EBL and ebrary Integration Northern Collaboration Meeting 30 September 2013

Northern Collaboration Questions The EBL/ebrary e-books offer in light of the ProQuest acquisition. What are the best features of the current platforms What will the optimized e-book platform comprise (what ‘best’ features from each of the platforms will feature in the new platform) What feedback have they had about what customers want PDA functionality – what is on offer now from the individual platforms, what will be offered when the combined platform is established. Mobile compatibility - what is on offer now from the individual platforms, what will be offered when the combined platform is established. Ease of ordering and invoicing, integration with library management systems etc

When you heard that ProQuest had acquired EBL, you thought…

Where Are We Now? Merging two businesses Continuing to enhance and support EBL and ebrary Designing and developing new platform (early 2015) Supporting our customers with the same high level of service More choice with complementary offerings (DDA, Subscription, Non-Linear™ Lending, Purchase, STL) Collaborating closely with customers, publishers and partners Collaborating with other ProQuest products to optimize integration

Our Vision: Better Together Choice ∙ Experience ∙ Integration Innovation ∙ Value ∙ Support -Content -Subscription -SUPO, MUPO, 3 user -PDA / STL -Download -Mobile App -Non-linear Lending, UA, 3 user -DDA / STL -Download -Mobile Access -ePacks & Reserve Chapters

End-to-End Workflow Management Tools Selector Workflow Acquisitions Platform Budget & Fund Code Tools De-duplication Electronic Ordering & Invoicing Real-time Reports Customized Profiling

Near Term Plans Continued improvements to EBL and ebrary platforms –EBL: New LibCentral –EBL: Foreign language version of patron site –EBL: ILS worfklow integration – Alma, OCLC… –ebrary: Enhanced consortia PDA model –ebrary: Integration with OCLC knowledge base –ebrary: New reader design Integration of billing and finance Unified EBL and ebrary content system

Models, Content, User Experience

[PA] Perpetual Archive 84% of titles have multiple concurrent access Extended Access™ for single-user titles Non-Linear™ Lending Multiple simultaneous access at or near hardback price Diversifying models aids in collection development and shows the greatest ROI Overview of Models [SUB] Subscription Affordable base, unlimited multi-user access and continued growth Subscriptions based on specific industries, engineering disciplines, business skills, and corporate departments [DDA] Demand-driven Acquisition Just in time, not just in case Sophisticated profiling tools Flexible Short-term Loans (STL) options DDA PA SUB

Combined Content Offering CONTINUED EXPANSION OF UNRIVALED CONTENT Curated Packages and Flexible Subscription Offerings Bundling with ProQuest TOP SUBJECT AREA COVERAGE Social Science Language & Literature ScienceMedicineTechnology 30% 23% 19% 14%

PDA / DDA PDA available for most titles Short-term loans for some titles 10 minutes browse / 10 page turn Self-managed content profiles Varied permissions per profile Partner integration – selection, invoicing DDA available for all titles Short-term loans for all titles Option for Mediation 5 minute browse / unlimited page turns EBL managed content profiles Budget management settings / alerts Fund code rules and alerts Detailed usage data Partner integration – selection, invoicing

Mobile Access Full-text download (EBL & ebrary) ACS & Bluefire – accessibility for most commonly used devices Free mobile app for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Android devices (ebrary) EPUB - Resizable text (EBL) New platform enhanced mobile access

Upcoming EBL Enhancements

New LibCentral Technical infrastructure Streamlined acquisition workflow lists Cart for purchasing Fixed advanced search Upload ISBN search/match Single title quick purchase MARC records in alert Additional Sophisticated Management Tools The new LibCentral will be the basis for the joint platform’s librarian interface

New LibCentral

NEW New settings and granular access permissions Usage history on full record page Improved turn-away settings & alerts New & Different Invoice & usage history per list Enhanced reports: Title level Combined usage Loan report Download devices & more…

New LibCentral

ebrary Reader Redesign

New and improved online reader! Intuitive navigation to find popular features faster Higher text quality for better readability Clearer user permissions for ebooks Enhanced support for accessibility needs More modern visual design Coming to ebrary in early 2014 – basis for the integrated platform Reader Redesign Want to help? Advising User testing Beta testing More Want to help? Advising User testing Beta testing More

Workflow Enhancements

Other Developments Extended Access ILS integration – OCLC, Ex Libris, Sirsi, Intota, others Discovery – Summon, OCLC, ExLibris Primo Central, EDS (in progress) De-Duplication - WorldCat, WorldCat Local & ALMA Invoicing improvements Split by $ or # Statement + invoice merged Line-item tax invoice Improved VAT & currency formatting (EBL) EDI Invoicing Ebrary / ebrary de-duping Usage - Analytics suite / Recommendations Partnerships – Coutts… Interoperability & Workflows

We want to hear from you… User Groups Customer Surveys Event Focus Groups Advisory Board Feedback Through Current Contacts START HERE. We Are Committed to Development with Input from You

THANK YOU!