A Note from the
Executive Director
Upcoming Webinar for Academic Libraries
Checking out Software Licenses: Expanding Equitable Access and Maximizing License-Use Efficiency
Are you looking for a better way to provide your patrons with access to expensive software like Adobe Creative Cloud and Apple’s Final Cut Pro? Rather than limiting access to in-library use, Miami University Libraries has developed a process that allows users to check out short-term access to software licenses for use on their own devices.
Join us on March 19th at 2:00 PM for an insightful webinar where Miami University’s Ken Irwin and Mike Bomholt will share how their model has led to student cost savings, high rates of license utilization, and a strong return on investment. This session is perfect for e-resources librarians, library technologists, and forward-thinking library leaders looking to enhance digital access for their users. For more information or to register, visit the event page.
Stay Connected with the Academic Directors Network Group
Looking for more opportunities to discuss challenges, ideas, and strategies with colleagues? The Academic Directors Network Group offers informal virtual and in-person discussions throughout the year on key topics affecting academic libraries. Members also stay connected through Discord, where they can share resources, ask questions, and collaborate asynchronously.
If you are interested in joining the Discord server, contact ragan.snead@neo-rls.org.
Have a great day!
Ragan
