News articles tagged: Purpose

With At-Home Learning Increasing, Follett Offers Interactive ebook Platform for Free to Schools

March 20, 2020
MCHENRY, ILL. – As the number of school closures mount due to the spread of COVID-19, Follett today announced it is partnering with Weigl Publishers, Inc. to offer Lightbox, a PreK-12 interactive ebook platform, and AV2 World Languages, a K-3 ebook program, free of charge to schools worldwide through June 30. Bringing learning to life, Lightbox uses video, audio, and ...

In Response to COVID-19 Impact on Education, Follett to Deliver Free At-Home Learning Content During Crisis

March 18, 2020
WESTCHESTER, IL – Follett, a trusted partner to PreK-12 schools, public libraries, and college campuses for more than 145 years, is working with customers to ensure they can quickly and easily use the company’s wide range of eLearning solutions and access to content as more students shift to learning from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “As we all navigate ...

Baker & Taylor announces new partnership with PressReader

February 27, 2020
WESTCHESTER, IL – VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Feb. 26, 2020 - As libraries continue to strengthen the communities in which they operate, technology partners continue to build solutions that help make that reality much easier. Today, Baker & Taylor takes the first steps to integrate the global PressReader catalog within their Axis360 ecosystem. The move gives ...