2025 Virtual Conference Descriptions
CrossLink: Connecting Silos in Resource Sharing
Session Synopsis: CrossLink is an open source resource sharing discovery and brokering system which is based on ISO18626 and is intended to help libraries cross systemic barriers created by siloed discovery and resource sharing systems. CrossLink development is supported by a 2023 IMLS grant. We will discuss how CrossLink will work with different systems and how it will allow for consortial and cross-consortial sharing of materials.
Presenter:
Mark Sullivan, Executive Director, IDS Project
Poison Book Project
Session Synopsis: The Poison Book Project investigates toxic heavy metals in mass-produced, 19th-century, Euro-American bookbindings. The common use of bookbinding components such as arsenic-rich pigments creates a challenging legacy for librarians and private book collectors today. This talk will share what we know now, how that knowledge is shaping library management practices, and where the research is heading in future.
Presenter:
Emergency Planning for Libraries: Resources we can provide, resources you can share
Session Synopsis: This program will describe the Colorado Cultural and Historic Resources-Task Force mission and vision and history with emergencies, provide basic structures for emergency preparedness, and resources available on the Colorado CHR website. The first steps in emergency preparedness will be presented, including developing community partnerships and what libraries can do to share their resources and expertise to help create resilient communities.
Session Objectives:
Attendees will leave presentation excited to review their organization’s emergency preparedness and be able to take additional steps to identify:
- the most likely emergencies to affect their library and collections
- the first steps to identify take when disaster strikes
- vital documents and important collections to protect
- who to call on for help
Presenters:
Julie Page, National Heritage Responder, American Institute for Conservation
Carl Stewart, National Heritage Responder, American Institute for Conservation
Rapido and RapidILL
Session Synopsis: Learn about the rapidly growing Rapido and RapidILL communities across the U.S. and beyond, where institutions are transforming resource sharing and interlibrary loan with more efficient, cost-effective solutions. Rapido streamlines workflows while enhancing both user and staff experiences, offering seamless support for returnables, non-returnables, and e-book lending. Meanwhile, RapidILL continues to evolve, delivering even faster and more efficient article and book chapter sharing. Join us to explore the latest advancements and hear how libraries are maximizing the benefits of these innovative resource-sharing solutions.