{"id":292053,"date":"2023-07-02T09:11:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T09:11:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/improve-user-experiences-and-showcase-your-librarys-impact\/"},"modified":"2023-07-02T09:11:22","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T09:11:22","slug":"improve-user-experiences-and-showcase-your-librarys-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/improve-user-experiences-and-showcase-your-librarys-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Improve user experiences and showcase your library\u2019s impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

Major research universities around the world are increasingly harnessing the power of data analytics to enhance their libraries’ operational efficiencies, optimize resource allocation and improve student outcomes. Using data-driven tools, libraries are refining collections more intelligently, delivering student savings, and providing novel ways to support their users.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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One way that research university libraries have been supporting students in recent years is with a digital reading list management system<\/a> such as <\/span>Leganto<\/span><\/a> from Ex Libris, part of Clarivate. These lists surface core course reading materials from the library\u2019s collection, making it easier for students to understand what\u2019s already freely available through the library and how to access it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Integration and automation courtesy of Alma<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leganto builds on the rich foundation of the Alma library management system<\/a> for easy access to the library\u2019s collection. With a simple implementation period of just 90 days, this resource list solution enables libraries to streamline their collaboration with instructors, optimize resource allocation, facilitate seamless integration with other academic systems, and quantify their impact on student savings and academic success.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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As one Director of Library Enterprise Systems at a prominent research university put it, \u201cWe needed an enterprise system to support our course materials with a consistent process… Leganto had exactly what we needed.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Personalizing the learning experience<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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One of Leganto\u2019s many standout benefits is its integration with other campus systems. These integrations create optimal workflows, saving valuable staff time and ensuring consistent user experiences at every location. Automatic updates across all connected solutions, including the learning management system and Alma, simplify processes and eliminate the need for manual adjustments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once fully implemented, Leganto empowers libraries to create dynamic reading lists for every course each semester. These reading lists can then be customized by faculty members, creating thousands of unique and enriched course lists year after year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reducing student educational costs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In a bid to enhance affordability for students, faculty are substituting high-cost textbooks with resources that are already freely available in the library\u2019s collection. The collaborative nature of Leganto supports this shift by promoting synergy between faculty and subject librarians. This cooperative approach aids in improving student access to resources and success rates.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leganto<\/span><\/a> not only streamlines course materials, it also provides invaluable data insights for informed collection decisions.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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