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MARUG Analytics Interest Group meeting
by Kimberley Edwards May 6, 2025

May 6, 2025

Hello! The MARUG Analytics Interest Group is a regional community for discussing our use of Alma Analytics and Data Visualization. It is a space to ask questions, share successes and innovations, and discuss challenges of the tools. Our kickoff meeting will be May 29th from 1-2 PM on Zoom (invitation below). We’re hoping to use this time for an informal discussion of what everyone would like to get out of the group and what format works best going forward. We’re excited to get this off the ground! Thank you for all of your support! Best, Emily Nilson & Kim Edwards, Co-Chairs Kim Edwards is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MARUG Analytics Interest Group Time: May 29, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Https://gmu.zoom.us/j/96694573931?pwd=OJaPNCZYgGNdOII6gXjBVsRxa1JCMw.1 Meeting ID: 966 9457 3931 Passcode: 656519 One tap mobile +13017158592,,96694573931#,,,,*656519# US (Washington DC) +12678310333,,96694573931#,,,,*656519# US (Philadelphia) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia) Meeting ID: 966 9457 3931 Passcode: 656519 Find your local number: https://gmu.zoom.us/u/acjhv8JK0I My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours. -------------- Kimberley A. Edwards Head, Database Integrity & Analysis George Mason University 4400 University Drive MS 2FL Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444 Email: kedwar13(a)gmu.edu Phone: 703-993-4058 (she/her/hers)

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Outcome of Regional User Group Name Vote and Summary of First Volunteers Meeting
by Shane Hickey March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Hello everyone, We hope that this email finds you all well. We'd like to update you on two items of business that were raised in our November 2024 annual meeting: 1. New Name — Mid-Atlantic Regional User Group (MARUG) Based on the vote conducted in 2024, our user group is now known as the Mid-Atlantic Regional User Group (MARUG). We want to thank everyone who participated in the vote and for the folks who have expressed interest in renaming our regional user group over the years. Outcome of the vote for those interested: [cid:087149f9-7b19-4db1-bfeb-2e376428051e] 1. MARUG Volunteers Meeting We want to thank the following folks for signing up to volunteer and for making it to our first MARUG volunteers meeting: * Amber Jones (Virginia Commonwealth University) * Benjamin Bradley (University of Maryland) * Brian McDonald (George Washington University) * Chris Shaver (Virginia Tech) * Emily Nilson (George Mason University) * John Kimbrough (Georgetown University) * Kim Edwards (George Mason University) * MD Galvin (USMAI) * Tracie Frederick (National Institutes of Health) Summary of first MARUG volunteer meeting At the first MARUG (formerly DCRUG) volunteer meeting on Feb. 28th, 2025, the following topics were discussed: * Purpose of MARUG. * In-person vs. virtual meetings: The pros and cons of both meeting modalities were discussed, with attendees coming to the conclusion that while in-person meetups at large conferences should be encouraged, it is more convenient, flexible and far-reaching to conduct meetings virtually. There was interest in developing a more detailed agenda for the MARUG breakout session at ELUNA. * MARUG governance documents: Shane brought up the lack of MARUG governing documents. Many other RUGs have such documents. A team was formed to work on creating governing documents. They will meet virtually to work on this project. Once the documents are approved, they could be posted on the MARUG ELUNA site. The group would like to increase MARUG’s web presence. * How to better utilize MARUG? The group discussed how to create more engagement on the listserv. A number of ideas were shared, including having a monthly topic or Fun Fact Friday (regarding Alma, Primo, etc.). Everyone was willing to help with the posts. Another exciting idea is the creation of the first MARUG interest group, on analytics. The Analytics Interest Group will be led by Kim Edwards and Emily Nilson from George Mason University. They will be announcing the first virtual meeting soon! Action items: * Create MARUG governance documents. * Plan ELUNA breakout session agenda. * Post to MARUG listserv. If you have any questions/ideas/concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu<mailto:shickey@american.edu>, American University), MARUG Co-chair Mary Beth Holm (holmm(a)vcu.edu<mailto:holmm@vcu.edu>, Virginia Commonwealth University), MARUG Co-chair

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Vote on User Group Name and Call for Volunteers
by Shane Hickey Dec. 11, 2024

Dec. 11, 2024

Good afternoon DCRUG community, As announced at the DCRUG Annual Meeting, we are following up with everyone regarding a vote on potential names for our regional user group and a call for volunteers to discuss what it is we want from this group: what should meetings look like, how should we structure ourselves, and how can we better utilize this group as a resource for all. We have heard your feedback on these topics over the past two years and we believe involving everyone is the best path forward. Vote on name for our regional user group: Please use the following link<https://forms.gle/Nx749ULPptDFNKkM7> <https://forms.gle/Nx749ULPptDFNKkM7> to submit your vote for regional user group name. This vote is open to all members of this list and the vote will close on Monday, 12/16/24. Options include our current name and all solicited suggestions we received from user group members. https://forms.gle/Nx749ULPptDFNKkM7 Call for volunteers: If you're interested in joining the discussion about how we could organize or utilize this group better, please fill out this form<https://forms.gle/QnvqogsmQFirE1Si9>: https://forms.gle/QnvqogsmQFirE1Si9 Form will be open through 12/16/24. We will then contact all volunteers in January about setting up a meeting. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu, American University), DCRUG Co-chair Mary Beth Holm (holmm(a)vcu.edu, Virginia Commonwealth University), DCRUG Co-chair

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DCRUG 2024 Annual Meeting recording and slides
by Mary Beth Holm Nov. 13, 2024

Nov. 13, 2024

Good afternoon, everyone, Thank you for attending our recent DCRUG 2024 Annual Meeting! As promised, below you will find links to the presentations, as well as to the recording. Please let us know if you have any issues accessing them. Best, ~Mary Beth & Shane __________________________________________________________________ ELUNA Update presented at DCRUG Annual Meeting 2024 - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2534/ Think Forward: Ex Libris Update presented at DCRUG Annual Meeting 2024 - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2533/ Fulfillment Configuration: From Beginning to End - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2537/ MARC Records with ChatGPT: Lessons Learned - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2536/ Migration to Primo VE: Communicating Change and Responding to Feedback - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2535/ An OpenAthens Migration Story: Lessons Learned - https://documents.el-una.org/id/eprint/2532/ Meeting recording - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i-wR3OsiOb2nHUCfeQin_B8_QFao3lHU/view?usp=… -- Mary Beth Holm Electronic Resources Librarian Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 Email: holmm(a)vcu.edu PH: 804-827-0925 Fax: 804-828-5672 My working day may not be your working day. Please don't feel obligated to respond to this email outside your normal work hours.

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Reminder: 2024 DCRUG Annual Meeting
by Mary Beth Holm Oct. 22, 2024

Oct. 22, 2024

Reminder: Registration is still open for this Friday's (10/25/24) DCRUG Annual Meeting. _________________________________________________________________________ DCRUG Annual Meeting (Virtual) Friday, October 25th, 2024 9:30am – 2:45pm EST Registration <https://forms.gle/ArcYLak1cUFcrXts5> is now open for the DC Regional User Group (DCRUG) Annual Meeting, to be held virtually on Friday, October 25th, 2024. Though the regional group represents Ex Libris users from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, the annual meeting is open and free to all Ex Libris users. Registration Form : <https://forms.gle/gUfUnmGpA6jSVuFu6> https://forms.gle/ArcYLak1cUFcrXts5 Our schedule includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, discussion of DC RUG business, followed by four Alma-focused presentations. A comprehensive schedule with presentation summaries can be viewed here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UR0Cod_m-IJAxuUzHIwwznEnaZc1XtPyPEKLMUH…> . A snapshot of the schedule can be found below. Take note that the meeting schedule is for Eastern Standard Time. ******* Schedule 9:30a - 9:35a Welcome & Opening Remarks | DCRUG Co-Chairs, Shane Hickey (American University) and Mary Beth Holm (VCU) 9:35a - 10:10a ELUNA Updates | ELUNA Steering Committee 10:10a - 10:45a Ex Libris Updates | Ex Libris representative 10:45a - 11:05a DCRUG Name & Future In-Person Meetings 11:05a - 11:20a Break 11:20a - 11:55a Migration to Primo VE: Communicating Change and Responding to Feedback | Benjamin Bradley, Matthew Cain, & Andrea Schuba (University of Maryland) 11:55a - 12:30p MARC Records with ChatGPT: Lessons Learned | John Kimbrough (Georgetown University) ** BREAK ** 1:30p - 2:05p An OpenAthens Migration Story: Lessons Learned | Ruth Bueter, Chris Gross, Brian McDonald, & JoLinda Thompson (George Washington University) 2:05p - 2:40p Fulfillment Configuration: From Beginning to End | Patrick Cassidy & Amy Hathaway (Union College) 2:40p - 2:45p Closing Remarks | DCRUG Co-Chairs, Shane Hickey (American University) and Mary Beth Holm (VCU) Please submit your registration by Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024; there is no registration fee. We look forward to seeing you there! Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu, American University), DCRUG Co-chair Mary Beth Holm (holmm(a)vcu.edu, VCU), DCRUG Co-chair -- Mary Beth Holm Electronic Resources Librarian Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 Email: holmm(a)vcu.edu PH: 804-827-0925 Fax: 804-828-5672 My working day may not be your working day. Please don't feel obligated to respond to this email outside your normal work hours.

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DCRUG Annual Meeting (Virtual)
by Mary Beth Holm Oct. 11, 2024

Oct. 11, 2024

DCRUG Annual Meeting (Virtual) Friday, October 25th, 2024 9:30am – 2:45pm EST Registration <https://forms.gle/ArcYLak1cUFcrXts5> is now open for the DC Regional User Group (DCRUG) Annual Meeting, to be held virtually on Friday, October 25th, 2024. Though the regional group represents Ex Libris users from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, the annual meeting is open and free to all Ex Libris users. Registration Form : <https://forms.gle/gUfUnmGpA6jSVuFu6> https://forms.gle/ArcYLak1cUFcrXts5 Our schedule includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, discussion of DC RUG business, followed by four Alma-focused presentations. A comprehensive schedule with presentation summaries can be viewed here <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UR0Cod_m-IJAxuUzHIwwznEnaZc1XtPyPEKLMUH…> . A snapshot of the schedule can be found below. Take note that the meeting schedule is for Eastern Standard Time. ******* Schedule 9:30a - 9:35a Welcome & Opening Remarks | DCRUG Co-Chairs, Shane Hickey (American University) and Mary Beth Holm (VCU) 9:35a - 10:10a ELUNA Updates | ELUNA Steering Committee 10:10a - 10:45a Ex Libris Updates | Ex Libris representative 10:45a - 11:05a DCRUG Name & Future In-Person Meetings 11:05a - 11:20a Break 11:20a - 11:55a Migration to Primo VE: Communicating Change and Responding to Feedback | Benjamin Bradley, Matthew Cain, & Andrea Schuba (University of Maryland) 11:55a - 12:30p MARC Records with ChatGPT: Lessons Learned | John Kimbrough (Georgetown University) ** BREAK ** 1:30p - 2:05p An OpenAthens Migration Story: Lessons Learned | Ruth Bueter, Chris Gross, Brian McDonald, & JoLinda Thompson (George Washington University) 2:05p - 2:40p Fulfillment Configuration: From Beginning to End | Patrick Cassidy & Amy Hathaway (Union College) 2:40p - 2:45p Closing Remarks | DCRUG Co-Chairs, Shane Hickey (American University) and Mary Beth Holm (VCU) Please submit your registration by Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024; there is no registration fee. We look forward to seeing you there! Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu, American University), DCRUG Co-chair Mary Beth Holm (holmm(a)vcu.edu, VCU), DCRUG Co-chair -- Mary Beth Holm Electronic Resources Librarian Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 Email: holmm(a)vcu.edu PH: 804-827-0925 Fax: 804-828-5672 My working day may not be your working day. Please don't feel obligated to respond to this email outside your normal work hours.

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Reminder: DC RUG Call for Proposals
by Mary Beth Holm Sept. 16, 2024

Sept. 16, 2024

Good morning, everyone, This is a reminder that the deadline for submitting proposals for the DCRUG 2024 meeting is approaching. Proposals are due this Friday, September 20th, 2024. We are looking forward to seeing your proposals! Best, -Mary Beth -Shane *DC Ex Libris Users Group* *DCRUG 2024 Virtual Meeting* *Friday, October 25, 2024 (9:30am – 2pm EST, tentatively)* The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group Annual Meeting will be held virtually on *Friday, October 25, 2024* via Zoom. Though the regional group represents Ex Libris product users from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, the annual meeting is open and free to those outside the region as well. Our virtual meeting includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, followed by presentations from other Ex Libris product users. *Call for Presentations – proposal submissions:* *https://forms.gle/UiWMStuV7pAWH1u46 <https://forms.gle/UiWMStuV7pAWH1u46>* *DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Friday, September 20, 2024* We are asking for 30 minute presentations from Ex Libris users. Possible topics can run the gamut of all things Ex Libris (Alma, Primo VE, Leganto, Rapido, Esploro, etc.). Presenters do NOT have to be from the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area; we love to hear from presenters from both inside and outside our region! If you are interested in presenting, please submit your contact information and a brief summary of your topic *here <https://forms.gle/UiWMStuV7pAWH1u46>* by *September 20, 2024.* Thank you for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon! *-Shane Hickey & Mary Beth Holm* *shickey(a)american.edu <shickey(a)american.edu>* *holmm(a)vcu.edu <holmm(a)vcu.edu>* *Co-chairs, DC Ex Libris User Group* -- Mary Beth Holm Electronic Resources Librarian Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 Email: holmm(a)vcu.edu PH: 804-827-0925 Fax: 804-828-5672 My working day may not be your working day. Please don't feel obligated to respond to this email outside your normal work hours.

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Seeking information about subscription renewals in Alma
by Leigh Ann DePope Aug. 7, 2024

Aug. 7, 2024

Hi DC/DMV area Alma folks! University of Maryland College Park went live in Alma at the end of May. I am preparing to do my print and electronic journal/continuing resource renewals for the upcoming year. I would really like to talk to serial/serial acquisitions people about the process in Alma. If you are or if you know someone who is willing to have a talk about subscription renewals in Alma, please send them my way! Thank you, Leigh Ann Leigh Ann DePope Head, Acquisitions, Continuing Resources, and Data Services 2200 McKeldin Library University of Maryland College Park College Park, MD 20742 301-405-9326(phone) ldepope(a)umd.edu

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DC RUG Call for Proposals and Save the Date (Oct. 25, 2024)
by Shane Hickey Aug. 1, 2024

Aug. 1, 2024

DC Ex Libris Users Group DCRUG 2024 Virtual Meeting Friday, October 25, 2024 (9:30am – 2pm EST, tentatively) The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, October 25, 2024 via Zoom. Though the regional group represents Ex Libris product users from the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, the annual meeting is open and free to those outside the region as well. Our virtual meeting includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, followed by presentations from other Ex Libris product users. Call for Presentations – proposal submissions: https://forms.gle/UiWMStuV7pAWH1u46 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Friday, September 20, 2024 We are asking for 30 minute presentations from Ex Libris users. Possible topics can run the gamut of all things Ex Libris (Alma, Primo VE, Leganto, Rapido, Esploro, etc.). Presenters do NOT have to be from the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area; we love to hear from presenters from both inside and outside our region! If you are interested in presenting, please submit your contact information and a brief summary of your topic here<https://forms.gle/UiWMStuV7pAWH1u46> by September 20, 2024. Thank you for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon! -Shane Hickey & Mary Beth Holm shickey(a)american.edu<mailto:shickey@american.edu> holmm(a)vcu.edu<mailto:holmm@vcu.edu> Co-chairs, DC Ex Libris User Group

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Announcing new DC RUG co-chair, 2024 Priorities, and Feedback Request for 2024 Annual Meeting
by Shane Hickey June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024

Good morning DC RUG community, I am pleased to announce our new co-chair for the DC Regional User Group (DC RUG) - Mary Beth Holm, Electronic Resources Librarian, Virginia Commonwealth University. Mary Beth's term is for the 2024-2025 period. Additionally, I want to thank Jacqueline Saavedra for her years of service to DC RUG as co-chair. Her efforts and dedication are greatly appreciated. Following the DC RUG meeting at ELUNA 2024, Mary Beth and I met to review the feedback/ideas raised during the session. These topics will be our focus as co-chairs for the next 12 months: * 2024 DC RUG Annual Meeting * The name of our regional user group - is it representative of us all? * Fostering community As such, we'd like to get your preferences for the 2024 DC RUG annual meeting. If you have a few minutes, please fill out our survey: https://forms.gle/RDP7mv1dWEf7cbK89<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.gle/RDP7mv1dWEf7cbK89__;!!IaT_gp1…> We ask that responses be in by COB Friday, June 14. Everyone's input is much appreciated. Lastly, if you have thoughts or ideas about the naming of our regional user group, we ask that you reply directly to Shane (shickey(a)american.edu<mailto:shickey@american.edu>) and Mary Beth (holmm(a)vcu.edu<mailto:holmm@vcu.edu>). Happy weekend, Shane Hickey Resource Sharing and Discovery Services Manager American University Library DC RUG Co-Chair 2023-2024

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