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What the webinar covers:

The webinar will cover how Lean Library:

• Unlocks instant & legal access to millions of free academic papers
• Surfaces Open Access eBooks for patrons via an integration with the Database of Open Access Books
• How Lean Library saved libraries and patrons an estimated $65 million in 2023
• And more.

About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

Watch back the recording of this webinar, where we explored innovative solutions to unlock the potential of your special collections. This webinar was the first in our new series that explores key challenges for librarians today and how Lean Library can solve these and amplify the value of your library.

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What the webinar covers:

• Current challenges faced for special collections in academic libraries: Discover what keeps your users from unearthing the riches within your archives with a focus on discovery, access, and engagement.
• Current discovery trends: Learn what our data says about student learning habits and discovery preferences.
• Lean Library for special collections: Explore how Lean Library’s browser extension can bridge the gap between your collections and your audience.
• Real-world examples from Cardiff University: See how Cardiff University is leveraging Lean Library to enhance access, visibility, and engagement of their special collections.
• AM Digital Integration: Discover how to seamlessly integrate AM Digital content directly into user workflows.
• Live Q&A

About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

Watch back our discussion with Sarah Arkle, Director of Library, Learning Resources and Information, from the University of Bedfordshire, where we looked at the current challenges being faced by students during their academic journey, and what academic libraries can do to support them. This webinar:

• Discussed breaking down barriers between students and libraries, demonstrating how academic libraries are their biggest allies!
• Explored the experience many students are having at academic institutions, with examples from the University of Bedfordshire
• Gave the top 10 essential habits for students beginning their academic journeys
• Went over the current and future needs of students and libraries, as discussed in our Librarian Futures reports, and how Talis Aspire and other Technology from Sage products help address these
• Answered your questions

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Who should watch this webinar?

This webinar is ideal for librarians looking for tips on how they can support their students and solutions that will support their patrons across their institutions.

About Talis Aspire

Talis Aspire is a resource list management system which connects faculty and students with relevant library holdings and integrates seamlessly with your existing systems.

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In this webinar, Lean Library and the OAPEN Foundation discuss:

• How the OAPEN Foundation is building a quality-controlled collection of Open Access books.
• The library’s role in increasing discoverability of Open Access resources and how it benefits students and researchers.
• Lean Library’s new integration with the Directory of Open Access Books that surfaces Open Access alternatives in library patron’s online workflow.

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About Lean Library

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making your content and resources available whenever and wherever patrons need them via an extension on their browser.

About the OAPEN Foundation:

OAPEN promotes and supports the transition to open access for academic books by providing open infrastructure services to stakeholders in scholarly communication. They work with publishers to build a quality-controlled collection of open access books and provide services for publishers, libraries, and research funders in the areas of hosting, deposit, quality assurance, dissemination, and digital preservation.

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The Knowledge Gap Between Librarians and Students: Contrasting Perspectives on the Undergraduate Workflow

Our second Librarian Futures report comprises the findings of several research projects on contrasting librarian and student perspectives. As the digital age continues to revolutionize the way we learn, it is essential that academic libraries keep pace with these changes. As the findings of our Librarian Futures reports show, there is still much work to be done to ensure that academic libraries meet the evolving needs of students in the 21st century.

In this webinar, Matthew Weldon, Library Patron Consultant at Technology from Sage, Matt Hayes, Managing Director at Technology from Sage, and Samantha Sharman, Classical Studies BA (hons) Graduate at University of Lincoln discussed:

• The key findings of the report, with a focus on the discovery process, technical and academic literacies, student training, and engagement
• Perspectives on the changing needs and expectations of students who are currently navigating the academic landscape
• How academic libraries can re-evaluate their role in the student experience and reimagine how to best serve the students of tomorrow,
• How academic libraries can redefine their role in student engagement through adopting new technologies to support the learning journey
• How the findings are influencing Technology from Sage’s library technologies