Managing print books and perpetual eBooks is easier than ever with FOLIO and EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). These platforms work together to help libraries streamline acquisitions, organize collections, and provide seamless access to users.
FOLIO offers a flexible, open-source system that integrates both print and digital materials. Its tools track ownership, licensing, and availability, while the Electronic Resource Management (ERM) module ensures perpetual eBooks are properly cataloged. Libraries can automate acquisitions through GOBI and EBSCOhost Collection Manager (ECM) and keep records up to date with MARC imports and metadata synchronization. Built-in analytics help libraries track usage and collection trends, making it easier to manage long-term access and sustainability.
EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) enhances a centralized search experience, allowing users to find both print and eBooks in one place. By pulling metadata from Integrated Library Systems (ILS) like Alma, FOLIO, and Sierra, EDS provides direct links to perpetual eBooks. Libraries can also prioritize perpetual access content, ensuring long-term availability of essential resources. Plus, GOBI and ECM integration ensures that new perpetual eBooks are instantly discoverable.
With FOLIO and EDS, libraries get a powerful, efficient solution for managing books and eBooks, making it easier to provide long-term, seamless access to other perpetual resources.
By offering both perpetual and subscription-based solutions, EBSCO provides libraries with the flexibility, security, and efficiency needed to navigate the evolving landscape of information access.
