What We Do
Automated solutions give you the freedom to focus on what matters.
PALS offers comprehensive support and training for Alma and Primo VE and hosting, development and support for Islandora to meet your library’s needs. Designed to enhance the user experience and simplify library management, our support and training are created to help you customize your experience.
At PALS, it isn’t just about the products. It’s about personal attention and satisfactory user experience. Our experienced team understands your needs and will invest the time necessary to find the perfect fit for your library. Our years of experience, combined with our commitment to Minnesota communities, makes both the implementation and conversion processes easier for you and your staff.
Alma/Primo VE
The Consortium of MnPALS Libraries uses Alma/Primo VE hosted by Ex Libris, and PALS provides support and training.
- Explore Key Resources
- Visit the Support Center
- Sign up to the MnPALS-Alma-Community mailing list for the most current information
- From Ex Libris
Islandora
Efficiently store, preserve and discover your digital assets. Learn more about Islandora here.
EZproxy
EZproxy provides secure remote access to e-resources. Users authenticate and then they can access licensed online resources from off-campus. PALS hosts and supports EZproxy for about 40 libraries in Minnesota. Most use LDAP authentication. Learn more about how it works here.
Do you need to add a proxy service? Want help keeping up with publisher changes? Don’t have the time to do it all yourself? Reach us here.
SubjectsPlus
SubjectsPlus is an easy content management system used to share resources. It is an open-source alternative to LibGuides where you can create research guides and a database A-Z list. PALS hosts and supports SubjectsPlus for about 15 libraries in Minnesota. SubjectsPlus usage statistics are provided via Matomo. Learn more about SubjectsPlus here.
Want us to host SubjectsPlus for you? Reach us here.
You might be interested in these resources:
- Communication, Interaction and Engagement
- Transformative Change in the MnPALS Consortium and the PALS Office
- How PALS Helps
Cultivating Partnerships
Working in close collaboration with the PALS team, the Consortium of MnPALS Libraries acts as a community for librarians throughout Minnesota to meet, share ideas, and ultimately advance knowledge.
