, we’ve made single sign-on simple
by doing all the heavy lifting ourselves,
rights to groups of users. Using new or
existing attributes, librarians can control
to access the knowledge they want when
they want it. That’s exciting. You never
SERVICE OF THE YEAR
making seamless access to knowledge access to specific resources based on know what they might end up going on
easier than ever before. licenses as well as the structure and stra- to achieve.
Incorporating new software into cur- tegic focus of their organization. HEAR FROM THE JUDGES:
“
rent IT systems doesn’t have to be hard Comprehensive usage statistics show “We cannot recommend
work. OpenAthens removes unnecessary how often content is accessed and by OpenAthens highly enough. It is
complications, by seamlessly slotting into whom providing insight into the value of a gem that has made our lives,
existing systems and working with it to subscriptions and detail of which parts of teaching practices, and resource
provide the best experience possible. the organization engage most regularly access much, much, much easier.”
OpenAthens establishes one set of with services. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE]
Dear Reader, 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS
I hope you enjoy the 2020 Modern Library Awards special edition and that you take advantage of the outstanding products
PLATINUM AWARD GOLD AWARD
and services offered by these respected companies. Our entire team would like to thank all the judges and applicants who
made the 2020 program such a success. Your enthusiasm and encouragement kept us going through another very busy
award season, and we were overwhelmed by the positive response.
Congratulations to the following judges who were randomly drawn to win a $25 Amazon gift card: Tierney M., Holt K.,
William M., Ryan I., Paul M., Lynn P., Lisa C., Kathleen C., Peter O., Jane F., Andrea Z., and Rachel T.
If you are a librarian and are interested in acting as a judge for the 2021 Modern Library Awards, please email the following
information to jenny@libraryworks.com: name, title, email address, and library name.
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If you have a product or service that you would like to enter in the 2021 Modern Library Awards, please email the following
information to sharon@libraryworks.com: name, title, email address, company name, and product/service name(s).
HONORABLE MENTION PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
Products that were entered in the 2020 Modern Library Awards are eligible to be entered into the 2021 program.
If you have any questions regarding the MLAs or thoughts to improve, I’d love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact
me. We look forward to seeing many of you in Philadelphia at the ALA Midwinter Conference.
Best regards,
Jenny
Jenny Newman 2020 MODERN LIBRARY
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PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
reach Library Directors. The title of the friendly, attractive storage solution that
article, “Renovating: The Books Are In The enhances the browsing experience.
Way” discusses how library moves have [CLICK HERE FOR MORE]
changed over the past thirty years and
S 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS the growing concern of balancing book Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.
stacks and open/flexible seating.
SERVICE OF THE YEAR HEAR FROM THE JUDGES:
Overton & Associates, LLC “When curves were thrown at
“ Overton & Associates with the move
requirements, he and his team was
able to support it with solutions that
met our needs. His knowledge of the
compact shelving and vendors was SCHEDULEANYWHERE
LIBRARY MOVING CONSULTANT extremely helpful during negoti- ScheduleAnywhere online employee
Overton & Associates, Library Move Con- ations with our shelving vendor. scheduling software allows libraries and
sultants, was developed in 2006 with the Bill Overton is professional, knowl- library systems to create an unlimited
intentions of assisting libraries through- edgeable in his industry and was a number of online schedules from any
out the library move process. The owner, pleasure to work with.” computer or mobile device. This easy-
Bill Overton, has been exclusively moving [CLICK HERE FOR MORE] to-use software is ideal for libraries of
libraries for over 32 years encompassing all sizes, including those with multiple
750 projects. departments or locations.
We believe the planning process is the Administrators can assign tasks to each
key ingredient to a successful move. By shift and can instantly view how many
proper planning, a library move can be employees are scheduled by location, shift
a stress free, anxiety free project utiliz-
ing local labor. By providing the tools to
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and service point. Schedules can be shared
with multiple departments, branches
volunteers/local workers and giving the PLATINUM AWARD GOLD AWARD
and locations, so managers always know
library the opportunity to move their which employees are scheduled and
own collection, our clients have saved where they are assigned to work.
over $500,000. Coordinating over 50 3branch Products Managers, employees and volunteers
volunteers for a public library or utilizing can access work schedules remotely to
local labor for a University that entailed effectively communicate and manage
over eight months of moving, our goal scheduling needs. Users can request and
was achieved by creating enthusiasm, approve time-off and review coverage
identifying problems during the planning 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS
and staffing needs anytime, from any
stage, and executing a labeling system location. Employees are notified when
that simplified the move process. HONORABLE MENTION PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
their schedules are posted or changed.
It is important for librarians to gather Developed by Atlas Business Solutions
as much information from a variety of Inc., ScheduleAnywhere ensures proper
sources. That is why Bill Overton has MAGBROWZ shift and service point coverage and
been on numerous panels that discusses Magbrowz bins utilize existing shelving fundamentally reduces scheduling errors
how to move libraries. Bill was highlight- to quickly create “flip-style” browsing. It and conflicts. The software also tracks
ed at the Pennsylvania Library Conven- enables materials to be stored face-out certifications and training, manages staff
tion as he discussed how to move a for incredibly easy access. Interior sup- availability, and can estimate labor costs.
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port treads keep materials upright and 2020 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS
Software upgrades are administered au-
Bill had authored an article in Strategic
Library, a trade magazine designed to SILVER AWARD
allow users to flip through effortlessly.
The magbrowz display system is a user
tomatically, and live support is included
SERVICE OF THE YEAR
at no additional charge. Free trial ac-
“Library Moving Made Easy” 2018 MODERN LIBRARY AWARDS
516-449-5495 SERVICE OF THE YEAR
www.librarymoving.com
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The ApolloSM ILS/LSP continues to help
EARLY LITERACY STATION PLATINUM customers reach new heights. Apollo was
Early Literacy Station™ Platinum (ELS designed from the start to be cloud-
Platinum), for ages 2-8, was officially based in a multi-tenant environment.
launched in January 2019 to bring a new That’s state-of-the-art architecture. As
and improved digital learning resource to Marshall Breeding stated “Apollo stands
public libraries. As an enhanced version apart as a public library system delivered CLOUDLIBRARY
of our flagship Early Literacy Station™, by a modern multi-tenant platform...” Beginning as a lending system for ebooks
ELS Platinum features brand new avatars, Also in the clouds are Apollo’s accolades: and eAudiobooks, cloudLibrary by biblio-
interfaces, and animations, and a brand- • Product of the Year from Modern theca is an evolving digital solution offer-
new content suite of 75+ STREAM-aligned Library Awards for 2016 AND 2017 ing an exceptional user experience that
educational software titles. Interface • Top of the charts in Breeding’s allows libraries to integrate their physical
themes include the beach, fairytale, and Perceptions surveys for 10 straight and digital experiences through the use
arctic. As a plug-and-play pre-loaded years, to the present of three mix-and-match modules.
workstation, available as a 20-inch touch- • Modern Library Awards, Platinum With easy sign-in and one-click borrow
screen or tablet device, ELS Platinum Award 2015, 2018, 2019 and download, the cloudLibrary content
does not require an internet connection, • An extraordinary customer retention module allows users to browse your
creating a safe learning environment for rate of over 99% over 13 years collection and be reading in seconds, with
young patrons in the library. no need to visit multiple sites or log in to
All content is engaging, fun, and Apollo is solely for public libraries. multiple platforms. The feature-rich app
interactive. Early learners can learn about That’s a promise we’ve made to our cus- includes the ability to publicize library
cyber safety with Garfield, read or listen tomers. There are no schools or colleges events, recommend titles, and more. In
aloud to both fiction and non-fiction that use Apollo. So, it’s not cluttered with addition to conventionally purchased
e-books, practice their handwriting, build capabilities that you don’t need. Our digital titles, cloudLibrary also offers
coding skills, and much more! With multi- brains aren’t cluttered either; all we think pay-per-use titles and the ability to share
touch functionality, ELS Platinum is ideal about is public libraries. digital titles with participating libraries
for both independent and collaborative Groundbreaking capabilities are normal through cloudLink, maximizing library
learning opportunities. with Apollo, like VersaCard® ad-hoc budgets and circulation.
Libraries also receive homeschooling resource sharing/consortia and Gab- Continuous innovation has resulted in
and programming resources to help plan bieSM, 2-way texting with patrons. Then two new cloudLibrary modules: cloudLi-
weekly lessons and library events, as well there’s Reserve ExpressSM, where patrons brary assist and cloudLibrary checkout.
as access to the Customer Portal to track subscribe to their favorite authors, media, Both modules can be used independently
usage. New with the Early Literacy Station and series. Plus, there’s a “Kids’ Catalog”, of cloudLibrary content. cloudLibrary assist
Platinum, libraries have the option to add faceted searching, and SQL querying. provides a virtual library card and allows
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users to manage their loans, favorite BookBrowse.com • Links from each book to the relevant
items, receive reminders, and switch page in the library’s OPAC
between multiple family accounts. The
checkout module enables users to check Annual subscriptions start from $230
out physical items directly from their for unlimited in-library and remote ac-
smartphones and provides interactive cess, and $115 for in-library only access.
receipts that let readers favorite, renew,
and sort and filter items, truly integrating HEAR FROM THE JUDGES:
“
the physical and digital library experience. “I use this resource to find titles for
[CLICK HERE FOR MORE] my book group at the library. I espe-
cially like how books are put into var-
bibliotheca ious categories, making it very easy
to select the specific topic you’d like
to read about. I also love the Book
Group Interviews. I have found great
recommendations for books, and
advice on how to deal with difficult
situations. Their love of books, and
their willingness to assist libraries is
truly appreciated.”
BOOKBROWSE FOR LIBRARIES
“
OPEN+ BookBrowse for Libraries is an affordable, “The Book Browse staff is wonderful
open+ is a comprehensive system that reader-focused, and user-friendly readers’ in that they listen to any concerns
allows libraries to provide more flexible advisory resource. & questions that you have. The re-
hours, extending library access and making Exceptional books don’t just entertain, sponse turn around time is fast and
library resources more available to the com- they also enlighten and make us step the product is first rate. It serves not
munities they serve. The open+ solution outside of ourselves; BookBrowse seeks only as a tool for reader’s advisory,
allows libraries to easily control building out such books across a range of genres, but is current and user-friendly. I
access, security, and automation through including adult fiction and nonfiction, recommend this product.”
one efficient central management hub. and select YA. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE]
Seamlessly integrating with existing People don’t have time to read about
ILS/LMS and library solutions, open+ all the new books published, let alone Brainfuse
enables libraries to complement existing read all of them, so BookBrowse focuses
staffed hours with unstaffed open hours on depth, not breadth, offering a curated
while monitoring library activity, comput- resource of the best contemporary
er access, PA announcements, and more. books, and providing the information
Using the in-app virtual library card fea- readers need to decide which titles are
ture, users can also access library spaces right for them.
with the cloudLibrary app. The integration BookBrowse’s editorial focus coupled
between open+ and cloudLibrary creates with its extensive reading group resourc-
a better overall library experience for busy es make it a particularly valuable destina-
users who may forget their library card tion for book club members.
when visiting. Resources include:
The flexibility to provide unstaffed • Hand-picked read-alikes for thousands HELPNOW
hours allows libraries to increase the use of books Brainfuse’s HelpNow is a suite of services
of their space and resources, grow circula- • Recommended reading lists by genre, that provides full academic support to
tion, and focus on community outreach. time period, setting and theme library patrons throughout North America.
In use in over 750 libraries in Europe • Extensive book club resources including HelpNow’s features include live, one-to-
for over a decade, bibliotheca’s open+ is reading guides, discussions and advice. one online homework help, a full-service
now available to North American librar- • In-depth reviews writing lab, a lesson library, practice tests,
ies, as well. • “Beyond the book” articles that explore and much more. HelpNow is available in
[CLICK HERE FOR MORE] the historical, cultural and contextual hundreds of library systems in the Unit-
aspects of each featured book ed States and Canada, including Suffolk
• Previews of notable books publishing County, San Francisco, Sacramento, Toronto,
soon Los Angeles County and Chicago (America’s
• Twice-monthly online magazine, plus largest online homework help program).
email notifications Beyond Homework Help: HelpNow
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provides the most comprehensive range Capira Technologies collectionHQ
of academic services available among
online tutoring platforms, including live
skills tutoring and a robust library of
educational content.
Field-Tested Tutoring: Brainfuse consis-
tently outperforms other online tutoring
companies in head-to-head trials con-
ducted by library systems.
High-Quality Tutors: All Brainfuse tutors
have 4-year college degrees and undergo a
rigorous selection and training process.
State-Aligned Services: All online
tutoring, skills lessons, and practice tests ESP (EVIDENCE-BASED SELECTION
are aligned to State and Common Core PLANNING)
Standards. Evidence-based Selection Planning -
We are one of the most experienced ESP brings the art of Baker & Taylor’s
tutoring companies in North America, collection development expertise
having completed over 10 million one- MUSEUMKEY together with the science of collection-
to-one online tutoring sessions since MuseumKey is a library service platform HQ’s data analytics, to create a deci-
1999. We remain committed to provid- (LSP) designed to manage and circulate a sion support system integrated with
ing high-quality academic support and collection of physical and printable venue TitleSource 360™. ESP helps public
continually meet student needs through passes, often known as museum passes. libraries to select the right current and
innovative features and services. Learn Many public libraries have partnered with pre-published titles in the right quanti-
more at brainfuse.com. local museums and attractions to provide ties for their communities.
[CLICK HERE FOR MORE] free or discounted access through either a Ranking: ESP’s powerful Ranking tool
physical membership card, disposal vouch- harnesses the same Machine Learning
Capira Technologies er or printed admission ticket. Due to the methods that drive Apple’s Siri, Goo-
nature of such an offering, this service re- gle’s Assistant, and the recommenda-
quires a self-service reservation system for tion engines at Netflix and Amazon to
distribution based on date, as opposed to predict how current and forthcoming
the “first come first service” model of hold titles will perform in the future. Predic-
placed in a traditional ILS. Security and tions are drawn by analyzing key data
reliability is one of our highest priorities, as points about each title such as the
MuseumKey was the first museum passes author’s past performance, the BISAC
reservation system to offer SSL encryption. Subject performance, how the author
MuseumKey employs a complex reser- has performed in this BISAC Subject
vation algorithm based off a few simple Group, reviews on the title, demand,
CAPIRAMOBILE settings configured by staff which blocks and many more.
Libraries can now reinforce their role as a out the appropriate days and prevents Distribution: ESP’s Distribution com-
key social infrastructure element in their the possibility of a booking conflict. It was ponent recommends how many of each
community by putting messaging about designed by librarians and administra- title to buy and how to share those titles
programs, events, classes and more in tors in order to address various issues in across library branches based on local
their patrons’ hands through push notifi- competing products by streamlining the circulation evidence. ESP understands
cations when they have Capira Technolo- process to maximize efficiency. Museum that every community is different and so
gies- App Developers for Libraries as their closing/unavailable dates are maintained empowers you to create unique distri-
app provider. centrally by us and automatically inte- bution goals, such as minimum and
Libraries can also promote healthy grated into the reservation calendar. maximum quantities, to meet the needs
patron account behavior through in-app Our forthcoming enhancements of each branch.
account notifications reminding them to include a pro version of the software
take action about holds, overdues, card designed for consortiums and large HEAR FROM THE JUDGES:
“
expiry and more with CapiraMobile. library systems, as well as live circulation “This product is a game-changer for
Connect them with the collection, their functionality where passes marked as libraries. We absolutely must use
accounts, calendar, e-resources and more checked in or out in the MuseumKey will tools like these in order to remain rel-
with beautiful 100% custom design in correspond in the library’s ILS. evant moving forward in a disruptive
apps by Capira Technologies. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE] world.”
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RESUME
Comprise Technologies Comprise Technologies a significant portion of Crowley Imag-
ing’s digitization services. Since 1980,
Crowley has served the preservation
needs of archivists, librarians, histori-
ans and records managers by digitizing
important cultural heritage documents,
newspapers, maps, books, microfilm,
photographs, slides and other media.
Crowley’s own history is steeped in mi-
crographics, ensuring a full understand-
ing of the analog-to-digital cycle and its
SMARTPAY challenges. Specializing in high-volume
SmartPAY is an Online Payment Gateway conversions as well as the rare and
for Libraries. It allows patrons to make SMART KIOSK valuable, Crowley has unique access to
fine/fee payments and donations on the Smart Kiosks are self-service stations for the best capture solutions as a reseller
library’s website. SmartPAY links with all PC Sign-UP, ILS related payments, and of Zeutschel, InoTec and other high-
leading ILS products to automatically printing. Smart Kiosks offer a variety end brands and as the manufacturer of
post payments of fines, fees or other of services; patrons can manage their Mekel Technology and Wicks and Wilson
charges. SmartPAY lets you reconcile pay- accounts, purchase merchandise, sign up scanners. Production efficiency, an in-
ments by an individual member library. for a PC, pay for copies/fax/scan/print, depth understanding of image quality,
SmartPAY raises collections because it pay fines & fees and make donations. Ev- forty years in the industry and low
is secure, easy, convenient, and adds a ery payment made without staff involve- operator turnover are just a few of the
payment option that is available 24 hours ment yields true cost savings! Self-Service advantages clients gain when partnering
a day – 7 days a week. SmartPAY features: Smart Kiosks are an easy and convenient with Crowley Imaging.
Fine and Fee Payments, Donations for a way to accept and manage payments for Depending on collection requirements,
Purpose, Pre-payment of Print Account, services and goods offered in the library. Crowley provides the option to scan on-
Convenience Fee Option. With SmartPAY, Smart Kiosks integrate fully with Smart site or in-house while always working to
patrons can complete secure, fine, fee or Terminal credit card readers so libraries ensure that the final images meet the
other payments, and donors can make can offer patrons payment card service. project requirements and can be made
contributions, directly at the library’s Smart Kiosks meet the Payment Card accessible as the library sees fit.
website. SmartPAY meets the Payment Industry Data Security Standard. Specific digitization services for libraries
Card Industry’s Data Security Standard. [CLICK HERE FOR MORE] include:
[CLICK HERE FOR MORE] • Paper scanning
The Crowley Company • Bound book scanning
• Archival preservation scanning
• Microfilm and microfiche scanning
• Graphic arts collection scanning
(photos, slides, films, plates)
• Image hosting and viewing
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CROWLEY IMAGING DIGITIZATION
SERVICES
As a repository for historical and collect-
ed works and records, libraries comprise
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USE ESP TO
REMOVE THE
GUESSWORK AND
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ESP harnesses the same Machine Learning methods that
drive Apple’s Siri, Google’s Assistant and the recommendation
engines at Netflix and Amazon to support
evidence-based selection.
QUOTES FROM THE JUDGES
“This product is a game-changer for “We were early adopters of this
libraries. We absolutely must use tools product and have seen it continue to
like these in order to remain relevant grow and improve at a healthy rate.”
moving forward in a disruptive world.”
VISIT WWW.COLLECTIONHQ.COM/ESP TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE.The Crowley Company maintenance, prior MACH generations on the original media; reduced staff
are still providing high-volume digitiza- time (requires little training and no daily
tion services at libraries throughout the maintenance); reduced paper/toner fees
world after more than a decade. as patrons tend to use electronic delivery
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The zeta scan system can also be fitted
The Crowley Company with any traditional pay-per-use system
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e-ImageData Corp.
MACH-SERIES MICROFILM SCANNERS
Having introduced the world’s first pro-
duction microfilm scanner in 1989, Mekel
Technology and Crowley continue to offer
the most advanced rollfilm scanning
systems on the market. The MACH-series ZEUTSCHEL ZETA OVERHEAD SCANNER
scanners are a staple for libraries with The “plug in and scan” Zeutschel zeta scan SCANPRO ALL-IN-ONE MICROFILM
large collections of microfilm as they system has become a patron and staff fa- SCANNER
are designed to handle a wide variety of vorite in libraries around the world. Since The ScanPro® line of microfilm scan-
16mm and 35mm microfilm types, Mekel its 2011 introduction to the market, the ners has been and continues to be the
scanners provide superior image quality zeta has gained popularity for its ILL-com- micrographics equipment of choice in
(FADGI-rated) at high scan speeds. Pow- patibility, compact size, media flexibility, the world’s most prestigious libraries and
ered by the custom Quantum software image quality and touchscreen ease. In universities. And, for good reason. Includ-
suite for capture and processing, the 2019, Zeutschel released a Windows 10 ed are features like ABBYY® FineReader
MACH-series scanners deliver quality dig- version boasting a 21.5” full HD resolution OCR, PowerScan Productivity Suite com-
ital images from even the worst sets of touch panel, an even faster processor prised of WORD Search™, INFO-Link™,
microfilm (poor original images; improp- and enhanced software features. Used Copy-to-Clipboard, and searchable PDF
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