September 8, 2016, LEHI, UT—SirsiDynix and Relais International are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver automated and streamlined ILL solutions to BLUEcloud libraries. This partnership marks another step forward in the SirsiDynix mission to connect libraries with best-of-breed resources. Through this new partnership, SirsiDynix BLUEcloud libraries will have access to best-of-breed ILL solutions powered by Relais.
Relais International, the premier provider of interlibrary support systems, enables libraries to connect and share their resources with one another. Relais’ industry-leading solutions provide end-user discovery and delivery, as well as end-to-end request management. These solutions enable libraries to integrate interlibrary loan into Enterprise, BLUEcloud’s discovery interface, and help staff manage requests, both incoming and outgoing. The Relais International partnership allows SirsiDynix libraries to seamlessly integrate Relais-powered ILL solutions directly into their BLUEcloud LSP.
Commenting on the partnership, Relais Chief Operating Officer, Clare MacKeigan said, “We are delighted to partner with SirsiDynix as they incorporate and integrate our products into the BLUECloud LSP thereby giving libraries access to a wider range of services and facilitating their abilities to manage ILL and resource sharing activities.”
“SirsiDynix is proud to partner with Relais International,” said SirsiDynix CEO Bill Davison. “Relais leads the industry with their streamlined solutions. We are pleased to be able to offer our libraries access to their sophisticated solutions and help libraries share their resources and support one another. This partnership also allows us to further our goal to provide SirsiDynix libraries with best-of-breed options. We are excited by the connectivity and automation Relais solutions bring to libraries.”
About Relais International
Relais International (www.relais-intl.com) assists libraries in implementing intelligent and automated methods to support the discovery of items of interest thru to the delivery of documents. Relais products range from discovery tools to fully integrated request management, scanning and delivery software suitable for single libraries and consortia.
About SirsiDynix
SirsiDynix connects people with knowledge at more than 23,000 libraries around the world. Through library management technology and search and discovery tools, libraries using SirsiDynix technology bring relevant resources and the power of knowledge to their users and communities. SirsiDynix technology is architected to be open, scalable, and robust, offering a complete out-of-the-box solution and unparalleled flexibility through APIs and web services. Complemented by the most experienced training, consulting, and support staff in the industry, SirsiDynix helps libraries create tomorrow’s libraries, today. To find out more, visit www.sirsidynix.com.