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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] 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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[DCExLIBRIS] Head of Cataloging Job Announcement, Northern Virginia Community College
by Saavedra, Jacqueline May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

Good Morning, I am sharing the following job announcement on behalf of Dana Roggenbaum, Coordinator of Library Technical Services at Northern Virginia Community College. Please direct all questions pertaining to this announcement to them (dbeltran(a)nvcc.edu) *Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is seeking a collaborative and experienced Head of Cataloging. This position manages all aspects of cataloging operations, including supervising cataloging Library Specialists and liaising with NOVA Libraries staff to ensure excellent cataloging services are provided. The Head of Cataloging contributes to efficient collection management of library resources including creating analytics reports, batch loading of new electronic books, metadata enhancements, authority control, and inventory control. * *For a more detailed job description and overview of required qualifications, please see the detailed job listing: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/73129 <https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/73129>* *Hiring range is $75,535 to $85,000. Starting salary is commensurate as based on experience, education, and other appropriately qualifying factors within the specified hiring range.* *Application closing date: 06/06/2024* -- Jacqueline (Jackie) Saavedra Consortial Network Zone Manager Washington Research Library Consortium Upper Marlboro, MD e. saavedra(a)wrlc.org p. 301-390-2039

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[DCExLIBRIS] Listserv change for DC RUG (dcexlibris@exlibrisusers.org)
by Saavedra, Jacqueline March 8, 2024

March 8, 2024

Good Afternoon, We are reaching out to let you know that the DC RUG listserv has migrated; the new address is *dcexlibris(a)exlibrisusers.org <dcexlibris(a)exlibrisusers.org>*. All email addresses were migrated as well; there is no need to re-register. Please let myself or Shane know if you have any questions, and have a great weekend! *--* *DC RUG Chairs,* *Jackie Saavedra (saavdra(a)wrlc.org <saavdra(a)wrlc.org>)* *Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu <shickey(a)american.edu>)*

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[DCExLIBRIS] Registration Closes Tomorrow - DC Regional User Group 2023 Virtual Meeting
by Shane Hickey Oct. 31, 2023

Oct. 31, 2023

DC Regional User Group 2023 Virtual Meeting The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 10am - 2:10pm via Zoom. The DC Regional User Group (DCRUG)<https://el-una.org/affiliated-groups/rugs/united-states/dcexlibris/> represents Ex Libris product users in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia - however, all are welcome to attend. Register here: https://forms.gle/j9nrGbDfmViScZsT9 Our schedule includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, followed by three, 30-minute presentations. A comprehensive schedule with presentation summaries can be viewed here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1aeKW64tKF35v7Me65AsG4KrIpvbUkBhKNF1wC…>. A snapshot of the schedule is below. Please note that the meeting schedule is for Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ************************* 10am - 10:05am Welcome and Opening Remarks | DC RUG Chairs 10:05am - 10:40am ELUNA Updates | ELUNA Steering Committee 10:40am - 11:15am Ex Libris Updates | Ex Libris representative 11:15am - 11:50am The good, the bad, and the fun: using Alma advanced search and Analytics for data cleanup projects | Yoko Ferguson, University of the District of Columbia; Kimberley Edwards, George Mason University Break 1:00pm - 1:35pm Using AI for Item Descriptions | Aaron Krebeck, Washington Research Library Consortium 1:35pm - 2:10pm Package Cancellations: A Case Study with Unsub and ChatGPT-4 Advanced Data Analysis | Cody Hackett, Kansas State University ************************* Please submit your registration by tomorrow, Wednesday, November 1st; there is no registration fee. We look forward to seeing you there! Jackie Saavedra (saavedra(a)wrlc.org<mailto:saavedra@wrlc.org>, Washington Research Library Consortium), DCRUG Co-chair Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu<mailto:shickey@american.edu>, American University), DCRUG Co-chair

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[DCExLIBRIS] Registration Open - DC Regional User Group 2023 Virtual Meeting
by Shane Hickey Oct. 16, 2023

Oct. 16, 2023

DC Regional User Group 2023 Virtual Meeting Registration now open: https://forms.gle/j9nrGbDfmViScZsT9 The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 10am - 2:10pm via Zoom. The DC Regional User Group (DCRUG)<https://el-una.org/affiliated-groups/rugs/united-states/dcexlibris/> represents Ex Libris product users in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia - however, all are welcome to attend. Our schedule includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, followed by three, 30-minute presentations. A comprehensive schedule with presentation summaries can be viewed here<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D1aeKW64tKF35v7Me65AsG4KrIpvbUkBhKNF1wC…>. A snapshot of the schedule is below. Please note that the meeting schedule is for Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). ************************* 10am - 10:05am Welcome and Opening Remarks | DC RUG Chairs 10:05am - 10:40am ELUNA Updates | ELUNA Steering Committee 10:40am - 11:15am Ex Libris Updates | Ex Libris representative 11:15am - 11:50am The good, the bad, and the fun: using Alma advanced search and Analytics for data cleanup projects | Yoko Ferguson, University of the District of Columbia; Kimberley Edwards, George Mason University Break 1:00pm - 1:35pm Using AI for Item Descriptions | Aaron Krebeck, Washington Research Library Consortium 1:35pm - 2:10pm Package Cancellations: A Case Study with Unsub and ChatGPT-4 Advanced Data Analysis | Cody Hackett, Kansas State University ************************* Please submit your registration by Wednesday, November 1st; there is no registration fee. We look forward to seeing you there! Jackie Saavedra (saavedra(a)wrlc.org<mailto:saavedra@wrlc.org>, Washington Research Library Consortium), DCRUG Co-chair Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu<mailto:shickey@american.edu>, American University), DCRUG Co-chair

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[DCExLIBRIS] DEADLINE EXTENDED : DC RUG 2023 Call for Proposals (9/29)
by Saavedra, Jacqueline Sept. 25, 2023

Sept. 25, 2023

DC Regional User Group (DCRUG) 2023 Virtual Annual Meeting Date: Friday, November 3rd, 2023 Location: VIRTUAL Call for Presentations – proposal submission: https://forms.gle/HKC4UmRctq4yNpWr9 Deadline for submission: Friday, September 29, 2023 (Extended deadline) The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group (DC RUG) represents Ex Libris users in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. We meet annually every Fall; our schedule includes updates from the ELUNA Steering Committee and Ex Libris, as well as presentations from Ex Libris product users like you! We are asking for 30 minute presentations that can run the gamut of demonstrations, how-to’s, panel discussion, or a wider overview of library and information systems. Presenters do NOT have to be from the DC metro area; we love to hear from people both inside and outside our region. If you think you have a good idea, you probably do - and we’d love to hear it! If you would like to discuss your ideas before submitting your proposal, please don’t hesitate to contact Jacqueline Saavedra (saavedra(a)wrlc.org) or Shane Hickey (shickey(a)american.edu) DC RUG co-chairs. -- Jacqueline (Jackie) Saavedra Consortial Network Zone Manager Washington Research Library Consortium Upper Marlboro, MD e. saavedra(a)wrlc.org p. 301-390-2039

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[DCExLIBRIS] REMINDER: Presentation Proposals due 9/22, DC RUG Virtual Annual Meeting
by Saavedra, Jacqueline Sept. 18, 2023

Sept. 18, 2023

DC Regional User Group 2023 Virtual Meeting Call for Presentations due THIS FRIDAY, September 22, 2023 https://forms.gle/HKC4UmRctq4yNpWr9 The DC Ex Libris Regional User Group Annual Meeting will be held virtually on *Friday, November 3, 2023* via Zoom. 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 Virgina) 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/HKC4UmRctq4yNpWr9> by *this Friday, **September 22, 2023*. Thank you for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon! -Jacqueline Saavedra & Shane Hickey saavedra(a)wrlc.org shickey(a)american.edu Co-chairs, DC Ex Libris User Group

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