Watch this insightful webinar to explore key features of Lean Library that boost collection usage and discover real-life examples of universities utilizing Lean Library.

What the webinar covers:

• Understanding patrons behaviors and meeting patrons where they are
• The background of Lean Library and an overview of the key functionalities to support boosting usage
• A customer perspective: How the University of East Anglia is using Lean Library
• How universities worldwide are using Lean Library to help boost usage of their collections
• And much more…

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About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

The wealth of literature that Google Scholar indexes means it is an excellent source to support diverse searching, however some find the interface has less functionality than other databases. See how Lean Library can facilitate access to openly available material and grey literature, enhancing access and facilitating routes to widening out scholarly output in under-represented areas.

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What the webinar covers:

• Understanding patron search trends and behaviours and the importance of libraries meeting patrons where they are
• The concept of Citation Justice and its importance in the Global South
• How the University of Lancaster is using Lean Library to facilitate access to open education resources, open access and grey literature, material vital to support diversity and authorship in the Global South.
• And much, much more…

About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

Watch our webinar where we delve into how Lean Library empowers libraries to increase the visibility of LibGuides and training materials. Gain insights from real-life success stories, such as Utah State University’s remarkable 450% increase in LibGuide usage was achieved through Lean Library’s integration of their LibGuides into their patrons’ workflows.

Librarians decide where and which LibGuides should be made available, providing vital support and guidance to students throughout their workflow without the need for a physical presence. Join us to uncover how Lean Library can revolutionize your library’s approach, making LibGuides more accessible and impactful for patrons.

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About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

Watch back the recording of our Cost Savings webinar to explore how Lean Library can save both your library and its patrons money. In 2023, Lean Library saved libraries an estimated $65 million by directing patrons to freely available resources at their point of need through the browser extension, not only reducing costs but also boosting the usage of library holdings.

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What the webinar covers:

The webinar will cover how Lean Library:

• Unlocks instant & legal access to millions of free academic papers
• Surfaces Open Access eBooks for patrons via an integration with the Database of Open Access Books
• How Lean Library saved libraries and patrons an estimated $65 million in 2023
• And more.

About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

Watch back the recording of this webinar, where we explored innovative solutions to unlock the potential of your special collections. This webinar was the first in our new series that explores key challenges for librarians today and how Lean Library can solve these and amplify the value of your library.

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What the webinar covers:

• Current challenges faced for special collections in academic libraries: Discover what keeps your users from unearthing the riches within your archives with a focus on discovery, access, and engagement.
• Current discovery trends: Learn what our data says about student learning habits and discovery preferences.
• Lean Library for special collections: Explore how Lean Library’s browser extension can bridge the gap between your collections and your audience.
• Real-world examples from Cardiff University: See how Cardiff University is leveraging Lean Library to enhance access, visibility, and engagement of their special collections.
• AM Digital Integration: Discover how to seamlessly integrate AM Digital content directly into user workflows.
• Live Q&A

About Lean Library:

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making content and resources available whenever and wherever your patrons need them via the Lean Library extension on their browser. Whether it’s Google Scholar, PubMed, or whatever your patrons’ preferred search tools are, Lean Library will bring your library’s discovery service to your patron at their point of need.

In this webinar, Lean Library and the OAPEN Foundation discuss:

• How the OAPEN Foundation is building a quality-controlled collection of Open Access books.
• The library’s role in increasing discoverability of Open Access resources and how it benefits students and researchers.
• Lean Library’s new integration with the Directory of Open Access Books that surfaces Open Access alternatives in library patron’s online workflow.

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About Lean Library

Lean Library puts the library in your patrons’ workflow, making your content and resources available whenever and wherever patrons need them via an extension on their browser.

About the OAPEN Foundation:

OAPEN promotes and supports the transition to open access for academic books by providing open infrastructure services to stakeholders in scholarly communication. They work with publishers to build a quality-controlled collection of open access books and provide services for publishers, libraries, and research funders in the areas of hosting, deposit, quality assurance, dissemination, and digital preservation.

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