The SkyRiver Story
SkyRiver is a full service bibliographic utility for cataloging and is dedicated to the development and deployment of efficient, economical cataloging services for libraries.
The idea for SkyRiver originated in conversations with librarians concerned about choices when it comes to library cataloging services, removing restrictions on the use of data, and finding a way to reduce costs during tough economic times.
SkyRiver was launched in late 2009 with several development partners and today serves hundreds of libraries of all types. In order to enhance our services, we have built strong relationships with materials vendors and cataloging agencies for publishers as well as with library service organizations such as the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) and LYRASIS.
SkyRiver is one of just three organizations worldwide certified as NACO Exchange Partners within the Library of Congress Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), and is an active participant in PCC policy discussions. From the outset, SkyRiver has embraced several important principles:
- Open data policy
- High quality database
- Commitment to ongoing enhancement
- Economy as well as value
SkyRiver’s cataloging services include
- SkySearch – record requesting with responses within 48 hours
- SkySearch Plus – optional ongoing search service
- SkyWatch – optional CIP record upgrade notification
- SkyMatch – materials vendor data integration
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