JULY 25, 2024, LEHI, UT— SirsiDynix, a leading provider of library technology solutions, is pleased to announce the release of CloudSource+, a robust new content and discovery services solution that is now available to libraries everywhere.

CloudSource+ is an extension of the company’s CloudSource OA platform, which became generally available in December 2021 and is live to more than 500 libraries of all types worldwide. CloudSource+ unites almost one billion closed-access records with an ever-expanding index of global open access (OA) and open educational resources (OER).

With holdings management tools for full-text linking—including a link resolver, knowledge base, and support for proxy services—and an emphasis on increasing the visibility of high-quality OA content, CloudSource+ seeks to redefine the traditional discovery experience and save libraries time and money along the way.

Some of the industry-leading benefits CloudSource+ offers include:

• A transformative approach to open access content
  CloudSource+ helps libraries leverage the vast body of open access content by providing direct linking to all available OA and OER materials first, rather than using OA as a fallback when a paid version of the content is unavailable.
• The only holdings management service a library needs
  CloudSource+ frees up valuable time for collection management staff by migrating and managing library holdings from other discovery services. With CloudSource+ as a managed service, libraries can also opt for as much or as little involvement in day-to-day administration as they need.
• Comprehensive integrations with partner services
  CloudSource+ supports libraries in strategically managing costly, high-OA subscription databases by:
  • Checking library holdings for all non-OA hits and delivering direct links to Gale databases or resolver links to holdings from other providers
  • Offering tens of thousands of peer-reviewed journals for on-demand fulfilment from partner services, including CCC’s Get It Now and Research Solutions’ Article Galaxy Scholar
• Powerful search capabilities
  CloudSource+ provides an intuitive user search experience that includes support for Boolean searching, an advanced search builder, and enhanced relevancy tuned for CloudSource’s wide array of available content.

“CloudSource+ has been designed from the ground up with the evolution of the academic publishing industry in mind,” says Maryśka Connolly, CloudSource Director of Partnerships and Communications. “Libraries aren’t always positioned to easily take advantage of the growing body of OA resources—which includes 67% of academic articles in 2023 alone! CloudSource+ gives your users not just seamless access to your subscription content but also one-click access to the global body of OA and OER. We provide the tools to make smart collection management decisions, diversify your collection strategies, and provide the best possible discovery experience in the industry.”

Interested in learning more about CloudSource+? Schedule a demo at cloudsource.net, or register to join SirsiDynix’s next product deep dive, taking place on Wednesday, July 31.

About SirsiDynix

SirsiDynix believes in the power of libraries. Transforming and shaping their communities every day, that power inspires us to connect people with knowledge at more than 20,000 libraries worldwide. SirsiDynix technology combines relevant resources with the Best Library User Experience (BLUE). With our Best-of-Breed approach, SirsiDynix gives libraries the greatest and most expansive range of options for their software. Complemented by the most experienced training, consulting, and support staff in the industry, SirsiDynix helps libraries to reach their highest potential while serving their communities. To find out more, visit www.sirsidynix.com.