Paradigm and Lyrasis Expand Access to University Press Library Open (UPLOpen) via the Palace Project

March 19, 2026By Alissa Bankowski
Paradigm and Lyrasis Expand Access to University Press Library Open (UPLOpen) via the Palace Project

Lyrasis and Paradigm Publishing Services (Paradigm) are proud to announce a powerful new tool for students, faculty and staff to access Open Access (OA) ebooks. The tool also allows libraries to incorporate them seamlessly into their collections. The collaboration between Lyrasis’ Ebooks and Community Engagement Division and Paradigm allows access to the University Press Library Open (UPLOpen) collection … Read More

UC Davis Library E-books Now Available on The Palace Project App

April 24, 2025By Jill Scarson
UC Davis Library E-books Now Available on The Palace Project App

Kristin Burns, UC DavisApril 22, 2025 The UC Davis Library is pleased to announce that UC Davis students, faculty, researchers and staff can now access e-books from the library’s catalog on their mobile devices with The Palace Project app, an e-reader for iOS and Android phones and tablets. Through a two-year pilot program, members of … Read More

Strong Foundations for The Palace Project: A Collaboration between OAPEN and Lyrasis

December 9, 2024By Jill Scarson
Strong Foundations for The Palace Project: A Collaboration between OAPEN and Lyrasis

OAPEN and Lyrasis build greater access to digital content using the Open Publication Distribution System (OPDS) standard to create interoperability between content providers and reading applications. OAPEN and Lyrasis are happy to announce the implementation and integration of the OAPEN Library collection with The Palace Project. Through this joint effort, more than 22,000 open access … Read More

CSCU and the Connecticut State Library Partner to Expand Ebook & Audiobook Access

February 14, 2024By Jill Scarson

For Immediate Release:February 14, 2024 Contacts:Dawn La Valle | Connecticut State Librarydawn.lavalle@ct.gov (860) 757-6665  Patrick Carr | Connecticut State Colleges & Universitiescarrp@ct.edu(860) 723-0168 (Hartford)  – With funding and support from the Connecticut State Library and its eGO CT program, the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) community has gained access to over 32,000 ebooks and audiobooks … Read More

Lyrasis and Blackstone Publishing Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Revolutionize Library Audiobook Access on The Palace Project

January 17, 2024By Info

Lyrasis and Blackstone Publishing are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership that aims to deliver top-tier audiobooks to library patrons. This collaboration introduces Blackstone Unlimited, which boasts the Largest Always-Available Collection of Adult and Children’s downloadable audiobooks, offering over 6,600 titles by acclaimed authors such as Karin Slaughter, M.C. Beaton, Jeneva Rose, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Marshall Karp, and James Clavell.

The Palace Project to Provide Ebook and Audiobook Service to 10 Libraries in Diverse U.S. Communities

July 26, 2022By Info

Aimed at closing the digital equity gap, libraries each will receive a virtual library card service, over 15,000 ebook and audiobook titles, and analytics, technical support and staff training ATLANTA, GA – July 26, 2022 – LYRASIS, a global nonprofit committed to increasing equitable access to knowledge, and The Palace Project, the nonprofit library-centered platform … Read More

Press Release: LYRASIS and The Palace Project Announce the Addition of OverDrive Titles, Transforming the Landscape of eBook Access for Libraries and Patrons

June 1, 2022By Info

Atlanta, GA – June 1, 2022. LYRASIS, a global nonprofit committed to increasing equitable access to knowledge, and The Palace Project, the nonprofit library-centered platform and ereader app for digital content and services, are pleased to announce that OverDrive content will soon be available in the Palace app. This addition will bring the largest provider of … Read More