About
The International Group of Ex Libris Users (IGeLU) RapidILL Working Group facilitates collaboration and communication between the RapidILL user community and Ex Libris from Clarivate. 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 from Clarivate 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 from Clarivate Idea Exchange, and product Roadmap.
- Contributing to the planning and organization of the annual IGeLU conference
The Working Group serves as a vital link between the user community and Ex Libris from Clarivate, ensuring that user needs and perspectives are effectively communicated and addressed in the product’s ongoing development and improvement.
We are currently recruiting new members. If you are interested, please Contact the Coordinator at DarlingKip@gmail.com
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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
- Sara Sladwick, University of Auckland, New Zealand: Enhancements Coordinator; RapidILL Listserv & Roadmap Reviewer
- Karen O’Donoghue, La Trobe University, Vic, Australia: Conference Planning
- Dr. Lynne Porat, University of Haifa, Israel: Analytics Expert; Website Publisher; Idea Exchange Reviewer
- Bronwen Blatchford, Cardiff University & WHELF, Wales, UK: Systems Expert; Minute Taker
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: Director of Product Management Resource Sharing, Ex Libris from Clarivate
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.
Our work overlaps with the Rapido working group. Jane serves on both groups to maintain alignment, and we collaborate annually on CERV enhancements. Learn more about the Rapido working group here.