LibFest event at University of West London. Updates on new library technology at University of West London

1. Library Technology
updates: April 2015
Repository : Digitisation : Inter-library Loans
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Date: 8 April 2015 ● Name: Louise Penn ● Venue: SMR, Savoy Suite
LibFest – 8 April 2015

2. UWL Repository
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3. • Rebranded end of March 2015 to remove link with
VISTAS journal
• New URL: http://repository.uwl.ac.uk
• Purpose remains to collate all research activity at
UWL, in preparation for REF2020
• Current figures: 768 items in repository:
60 ESADM, 5 CLBS, 390 SCT, 160 CNMH
17 ELS, 64 LCM, 3 LSHT, 38 SPSWHS
UWL Repository
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4. Digitisation Service
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5. • Re-launching soon with web forms for requests
• We can scan material to support specific modules:
- If allowed by CLA Licence
- If we own the item in Library stock
- If we have paid for copyright clearance via the British
Library
- If material is not already available in e-format
• Allow at least 20 working days for request to be checked
for copyright compliance and completed
• Material is licensed for the duration of the module and
then needs to be removed/renewed
Digitisation Service
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6. Inter-library loans
(document delivery)
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7. • The Library funds a document delivery service to supplement
stock purchases
• Students may make 30 requests for free in one academic year,
staff/PhDs may make 50 requests, using a web form
• Items obtained from the British Library – with standard fees for
book loans, article requests, and renewals (which are not
automatically granted)
• Please allow up to 20 working days for request to be satisfied
• Launching SED for article delivery during summer 2015
• See http://www.uwl.ac.uk/library/library-services/borrowing-
and-related-services/borrowing-other-libraries
Inter-library loans (document delivery)
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8. Trials for e-resources
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9. • The Library co-ordinates trials for databases and
journals on behalf of Schools
• See http://www.uwl.ac.uk/library/library-e-
resources/trial-resources for current trials
• Please send us feedback which will inform any
further investigation or purchase – library@uwl.ac.uk
• Six trials were converted into purchases over the
past twelve months
• If you wish us to trial a resource please ask your ASL
for further details
Trials for e-resources
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