April 2025 - Canrug - exlibrisusers.org

Save the Date: CANRUG's First Annual General Meeting – May 8, 2025Hi Alex,
by Matthew Black May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025

Hello everyone, The group working on the transition from the Western Canadian User Group to CANRUG is in the process of planning CANRUG’s first Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is scheduled for: Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM PDT/11:00 AM MDT12:00 PM CDT/1:00 PM EDT/2:00 PM ADT/2:30 PM NDT Please hold the time in your calendars. The meeting will be held online via Zoom and will last approximately 2 hours (the first hour will be for official business, the second hour … [View More]

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Question: how to set-up SSO with ALMA when PeopleSoft records don't contain the institutional Microsoft account identifier
by ben.harrison＠lakelandcollege.ca May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

Hello, I’m searching for an explanation and then perhaps documentation. Lakeland College’s Student Information System is PeopleSoft. As we migrate to ALMA, we’d like to import and synchronize student users from PeopleSoft to ALMA (which I am learning is considered as setting up an External user). Our institution’s IT department uses Microsoft Azure/Entra ID for Identity Management (students use their institutional Microsoft account for access to D2L as well as computer access on-campus). … [View More]

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Re: [EXTERNAL *] [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Mark Weiler April 28, 2025

April 28, 2025

That’s promising Manuela. Thank you. I think it is a bit under-described, though. I’m not sure what “Header/Footer Tiles Labels” mean. From: Manuela Schwendener <manuela.schwendener(a)unibas.ch> Sent: April 28, 2025 5:36 AM To: Nancy Babb <babb(a)buffalo.edu> Cc: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL *] [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & … [View More]the Full Record Display Hi See https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Primo/Product_Documentation/020Primo_VE… "June 2025: Support the page title labels (Header/Footer Tiles Labels)" Kind regards Manuela Von: Nancy Babb <babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu>> Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. April 2025 16:35 An: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>>; eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Betreff: [Eluna-accessibility] Re: WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I find the same result: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> Best, --Nancy Nancy Babb Discovery Services Librarian University Libraries University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, New York 14260-1110 phone (716) 645-0394 e-mail babb(a)buffalo.edu<mailto:babb@buffalo.edu> https://library.buffalo.edu/ From: Mark Weiler <mweiler(a)wlu.ca<mailto:mweiler@wlu.ca>> Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 4:46 PM To: eluna-accessibility(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:eluna-accessibility@exlibrisusers.org>; Matthew Black via Canrug <canrug(a)exlibrisusers.org<mailto:canrug@exlibrisusers.org>> Subject: [Eluna-accessibility] WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> (“This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.”) Procedure 1. Check whether the title of each web page identifies the contents or purpose of the web page . Expected Results · If check #1 is false, then this failure condition applies and the content fails this Success Criterion. Results When I do it, I notice: <title>PrimoVeNde</title> for multiple items This is concerning because WCAG 2.x (A) success criteria 2.4.2 is intended to protect<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Understanding/page-titled#benefits> users with these disabilities: * People with visual disabilities will benefit from being able to differentiate content when multiple web pages are open. * People with cognitive disabilities, limited short-term memory and reading disabilities also benefit from the ability to identify content by its title. * This criterion also benefits people with severe mobility impairments whose mode of operation relies on audio when navigating between web pages. Please let me know what you find. Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events> * ⚠ Notice: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. [View Less]

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CANRUG AGM – Thursday, May 8, 2025
by Matthew Black April 26, 2025

April 26, 2025

Dear CANRUG Community, I’m excited to invite you to the first AGM of the Canadian Regional Users Group (CANRUG). Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wYJ3UeWhw40GI7WM8yusR_7r8_uHM0R6/edit?u… * Please review the meeting agenda and draft by-laws before the meeting. Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Time Time: 10am – 12pm PDT 11am – 1pm MDT/CST 12pm – 2pm CDT 1pm – 3pm EDT 2pm – 4pm ADT 2:30pm – 4:30pm NDT Registration: To attend the AGM, please register in advance using the … [View More]

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Accessibility gathering! April 29th
by Mark Weiler April 25, 2025

April 25, 2025

Accessibility Champions! A gathering is happening! Ex Libris customers are invited to an event hosted by the Collaborative Futures Accessibility subcommittee. Relay this invitation to others you know! Improving the experiences of people with disabilities is an individual and collective responsibility. Learning about Disabilities and Academia: Listening to User Testimony Users with disabilities often share their experiences so others can better understand how to remove obstacles. The OCUL … [View More]

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WCAG 2.0, 2.4.2: Primo NDE & the Full Record Display
by Mark Weiler April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

I would appreciate it if someone who has access to the Primo NDE, can try this WCAG test: Test environment 1. Search for an article or book 2. Open the full record display Testing procedure Apply the test procedures in WCAG Failure test F25<https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/Techniques/failures/F25> ("This describes a failure condition when the web page has a title, but the title does not identify the contents or purpose of the web page.") Procedure 1. Check whether the … [View More]

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Have you enabled the Primo Research Assistant tool?
by Cari Merkley April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025

Hi everyone I am wondering who has enabled the Primo Research Assistant AI tool for their users and how things are going. How are you communicating with your users about the benefits/limitations of the tool (e.g. webpage etc)? Has anything surprising come up as a result of enabling this tool? Thanks for sharing your experiences. Cheers Cari -- Cari Merkley Pronouns: She/Her Associate Dean, Collections Subject liaison for Nursing/Midwifery, Philosophy and Religious Studies Mount Royal … [View More]

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Upcoming vacancy on the Leganto Product Working Group
by Smith, Rebecca April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025

Hi everyone, For the past number of years, I have been the lone Canadian member of the ELUNA Leganto Product Working Group but as of July I will be stepping down. It would be great if we could have another Canadian to take my place in the group. The group currently meets virtually for maximum of an hour on the first Friday of the month at 11am Eastern. Typically, each member of the group has an assigned task that generally doesn't take more than an hour or 2 a month, so the time commitment … [View More]

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Reminder: Call for proposals, Accessibility Symposium
by Mark Weiler April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025

Proposals are due April 22nd, 9am Eastern. The Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL) Accessibility Community invites proposals for the Accessibility Symposium 2.0<https://ocul.on.ca/accessibility-symposium#call-for-proposals>. This free event will be hosted virtually by Zoom, on: * Tuesday June 17th, 2025 9:30am to 12:30pm Eastern * Wednesday June 18th, 9:30am to 12:30pm Eastern * Thursday June 19th, 9:30am to 12:30pm Eastern Symposium overview Around the world, … [View More]post-secondary libraries are recognizing accessibility and inclusion of people with disabilities as a shared priority. In Ontario, 2025 was intended to mark a compliance milestone for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). However, we recognize that much work remains to be done. This symposium seeks presentations and discussions that will reflect on the progress made over the past 20 years and envision a more ambitious and inclusive future for accessibility in academic libraries. Proposed topics The symposium planning committee is seeking proposals for presentations and panel talks that explore critical topics in improving accessibility and the experiences of people with disabilities using, and working in, libraries in Ontario's post-secondary landscape. We invite proposals from librarians, library staff, faculty, students, and community members, on topics relating to: * Changes and developments related to the provision of alternative formats * Post-secondary education standards and compliance in higher education * Addressing physical barriers and creating accessible spaces in libraries * Advancements in assistive technologies, including artificial intelligence * Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and beyond * Accessibility legislation, such as The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) * Evaluating progress and ongoing challenges in removing accessibility barriers in post-secondary libraries (for example, since the AODA deadline for a full accessible Ontario has passed on January 1, 2025) * Accessible procurement * Employment: recruitment, retention, and accommodations in libraries * Lived experiences and user-centred perspectives This symposium is open to attendees from beyond Ontario. While we invite proposals on initiatives or issues beyond Ontario, we especially welcome submissions that will encourage growth in Ontario post-secondary libraries. We are committed to centering disabled voices and encourage submissions that highlight the experiences and contributions of disabled individuals in the library community. Session formats Proposed sessions can take the form of: * Presentations (25 minutes, with questions and answer) * Panel presentation (50 minute, with questions and answer) The presentation portion of sessions may be recorded and archived for long term preservation and sharing. Captioning will be provided. Submission details Please complete the form to submit a proposal: <https://forms.office.com/r/9Khis7bwcw> https://forms.office.com/r/9Khis7bwcw Submission deadline: Please submit your proposal by 9am EDT on April 22nd, 2025 Questions can be emailed to Symposium Planning Committee accessibilitysymposium2025(a)gmail.com<mailto:accessibilitysymposium2025@gmail.com> Mark Weiler, PhD (he & him) JAWS certified and Web Accessibility Specialist Web & User Experience Librarian Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario 548-889-5056 Notices Upcoming Laurier Library workshops & events<https://library.wlu.ca/events> [View Less]

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Primo NDE (Next Discovery Experience)
by Mark Nelson April 11, 2025

April 11, 2025

With the upcoming Primo NDE (Next Discovery Experience) there are opportunities for early adoption. Do you plan to early adopt or will you wait and switch over later this fall in November 25, 2025? Web: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Primo/Product_Materials/001_Next_Discov… Recent video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMagm9lRx8E

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