Learn about resource sharing, increasing student engagement and more in the August ProQuest Webinars
ProQuest's webinars are open to anyone with an interest in research, teaching and learning. They span a range of topics from academic trends to the changing ways students are using information to training and practical tips on how to use ProQuest products. Check out these highlighted August webinars and more.
- Next Gen Resource Sharing with Rapido - August 2 — 2:00 p.m. EDT
At this special webinar tailored for RapidILL libraries, learn how to take resources sharing to the next level through Rapido — Ex Libris’ next generation resource sharing platform. During this session, Ex Libris product experts Mike Richins and Judith Fraenkel will share how Rapido help meet users’ increasing expectations for resource sharing, while freeing up staff time and delivering a better discovery-to-delivery experience. - Rapido - August 2, 9, & 16 — 1:00 p.m. EDT
Rapido is a discovery-to-delivery library resource sharing platform focused on staff efficiency and user experience. For staff, Rapido automates and simplifies the borrowing and lending processes, helping staff manage a high volume of requests efficiently. For users, Rapido provides a central location where they can find and order materials – with a specific date for delivery – through a fast and frictionless experience. - Increase Student Engagement: Active Learning with Leganto - August 10, 17, 24 & 31 — 2:00 p.m. EDT
Discover how to transform students from passive participants to engaged contributors with the active learning features of Leganto, the Ex Libris course resource list solution. Highly valued by faculty, Social Reading and Read & Respond Assignment activities are key features in remote and on-campus learning environments. Students engage with content collaboratively — sharing comments, questions and feedback with each other by annotating PDF files assigned by the instructor.
Reading course materials do not have to be a solitary experience. Join colleagues and discover how to elevate your library by supporting faculty and improving student success.
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