The Syndetics Unbound Blog
Welcome to the Syndetics Unbound Blog! Here you will find updates and the latest insights about ProQuest’s dynamic and engaging library catalog enrichment service, Syndetics Unbound. For more information about Syndetics Unbound, please visit Syndetics.com.
Syndetics Unbound Blog Posts
June 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
July 8, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of June.
Read MoreLoud and Proud: How Academic and Public Libraries Are Working to Amplify LGBTQ+ Voices
June 21, 2022 - One-third of books banned from U.S. school libraries tell LGBTQ+ stories. Now, libraries on college campuses and in communities face an increased responsibility to make queer stories accessible.
Read MoreMay 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
June 14, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of May.
Read MoreApril 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
May 4, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of April.
Read MoreMarch 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
April 11, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of March.
Read MoreBanned and challenged books in U.S. schools (and what librarians can do about it)
April 5, 2022 - Efforts to remove some books from school libraries are heating up nationwide. Use our new Book Display Widget to get these hot-topic books in your inquisitive patrons’ hands.
Read MoreFebruary 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
March 8, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of February.
Read MoreJanuary 2022 Top Titles at Public Libraries
March 3, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of January.
Read MoreDecember 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
January 6, 2022 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of December.
Read MoreTop Syndetics Unbound Titles of 2021
December 23, 2021 - We've compiled the most searched-for and looked-at books in public and academic libraries around the world, drawing on the thousands of libraries that use Syndetics Unbound.
Read MoreNovember 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
December 3, 2021 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of November.
Read MoreOctober 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
November 3, 2021 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of October.
Read MoreThe Books of Summer
September 10, 2021 - Check out what public library patrons in the US were reading this summer.
Read MoreIntroducing Bowker Book Data
August 27, 2021 - Introducing the Bowker Book Data website, for anyone interested in high-quality book data.
Read MoreJuly 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
August 19, 2021 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of July.
Read MoreJune 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
July 9, 2021 - Check-out Syndetics Unbound public library top titles among patrons for the month of June, including several “beach reads” and new releases.
Read MoreISBN: A History
June 30, 2021 - In this week's Syndetics Unbound Blog post, explore the history of the ISBN, the International Standard Book Number.
Read MoreShowcasing Titles for Pride Month
June 16, 2021 - Celebrate Pride Month by featuring LGBTQ+ titles through Book Display Widgets, with additional templates available on the Syndetics Unbound LibGuide.
Read MoreMay 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
June 2, 2021 - Summer is coming, and so are the books of summer! Check out Syndetics Unbound's list of top twenty titles public library patrons looked for in May 2021.
Read MoreDigitizing the Library Collection: A Look at Georgia Tech Library
May 26, 2021 - In this week’s Syndetics Unbound Blog post, learn more about how Georgia Tech Library has enhanced their physical browsing experience for users with Syndetics Unbound.
Read MoreAn Overview of Library Classification Systems
May 19, 2021 - This week's story explores the use of library classification systems, and how they are used by the ProQuest content team.
Read MoreShaping the Future of Metadata
May 12, 2021 - This week's Syndetics Unbound story takes a deep dive into Bowker’s activities within the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), an independent not-for-profit group, with members from all over the book industry, including ProQuest/Bowker.
Read MoreApril 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
May 6, 2021 - Syndetics Unbound's April list of top twenty titles searched for by public-library patrons is now available. New titles have emerged on this list, including the newly-published title, The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman.
Read MoreSyndetics Unbound in Ebook Central
April 28, 2021 - Learn more about how Syndetics Unbound helps highlight titles in library's Ebook Central Collections for Academic Complete subscribers.
Read MoreProQuest Celebrating World Book Day
April 21, 2021 - This week, the Syndetics Unbound team celebrates World Book Day by looking back at some of our favorite ProQuest costumes from the past few years.
Read MoreSyndetics Unbound Content Now Included in Patron Point Recommends
April 15, 2021 - Learn more about how together, Syndetics Unbound and Patron Point Recommends, are enhancing library patron's experience through the use of newsletters.
Read MoreMarch 2021 Top Titles at Public Libraries
April 14, 2021 - This week's blog post features a list of the top twenty titles among Syndetics Unbound public libraries for the month of March. See what titles from February return to the list, as well as what new titles are debuting for the first time.
Read MoreEnrichment Highlights Brings Increased Catalog Usage to Mount Laurel Library
March 31, 2021 - Learn more about Enrichment Highlights, a new Syndetics Unbound functionality that improves a library's search results page by adding key enrichment elements to them. Plus, see how it's already improving usage collection at libraries like Mount Laurel Library.
Read MoreMark and Boost Electronic Resources
March 24, 2021 - Mark and Boost Electronic Resources helps libraries highlight and promote their electronic resources within Syndetics Unbound.
Read MoreShowcasing Titles for Women's History Month
March 17, 2021 - Learn more about showcasing titles in your collection to promote topics like Women's History Month, through the use of Syndetics Unbound's Book Display Widgets.
Read MoreFebruary 2021 Top Titles At Public Libraries
March 10, 2021 - This week's blog post features a list of the top fifteen titles among public libraries in Syndetics Unbound for the month of February. See what titles from January and 2020 return to the list, as well as what new titles are debuting for the first time.
Read MoreBook Profiles & How They're Made
February 24, 2021 - Syndetics Unbound's Book Profile is a dynamic tool that lets users browse for titles using clickable profile terms. To learn more about this feature, check out this week's Syndetics Unbound Blog post.
Read MoreShowcasing Titles for Black History Month
February 17, 2021 - Learn more about showcasing titles in your collection to promote topics like Black History Month, through the use of Syndetics Unbound's Book Display Widgets.
Read MoreJanuary 2021 Top Titles among Public Libraries
February 10, 2021 - This week's blog post showcases the top 15 titles among Syndetics Unbound public libraries for January 2021. Find out what favorites from 2020 are still carrying over to 2021, along with new titles that have been released!
Read MoreTop Rated Elements in Syndetics Unbound
February 3, 2021 - Find out what the top rated elements are in Syndetics Unbound by customers, and discover what it is that librarians and patrons alike love about them.
Read MoreTop Academic Titles of 2020
January 28, 2021 - Find out what the top titles of 2020 were among academic libraries in this week's Syndetics Unbound Blog post.
Read MoreNew Reading Recommendation Service from Syndetics Unbound and Patron Point
January 20, 2021 - Now available, Patron Point Recommends™ – a new reading recommendation service that helps public libraries market content to their patrons, increasing engagement and usage.
Read MoreSyndetics Unbound - LibraryWorks 2021 Modern Library Award Winner
January 14, 2021 - The Syndetics Unbound team is humbled and excited to announce our Platinum Award in the 2021 Modern Library Awards (MLAs) from LibraryWorks! Read more in this week's blog story.
Read MoreTop Syndetics Unbound Titles of 2020
December 16, 2020 - Ever wonder what patrons are searching for in library catalogs? We have the answers for 2020, aggregated from all the public libraries that use Syndetics Unbound.
Read MoreR.R. Bowker: From Mugwump to Metadata
December 9, 2020 - This article provides a historical review of the life of R.R. Bowker, and the dynamic impact and legacy that he's left on the library world today.
Read MoreIncreasing Syndetics Unbound Visibility
December 2, 2020 - Tips on raising Syndetics Unbound usage by increasing visibility within the catalog or discovery layer.
Read MoreNew Syndetics Unbound Usage Statistics
November 18, 2020 - We're very pleased to announce a major improvement to our Syndetics Unbound statistics page. Our new usage statistics include deep dives into coverage and interaction statistics, many charts and graphs, a date selector tool, and the ability to limit your view by instance.
Read MoreInclude Syndetics Unbound on your search results pages
November 11, 2020 - Want to increase usage of Syndetics Unbound? Then increase its visibility! Read about the new abbreviated version of Syndetics Unbound, available right on the library's search results pages.
Read MoreWelcome to the Syndetics Unbound Blog
October 28, 2020 - Behind this blog and the Syndetics Unbound product is a dedicated team of book lovers who are invested in providing the best technology and service possible to libraries.
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