About
The International Group of Ex Libris Users (IGeLU) RapidILL Working Group facilitates collaboration and communication between the RapidILL user community and Clarivate. The Working Group serves as a vital link between the user community and Clarivate, ensuring that user needs and perspectives are effectively communicated and addressed in the product’s ongoing development and improvement.
The group’s primary objectives are:
- Foster collaboration and communication between the community and Clarivate
- Accelerate product development
- Assist and identify user needs
- Provide training and support for the community
- Monitor and contribute to the RapidILL Listserv
Its activities include:
- Participating in meetings with the RapidILL Product Manager, ELUNA RapidILL Working Group Coordinator, and IGeLU / ELUNA Steering Committee Liaisons
- Assisting in the Enhancement process by evaluating and prioritizing submissions
- Organizing webinars and workshops to support and educate the RapidILL community
- Monitoring and contributing to the RapidILL Listserv, Roadmap, Idea Exchange, Knowledge & Known Issues Portals
- Maintaining and updating the Working Group website and create Analytics reports
- Contributing to the planning and organization of the annual IGeLU conference
- Liaising with the Rapido Working Group and the Analytics Community of Practice
Members
| Name | Role |
| Dr. Lynne Porat, University of Haifa, Israel | Working Group Coordinator & Listserv |
| Jane King, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia | Enhancements Coordinator & Rapido Working Group Liaison |
| Sara Sladwick, University of Auckland, New Zealand | Enhancements Coordinator & Roadmap |
| Karen O’Donoghue, La Trobe University, Vic., Australia | Conference Planning |
| Anne Lefevre, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium | Member |
| Josep Sanmartí Besora, Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya (CSUC), Spain | Website & Analytics CoP Liaison |
Steerring Committee Liaisons
| Name | Role |
| Birgit Hallerberg, Sciences Po, Paris, France | IGeLU Steering Committee |
| Lori Hilterbrand, Orbis Cascade Alliance, United States | ELUNA Steering Committee |
Past Members
| Name | Role | Dates |
| Siobhan McCormack, University of Limerick, Ireland | Minute-Taker | October 2025-April 2026 |
| Sarah Hornby, University of Newcastle, UK | Listserv | December 2025-January 2026 |
| Bronwen Blatchford, Cardiff University & WHELF, Wales, UK | Minute-Taker | January 2024-November 2025 |
| Kip A. Darling, Birmingham City University, UK | Coordinator | January 2024-October 2025 |
| Alex Forrest, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Michael Moore, University of Birmingham, UK | IGeLU Steering Committee Liaison Member | January 2024-October 2025 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 to assist with the annual CERV enhancement process. Learn more about the Rapido working group here.
