One of the core innovations behind the ELEVATE platform is its seamless integration with the tools libraries already use—starting with the SirsiDynix Symphony system. Designed for minimal disruption and maximum compatibility, ELEVATE was built to work alongside existing Integrated Library Systems (ILS) while unlocking new levels of service tracking, digital support, and data insight. This…
We’re proud to announce that the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Massachusetts Association for Computer and Internet Resources (MACIR) to launch the first pilot of the ELEVATE initiative at Lawrence Public Library. This funding marks a critical step forward in bridging the digital divide in one of Massachusetts’…
In 2025, we launched ELEVATE with one clear goal: to transform public libraries into trusted, tech-enabled hubs for digital access and opportunity. But the blueprint for that vision was shaped years earlier—through the groundbreaking work of the Digital JEDI initiative, and especially the leadership of the City of Cambridge. What Is Digital JEDI? The Massachusetts…