That’s the Ticket! Using Leganto to Ensure Your Library Is Where Your Students Are At (Part 1)

Abstract

Most academic teams, be they faculty or staff, are always struggling with the question of how to get the attention of the student when you need them to see or read something. When the answer emerged: “the course management system” we all paid attention and realized, efficiently integrating the library into the CMS was a very good idea. Leganto is gaining traction in those North American Library sites using Alma, as a very good way to achieve this goal. Attend this session to hear why these libraries have recently moved in this direction and how they’re planning their implementation and rollout. Insights and ideas will be yours to take home to your library!

Part 1 covers:

-Why your library purchased Leganto?

-Advantages hoped for?

-Other options reviewed?

-Planning for Leganto implementation

-data conversion from existing system(s)

-lo-ading of data

-problems & solutions found

-CMS/LMS integration

-Interfacing on a continuing basis

-Implementing Planning

-Timing of introduction

-Developing relationships with CMS/LMS team

-Amount of time allocated?

-Coordination plans if Alma being done at same time?

-Q & A (Both sessions)