Clarivate Secures Ten-Year Czech Library Deal for Cloud-Based Platform
Clarivate secured a ten-year contract to deliver a unified cloud-based library services and discovery platform for the Czech National Library of Technology. The Alma management and Primo discovery system will be deployed across more than 20 academic institutions to enhance resource accessibility and streamline research data sharing.
1. Agreement Details
Clarivate signed a ten-year agreement with the Czech National Library of Technology to build a unified library services and discovery platform. This long-term deal underscores a strategic partnership aimed at modernizing national research and academic resources in the Czech Republic.
2. Cloud-Based Platform Components
The solution leverages the Alma cloud-based library management platform and the Primo discovery experience. These combined technologies will centralize cataloging, digital resource management and user search capabilities across member institutions.
3. Implementation Scope
The initial rollout impacts over 20 academic and research libraries participating in the CARDS project. Participating institutions include university libraries and those of the Czech Academy of Sciences, creating a national-scale resource network.
4. Strategic Impact
The platform is designed to enhance resource accessibility, optimize document management workflows and facilitate efficient research data sharing. This initiative positions Clarivate to expand its academic segment and secure recurring revenue from long-term service contracts.