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Jessica D. Gilbert Redman, Cody Hackett, and Tonia Graves co-moderated the September 16-17, 2025, Core e-Forum titled “Engaging with Vendors on E-Resource Accessibility.” Given the upcoming ADA Title II ADA regulation changes (for many public institutions, going live in April 2026) and the recently implemented European Accessibility Act (EAA) in…Continue Reading
The “we’ve GOT to be sillier!” July 15-16 2025 e-forum began with participants introducing themselves and sharing why they were drawn to this topic. Librarians and library workers from a variety of backgrounds were interested in building relationships across campus and learning how other library workers incorporated silliness into their…Continue Reading
In an exploration of current library practices, questions were posed regarding holdings data management and use of the MARC Format for Holdings Data (MFHD). The responses reveal diverse workflows and metadata models across Library Management Systems. Library Management Systems and Discovery Layers Most participating libraries used Ex Libris’s Alma as…Continue Reading
Moderators for the Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace e-forum included Kiyomi Deards, professor in Collection Strategies and Open Scholarship, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Margaret Dawson, co-head of Public Services and Outreach, Texas A&M University, and Mary Schiavone, Student Success and Engagement Librarian and Federal Depository Coordinator, Beloit College co-moderated…Continue Reading
The “AI Insights: Revolutionizing Metadata Management” eForum, held on October 22-23, 2024, brought library professionals together to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing metadata management. Moderated by Presley Dyer, Mary Beth Weber, and Wilhelmina Randtke, the forum focused on AI’s practical uses, impact on workflows, and ethical concerns. Participants…Continue Reading
