The British Library Selects Clarivate to Provide Library Services and Discovery Platforms
The British Library has selected Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) to provide its library services and discovery platforms, implementing Alma, Primo VE, and Rapido solutions. This decision builds upon a 20-year partnership and aims to create a more cohesive, streamlined, and secure experience.
The British Library, one of the world's largest libraries with a collection of 170 million items, will become the 43rd National and State library globally to adopt Alma. The implementation will unify platform operations, improve user experience, and enhance future services. The Rapido system will be used to streamline interlibrary loan processes, supporting resource sharing within the academic and research community.
La British Library ha scelto Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) per fornire i propri servizi bibliotecari e piattaforme di scoperta, implementando le soluzioni Alma, Primo VE e Rapido. Questa decisione si basa su una partnership ventennale e ha l'obiettivo di creare un'esperienza più coesa, semplificata e sicura.
La British Library, una delle biblioteche più grandi del mondo con una collezione di 170 milioni di oggetti, diventerà la 43esima biblioteca nazionale e statale a livello globale ad adottare Alma. L'implementazione unirà le operazioni della piattaforma, migliorerà l'esperienza dell'utente e potenzierà i servizi futuri. Il sistema Rapido sarà utilizzato per semplificare i processi di prestito interbibliotecario, supportando la condivisione delle risorse all'interno della comunità accademica e di ricerca.
La British Library ha seleccionado a Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) para proporcionar sus servicios bibliotecarios y plataformas de descubrimiento, implementando las soluciones Alma, Primo VE y Rapido. Esta decisión se basa en una asociación de 20 años y tiene como objetivo crear una experiencia más cohesiva, simplificada y segura.
La British Library, una de las bibliotecas más grandes del mundo con una colección de 170 millones de artículos, se convertirá en la 43ª biblioteca nacional y estatal a nivel mundial en adoptar Alma. La implementación unificará las operaciones de la plataforma, mejorará la experiencia del usuario y potenciará los servicios futuros. El sistema Rapido se utilizará para agilizar los procesos de préstamo interbibliotecario, apoyando el intercambio de recursos dentro de la comunidad académica y de investigación.
브리티시 도서관이 클라리베이트 (NYSE:CLVT)를 선정하여 도서관 서비스 및 발견 플랫폼을 제공하며, 알마, 프리모 VE, 라피도 솔루션을 구현합니다. 이 결정은 20년의 파트너십을 기반으로 하며, 보다 응집력 있고 간소화된, 안전한 경험을 창출하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
브리티시 도서관은 1억 7000만 개의 품목을 보유한 세계 최대의 도서관 중 하나로, 알마를 채택한 전 세계 43번째 국가 및 주립 도서관이 될 것입니다. 이 구현은 플랫폼 운영을 통합하고 사용자 경험을 개선하며, 향후 서비스를 강화할 것입니다. 라피도 시스템은 학술 및 연구 커뮤니티 내 자원 공유를 지원하기 위해 대출 과정을 간소화하는 데 사용될 것입니다.
La British Library a sélectionné Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) pour fournir ses services bibliothécaires et ses plateformes de découverte, en mettant en œuvre les solutions Alma, Primo VE et Rapido. Cette décision repose sur un partenariat de 20 ans et vise à créer une expérience plus cohérente, rationalisée et sécurisée.
La British Library, l'une des plus grandes bibliothèques du monde avec une collection de 170 millions d'objets, deviendra la 43e bibliothèque nationale et d'État à adopter Alma au niveau mondial. La mise en œuvre unifiera les opérations de la plateforme, améliorera l'expérience utilisateur et renforcera les services futurs. Le système Rapido sera utilisé pour simplifier les processus de prêt interbibliothèque, soutenant le partage des ressources au sein de la communauté académique et de recherche.
Die British Library hat Clarivate (NYSE:CLVT) ausgewählt, um ihre Bibliotheksdienste und Entdeckungsplattformen bereitzustellen, indem Alma, Primo VE und Rapido Lösungen implementiert werden. Diese Entscheidung basiert auf einer 20-jährigen Partnerschaft und zielt darauf ab, ein kohärenteres, reibungsloseres und sicheres Erlebnis zu schaffen.
Die British Library, eine der größten Bibliotheken der Welt mit einer Sammlung von 170 Millionen Objekten, wird die 43. nationale und staatliche Bibliothek weltweit sein, die Alma annimmt. Die Implementierung wird die Plattformbetriebe vereinheitlichen, das Benutzererlebnis verbessern und zukünftige Dienstleistungen erweitern. Das Rapido-System wird verwendet, um Interbibliotheksleihprozesse zu vereinfachen und die Ressourcenteilung innerhalb der akademischen und Forschungsgemeinschaft zu unterstützen.
- Secured contract with prestigious British Library, strengthening 20-year partnership
- Expands market presence as British Library becomes 43rd National/State library to adopt Alma platform
- Complete solution implementation (Alma, Primo VE, Rapido) indicates strong product adoption
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Insights
This strategic partnership represents a significant win for Clarivate in the library management systems market. The British Library's selection of Clarivate's complete suite of cloud-based solutions - Alma, Primo VE and Rapido - demonstrates several key strengths:
The deal showcases Clarivate's market leadership in enterprise library solutions, particularly noteworthy as the British Library becomes the 43rd National/State library to adopt Alma. This extensive adoption among prestigious institutions creates significant barriers to entry for competitors and strengthens Clarivate's moat in the academic and government sectors.
From a business model perspective, the migration to cloud-based solutions is particularly valuable as it:
- Generates predictable recurring revenue streams
- Creates higher switching costs for clients
- Reduces implementation and maintenance costs compared to on-premise solutions
- Enables faster feature deployment and updates
The timing is especially strategic given the accelerating digital transformation in the library sector. With the British Library's massive collection of 170 million items, this implementation will serve as a powerful reference case for other large institutions considering similar modernization efforts. The deal also positions Clarivate to capture additional opportunities as libraries worldwide increasingly prioritize digital accessibility and operational efficiency.
Achieving more unified and secure workflows with cloud-based Alma, Primo and Rapido library software solutions from Clarivate
Founded in 1973, the British Library is the
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
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