Reimagining the Academic Library for the Student of Tomorrow
Presenter
- Adam Barry, Sage – Lean Library
In an increasingly digital world, the need for academic libraries to evolve has never been greater. This session will present key findings from our latest Librarian Futures report, focusing on the student perspective. Our research reveals significant gaps between students’ expectations and the current offerings of academic libraries. For example, with Google as a primary research tool, libraries must bolster their online presence and engagement strategies.
This session aims to inspire academic libraries to innovate, adapt, and better cater to tomorrow’s students. Attendees will gain insights into current challenges, receive recommendations for enhancing the student experience, and understand the evolving role of libraries in student success in the digital age.
Working with Alma, Converis and Esploro in the life cycle of institutional research outputs
Presenter
- Paolo Buoso, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
In academia, we are in a transformative phase of the publishing market, with high pressure to publish, increasing adoption of open access models, and the need to make research outputs more visible, both for assessment and career purposes. In this scenario, academic and research libraries are in many contexts at the forefront of supporting the creation, funding, and dissemination of data while creating opportunities for new roles and development for librarians.
The management of funding requests, open access dedicated funds, article processing charges, transformative agreements, and assessment initiatives require the design of new workflows for a better and more efficient integration between systems. By analysing the case of an academic library already working in these areas using Alma, Converis, and Esploro, the solutions already implemented, their limitations, and the improvements to be made are presented.
IGeLU – A Beginner’s Guide
What is IGeLU – what it does — what it can do for you — Software development Agreement – How to make your votes count
Presenter
- Dave Allen, IGeLU Chair
Alma Acquisitions Update
Discover the substantial enhancements that were done in the past year and see what the future unfolds for Acquisitions in Alma.
Presenter
- Noam Fass, Ex Libris / Clarivate
Using an Interactive Excel Workbook and Alma Analytics for Inventory
Presenter
- Thomas E. Lundstrom, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Hunt Library
Inspired by a Developer Network inventory application, a VBA-based Excel workbook was developed for physical item inventory. This is a hands-on inventory tool for barcoded items to compare Alma shelfmark (call number) and complete title information with a physical item. Although not real-time data access, exported inventory data from an Alma Analytics report can be updated daily. VBA macros allow for customization (e.g.: language, specific error types, etc.) to suit the needs of an institution. The interface can record shelfmark (call number)/title discrepancies between a physical item and Alma record data, display color-coded item status problems to be corrected and provide basic alerts, such as an item that has already been inventoried. A USB flash drive is used in conjunction with a laptop to access easily materials on shelves and to avoid authentication and security issues.