You may recall that at the 2011 conference in Haifa the IGeLU MetaLib and Primo Product Working Groups agreed to merge, to form a new combined PWG. There was much discussion within IGeLU that led to this decision, but essentially it was felt that a common interest in the Primo Central Index, with the inclusion […]
Call for presentations and posters – deadline extended to 15 May
One of the great benefits of IGeLU membership and annual conference attendance is the sharing of user experiences among the membership, generating ideas and learning innovative practices. User presentations are a significant contribution and help create a programme that is more than just about Ex Libris products – it’s about how they are used and […]
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Voyager 9 voting now open
The IGeLU and ELUNA Voyager PWGs are pleased to announce that the enhancements election for Voyager 9.0 is now open. Both Product Working Groups have built a ballot that represents numerous requests for all aspects of the Voyager system. The number of options for election is extensive, and we strongly advise each member institution to […]
Voyager 9 ballot
Voting on enhancement requests for Voyager 9 will take place in March 2012. Both the IGeLU and ELUNA Product Working Groups have built a ballot that represents numerous requests for all aspects of the Voyager system. The number of options for election is extensive, though we believe we have presented those requests that best represent […]
UStat and COUNTER compliant vendors
Due to the growing adoption of the UStat product by SFX and Verde customers, Ex Libris requested customer input for prioritization in adding vendors and report formats. This spring, the IGeLU and ELUNA Verde Product Working Groups will implement NERS processes to collect COUNTER compliant vendors and report formats from customers for prioritization in a voting cycle. […]
Book early for Zurich
With preparations already proceeding apace for the Zurich meetings, we urge you to start making your own plans to attend the conference. Our hosts at ETH Zurich tell us that hotels in the city do get booked up quickly, and so early booking is advisable – if you’re intending to come along, please do book […]
Linked data linkup
The new Linked Open Data Special Interest Group, which was launched following the special Linked Open Data session at the IGeLU 2011 conference, will have its first face-to-face meeting in Amsterdam on February 1st 2012. The group currently consists of Kai Eckert (Mannheim University Library, Germany, Coordinator), Markus Knitel (Austrian Library Network and Services Ltd, […]
Rosetta (stepping) stone
Rosetta was first presented to the IGeLU community at the Madrid Conference in 2008, and from that point the Digitool PWG has had primary responsibility for the product within IGeLU. Initially that was through liaison with the Ex Libris Product Managers, and last year in Haifa we also got the first two presentations from the […]
DigiTool and the path to Alma Digital
Last year’s Digitool enhancement request process has been concluded and formal feedback from Ex Libris has been sent to the user community. These enhancements are expected to be distributed as part of the quarterly service packs (along with those remaining from the previous enhancements list). At the last IGeLU Conference in Haifa, Ex Libris confirmed […]
Weltklasse Zurich: SFX, MetaLib, Primo, NERS, and SC meetings
In March the Product Working Groups of SFX and MetaLib/Primo, along with members of the NERS team will be meeting in Zurich to discuss a number of open issues such as enhancement processes, NERS workflows, and the merger of the MetaLib and Primo PWGs. Some members of the Steering Committee will attend the meetings, and […]
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