[LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Thu Jul 26 18:05:18 PDT 2018

Glad to see so many perspectives that I align with. I wasn't sure if this was the best time to express our full opinions on Leganto, but since it's happened, I agree that the capacity and transition issues mentioned by others are things I immediately thought of. Most of our professors and other educators at LWTech do quite well with hyperlinking out in Canvas directly to their materials regardless of their original source (and the permalink feature in Primo has been helpful). It's also only been a short while since Canvas was made mandatory in all classes here, and obviously Primo's still quite new, so I'd imagine maybe 1 or 2 individuals would find some use out of Leganto and everyone else not.

The advantage of data collection could be beneficial. Thinking about how much data wrangling I'm already doing when I have a spare second of time and cringe thinking about looking at Leganto data on top of everything else.

Greg

Greg Bem, MLIS
Faculty Library Coordinator
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From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Kelly, Amy
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2018 9:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Hi,

I share Mindy's concerns. During the demo yesterday, I kept wondering how much effort would have to go into convincing faculty to use it, as well as how we would reach  adjunct faculty in particular. I also didn't come away with a very good sense of how to use it or what it would look like. And, finally, the best aspect for me is data; I don't know if there's an easier way to get information about embedded library links or LibGuides through our LMS providers.

So, I'm on the fence.

Warmly,
Amy

Amy Kelly
Dean of Academic Support Services
South Puget Sound Community College
360-596-5416

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From: LIBRARYDIR <librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu<mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>> On Behalf Of Mindy Coslor
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2018 8:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Hi Greg,

I am certain that the Leganto folks can produce testimonials and case studies that are positive.

My concerns after seeing the demo include the amount of work in configuring and launching the product (we are still suffering shellshock from Alma) and how likely it would be to get our instructors to use the product.  It would be challenging to find trendsetters willing to try something new and then bring others along.  People tend to be resistant to change.  Leganto would have to offer a very compelling benefit to faculty.

The selling point for me would be the analytics.  However, I am really probably the only one (in the library at least) who cares about data.  I want to know which classes are using which information resources and how much use they are getting.  Currently, we have no idea if faculty are incorporating documents from our databases or from the web into their courses.  I am frustrated by my inability to provide data to inform accreditation self-studies for Standard 2.C.6, which requires faculty to incorporate library information resources into the curriculum.  I can only provide anecdotal information.  It seems to me that Leganto would enable me to provide hard data about which courses and how much usage courses make of library information resources.

In discussing this product with my librarian (who attended the demo), she thought faculty would either ignore the product or resist it.  We both thought that currently faculty can insert persistent links and can determine who is reading the materials by requiring students to comment on the readings in Canvas.  Would Leganto change how easy it is to insert persistent links and would faculty find the analytics a great enough benefit to use?

I would like to get some feedback for our eLearning folks and see if they would be allies before making any decision.  I'd also like to be able to see this product in action; maybe have access in a sandbox.  I didn't find the demo helpful in understanding how to use the product in real time.

Mindy

Dr. Mindy Coslor, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
Skagit Valley College
360.416.7761

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Bem, Greg
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 6:08 PM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Hey all,

Today I asked for student and faculty testimonials and the Leganto folks said they'd provide those and case studies. I am not sure if any libraries in our around our system(s) have used Leganto long enough to know how effective it is, but I would want to see some evidence since the product is relatively new and it's a lot of money (for us).

Greg

Greg Bem, MLIS
Faculty Library Coordinator
Pronouns: he/him/his

Contact Info
greg.bem at lwtech.edu<mailto:greg.bem at lwtech.edu%0d>
425-739-8100 xt.8898
http://www.lwtech.edu/campus-life/library

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Christie Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 2:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Hi Greg and Mindy (and anyone else interested in broadening the Leganto invitation),

At the request of ExLibris, this initial demo is intended for LLC and WACTCLC.  Please include key library staff if that makes sense for your institution, especially if you are unable to attend.
ExLibris is very interested in a future session for eLearning folks, but they would like to start with a dedicated session for libraries at this time. I anticipate that we can have a session with eLearning very soon on the heels of next weeks' demos.

Thanks,
Christie
From: LIBRARYDIR <librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu<mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>> On Behalf Of Bem, Greg
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

I have the same question.

Leganto was shown at ELUNA and it was very important to have librarians in the room during that session.

Greg Bem, MLIS
Faculty Library Coordinator
Pronouns: he/him/his

Contact Info
greg.bem at lwtech.edu<mailto:greg.bem at lwtech.edu%0d>
425-739-8100 xt.8898
http://www.lwtech.edu/campus-life/library<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.lwtech.edu%2fcampus-life%2flibrary&c=E,1,-peX9ucIacU0c_FO3rWaWPKZE0tEfPOeBP3ZqM4QblyEBV9s-sTL5O8mkHRdpi8HhcgksSUyqSljMbzhhydH1YPE_EUgdtSKiIZYiyxme64,&typo=1>

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Mindy Coslor
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 11:03 AM
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Subject: Re: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Can I invite my staff or eLearning Director to attend?

Dr. Mindy Coslor, Ph.D.
Director of Library Services
Skagit Valley College
360.416.7761

From: LIBRARYDIR [mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Christie Flynn
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 8:59 AM
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Subject: [LIBRARYDIR] EX LIBRIS LEGANTO DEMO

Good morning LLC,

At the June meeting, we discussed the ExLIbris product Leganto   https://www.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto-community-colleges/<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.exlibrisgroup.com%2fleganto-community-colleges%2f&c=E,1,_cn5g_dkC8ZYST9PiYGh_pknZcg1U0sNbYSZC3lbOinuJJ9dRG_3SC83WzUwOE889Y3onTo18-ScAeD6X6B-X37stNawl6LuYbF6c9QY7Wr1cozP-RQQ&typo=1> .  WACTCLC Exec Comm was tasked with gathering more information. We are at the step in that process where we would like to offer a couple of Webinar demo opportunities to LLC. Please respond to this poll https://doodle.com/poll/4tne4s4duviip9me with times that work best for you next Tuesday, July 24, and Wednesday, July 25.  Ed Jamieson from ExLibris and I will coordinate the Webinar, and I will send out appointments with access information.

Thank you,
Christie Flynn

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