Customer Spotlight: Primo at Virginia Commonwealth University

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

Higher Education: 5 Tips for Lowering the Barrier to Technology Adoption

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. […]

6 Features of an Ideal Research Repository

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

Customer Spotlight: Summon and Alma at Marist College

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

Why We Need a New Approach to Research Information Management

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: […]

Making Class Attendance Easy

Matthew Sherlock, Ex Libris If you have read my previous blog posts, you have probably noticed that I talk a lot about the importance of student engagement for Higher Education Institutions. Whether it’s using new modes of learning or delivering personalized services, the more engaged a student is with their university, the more likely it […] The post Making Class Attendance Easy appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss

Research Information Systems – A View from the University of Sheffield

Ilana Sacknovitz, Ex Libris A key role of universities across the globe is to promote and support research efforts, including obtaining grants, curating research data, keeping track of the data, and disseminating the research findings in academic journals. Among the fundamental elements of a successful research process are effective data and metadata management, a robust […] The post Research Information Systems – A View from the University of Sheffield appeared first on Ex Libris. […]

Customer Spotlight: Leganto at the University of Denver

In this customer spotlight, Ryan Buller, Access Services Librarian at the University of Denver, discusses why the university decided to adopt Leganto and explains how Leganto has benefited both instructors and students. The University of Denver leverages both Leganto and Alma for the integrated management of course resources. Leganto’s polished interface facilitates the creation of […] The post Customer Spotlight: Leganto at the University of Denver appeared first on Ex Libris. Source: buki rss

University of Edinburgh: Integrating Course Reading Lists with Library Management

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: […]

3 Principles for Selecting a Digital Preservation Solution — World Digital Preservation Day

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 […]