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 ====== Market overview ======
-===== UK library system vendors - market share July 2019 =====
+===== Market share =====
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+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Market share</font>   |   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Vendor</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Number of library authorities</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>SirsiDynix</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>74</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Civica</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>51</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>ESS (was Capita)</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>31</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Axiell</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>25</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>Axiell (Infor)</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>8</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>PTFS-Europe</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>13</font>   |
+|<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>ISOxford</font>   |<font 10pt/Calibri,sans-serif;;black;;inherit>1</font>   |
-===== Overviews of the library technology market =====
+{{:market_share_3_march_2022.jpg?nolink&1280x720|market_share_3_march_2022.jpg}}
-**[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2019/05/01/library-systems-report-2019/|Library Systems Report 2019]]** Cycles of innovation By Marshall Breeding American Libraries 1 May 2019
+===== NEWS =====
-From the report:
+**[[https://www.axiell.com/blog-post/axiell-announces-agreement-to-acquire-infor-library-information/|Axiell announces agreement to acquire Infor]]**  Library & Information Solutions business and expand global presence.
-"The library technology industry, broadly speaking, shows more affinity toward utility than innovation. Library automation systems are not necessarily exciting technologies, but they are workhorse applications that must support the complex tasks of acquiring, describing, and providing access to materials and services. They represent substantial investments, and their effectiveness is tested daily in the library. But more than efficiency is at stake: These products must be aligned with the priorities of the library relative to collection management, service provision, and other functions.
+Axiell Pres Release January 4, 2022
-Outdated automation systems can reinforce work patterns that no longer reflect priorities as core library activities change
+[[https://www.axiell.com/blog-post/axiell-announces-agreement-to-acquire-infor-library-information/|https://www.axiell.com/blog-post/axiell-announces-agreement-to-acquire-infor-library-information/]]
-One key focus of development for ILS products for the last few years has been upgrading web-based interfaces on software applications installed on library personnel computers. The maintenance of staff-facing clients has been a longstanding pain for libraries using ILS products. The transition to web interfaces is long overdue and unfortunately consumes much of the development capacity of the vendors at the expense of creating new functionality or services.
+Lund, Sweden 4 January, 2022 – Axiell, the world’s leading software and services provider for the cultural sector, today announced an agreement to acquire Infor Library & Information Solutions, a business within Infor, the industry cloud company. The acquisition is expected to close in February.
-One of the key concerns for public libraries is whether they are poised to enter a disruptive cycle of innovation or if the current pattern of incremental advancement will continue.
+The Infor Library & Information Solutions business delivers solutions and services to the library sector and serves more than 180 customers in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The acquisition is driven by Axiell’s expansion strategy, focusing and strengthening its offer in the public library and education industry. The acquisition also advances Axiell’s global reach and establishes a local presence and industry-specific competence in countries where staff are located. The acquisition accelerates the availability of cloud technology to libraries and schools enabling them to, at their pace, join the community of customers, which work with Axiell’s sustainable and digital-first cloud-based library services platform, Quria®.
-All of the ILS products in the established public library market are based on aging internal architectures.
+**[[https://www.capita.com/news/agreement-to-sell-education-software-solutions|Capita disposse of education software business**]]**  [This includes the Capita library businesses]
-**[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/05/01/library-systems-report-2018/|Library Systems Report 2018**]]** \\
+Capita plc announced (14th December 2020) that it has agreed to sell its Education Software Solutions (‘ESS’) business (inc its library systems businesses) to Tiger UK Bidco Limited, a newly formed company established by funds advised by Montagu Private Equity (‘Montagu’), in a deal that values ESS at up to £400m.
-New technologies enable an expanded vision of library services. By Marshall Breeding American Libraries. May 1, 2018.
-"Technologies that focus on supporting traditional library services no longer meet the needs of libraries that wish to strengthen their involvement in new service areas.
+**ProQuest/Innovative Interfaces makes the [[https://www.iii.com/products/polaris-ils/|Polaris library system available for UK public libraries]] **
-**Public libraries **seek technologies that improve engagement with their communities. These libraries value reliable and feature-rich automation systems, and they are especially drawn to those that help them deliver compelling digital services. Basic library resource management and discovery capabilities no longer differentiate competitors in this market of mature products.
+See Marshall Breeding's Library Technology Guide for more on [[https://librarytechnology.org/product/polaris/|Polaris]]
-**[[http://www.kenchadconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/LMS_Change_will_be_relentless_CILIPUpdate_Sept2012.pdf|Change will be relentless]]. **By Ken Chad. CILIP Update September 2012
+Press Release: "EMERYVILLE, Calif. May 14, 2020 – Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, today announced that the Polaris integrated library system (ILS), which is the leading solution for public libraries in North America, is now available in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Polaris currently serves over 600 public libraries and consortia of all sizes in the United States and Canada".
-"If you are in the market for library systems, what should you be looking for? Needs vary across sectors: corporate, legal, public, school, college, and university – and circumstances differ between individual organisations. Nevertheless, there are enduring similarities between libraries and these are reflected in the market for library systems. The library management system – LMS (or, in US parlance, the integrated library system – ILS) remains the core system for many libraries. However, the weakness of the conventional LMS in terms of managing electronic resources means it is diminishing in importance.The article looks at the key technology themes influencing library system development.
+Polaris is complemented by the innovative new BIBFRAME-based [[https://www.iii.com/products/vega/|Vega]] platform, which provides a [[https://www.iii.com/products/vega/|modern, responsive and accessible public interface, and next-generation public engagement tools]]. At the same time, library staff can work anywhere, any time, and on any device, using [[https://www.iii.com/resources/product-overview-polaris-leap/|Polaris Leap]] and the [[https://www.iii.com/products/innovative-mobile/|Innovative mobile app for public library users]] completes the picture for users who prefer apps.
-**[[https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2017/|Perceptions 2017: An International Survey of Library Automation]]**.by Marshall Breeding Library Technology Guides. March 17, 2018.
+=====   =====
-"Some interesting themes can be seen in the analysis of this year's survey results. Large libraries of all types have complex requirements and evaluate their systems on a much harsher scale than smaller organizations. Conventional integrated library systems dominate public libraries, with top scores going to proprietary products in the largest tier and to those based on commercially supported open source software in the mid-size category. Small and very small public libraries also favored proprietary ILS products. In the academic library sector, survey results reveal interesting patterns regarding the newer generation of library services platforms. These products received strong marks in most categories but are perceived as less capable for managing print resources than legacy ILS products. Small libraries give superlative scores to products able to meet their basic requirements without complex features they don't need"
+===== Market overviews =====
-[[http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/library-systems-report-2014|Library Systems Report 2014: Competition and strategic cooperation]]**. By Marshall Breeding. 15 April 2014
+**[[https://www.kenchadconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Trends_in_library_tech_KenChad_Feb2021.pdf|Trends in the library technology market – A UK perspective]]**Ken Chad. CILIP Buyers Guide. February 2021. Ken Chad analyses the underlying issues and trends that are shaping library technology with a focus on public libraries and libraries in higher education (HE). It concludes that libraries need new approaches to technology to support changed needs. It addresses themes such as community engagement for public libraries and new solutions for research and teaching and learning in HE. Many current library systems vendors are mired in supporting legacy LMSs that hamper them in delivering the transformative approach needed. Only those that can deliver new higher value solutions will thrive in the longer term
-From the article:
+**[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2022/05/02/2022-library-systems-report/|2022 Library Systems Report]]**. An industry disrupted\\
+By Marshall Breeding 2 May 2022
-"The library technology industry saw sharp competition in 2013, with a wide range of products vying to fulfill ever-rising expectations. To better position themselves for this critical period during which many libraries are considering options for their next phase of technology, a significant number of major vendors worked to extend their global reach, streamline internal organizations, and complete ambitious product developments. Competition has intensified for the applications used by library personnel to manage the collections and automate their operations, including the new generation of library services platforms as well as enhanced integrated library systems. Discovery services continue as a major area of activity, seen by libraries as especially critical given their intimate connections with customers, serving as one of the main delivery vehicles for access to collections and services"
+Events of the last year have reshaped the library technology industry. Previous rounds of acquisitions pale in comparison to the acquisition of ProQuest by Clarivate, which has propelled the leading library technology provider into the broader commercial sector of scholarly communications. This deal signals that the gap in size among vendors is widening, as ProQuest businesses Ex Libris and Innovative Interfaces also join Clarivate.
-==== Value of the market in 2013 ====
+The emergence of such a large business at the top of the industry has accelerated consolidation among mid-level players that aim to increase scale and efficiency to remain competitive. This was a banner year for consolidation of midsize competitors, with more acquisitions than any prior year.
+These deals raise concerns about weakened competition, but they may also enable new industry dynamics that will spark innovation and synergy within the broader research and education landscape. Small companies with visions for innovation often lack the resources to deliver, which larger companies can provide. Increased investor and stockholder involvement, however, translates into pressure to maximize profits and growth. The way these competing dynamics play out has important implications for libraries.
+Some disruptions happen more gradually. Library management systems based on open source software show steady growth. Koha, especially when supported by ByWater Solutions, continues to make inroads among US public and academic libraries.
+The high-stakes changes in academic libraries contrast sharply with the public library technology sector, where products offer only slight differentiation. Integrated library system (ILS) products serving public libraries tend to evolve rather than transform, with institutions layering on additional products to modernize customer interfaces and build channels for enhanced patron engagement.
+**[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/05/03/2021-library-systems-report/|2021 Library Systems Report]]. Advancing library technologies in challenging times**.\\
+By Marshall Breeding 3 May 2021
+From the report: "Solidifying a consolidated industry\\
+Business acquisitions spanning multiple decades have consolidated the library technology industry into one dominated by a handful of large companies. Organizations such as EBSCO Information Services, Follett, OCLC, and ProQuest have assembled diverse portfolios of products, some of which complement other content offerings and services not covered in this report. These organizations are massive: EBSCO Information Services employs 2,852 globally. Across its businesses, ProQuest has a workforce of 2,740—including 1,461 employed at the parent company and the rest via subsidiaries including Bowker, Ex Libris, and Innovative. Follett, with $3 billion in revenue in 2020, employs 1,758 (including its subsidiaries). OCLC reports 1,238 total personnel. The remaining organizations that participated in this report employ a combined total of 1,316 people, reflecting the economic clout of the top tier."
+[[https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2020/05/01/2020-library-systems-report/|2020 Library Systems Report]] Fresh opportunities amid consolidation\\
+By Marshall Breeding American Libraries 1st May 2020
+"The library technology industry took some significant turns in 2019. Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, acquired Innovative Interfaces and shifted the balance of power, strengthening Ex Libris’s position in technology for academic libraries and propelling it as a major player in public libraries. This move narrows the slate of competitors in an industry already offering few viable options for many libraries".
+See also Marshall Breeding's **[[https://librarytechnology.org/products/|Library Technology Guides dashboard]]**which brings together data, trends, news, and other resources
+===== Library system vendors for UK public libraries =====
+==== Axiell UK (acquired Infor in Jan 2022) ====
+[[https://www.axiell.com/uk/|https://www.axiell.com/uk/]]
+==== Education Software Solutions (ESS) -was Capita ====
+[[https://www.ess-librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/|https://www.ess-librarymanagementcloud.co.uk/]]
+==== Civica ====
+[[https://www.civica.com/en-gb/product-pages/spydus-library-management/|https://www.civica.com/en-gb/product-pages/spydus-library-management/]]
+==== Innovative Interfaces ====
+[[https://www.iii.com/|https://www.iii.com/]]
+==== ISOxford ====
+[[https://isoxford.com/|https://isoxford.com/]]
+==== PTFS Europe ====
+[[https://www.ptfs-europe.com/|https://www.ptfs-europe.com/]]
+==== SirsiDynix ====
+[[https://www.sirsidynix.com/|https://www.sirsidynix.com/]]
+==== Value of the market (in 2013) ====
 From the article: "We estimate the 2013 library technology economy, including the total domestic and international revenues of all the companies with a significant presence in the US and Canada, at around $790 million, an increase of just more than 2% relative to last year’s estimate of $770 million. US revenues of these companies total around $485 million. We continue to estimate the global library technology industry aggregate revenues at around $1.8 billion, which would also include RFID and other self-service products in addition to the technologies related to library management and resource discovery. Within these broad industry figures, each experienced a varying range of increases or losses in revenue".
+\\

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