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.
Members
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| Name | Role |
| Dr. Lynne Porat, University of Haifa, Israel | Working Group Coordinator; Leadership Liaison, Website Manager |
| Jane King, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia | Enhancements Coordinator; Rapido Working Group Liaison |
| Sara Sladwick, University of Auckland, New Zealand | Enhancements Coordinator; Listserv Vetter & Roadmap Reviewer |
| Karen O’Donoghue, La Trobe University, Vic, Australia | Conference Planning |
| Bronwen Blatchford, Cardiff University & WHELF, Wales, UK | Minute Taker |
| Anne Lefevre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium | |
| Josep Sanmartí Besora, Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC) | Website maintenance, Analytics CoP Liaison |
| Siobhan McCormack, University of Limerick, Ireland |
Liaisons
| Name | Role |
| Birgit Hallerberg, Bibliotèque de Sciences Po, Paris, France | IGeLU Steering Committee |
| Lori Hilterbrand, Orbis Cascade Alliance, United States | ELUNA Steering Committee |
Past Members
| Name | Role | Dates |
| Kip A. Darling, Birmingham City University, UK | Coordinator | January 2024-October 2025 |
| Michael Moore, University of Birmingham, UK | Member | January 2024-April 2025 |
| Amanda Valent, The Australian National University | Member | January 2024-June 2024 |
The group works 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.
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.
