The Yukon Public Libraries (YPL), a branch within the Department of Community Services, is implementing a new Integrated Library System (ILS) to host Whitehorse Public Library (the central branch) and 14 community libraries. The current ILS is outdated and YPL requires an updated, modern, and stable system.
The new ILS system will empower the public library to:
1. Maximize productivity for staff and patrons by streamlining back-office workflows, reducing time spent on weeding and supporting discovery and circulation as well as making the library resources, programs, and services more readily discoverable and available online.
2. Reach more users and turn online library visitors into frequent users by elevating their digital experience and using innovative technologies that are fast, intuitive, engaging and responsive 24/7.
3. Provide a value-added service to Yukoners by utilizing library technologies that collect data effectively and allow library staff to create meaningful reports to make informed decisions and make adjustments to increase program attendance, find new library members, increase circulation and show library’s impact in the community.
Through the standard YG procurement process, YPL has selected ByWater Solutions LLC (ByWater) to implement, configure and support the new ILS.
