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Wednesday, January 6, 2027. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm eastern. (On Demand – Access for a year post event)
- 1:00 pm – 1:05 pm. Introduction
- 1:05 pm – 1:50 pm. Using ALMA to Evaluate Legacy ILL Software Tools and Workflows
- 1:50 pm – 2:00 pm. Break
- 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm. RapidILL Success: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Efficiency
- 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm. Break
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm. Rapido Sets: Organize, Optimize, Customize
Note, schedule times are approximate. Schedule may shift slightly during the event.
Using ALMA to Evaluate Legacy ILL Software Tools and Workflows. Conan Helein, Systems Librarian, Siena University.
Resource sharing that is skewed toward net lending can hinder a library’s ability to demonstrate its value to the institution. Siena University, a net lender, addressed this by evaluating its legacy ILL tools using a framework grounded in cost-per-request efficiency and collection relevance.
Siena’s evaluation process required a complete overhaul of the Resource Sharing workflow previously established during its 2021 migration. This session covers the transition of this workflow from legacy ILL tools into Alma, including the integration of RapidILL and the implementation of Alma Resource Sharing.
Attendees will learn to identify common workflow pitfalls, evaluate Resource Sharing ROI, and gain practical problem-solving solutions, all while leveraging shared tools to answer specific questions about Resource Sharing services and library collection performance.
RapidILL Success: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Efficiency. Robyn Weisman, Head of the Resource Sharing Division, University of California, Berkeley Library; Adam Snively, Senior Library Assistant, McMaster University Libraries; Kenny Herniman, Head of Collections, Acquisitions, E-Resources, and Access Services, Central Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library; Kristine J. Shrauger, Head of Document Delivery & Resource Sharing, University of Central Florida Libraries.
RapidILL was designed to facilitate a fast-paced, efficient exchange of library non-returnables, including articles and book chapters, enabling libraries to meet user needs with speed and precision while requiring the least amount of staff intervention. However, maximizing its effectiveness requires both strategic participation and an understanding of common challenges.
This presentation explores the essential “dos and don’ts” of working within RapidILL, drawing on practical experience to highlight workflows, common pitfalls, and proven strategies for success. Key topics include optimizing lending and borrowing settings, when to use bad citations, improving turnaround times, and maintaining quality control in a rapid environment.
Attendees will gain insight into how small adjustments in workflow and communication can significantly increase efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and minimize staff intervention. Whether new to RapidILL or looking to refine existing practices, participants will leave with actionable tips to improve efficiency and contribute more effectively to this collaborative network.
Rapido Sets: Organize, Optimize, Customize. Teddi Kabler, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, George Mason University.
Sets set Rapido apart from other interlibrary loan systems. The customizable ability to organize your borrowing and lending requests allows a great deal of flexibility for both individual staff members and entire ILL teams. However, with so many options available, getting sets established and actionable can be overwhelming.
In this session, we’ll discuss how to navigate facets so you can organize requests for more efficient workflows while avoiding becoming overloaded with too many sets. Along the way, we’ll share how sets function for ILL at George Mason University as well as recommendations for optimizing them for your local workflows.