The ELUNA Rapido Working Group began work in May 2022. In close collaboration with the IGeLU Rapido Working Group, the Working Group prepares the yearly enhancements ballot, assists with conference planning, and works with Ex Libris management on developing focus groups.
Current Members
- Working Group Chair
- Deputy Working Group Chair
- Vacant
- Communication Monitors
- Deirdre Buckley, University of Nevada – Reno, Idea Exchange Monitor, 2022-2027
- Shannon Meaney-Ryer, Saint Mary’s College of California, Release Notes Monitor 2024-2027
- Enchancement Coordinator
- Blake Galbreath, Washington State University, 2024-2027
- Incoming Enhancement Coordinator
- Katie Sanders, University of Wisconsin – Madison, Alma Working Group Liaison, 2022-2027
- Leader at Large
- Sarah Frieldsmith, University of San Diego, 2024-2027
- Xuan Lily Pang, University of Florida, 2025-2027
- Liaisons to Related Working Groups
- Kim Smalley, Fitchburg State University, RapidILL Liaison, 2024-2027
- Wendy Chivers, NAIT, Rialto WG Liaison, 2026-2027
- Drew Parker, Brandeis University, Primo Working Group Liaison, 2024-2027
- Secretary
- Vacant
- Steering Committee Representatives
- Birgit Hallerberg, Sciences Po, IGeLU Steering Committee Representative, 2025-2026
- Lori Hilterbrand, Orbis Cascade Alliance, ELUNA Steering Committee Representative, 2023-2029
Current Enhancement Process and Dates
The 2026 CERV Process for RapidILL and Rapido has been completed! Six of the seven top-voted enhancements will be developed in the coming 12 months:
- RAENH-I-1333 – Reason for rejection should be passed on through RapidILL – 20 points
- RAENH-I-1356 – Add “Reject – Missing Info” action in Rapido to Rapido requests – 12 points
- RAENH-I-1342 – Blocking whole eBook requests in RapidILL – 8 points
- RAENH-I-1322 – Resource Sharing Requests: Make sorting order sticky – 7 points
- RAENH-I-1324 – Implement Document Preview in the “Download Electronic Resource” Window – 10 points
- RAENH-I-1344 – Reducing RapidILL turnaround times – 10 points
Additionally, Clarivate selected request RAENH-1381 “Request accessible version checkbox” for development independently of the CERV process; this enhancement will cost the community no development points. RAENH-I-1343 “Note to Partner for RapidILL Lending requests,” was also recently implemented by Clarivate as part of separate effort to improve accessibility related functions.
Thanks to all of you for your engagement with the process, and thanks to Clarivate for developing a larger-than-usual raft of enhancements.
Current Roadmap
Mailing Lists
Rapido Listserv
RapidILL ListServ Archives
Events and Presentations
- CrossLink Presentation from IDS
- Increasing the Accessibility and Usability of Rapido Letters
- Peer to Peer Connections Between Rapido and ILLiad
Terms of Reference
Annual Reports
Additional Documentation
Instructions for Alma / ShareIT peer to peer connection
Hybrid Pods Information
Ex Libris’s documentation on Rapido pods does not include hybrid pods (pods that include both Rapido and non-Rapido institutions), so at the prompting of the community, we’ve listed a couple of the larger ones we’re familiar with.
US Hybrid Pod
The US Hybrid Pod is open to anyone in the United States who would like to join that uses either Alma or Rapido for resource sharing. More information
East Coast Mixed P2P Pod
The East Coast Mixed P2P Pod is open to members that are roughly in its geographical range. To inquire about potential membership, please reach out to Tim Jackson at SUNY.