The University of Surrey’s experience shows the challenges that are common among research institutions as they try to capture, manage, and promote faculty research. The post University of Surrey: The Challenges of Managing Research Assets appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss
In this customer spotlight, Ashley Brewer, Web Systems Librarian at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses how VCU Libraries has implemented Primo to engage researchers and help them find exactly what they are looking for. Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries has taken the path of many academic libraries by placing a single-search box in a primary position […] The post Customer Spotlight: Primo at Virginia Commonwealth University appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss
Matt Sherlock, Ex Libris Anyone who has managed or taken part in a large-scale project knows how multifaceted they can be. From coordinating with a diverse group of stakeholders to dealing with budgeting and resource constraints and with logistical considerations, the challenges to delivering effective change are considerable. Throughout my career I have led several […] The post Higher Education: 5 Tips for Lowering the Barrier to Technology Adoption appeared first on Ex Libris. […]
Eddie Neuwirth and Adi Alter, Ex Libris In an earlier blog post, we examined why universities need a new approach to storing and managing their research assets. This is largely because the institutional repositories that exist today aren’t meeting the needs of libraries or the research community effectively. A next-generation research repository can help solve […] The post 6 Features of an Ideal Research Repository appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss
In this customer spotlight, Kathryn Silberger, Senior Librarian Digital Content Services of the James A. Cannavino Library at Marist College, highlights how the combination of Summon and Alma has delivered a robust platform that improves acquisitions, cataloging, reporting, and discovery analytics. Marist College is one of over 30 libraries to select Alma and pair it […] The post Customer Spotlight: Summon and Alma at Marist College appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss
Eddie Neuwirth and Adi Alter, Ex Libris Institutional repositories that collect a university’s research assets in one place and make them publicly available serve an important role. But in many ways, the repositories that exist today aren’t meeting the needs of libraries or of the research community effectively. 1. Lack of structure and efficient workflows […] The post Why We Need a New Approach to Research Information Management appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: […]
Daniel Greenberg, Rosetta Product Manager, Ex Libris In honor of World Digital Preservation Day, I would like to share a few thoughts about principles you should take into account when selecting a preservation system. 3 Principles for Selecting a Digital Preservation Solution 1. Interoperability – Every institution manages different types of data for various departments, […] The post 3 Principles for Selecting a Digital Preservation Solution — World Digital Preservation Day appeared first on Ex […]
Daniel Greenberg, Rosetta Product Manager, Ex Libris Here at Ex Libris, we’re celebrating World Digital Preservation Day with a few (digital) activities I thought I’d share with you. First, the Amazing Rosetta team created a movie that celebrates this day (and celebrates Rosetta, of course). Enjoy! Our home page banner has also been adapted […] The post Celebrating World Digital Preservation Day with the Rosetta Team appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki […]
Reprinted with permission from Library Journal The University of St. Thomas is revolutionizing textbook affordability for students with the implementation of the Leganto reading solution. Greg Argo, Associate Director for Access & Digital Services, and the university libraries, embarked on implementing a new system for providing course materials within the campus learning management system. Responding […] The post University of St. Thomas: A Win in Course Material Affordability appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: […]
Reprinted with permission from Library Journal Managing the provision of course reading materials and ensuring access to these materials for all students, either in print or electronically, can be challenging. Especially in large Universities where there may not be a single process for providing the Library with oversight of course reading lists. For instance, when […] The post University of Edinburgh: Integrating Course Reading Lists with Library Management appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: […]
