IGeLU 2023 Conference and Developers' Day

The Swiss "Renouvaud" library network groups 150 academic, heritage, public and school libraries managed by 700 professionals, offering services to some 200,000 users. In such a diverse environment, how can the ideas and contributions of librarians and end-users be taken into account transparently in the decision-making processes that shape the network services? The focus of this presentation is how the Renouvaud governance model enables agile operation in daily business. We will demonstrate how Renouvaud applies its core values in practice through its support of libraries and how the inputs and feedbacks of its members are key in the co-building of innovative projects. We will explore how the use of open-source tools developed in-house helps with the automation and efficiency of routine and time-consuming tasks in Alma, and how they provide flexibility in the end-user experience. In particular, we aim to illustrate how the development and sharing of innovative tools within and beyond the Renouvaud network helps to constantly adapt to a changing world and benefits the wider community.

Conference theme: Libraries enabling innovation

Physical session (+ live streaming with Zoom)