Real-time data now supports collection management at company\u2019s 83 public libraries
\nROCKVILLE, Md. \u2013 Library Systems & Services (LS&S) has begun enhancing collection management in the 83 public libraries it operates by implementing Edelweiss Analytics, a collaborative product between Above the Treeline and Ingram Content Group\u2019s Library Services. The rollout of the new analytics system will begin with several libraries in California.<\/p>\n
Edelweiss Analytics gives libraries real-time access to information to compare their library circulation and holdings, including pre-publication orders, to peer libraries and previously unavailable retail sales data. Libraries can use the data to manage their collection and better anticipate patron demand.<\/p>\n
\u201cBook retailers are an important bellwether for knowing what titles and other materials are popular,\u201d says Chris Ourand, vice president of marketing and communications at LS&S. \u201cWith Edelweiss Analytics we no longer need to make purchasing or inventory decisions based on historical reports because we get immediate insight into what book readers like and can accommodate their needs quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Edelweiss Analytics, we\u2019re able to open a window into a new world of data and information for libraries, helping them curate and enhance their collection management systems,\u201d said Dan Sheehan, VP & GM of Ingram Library Services. \u201cWe\u2019re happy to work with LS&S to bring their libraries access to this unique insight, which includes sales information from independent bookstores combined with library circulation data. It presents a clear picture of popular titles from across the country and regionally, along with a direct link to Ingram\u2019s inventory for easy and quick access to titles.\u201d<\/p>\n","image":1272,"form_title":"","form_emebed":""},{"type":"text","block_text":"
Real-time data now supports collection management at company\u2019s 83 public libraries<\/strong><\/p>\n ROCKVILLE, Md. \u2013 Library Systems & Services (LS&S) has begun enhancing collection management in the 83 public libraries it operates by implementing Edelweiss Analytics, a collaborative product between Above the Treeline and Ingram Content Group\u2019s Library Services. The rollout of the new analytics system will begin with several libraries in California. <\/p>\n Edelweiss Analytics gives libraries real-time access to information to compare their library circulation and holdings, including pre-publication orders, to peer libraries and previously unavailable retail sales data. Libraries can use the data to manage their collection and better anticipate patron demand.<\/p>\n \u201cBook retailers are an important bellwether for knowing what titles and other materials are popular,\u201d says Chris Ourand, vice president of marketing and communications at LS&S. \u201cWith Edelweiss Analytics we no longer need to make purchasing or inventory decisions based on historical reports because we get immediate insight into what book readers like and can accommodate their needs quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWith Edelweiss Analytics, we\u2019re able to open a window into a new world of data and information for libraries, helping them curate and enhance their collection management systems,\u201d said Dan Sheehan, VP & GM of Ingram Library Services. \u201cWe\u2019re happy to work with LS&S to bring their libraries access to this unique insight, which includes sales information from independent bookstores combined with library circulation data. It presents a clear picture of popular titles from across the country and regionally, along with a direct link to Ingram\u2019s inventory for easy and quick access to titles.\u201d <\/p>\n","image":false,"form_title":"","form_emebed":""}],"display_category":true,"display_date":true},"yoast_head":"\n