About
The International Group of Ex Libris Users (IGeLU) RapidILL Working Group facilitates collaboration and communication between the RapidILL user community and Ex Libris. The group’s primary objectives include:
- Representing the interests and advocating on behalf of RapidILL users around the world.
- Coordinating the process for submitting and prioritizing enhancement requests.
- Maintaining regular communication with Ex Libris through meetings and discussions.
- Participating in Working Group activities to document user feedback and insights.
- Organizing Working Group activities to support and educate the RapidILL community.
- Monitoring the RapidILL mailing list, Ex Libris Ideas Exchange, and product Roadmap.
- Contributing to the planning and organization of the annual IGeLU conference
We work closely with the Ex Libris Users of North America (ELUNA) RapidILL Working Group to build on the strong foundation they have established and help ensure a global perspective for the community of users we serve.
The IGeLU RapidILL Working Group serves as a vital link between the user community and Ex Libris, ensuring that user needs and perspectives are effectively communicated and addressed in the product’s ongoing development and improvement.
Contact the Coordinator at DarlingKip@gmail.com
Membership
- Kip A. Darling, Birmingham City University, England, UK: Working Group Coordinator; Leadership Liaison
- Jane King, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia: Enhancements Coordinator; Rapido Working Group Liaison
- Karen O’Donoghue, La Trobe University, Vic, Australia: Conference Planning
- Dr. Lynne Porat, University of Haifa, Israel: Website Publisher; Idea Exchange Reviewer
- Bronwen Blatchford, Cardiff University & WHELF, Wales, UK: Systems Expert; Minute Taker
- Michael Moore, University of Birmingham, England, UK: Roadmap Reviewer
- Sara Sladwick, University of Auckland, New Zealand: Training Coordinator; RapidILL Discussion List Reviewer
Steering Committee
- Alex Forrest, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: IGeLU Steering Committee Liaison Officer
- Lori Hilterbrand, Orbis Cascade Alliance, United States: ELUNA Steering Committee Liaison Officer
IGeLU Chair
- Dave Allen, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia: IGeLU Chair
Ex Libris Representative
- Mike Richins, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States: RapidILL Director of Product Management, Ex Libris