Presentation from QQML 2015 detailing changes made in the last 5 years in the Libraries of Maynooth University and University of Limerick
Hugh Murphy Caleb Derven
The Impact of TEF and Proposed Sector Changes on Academic Libraries - Liz Jol...Talis
The document summarizes the key points of the UK government's "Green Paper" on higher education reform and discusses its potential impacts on academic libraries. It outlines proposed changes like the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and new regulatory bodies. It then explores how these reforms could affect the roles of academic libraries in areas like content and scholarly communication, physical and learning spaces, supporting learners and researchers, and the future roles of library staff. The presentation argues libraries must align their strategies to institutional missions and collaborate more broadly across partnerships.
The HIKE project aimed to evaluate integrating data between the KB+ knowledge base and local systems, and evaluating Intota as a potential replacement for the traditional library management system. It mapped existing electronic resources workflows and found inefficiencies in dealing with different formats. It tested KB+ and compared it to 360 Resource Manager, finding KB+ better for managing deals. The project recommended next steps including adopting Summon, embedding KB+ and 360 in workflows, and forming an Intota working group.
1. The document discusses the implementation of an open source discovery portal called VuFind to allow users to search library catalogs and access e-resources across multiple institutions using a single search interface.
2. Key requirements for the system included integrating data from different library management systems and supporting multi-lingual searches. Challenges around data integration, design, and functionality were addressed during development.
3. The system was successfully implemented with features like dual-language support, searches across multiple library catalogs, and user account functionality. Ongoing work includes improving the system and integrating additional resources and libraries.
The document discusses shared library services in Wales and the potential benefits of increased collaboration. It provides an overview of current shared initiatives in Wales, such as shared integrated library systems and catalogues. The document also discusses shared services models in other countries and regions. It argues that shared services can help reduce costs while improving resources and services through cooperation. There is potential to further develop shared services in Wales through new collaborative models and a potential shared library management system.
Extending and measuring the reach and impact of research outputnortherncollaboration
This document discusses open access and alternative metrics for measuring the impact of research outputs. It outlines how open access allows scholarly works to be freely available online, and initiatives pushing for broader open access like funder policies and the REF. It also explores alternative metrics and tools for tracking non-traditional impacts like social media mentions, bookmarks and citations in places like Wikipedia. IRUS-UK is highlighted as a service that provides download statistics for UK repositories.
The document outlines the Digital Strategy project of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It discusses how the project was divided into five workgroups that researched and developed guiding principles for the library's digital future. The workgroups focused on areas like content, community engagement, digitization, user experience, and infrastructure. The workgroups were overseen by a steering committee. The guiding principles developed address issues like creating a unified digital platform, removing barriers to access, fostering an interactive online community, empowering individual users, expanding programming opportunities digitally, and preserving local history through digital archives.
Library Systems Workshop - Final ThoughtsBen Showers
This document summarizes discussions from a conference about the changing library services platform landscape. Key points discussed include:
1) The conference aimed to discuss challenges in the current library services platform landscape, share strategies for managing change, and identify opportunities for new collaborations and shared services.
2) Presentations and group discussions covered a range of topics from different perspectives on the landscape to approaches for cultural change and user-centered design.
3) It was noted that up to 50% of higher education institutions will change library management systems by 2016, and over 80% will be using some form of shared services, highlighting the need for openness to change and integrating library solutions with broader institutional priorities.
The Impact of TEF and Proposed Sector Changes on Academic Libraries - Liz Jol...Talis
The document summarizes the key points of the UK government's "Green Paper" on higher education reform and discusses its potential impacts on academic libraries. It outlines proposed changes like the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and new regulatory bodies. It then explores how these reforms could affect the roles of academic libraries in areas like content and scholarly communication, physical and learning spaces, supporting learners and researchers, and the future roles of library staff. The presentation argues libraries must align their strategies to institutional missions and collaborate more broadly across partnerships.
The HIKE project aimed to evaluate integrating data between the KB+ knowledge base and local systems, and evaluating Intota as a potential replacement for the traditional library management system. It mapped existing electronic resources workflows and found inefficiencies in dealing with different formats. It tested KB+ and compared it to 360 Resource Manager, finding KB+ better for managing deals. The project recommended next steps including adopting Summon, embedding KB+ and 360 in workflows, and forming an Intota working group.
1. The document discusses the implementation of an open source discovery portal called VuFind to allow users to search library catalogs and access e-resources across multiple institutions using a single search interface.
2. Key requirements for the system included integrating data from different library management systems and supporting multi-lingual searches. Challenges around data integration, design, and functionality were addressed during development.
3. The system was successfully implemented with features like dual-language support, searches across multiple library catalogs, and user account functionality. Ongoing work includes improving the system and integrating additional resources and libraries.
The document discusses shared library services in Wales and the potential benefits of increased collaboration. It provides an overview of current shared initiatives in Wales, such as shared integrated library systems and catalogues. The document also discusses shared services models in other countries and regions. It argues that shared services can help reduce costs while improving resources and services through cooperation. There is potential to further develop shared services in Wales through new collaborative models and a potential shared library management system.
Extending and measuring the reach and impact of research outputnortherncollaboration
This document discusses open access and alternative metrics for measuring the impact of research outputs. It outlines how open access allows scholarly works to be freely available online, and initiatives pushing for broader open access like funder policies and the REF. It also explores alternative metrics and tools for tracking non-traditional impacts like social media mentions, bookmarks and citations in places like Wikipedia. IRUS-UK is highlighted as a service that provides download statistics for UK repositories.
The document outlines the Digital Strategy project of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. It discusses how the project was divided into five workgroups that researched and developed guiding principles for the library's digital future. The workgroups focused on areas like content, community engagement, digitization, user experience, and infrastructure. The workgroups were overseen by a steering committee. The guiding principles developed address issues like creating a unified digital platform, removing barriers to access, fostering an interactive online community, empowering individual users, expanding programming opportunities digitally, and preserving local history through digital archives.
Library Systems Workshop - Final ThoughtsBen Showers
This document summarizes discussions from a conference about the changing library services platform landscape. Key points discussed include:
1) The conference aimed to discuss challenges in the current library services platform landscape, share strategies for managing change, and identify opportunities for new collaborations and shared services.
2) Presentations and group discussions covered a range of topics from different perspectives on the landscape to approaches for cultural change and user-centered design.
3) It was noted that up to 50% of higher education institutions will change library management systems by 2016, and over 80% will be using some form of shared services, highlighting the need for openness to change and integrating library solutions with broader institutional priorities.
This document summarizes research on the emerging field of open educational resources (OER) over time. It analyzes the content of OER publication abstracts from 2007 and 2015 to identify common categories and how the field has changed. The categories identified include project case studies, technical focus, OER as a subject, research with impact data, policy, practitioners, MOOCs, pedagogy, and open data/practice. It finds that practitioner focus, MOOCs, and policy have grown as categories while case studies have declined. The field has diversified into related areas and reflects a maturing community with policy and sustainable practices.
Providing accessible content can be a costly and timeconsuming
activity for individual libraries who have a legal and
ethical duty to support their students who have disabilities. As
access to online content has grown and funding for support
diminished, libraries are increasingly looking to the benefits
of using their collective effort to assess accessibility of thirdparty
content and then work with publishers and other suppliers
to find solutions. The session will set the scene and provide
some case studies from UK universities that show how we
are supporting students with disabilities in their use of library
content. Libraries have been working individually and collectively
to raise the topic of accessibility with publishers and vendors,
many of whom have engaged with their
customers. In some cases quite simple changes to
publisher platforms can produce effective changes. In others
a much greater investment is needed. The speakers will use
their own experience to outline this topic which we hope will be
relevant to librarians, publishers, system vendors and others.
Janette Burke, Monash University, explores the shift to e, and it doesn't just stand for electronic but engaging, exciting, embracing change, enabling learning.
Jack Maness from the University of Denver Libraries gave a presentation about how libraries can serve as trusted partners in a shifting IT environment. The University of Denver is undergoing changes with a newly centralized IT operation and issues around legacy systems. The libraries aim to support research and teaching technologies, manage research objects and metadata, help address technical debt issues on campus, serve as a true repository, and provide expertise on preservation, intellectual property, and community values, thereby positioning themselves as a trusted citizen in the university's IT strategies. Maness argued that by keeping campus priorities and larger partnership opportunities at the forefront, libraries can punch above their weight.
Libraries are increasingly being called upon to extend
access to their online resources to users beyond their
core constituencies. Every institution has its own unique
arrangements, but they all raise similar questions for the
library: are these users included under our existing licences
or are separate ones needed? Will we have to pay more, and
if so, how much? Where can I go for advice? Learn about the
guidelines Jisc Collections has developed, and hear from
two librarians who have successfully implemented their own
solutions: Anna Franca on KCL’s work with an NHS Trust
and Ruth Dale on Nottingham’s overseas campuses.
The article reviews a piece titled "Toward a Notion of the Archive of the Future" which examines how archivists can adapt to technological changes. The authors interviewed five archivists who believe greater cooperation is needed to create large, cross-institutional digital collections using stable technology. While important to discuss the digital transition, the article does not fully explain how to implement proposed multi-institution collections which could make materials difficult to find. In conclusion, archivists must adapt to technology being central to research while balancing physical and digital archives.
This document summarizes the three ages of library systems: 1) the age of stand alone where systems were proprietary and siloed with limited interoperability; 2) the age of integration where systems are more shared, digital-first, and integrated with the web; and 3) a potential future age of contingency where ecosystems and disruptive procurement are emphasized. It also describes the Jisc Library Systems Programme which aims to help systems serve next-generation needs through community collaboration on both proprietary and open systems with a focus on eternal integration and procurement.
Instruction Designe for e-Content Development;UK-India ProspectiveMazhar Laliwala
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) practices from a UK perspective. It notes that significant government funding has been available internationally to support OER development. Reasons to engage in OER development include improving access to learning materials, marketing and brand extension, and achieving economies of scale. The University of Bath's experience includes small-scale OER projects funded by JISC and the HEA. Engaging in OER development is seen as a highly cultural and balancing experience that can provide educational benefits through overcoming challenges in current practice. Key challenges for institutions include intellectual property, sustainability of initiatives, and discoverability of resources.
The document summarizes an RFID implementation project across multiple university library sites in South West Wales. Key aspects included drawing up a comprehensive specification, procuring RFID hardware and software through an open process, and implementing the technology across seven library sites in phases. Lessons learned included initial interface and software issues, security concerns for some materials, and benefits like procurement cost savings, reliable equipment, low maintenance needs, and positive student feedback on self-service options. The implementation provided economies of scale and a straightforward rollout of RFID technology across the collaborative library system.
Planning to Succeed – Reading Lists strategies - Jackie Chelin and Carol Dell...Talis
The document discusses the implementation of a new reading list system at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. It describes problems UWE previously had with students not being able to access required readings. UWE addressed this by developing reading strategies in collaboration with academics that focused on ensuring core readings were accessible while developing students' information skills. It then discusses UWE's enhanced reading list project which includes adopting reading list software, expanding digital content, and working with faculties to pilot the new system from 2016-2017. The goals are to improve students' experiences, engagement, and outcomes.
This document summarizes Andrew Gray's presentation on moving into management from his experience as a librarian. It discusses the challenges of managing smaller libraries with varied tasks and less opportunity for internal progression. The major challenges of management involve finance, staffing, projects, and planning and strategy. Gray provides suggestions for gaining experience in these areas before entering management, such as organizing events, project management, recruitment, and budget experience.
Electronic Resources Australia sydney roxanne missinghamRoxanne Missingham
ERA is a collaborative initiative that aims to provide Australians access to quality online resources through their libraries. It offers a national licensing approach managed by and for Australian libraries. Since starting in 2003, ERA has evolved through various forums and agreements. It now provides ~9 million Australians access to its products and offers significant benefits like collaborative purchasing opportunities and access to authoritative resources. However, ERA is still a work in progress, and its future directions depend on input from libraries regarding content, prices, vendors, and new business models, as library budgets and sustainability issues need to be addressed.
The document discusses moving a workshop from in-person to online delivery. It recommends defining clear learning objectives and creating a skeleton plan that outlines the workshop content and type of content. Examples of content types include information, activities, quizzes and screencasts. The document also suggests developing a storyboard to flesh out the skeleton plan in more detail. Common pitfalls to avoid include making the learning tool-driven or including too much information. The workshop leaders are asked to share their storyboards for feedback.
The document discusses the Gateways to Learning projects in Wales from 2005-2009 that aimed to demonstrate how libraries could support communities and key government priorities. It presents a toolkit created to help library services showcase their impact and position themselves for external funding opportunities. The toolkit provides strategic context, key messages, case studies, and tips on how libraries can support priorities like education, health, and economic development. It aims to demonstrate through evidence and examples how libraries make a difference in people's lives.
Lib fest 2015 academic support team updatesUWL_Library
The Academic Support Team provides updates on activities from April 2015. They will be present at various campus locations to provide support and have ongoing projects from the previous summer. New projects for the summer of 2015 include reviewing the referencing software RefWorks, determining whether to update or remove the UWL Harvard referencing style, implementing new library applications, and ensuring consistent copyright information is provided across schools.
Libraries in the UK, especially those in London boroughs, have seen significant increases in visitors over the past few years, with one library seeing a 96% increase. This is largely due to the availability of fast, reliable, and free internet access provided by libraries. While many households now have internet access at home, there are still some who need access at libraries for activities like applying for jobs, school places, housing and permits as more government services move online. Libraries aim to support these needs through technology training classes, one-on-one sessions, and accredited learning programs to help patrons develop IT skills.
The document discusses trends in developing the next-generation medical library. It outlines a paradigm shift from traditional provider-driven libraries to new user-driven models enabled by emerging technologies. Key points include adopting a flexible Library 2.0 approach focused on user needs through services, content, technology and staff competencies. The medical library of 2013 at the new Norwegian university hospital is envisioned to have librarians supporting users directly in their workplaces through improved publishing and research services.
ARL and SCONUL Assessment Initiatives: Synergies and OpportunitiesStephen Town
LibQUAL+ Exchange, from a workshop delivered at the 8th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, 17-20 August 2009, Istituto degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy.
Florence, 2009
This document summarizes research on the emerging field of open educational resources (OER) over time. It analyzes the content of OER publication abstracts from 2007 and 2015 to identify common categories and how the field has changed. The categories identified include project case studies, technical focus, OER as a subject, research with impact data, policy, practitioners, MOOCs, pedagogy, and open data/practice. It finds that practitioner focus, MOOCs, and policy have grown as categories while case studies have declined. The field has diversified into related areas and reflects a maturing community with policy and sustainable practices.
Providing accessible content can be a costly and timeconsuming
activity for individual libraries who have a legal and
ethical duty to support their students who have disabilities. As
access to online content has grown and funding for support
diminished, libraries are increasingly looking to the benefits
of using their collective effort to assess accessibility of thirdparty
content and then work with publishers and other suppliers
to find solutions. The session will set the scene and provide
some case studies from UK universities that show how we
are supporting students with disabilities in their use of library
content. Libraries have been working individually and collectively
to raise the topic of accessibility with publishers and vendors,
many of whom have engaged with their
customers. In some cases quite simple changes to
publisher platforms can produce effective changes. In others
a much greater investment is needed. The speakers will use
their own experience to outline this topic which we hope will be
relevant to librarians, publishers, system vendors and others.
Janette Burke, Monash University, explores the shift to e, and it doesn't just stand for electronic but engaging, exciting, embracing change, enabling learning.
Jack Maness from the University of Denver Libraries gave a presentation about how libraries can serve as trusted partners in a shifting IT environment. The University of Denver is undergoing changes with a newly centralized IT operation and issues around legacy systems. The libraries aim to support research and teaching technologies, manage research objects and metadata, help address technical debt issues on campus, serve as a true repository, and provide expertise on preservation, intellectual property, and community values, thereby positioning themselves as a trusted citizen in the university's IT strategies. Maness argued that by keeping campus priorities and larger partnership opportunities at the forefront, libraries can punch above their weight.
Libraries are increasingly being called upon to extend
access to their online resources to users beyond their
core constituencies. Every institution has its own unique
arrangements, but they all raise similar questions for the
library: are these users included under our existing licences
or are separate ones needed? Will we have to pay more, and
if so, how much? Where can I go for advice? Learn about the
guidelines Jisc Collections has developed, and hear from
two librarians who have successfully implemented their own
solutions: Anna Franca on KCL’s work with an NHS Trust
and Ruth Dale on Nottingham’s overseas campuses.
The article reviews a piece titled "Toward a Notion of the Archive of the Future" which examines how archivists can adapt to technological changes. The authors interviewed five archivists who believe greater cooperation is needed to create large, cross-institutional digital collections using stable technology. While important to discuss the digital transition, the article does not fully explain how to implement proposed multi-institution collections which could make materials difficult to find. In conclusion, archivists must adapt to technology being central to research while balancing physical and digital archives.
This document summarizes the three ages of library systems: 1) the age of stand alone where systems were proprietary and siloed with limited interoperability; 2) the age of integration where systems are more shared, digital-first, and integrated with the web; and 3) a potential future age of contingency where ecosystems and disruptive procurement are emphasized. It also describes the Jisc Library Systems Programme which aims to help systems serve next-generation needs through community collaboration on both proprietary and open systems with a focus on eternal integration and procurement.
Instruction Designe for e-Content Development;UK-India ProspectiveMazhar Laliwala
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) practices from a UK perspective. It notes that significant government funding has been available internationally to support OER development. Reasons to engage in OER development include improving access to learning materials, marketing and brand extension, and achieving economies of scale. The University of Bath's experience includes small-scale OER projects funded by JISC and the HEA. Engaging in OER development is seen as a highly cultural and balancing experience that can provide educational benefits through overcoming challenges in current practice. Key challenges for institutions include intellectual property, sustainability of initiatives, and discoverability of resources.
The document summarizes an RFID implementation project across multiple university library sites in South West Wales. Key aspects included drawing up a comprehensive specification, procuring RFID hardware and software through an open process, and implementing the technology across seven library sites in phases. Lessons learned included initial interface and software issues, security concerns for some materials, and benefits like procurement cost savings, reliable equipment, low maintenance needs, and positive student feedback on self-service options. The implementation provided economies of scale and a straightforward rollout of RFID technology across the collaborative library system.
Planning to Succeed – Reading Lists strategies - Jackie Chelin and Carol Dell...Talis
The document discusses the implementation of a new reading list system at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. It describes problems UWE previously had with students not being able to access required readings. UWE addressed this by developing reading strategies in collaboration with academics that focused on ensuring core readings were accessible while developing students' information skills. It then discusses UWE's enhanced reading list project which includes adopting reading list software, expanding digital content, and working with faculties to pilot the new system from 2016-2017. The goals are to improve students' experiences, engagement, and outcomes.
This document summarizes Andrew Gray's presentation on moving into management from his experience as a librarian. It discusses the challenges of managing smaller libraries with varied tasks and less opportunity for internal progression. The major challenges of management involve finance, staffing, projects, and planning and strategy. Gray provides suggestions for gaining experience in these areas before entering management, such as organizing events, project management, recruitment, and budget experience.
Electronic Resources Australia sydney roxanne missinghamRoxanne Missingham
ERA is a collaborative initiative that aims to provide Australians access to quality online resources through their libraries. It offers a national licensing approach managed by and for Australian libraries. Since starting in 2003, ERA has evolved through various forums and agreements. It now provides ~9 million Australians access to its products and offers significant benefits like collaborative purchasing opportunities and access to authoritative resources. However, ERA is still a work in progress, and its future directions depend on input from libraries regarding content, prices, vendors, and new business models, as library budgets and sustainability issues need to be addressed.
The document discusses moving a workshop from in-person to online delivery. It recommends defining clear learning objectives and creating a skeleton plan that outlines the workshop content and type of content. Examples of content types include information, activities, quizzes and screencasts. The document also suggests developing a storyboard to flesh out the skeleton plan in more detail. Common pitfalls to avoid include making the learning tool-driven or including too much information. The workshop leaders are asked to share their storyboards for feedback.
The document discusses the Gateways to Learning projects in Wales from 2005-2009 that aimed to demonstrate how libraries could support communities and key government priorities. It presents a toolkit created to help library services showcase their impact and position themselves for external funding opportunities. The toolkit provides strategic context, key messages, case studies, and tips on how libraries can support priorities like education, health, and economic development. It aims to demonstrate through evidence and examples how libraries make a difference in people's lives.
Lib fest 2015 academic support team updatesUWL_Library
The Academic Support Team provides updates on activities from April 2015. They will be present at various campus locations to provide support and have ongoing projects from the previous summer. New projects for the summer of 2015 include reviewing the referencing software RefWorks, determining whether to update or remove the UWL Harvard referencing style, implementing new library applications, and ensuring consistent copyright information is provided across schools.
Libraries in the UK, especially those in London boroughs, have seen significant increases in visitors over the past few years, with one library seeing a 96% increase. This is largely due to the availability of fast, reliable, and free internet access provided by libraries. While many households now have internet access at home, there are still some who need access at libraries for activities like applying for jobs, school places, housing and permits as more government services move online. Libraries aim to support these needs through technology training classes, one-on-one sessions, and accredited learning programs to help patrons develop IT skills.
The document discusses trends in developing the next-generation medical library. It outlines a paradigm shift from traditional provider-driven libraries to new user-driven models enabled by emerging technologies. Key points include adopting a flexible Library 2.0 approach focused on user needs through services, content, technology and staff competencies. The medical library of 2013 at the new Norwegian university hospital is envisioned to have librarians supporting users directly in their workplaces through improved publishing and research services.
ARL and SCONUL Assessment Initiatives: Synergies and OpportunitiesStephen Town
LibQUAL+ Exchange, from a workshop delivered at the 8th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, 17-20 August 2009, Istituto degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy.
Florence, 2009
The University of Hertfordshire (UH) implemented a new
commercial Resource Discovery Service at the same time as it
changed to the Koha Open Source Library Management System. In doing so it moved away from using Google Scholar, as its main platform, at a time when many universities are deciding to only use Google Scholar. Hear about the debate between commercial and non-commercial services and why UH made the decisions it did. After 18 months was it the right decision? What has been the impact on library services and library users?
Managing the delivery of a €20 million library buildingHugh Murphy
The document summarizes a presentation by two senior librarians at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth about managing the design and delivery of a new 20 million euro library building. It describes gathering input from library users through surveys and focus groups to inform the design of the new building. The librarians discuss innovations incorporated into the new building as well as changes to library collections, technology, research support, and pedagogy. They also address communication strategies used during the project and changes to the staff structure and ways of working necessitated by the new building. The librarians conclude that the new building was worth the wait but requires motivated staff and that good space combined with good staff leads to good services for users.
The document discusses new models for collaborative library resource sharing. It notes that traditional interlibrary loan continues to grow while direct consortial borrowing is dramatically increasing sharing. It also discusses how library services must be built around user workflows and expectations rather than the other way around. The expectations of today's information consumers emphasize simplicity, self-service, immediacy and the ability to access information from any source. New models for resource sharing should focus on desired user outcomes, learn from other successful information providers, and embrace continuous evolution to meet changing user needs.
{Tech}changes: the technological state of Greek Libraries.Giannis Tsakonas
The document summarizes technological changes in Greek libraries over recent years. While Greek libraries were early adopters of technological changes, penetration of eBooks and sophisticated business models remains limited. However, libraries have increasingly embraced open access, open source, and open data initiatives. Projects like Kallipos provide enhanced academic textbooks online. Funding from the EU and Greece has supported centralized technological solutions and opportunities for public/private cooperation to make technology more affordable and transform literacy programs.
The document discusses strategies for innovating and redesigning libraries of the future. It suggests that libraries need to disintegrate their current models and reconstruct themselves to meet new user needs and ways of living. Barriers to innovation include a lack of risk culture, competencies, and flexibility within organizations. The document proposes a user-driven innovation strategy that prioritizes users' needs and involves users in the innovation process from idea generation to testing. It advocates prototyping new physical library designs that blend digital and physical spaces to better support self-directed users and rebrand libraries.
Thank you for the insightful discussion. Libraries play an important role in communities, and good design is critical to meeting user needs. I'm afraid I don't have enough context about your local libraries to comment specifically. The most important thing is for libraries to continually assess how to best serve their communities through flexible, user-centered spaces and services.
Presentation of a JISC research project into e-textbook publishing processes at a university. The context is explained and some lessons-learned are listed.
Gathering meaningful statistics: Using KnowAll Enquire in NUIM: Laura Connaug...CONUL Teaching & Learning
The document discusses NUI Maynooth Library's implementation of the KnowAll Enquire online enquiry management system. It describes how the library shifted from paper-based to online enquiries, and how KnowAll Enquire allows the library to track, measure, and improve the user experience for enquiries. The library uses KnowAll Enquire to generate statistics on enquiry volumes, response times, and busy periods. This data helps the library demonstrate its value and continuously enhance services.
Getting on with it (research support at an academic library) presented at Uni...Reed Elsevier
The document provides an overview of research support services at an academic library. It discusses the context and driving forces for change in research. It outlines a conceptual approach to research support that takes a holistic view of the research lifecycle. The document then describes the components and building blocks of research support services, including facilities, staffing, and partnerships. It compares the library's services to others and identifies areas for further development.
Talis Insight Europe 2017 - Improving accesibility through reading lists - Un...Talis
The document discusses the University of Kent's OPERA Project which aims to improve accessibility through prioritized reading lists. Key points:
- The OPERA Project supports developing an inclusive information environment and adopting assistive technologies.
- Inclusive Learning Plans (ILPs) set out reasonable adjustments like prioritized reading lists for students with disabilities.
- A pilot restricted to certain schools involved reviewing ILP reading lists to prioritize electronic versions and inform student support when complete.
- Challenges included tools, communication, workload, and costs. Solutions included standardized guidelines and cross-team communication.
- Over 400 requests were made in one term for alternative formats, putting Kent in the top 10% of universities
This document discusses an approach to making open educational resources (OER) accessible to all learners by allowing learners to express their individual needs and matching them with flexible resources. The key points are:
1) Current approaches to accessibility and special services are not sustainable and exclude many learners.
2) A new "matching service" is proposed with three parts: tools for learners to express needs, a service to transform resources to meet needs, and a network of "producers" to create resources.
3) This approach aligns with OER principles, encourages innovation, and helps learners access education that meets their needs without requiring special services.
This document discusses an approach to making open educational resources (OER) accessible to all learners by allowing them to express their individual needs and matching them with flexible resources. It proposes a three-part system: 1) tools for learners to discover and express needs and preferences, 2) a service to transform or find alternative resources to meet those needs, and 3) growing a community of "producers" to create resources. This approach aims to address problems with digital technology design, accessibility legislation and special education services by focusing on individual needs rather than categories. It is presented as being aligned with OER principles and having potential benefits for inclusion and economic growth.
Fiona Greig JIBS User Group Resource Discovery event February 2013sherif user group
Primo and Alma: implementation, impact, integration and imagination by Fiona Greig, (Plymouth University). Presentation at New Dawn: the Changing Resource Discovery Landscape - JIBS Event and AGM, Monday 25th February 2013 Brunei Gallery at SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), London. Find out more about resource discovery at the HELibTech website: http://helibtech.com/Discovery
Similar to Technological innovation in two Irish libraries QQML 2015 (20)
'The raw and the cooked': hard and soft metrics in an Irish Academic LIbraryHugh Murphy
This presentation looks at how Maynooth University Library has used metrics to inform practice - but also at the dangers inherent in relying too heavily on them
3d printing in Maynooth University Library: breaking the 3rd dimensionHugh Murphy
Presentation given by Hugh Murphy and Michael Leigh of Maynooth University Library highlighting the success of a recent 3d printing pilot and noting the strategic benefits of this type of innovation. Also notes the fact that a new service is still a service and has some similarities to what we already do
Presentation highlighting the way in which new buildings, changing practices and a need to respond to changing user needs requires an ongoing commitment to innovation and more radical thinking
"The house that Pearse built: opening the Hutchinson Archive"Hugh Murphy
The document summarizes the acquisition and processing of the Pearse Hutchinson Archive by Maynooth University Library. It provides an overview of the archive's contents including Hutchinson's family history, politics, childhood, literary career, correspondence, and cultural interests. The archive contains manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other materials that will support teaching, learning, research, and local heritage on Hutchinson and 20th century Irish culture. Work is ongoing to catalog, conserve, and digitize materials from the collection.
This document summarizes a presentation on eBooks at NUI Maynooth. It discusses whether eBooks have reached a tipping point in terms of availability and usage, or remain a "whipping post" due to issues like multiple formats and licensing restrictions. While eBook availability and usage at NUI Maynooth has grown substantially, licensing restrictions and the complexity of multiple formats present ongoing challenges. User surveys found satisfaction with an eBook pilot program, but rapid changes in the field and rising user expectations will require adaption.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty, In...Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
Exploiting Artificial Intelligence for Empowering Researchers and Faculty,
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at Integral University, Lucknow, 06.06.2024
By Dr. Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
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Technological innovation in two Irish libraries QQML 2015
1. “all changed and changed
utterly”
Technological innovation in two Irish libraries
Hugh Murphy, Senior Librarian, Maynooth University Library
Caleb Derven, Head, Technical & Digital Services, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick
2. Introduction
• Within 5 years, library services at Maynooth and Limerick
have been completely transformed
• Changes have varied across technologies and services
• Sustainability was key - changes occurred in context of
national recession
• Fine balance between using technology to do a better job
and the seductions of “techno determinism”
3. Background
• Irish context: staffing difficulties,
financial and other limitations.
• Challenges enabled innovation
• While similar changes occurred in
both Limerick and Maynooth, we
note only the most dramatic and
relevant of each.
4. Literature Review
• Incremental vs. radical change - is the former innovation?
(Ettlie, et al., 1984)
• Organisation support is an enabling factor for innovation
(Balk, et al., 2014)
• Library leadership is a factor in innovation (Jantz, 2014)
• Institutional size influences capacity to innovate
(Nowvskie (2013)
5. Literature Review, continued
• Technical vs. Administrative innovation
• Economic crises enabled innovation, but leadership
served a significant role
• “ If leaders have a positive attitude toward change, then
initiation of an innovation becomes possible.” (Jantz,
2014)
6. Literature Review - Size Matters
• Size can impact on the capacity of the institution to
innovate. (Ettlie, 1984)
• Importance of decentralised and non-hierarchical
approaches (Nowviskie, 2013)
• Innovation creates a public value (Balk, 2014)
7. Technologies
• Kaizen-type approach - iterative and focused on
improvements
• Necessity of apt context
• Technology as enabler, not prime mover
10. Use Case 2 - Adopting a Discovery Solution
• Nationally - consortial purchasing body which means
similar resources across institutions
• Search across resources = changed perception of library
services
• Technology means Library seen as ‘better’
• Market determines products and services; library doesn’t
drive the innovations
11. Adopting a Discovery Solution (MU)
• MU implementation of Summon and
new website at the same time
• Initial testing with students -hugely
positive
• General increase in e-resource usage
(‘easier’)
• Strong positive feedback from most
users
• Some find transition difficult
(education)
12. Adopting a Discovery Solution (UL)
• UL: European Documentation
Centre material loaded monthly
into Summon
• Clear, quantitative evidence that
discovery solution is preferred
searching route for most students
• Website redesign during 2015 will
allow us to revisit single search box
on Library homepage
13. 3D Printing (MU)
“Gartner predicts that the 3D printer
market will have revenue growth rates of
over 100%, beginning in 2018. Revenue
will grow fastest in enterprise 3D markets,
while unit shipments will expand rapidly in
the consumer 3D market, with more-low-
cost units driving broader adoption”
14. 3D Printing (MU)
•Give users what [we think] they want
•Broadens service provision
•Not all users want books (print or ‘e’)
•Increased traction with academic
departments
•Staff views on technology opened /
challenged
•Library seen as innovative
•Library as ‘centre for everything’ on campus
15. Collection Management Workflows (UL)
• Increasing reliance on
provision of shelf-ready
services set the stage
• Faster and more efficient
access of material for
students and academic staff
• Staff willingness to embrace
new roles and tasks
16. • All stages of the acquisitions process directly utilize EDI
• Single workflow: bibliographic record created at point of
ordering
• Over 90% of books are put into stock automatically at the
book sorter
Collection Management Workflows (UL)
17. Digital Library Services (UL)
● Change of work practices in
collection management at Limerick =
new focus on descriptive metadata,
digital imaging and digital standards
● Staff retrained in digitisation and
metadata practices
● The adoption of an open-source,
community-of-practice-based digital
repository allows the full range of
users to access unique collections
18. Use Case 5 - Digital Library Services
• Staff expertise refocused on new
areas: cataloguers on unique
collections, others on digitisation
• Innovative services and practices
directly enabled by shifts in
ordering process
• Building innovative, digital services
strengthens the strategic role of
the Library
19. Use Case 5 - Digital Library Services
• Omeka
• Hydra
• Incremental
• Scalable
20. Conclusions
• Strategic role of innovation on local and national levels
• Direct staff benefit - re-orienting key skills
• Future innovation – strategy
• Library becomes ‘centre for everything’ on campus
21. Bibliography
Balk, H., Library Innovation: Enablers and Obstacles. Library Innovation: Enablers and Obstacles. Available
at: https://libraryinnofactors.wordpress.com/ [Accessed May 10, 2015]
Balk, H., Kwant, E. & Neudecker, C., 2014. What makes innovation work? Innovation practice in the
National Library of the Netherlands. IFLA journal, 40(3), pp.157–168
Ettlie, J.E., Bridges, W.P. & O’Keefe, R.D., 1984. Organization Strategy and Structural Differences for
Radical versus Incremental Innovation. Management Science, 30(6), pp.682–695
Jantz, R.C., 2012. Innovation in academic libraries: An analysis of university librarians’ perspectives. Library
& information science research, 34(1), pp.3–12
Jantz, R.C., 2014. The Determinants of Organizational Innovation: An Interpretation and Implications for
Research Libraries. College & Research Libraries, pp.crl14–580
Nowviskie, B., 2013. Skunks in the Library: A Path to Production for Scholarly R&D. Journal of Library
Administration, 53(1), pp.53–66
Vinopal, J. & McCormick, M., 2013. Supporting Digital Scholarship in Research Libraries: Scalability and
Sustainability. Journal of Library Administration, 53(1), pp.27–42.
22. Thank you
Hugh Murphy,
Senior Librarian,
Maynooth University Library
Hugh.murphy@nuim.ie
@hughtweet
Caleb Derven,
Head,
Technical & Digital Services,
Glucksman Library, University of
Limerick
Caleb.Derven@ul.ie
@calebderven
Editor's Notes
Use from submission
national situation - note staffing dificulties and numerbs limitations, hiring bans, age profile of workforce - turning a challenge into opportunity for innovation. Note also that changes are similar in both institution, but we have elected to select the most dramatic / relevant examples of each
caleb’s notes
This paper considers a mixture of technical and administrative. We discuss, in most cases, improvements to products, technologies and services rather than entirely new ones - though this might indicate a path for future innovations in irish libraries
note kaizen framework, note context has to be right for certain innovation. Technology as enabler
Hugh - photos. What we did, why, positive effect on service – policy as important (for example who can access technology and in what context – the innovation is not solely tied to the actual technology implemented)
As above, but note that we are not entirely in control of either technology or innovation in this example - market determines product and services
perhaps a good place to note the difference between implementations, why it was more radically/ successfully implemented at Maynooth,
EDC uploads allowed legacy print collection to move to off-site storage - collection available on-line.
Google analytics clearly demonstrates that Summon is used for searching in more cases than the catalogue.
While our implementation of Summon wasn’t as complete as Maynooth, a current website redesign project is allowing us to re-examine our deployment of Summon, based on heuristic usability statistics.
bastardise A&SL slide and note that such an innovation is not just about the service, but about the change in perception of the library - both with staff and users.
85% of monograph purchase are shelf-ready at UL, large spending budget.
A consultancy in 2011 clearly indicated efficiencies to be gained by further exploiting shelf-ready service - primarily faster time to shelf for purchased materials.
There was significant retraining of the acquisitions staff to be able to do copy cataloguing, local classification of material and quality checking - all work previously done by cataloging staff
All stages of the ordering process are managed via EDI. A faculty librarian places the order directly on the suppliers’ website. The order is sent to the LMS as a proposed order. Next, collection management staff confirm the order, download a MARC record, and enter item information. The supplier confirms the order. On delivery, the material is receipted at the sorter and immediately put into stock.
Perhaps the most radical change involves the creation of the catalogue record, via copy cataloguing, at the point of ordering by the staff member creating the order.
Omeka, Hydra at Maynooth
Note potential for further innovation in strategic manner nationally, (CONUL)
Note need for innovation to be embedded in a strategy
(rising tide) - benefits to staff in unusual ways. No one is out of a job!
Note potential for further innovation in strategic manner nationally, (CONUL)
Note need for innovation to be embedded in a strategy
(rising tide) - benefits to staff in unusual ways. No one is out of a job!
Note potential for further innovation in strategic manner nationally, (CONUL)
Note need for innovation to be embedded in a strategy
(rising tide) - benefits to staff in unusual ways. No one is out of a job!