2019 Conference and Developers Day
August 26–29, 2019
Singapore
Please find below the IGeLU 2019 Conference, Developers' Day plus Ex Libris Knowledge Day Programme, in a slightly abbreviated form. The final and full version of the programme will be published in the IGeLU Conference App available from Apple Store & Google Play. The Conference Planning Committee reserves the right to make last minute alterations to the schedule where necessary.
DIY for Academics: A 'How to' Guide for Achieving Self-Management Using Leganto
Conference or Developers' Day
Conference
Abstract
In 2018 the University of Western Australia (UWA) implemented Leganto, transitioning from a reading list system that was completely library-managed to one which enabled academics to create and manage their own lists. At the end of our first semester with Leganto, 97% of reading lists were self-managed by academics. However, we had been initially doubtful whether self-management would be embraced, believing that time-poor academics would be reluctant to take on a more active role. In order to encourage academic staff, we developed a programme of training and promotion for the implementation of Leganto that resulted in levels of engagement that exceeded our expectations. This presentation will share how UWA achieved a high rate of self-management, why we were successful in gaining engagement with Leganto, and our lessons learnt. It will also provide insight into how Australian libraries are utilising Leganto, and their successes and challenges.
Main Topic
Leganto
Presenters
Kirstie Nicholson, University of Western Australia
Presenter's job title
Coordinator, Discovery
Co-Presenters
Linda Sheedy, Moderator, Curtin University
Co-presenter's job title
Coordinator Collection Access