Achieving more unified and secure workflows with cloud-based
Alma, Primo and Rapido library software solutions from
Clarivate
LONDON, Jan. 28,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a
leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today
announces that the British Library has selected Clarivate to
provide its library services and discovery platforms to create a
more cohesive, streamlined and secure experience. The British
Library will implement Alma, Primo VE and Rapido.
Founded in 1973, the British Library is the United Kingdom's national library and is one
of the largest libraries in the world. Its collection features 170
million items, including books, journals, newspapers, patents,
maps, prints, manuscripts and digital publications.
After 20 years of partnership providing Aleph Library Management
System and Primo discovery services, the British Library has turned
to Clarivate to implement their next-generation library services
platform and patron interface. The British Library will be the 43rd
National and State library in the world to adopt Alma. This
will improve the experience of users and simplify Library
operations with a unified platform whilst providing a platform to
enhance the Library's services into the future. Additionally, the
British Library has selected Rapido to streamline its interlibrary
loan system, further supporting resource sharing among the academic
and research community.
Liz Jolly, Chief Librarian at the
British Library, said: "Building on our existing and
long-established relationship with Clarivate, we are delighted to
be developing a comprehensive, end-to-end platform for all our
library services. By implementing Alma, Primo VE and Rapido, we aim
to restore and improve access to our collection, enhancing our
support for research and making the knowledge and resources we hold
accessible to everyone."
Bar Veinstein, President of Academia & Government at
Clarivate, said: "At Clarivate, we are dedicated to providing
forward thinking solutions that support the missions of national
libraries such as the British Library. Our collaboration will
foster learning and discovery for future generations and make the
United Kingdom's rich heritage
accessible to researchers, scholars and the public."
About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative
intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics,
workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia
& Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences &
Healthcare. For more information, please
visit www.clarivate.com
Media Contact:
Amy
Bourke-Waite, Senior Director, External Communications
newsroom@clarivate.com
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