ProQuest is a US-based global information and technology services company that serves users across a wide range of disciplines, including academic, government, corporate, and public libraries. The company offers over 90,000 academic journals, databases, and eBooks, as well as digital and microform collections, to individuals and institutions in more than 150 countries. ProQuest’s platforms support research and learning practices by providing access to scholarly materials through databases like ProQuest Central, which contains over 39,000 full-text journals, while also allowing libraries to manage their collections using products like Blacklight, which provides discovery layers for library catalogs. The company offers specialized services in areas such as information and knowledge management, research data management, and historical research, with a focus on delivering comprehensive solutions to support the academic rigour of researchers and students globally. The origins of ProQuest date back to 1938, when Eugene Power established University Microfilms International (UMI), which later became ProQuest. Over the years, the company has undergone a series of mergers and acquisitions, including the 2015 acquisition by Cambridge Information Group and Goldman Sachs. Today, with over 2,600 employees worldwide, ProQuest remains committed to helping libraries and researchers from all fields succeed in their academic pursuits.