IGeLU 2025

Conference Welcome

Opening Keynote

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Refreshment break

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Primo Working Group Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Lunch

Primo - what is it good for? Re-defining the scope of Primo for Library Discovery at the University of Sheffield

Presenters

Fran Abbs, The University of Sheffield, UK, Metadata Manager

Rialto Reimagined: Navigating Library Acquisitions in Flux

Presenters

Valerie Khaskin-Felendler, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Head Librarian, Humanities Reading Room

The importance of networking: Leganto and the Italian community

Presenters

Matteo Dal Zovo, ITALE Association and University of Verona, Systems Librarian - Leganto Manager and coordinator of the ITALE Leganto WG

Elena Fasola, ITALE Association and University of Insubria, Library Systems Manager and member of the ITALE Leganto Working Group

Who’s Using Alma Digital and Why? What We’ve Learned From the Alma Digital User Experience Survey

Presenters

Jane Fiegel, Tulane University, Metadata Librarian

Victoria Jones, Florida Gulf Coast University, University Archives

Alma Working Group Closed Meeting with Ex Libris Alma PM [Invitation Only]

Analytics Community of Practice Open Meeting

Presenters

Maya Amichal, Weizmann Institute of Science, Systems Librarian

Hadas Granot, Clarivate | Ex Libris

Raphael Gabbay, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Senior Product Manager

Integration of Leganto in the Virtual Learning Environment: Impact on Academic Performance at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina

Presenters

Soledad Lago, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina, Head of Libraries

Library Operations in Emergency and High-Pressure Situations

Presenters

Nofar Eliash, Tel Hai Academic College, Librarian

Making Historical Geographic Collections Accessible: Digital Cataloging and Spatial Discovery Tools

Presenters

Osnat Levy, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Library Director, Bloomfield Library for Humanities and Social Sciences

Krina Doekes Brandt, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Map Librarian, Bloomfield Library for Humanities and Social Sciences

Standards-based Resource-Sharing: ISO18626 and Alma

Presenters

Allen Jones, The New School, Senior Director, Digital Library and Technical Services

Alma UX Focus Group and Ex Libris Alma PM Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

Clarivate|Ex Libris Half Plenary Session

Third Iron [Third-Party Supporter]

Refreshment break

Dublin Core in Alma Digital: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Solutions

Presenters

Aaron Pahl, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Digital Curation Librarian

Integrating Broker-Based Resource Sharing in Italian Academic Libraries: Challenges and Solutions for Alma

Presenters

Nazzareno Bedini, University of Pisa and ITALE, Systems librarian and Alma admin for University of Pisa; Member of the ITALE steering committee and of the ITALE Resource Sharing Working Group

Leganto Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Jessie Donaghey, Bond University, Digital Services Librarian

Jessie Ransom, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Strategic Product Manager

MELI's Journey (2005–2025): Reflecting on Two Decades and Looking Ahead to the Future

Presenters

Amy Dinnerstein, MELI (Israel's Ex Libris Users Group) and College of Management Academic Studies (COLMAN), Systems Librarian, College of Management Academic Studies (COLMAN), and Member of the MELI Steering Committee

More than "Creoles and Pidgins, Other": Reaching beyond MARC to surface Indigenous-language content for our users

Presenters

Susan Bond, University of Toronto Libraries, Discovery Systems Librarian

Juliya Borie, University of Toronto Libraries, Cataloguing Librarian

Rialto Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Samantha Seah, Singapore Management University, Librarian, User Services & Experience

Jennifer K. Matthews, Dartmouth College, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

Content Working Group and Ex Libris Content PM Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

Finding data errors with Alma Analytics: A BYOD interactive Workshop [70 min. session]

Presenters

Heidi Holst Madsen, Royal Danish Library, Consultant

Alma Digital Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Kevin O'Donovan, London School of Economics and Political Science, Library Acquisitions Manager

Alma Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Gijs Noels, KU Leuven/LIBIS, Product Manager

Catherine Grove, Northwestern University, Head Metadata Services

Conference First Timers and What is IGeLU!

Presenters

Dave Allen, State Library of Queensland, IGeLU Chair

Customer Support Advisory Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Alex Forrest, University of Edinburgh, Systems Librarian

RapidILL Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Kip A. Darling, Birmingham City University, Inter-Library Loans Co-ordinator

Rapido Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Aronne Watkins, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Head of Access & Discovery Services

SFX Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Jiří Pavlík, National Library of Technology, Czech Republic, System Engineer

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

Refreshment break

Clarivate|Ex Libris Plenary Session

IGeLU General Assembly

Presenters

Dave Allen, State Library of Queensland, IGeLU Chair

Consortia Community of Practice Open Meeting

Presenters

Sylvain Courret, BCU Lausanne, Systems Librarian

Implementation of Primo Research Assistant at the University of Manitoba Libraries

Presenters

Wei Xuan, University of Manitoba Libraries, Associate University Librarian

Linked Open Data Community of Practice Open Meeting

Presenters

Xiaoli Li, University of California, Davis, Content Support Services

Resolving problem Host Bibliographic migration data using a batch process

Presenters

Kelly Almond-Beech, University of Leeds Libraries, Metadata and Discovery Coordinator

Showcasing research impact in Esploro

Presenters

Rebecca Cooke, University of the Sunshine Coast, Research Repository Coordinator

Tailoring training in a consortia environment. Using Canvas for training

Presenters

Jessica Hartwigsen, California State University, Electronic Resource Librarian

Lunch

Adapting Primo for Korean Users: Challenges and Customization

Presenters

Hyojeong Kim, Seoul National University, Digital Services Librarian

Analytics Community of Practice Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

DIY – How to integrate new libraries in your network

Presenters

Raphaël Rey, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Team Leader System Operations

Rouven Schabinger, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Senior Data and System Specialist

Enhancing Library Integration: Streamlining Data Imports

Presenters

Noémie Payot, Réseau Renouvaud, system librarian

Elisa Dell'Ambrogio, BCU Lausanne, Head of the Renouvaud Coordination Team

Experiences with the Primo Research Assistant @ KU Leuven Association: what we learned from user perceptions and expectations

Presenters

Veerle Kerstens, KU Leuven, Product Manager

Lydia Janssen, KU Leuven LIBIS, Application Manager

Integrating Dissertation Management in Alma/Primo VE: Challenges, Benefits, and Best Practices. A case study from the University of Milan

Presenters

Paola Foscaro, Università degli Studi di Milano, Librarian

Leonardo Bassanini, Univerità degli studi di Milano, Librarian

To share or not to share? A case study of research data management in Esploro

Presenters

Maureen Bezanson, Southern Cross University, Team Leader, Library Systems

Unifying Knowledge and Breaking Down Silos: Enhancing Access to Professional Insights

Presenters

Hagay Bar, Dr., Tel Aviv University, Sourasky Central Library, Head of Data and Analytics Department

Michal Lahav, University of Haifa, Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library, Systems Librarian

Nir Zinger, University of Haifa, Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library, Head of Systems Development

A new workflow in Alma Digital for the provision of Accessible Texts to users with a print disability

Presenters

Kevin O'Donovan - LSE, London School of Economics, Library Acquisitions Manager

Content Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Karin Perols, Karolinska Institutet, Electronic Librarian

Tamar Ganor, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Content Product Manager

PHD student dissertations and legal deposit to The National Central Library of Florence with Esploro@LIUC University

Presenters

Laura Ballestra, LIUC University, Chief Librarian

Alberto Re Fraschini, LIUC University, System Librarian

The Value of AI Research Assistants: Can Primo Research Assistant be the new Google Scholar?

Presenters

Inbal Shtuhl, The Academic college of levinsky wingate, information specialist

“Why are you sending this to me?”: The changing role of consortia in shared technology implementations

Presenters

Sabina Pagotto, Scholars Portal, Ontario Council of University Libraries, Assessment & Member Engagement Librarian

Alex Fletcher, Ontario Council of University Libraries, Omni Technology and Network Zone Specialist

DACHELA-GND User Group Closed Meeting [Invitation Only - 140 min.]

Clarivate|Ex Libris Half Plenary Session

Technology from Sage [Third-Party Supporter]

Refreshment break

Building Community in the Rosetta Working Group

Presenters

James Williamson, Southern Methodist University, Digital Preservation Librarian

Collection Management in Transition

Presenters

Gro-Anita Mortensen, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Head for the Library, Inspiration og knowledge section

Asbjørn Risan, Sikt, Head of library serices

Does the Primo Research Assistant meet the information needs of a university library?

Presenters

Andrea Zech, Freie Universität Berlin, Systems Librarian

Empowering Innovation: A Deep Dive into Aha Ideas Advanced CERV

Presenters

Ryan Edwards, West Los Angeles College, Systems Librarian

Navigating Complexity: Alma Implementation Across Iceland's Diverse Library Landscape

Presenters

Skúli Þór Bjarnason, Consortium of Icelandic Libraries, Developer

Íris Alda Ísleifsdóttiractions, Consortium of Icelandic Libraries, System Librarian

Raising Research Visibility & Impact: Integrating InCites B&A with Scholarship@Miami (Esploro)

Presenters

Kineret Ben Knaan, University of Miami Libraries, Director of Technical Services

Elizabeth M. Gushee, University of Miami Libraries, Associate Dean, Digital Strategies & Scholarly Communication

(Primo) INVENTIO + AI: Towards an Intelligent Digital Library at Universidad Panamericana

Presenters

Jorge Alejandro Peña Landeros, Universidad Panamericana, Library Director

Adapting Alma and Primo to school and public libraries

Presenters

Alexandra De Pretto, Renouvaud library network, Systems librarian

Sophie Delarze, Renouvaud library network, Systems librarian

Ask not what the Enhancement Processes can do for you - ask what you can do for the Enhancement Processes!

Presenters

Mathias Kratzer, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Chief Information Officer

Backing a New Horse: A New Approach to Harvesting and Displaying LibGuide Content in Primo VE

Presenters

Jason Griffith, University of Kentucky, Systems Librarian

Developing an AI Assessment Strategy: A Case Study using the Primo Research Assistant

Presenters

Caitlin Bakker, University of Regina, Discovery Technologies Librarian

Dean Mulhall, University of Regina, Library User Services Manager

Veronica Ramshaw, University of Regina, Digital Services and Liaison Librarian

Dale Storie, University of Regina, Associate Dean (Research)

Jim Tait, University of Regina, Library User Services Assistant

Esploro Working Group Meeting

Presenters

Rebecca Cooke, University of the Sunshine Coast, Senior Digital Library Officer

Maureen Bezanson, Southern Cross University, Team Leader, Library Systems

From Chaos to Clarity: Managing CZ Updates After Migration to Alma

Presenters

Iman El Gamal, McLaughlin Library | University of Guelph, Collections Development Librarian

Rosetta Working Group Open Meeting and Rosetta Product Update

Presenters

James Williamson, Southern Methodist University, Digital Preservation Librarian

Leganto Working Group Closed meeting [Invitation Only]

Breaking the Mold: Rethinking Discovery with NDE

Presenters

Fabiano Fiero, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Team Leader Discovery

Efficient Invoice Creation in Alma Without Financial System Integration

Presenters

Tuomo Seppänen, Tampere University, Information specialist

From Four to One: Merging Distinct Academic Libraries with Alma & Primo

Presenters

David Odes, Herzog College Library, Head of Cataloging and Acquisitions

Nehama Friedmann, Herzog College Library, Jerusalem Campus Library Director

How low can you go? Exploring the Library Open Workflows as a low-code solution

Presenters

Dominik Bláha, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Team Leader Access Services

Mass Corrections in SLSP: Organizational and Technical Approaches

Presenters

Jeanette Hofer, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Head of Data Services

Raphaël Rey, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Team Leader System Operations

Primo Working Group and Primo Product Management Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

AI Metadata Assistant - the Norwegian experience

Presenters

Vjosa Zymeri, University of Oslo , Metadata librarian

Jenny Bakken Aslaksen, Sikt, Senior Adviser

Adapting and Advancing with Alma Releases

Presenters

Esther Guggenheim, National Library of Israel, Metadata Librarian

Lori Stethers, Wesleyan University, Systems/ Emerging Technologies Librarian

Alex Fletcher, OCUL, Omni Network Zone and Technology Specialist

Dejah Rubel, Ferris State University, Metadata and Electronic Resource Management Librarian

Aaron Sandoval, California State University Channel Islands , Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Migrating 110 colleges to Alma & Primo VE: The California Community Colleges Statewide Library Services Platform Implementation

Presenters

Glenn S. Tozier, Monterey Peninsula College, Digital Services Librarian

Stephanie M. Roach, MLIS, San Mateo County Community College District, Library Systems & Applications Developer

Navigating the Transition: Learning from the community

Presenters

Larissa Erzinçlioğlu, Senate House Library, University of London, Metadata and Discovery Manager

The Year in Search: Exploring User Search Behavior with Generative AI

Presenters

Marlene van Ballegooie, University of Toronto Libraries, Metadata Technologies Manager

Transitioning to the NDE UI: A Practical Guide

Presenters

Aronne Watkins, SLSP (Swiss Library Service Platform), Head of Access & Discovery Services

Celebrating the Leganto community: sharing experiences and developing new ideas [70 mins]

Presenters

Kael Driscoll, University of Western Australia, Discovery Librarian

Jessie Donaghey, Bond University, Digital Services Librarian

Ms Angela Laurins, University of Edinburgh, Library Learning Services Manager

Build your own theses AI agent cataloger

Presenters

Guy Shahaf, Technion Institute of Technology, Head of Information Systems

Open a Library Card in Other University Libraries: Using and Connecting Alma and Microsoft 365 to create a better, more efficient customer experience

Presenters

Uri Gafni, Bar-Ilan University, Head of Technologies and Computer Systems

Naomi Abraham, Bar-Ilan, Head of Readers Services

Primo Working Group Open Meeting

Presenters

Stacey van Groll, University of Queensland, Discovery and Access Manager

Yisrael Kuchar, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Senior Director of Product Management

Nili Natan, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Product Manager

Sima Bloch, Clarivate | Ex Libris, Senior Product Manager

Publishing Bibs and Holdings from Alma to WorldCat: An Alternative Setup

Presenters

Oki Utamura, KB, National Library of the Netherlands, Functional Application Manager

Refreshment break

AI for metadata extraction

Presenters

Amit Niv, University of Haifa, Head of Metadata and Process Management

EU Lib Cat: the making of a Union Catalogue for the European Union Institutional Libraries

Presenters

Sergio Butelli, European Commission, Librarian

Ensuring Discovery beyond the Library Catalogue: A Use Case from University of Leeds Libraries

Presenters

Ceilan Hunter-Green, University of Leeds, Metadata and Discovery Manager

Adam Barry, Technology from Sage, Development Manager International

SBS and SBART: a small Consortium within a larger one. Adapting Alma and Primo in a multi-institutional environment

Presenters

Giulia La Versa, Università degli Studi di Siena, Operational Support for Library Systems

Emanuela Pisanu, University of Siena, Operational Support for Library Systems

The Unknown Knowns - Tightening Patron Privacy in Alma Circulation and Resource Sharing

Presenters

Lori Hilterbrand, Orbis Cascade Alliance, Program Manager for Resource Sharing and Fulfillment

XML normalization with Primo VE: Leveraging generative AI tools

Presenters

Stacey van Groll, University of Queensland, Manager, Discovery and Access

Auto Holdings Task Force Closed Meeting [Invitation Only]

Aligning the ILO Thesaurus with the UN SDG Taxonomy: From Metadata to Discovery

Presenters

Verónica Parsiale, International Labour Organization, Information Management Librarian

Hala Elgohary, International Labour Organization, Senior Information Management Specialist

Bound together material in Alma and Primo VE

Presenters

Nathalie Schulz, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, Systems Support Librarian

Ranking Configuration and Harvested Collections in Primo VE

Presenters

Andrew Dove, University of Exeter, Library Management Systems Administrator

Eleanor Ann Lund, University of Exeter, Information Assistant

Lunch

Aleph Working Group Open Meeting and Aleph Product Update

Presenters

Tara La Ware, Center for Jewish History, Systems Librarian

Game Not Found: Addressing Discovery Challenges in Primo for Gaming Resources

Presenters

Michelle Goodridge, Wilfrid Laurier University, Head, User and Access Services

Closing Keynote

Farewell

Farewell Drink