Sep 4, 2024 | Articles, Latest News & Updates
Change is in the air at the Forum for Interlending. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep pace with the needs of our members, we’re transitioning the FIL Journal to a blog format, hosted right here on our existing website.
Why the Switch?
Our reading habits have evolved. We’re consuming information on the go, from our phones, tablets, and laptops. The new blog format will make accessing FIL content smoother and more convenient, no matter where you are or what device you’re using.
But it’s not just about convenience. A blog also opens up new opportunities for dialogue. Imagine being able to share your thoughts on an article instantly, engage in discussions, or even pose questions directly to the author. This shift isn’t just about delivering content; it’s about fostering a real conversation within our community.
What’s in Store?
We’re still ironing out the details, but here’s a peek at what we’re considering:
• Subscription Alerts: Get notified as soon as new posts are up.
• Social Media Sharing: Share posts directly to your network, broadening the conversation.
• Surveys and Polls: Your feedback, in real-time, helping shape the future of FIL content.
• Curated Newsletters: A digest of recent posts for those who prefer their updates all in one place.
And don’t worry—the rich archive of our FIL Journal isn’t going anywhere. All past issues will remain available on the website, providing a valuable resource for anyone who needs to consult previous articles and insights.
What This Means for You
Rest assured, this transition will be smooth. The blog will live on our existing website, so you won’t need to navigate unfamiliar territory. We’re keeping things consistent to make sure you can continue to find what you need without any hassle.
But this isn’t just about us—it’s about you too. We’d love to hear what’s happening in your corner of the interlending world. Whether it’s a new initiative, a challenge you’ve faced, or a success story, your contributions can help shape the conversations on our new blog. This is your chance to be part of the change, to share your insights, and to connect with others in the community. So, if you’re interested in submitting a blog article, please do get in touch with us.
So, here’s to the next chapter for FIL—more accessible, more interactive, and hopefully, more engaging for all of us.
Jul 15, 2024 | Latest News & Updates, Past Events & Conferences, Presentations
Below are presentation slides provided by the speakers from Interlend 2024.
Report from Collective Licensing session workshop (Kate Vasili, Copyright Officer, Middlesex University)
New CLA License and what it means for Interlending (Kate Vasili, Copyright Officer, Middlesex University)
ILL Benchmarking (Beth Parry, Leeds University and Chris Beevers, Huddersfield University and Kenny Whyte, University of York)
Rapido (Judith Fraenkel, Ex Libiris)
Ebsco OpenRS (Mark Allcock, EBSCO)
Update on Reprints Platform (Tony Landolt, Reprints)
Lightening Talk: RapidILL Working Group (Kip Darling, IGeLU RapidILL Working Group)
Update from BL (Jo Cox, BL Customer Services)
Jun 12, 2024 | Events & Conferences, Latest News & Updates, Past Events & Conferences, Upcoming Events & Conferences
Interlend 2024 will be online again this year, held on Wednesday 26th June 10:00-16:15 via Zoom.
Please join via the Zoom link, which will be sent to you following your registration. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Please note this is a draft programme and subject to change.
| Session |
Timings |
Length |
Speaker |
| Welcome |
10:00-10:05 |
5 minutes |
Amanda Foster, Chair of FIL Committee |
| Introduction to ILL |
10:05-10:40 |
35 minutes + questions
|
Helen Hall, Liverpool University & Sarah Hornby Newcastle University |
| Report from collective licensing session workshop |
10:40-11:25 |
40 minutes + questions
|
Amanda Foster, Chair of FIL Committee, Kate Parson, National Library of Sweden & Susan Mair, Copyright Advisor at Northumbria University |
| New CLA license and what it means for interlending |
11:25- 11:45 |
15 minutes + questions
|
Kate Vasili, Copyright Librarian, Middlesex University |
| ILL Benchmarking |
11:45-12:30 |
40 minutes + questions |
Beth Parry (Leeds University), Chris Beevers (University of Huddersfield) and Kenny Whyte (University of York). |
| Break |
12:30-13:00 |
30 minutes |
|
| EX Libris on Rapido from the perspective of Cardiff with Bronwen Blatchford |
13:00 -14:05 |
60 minutes + questions |
Bronwen Blatchford, Systems Librarian at Cardiff University & Judith Fraenkel, Director of Product Management & DEI Strategy |
| EBSCO OpenRS |
14:05-14:50 |
40 minutes + questions |
Mark Allcock, Director, Product Management, EBSCO |
| Break |
14:50-15:00 |
10 minutes |
|
| Update on Reprints platform |
15:00-15:25 |
20 minutes + questions |
Tony Landolt, Reprints- Head of business development & Gordon Brand |
| Lightening talk: RapidILL Working Group |
15:25-15:40 |
10 minutes + questions |
Kip Darling, IGeLU RapidILL Working Group |
| Update from BL
|
15:40-15:55 |
10 minutes + questions
|
Jo Cox, British Library
|
| Round-up and close |
15:55-16:05 |
10 minutes |
Amanda Foster, Chair of FIL Committee |
Mar 11, 2024 | Events & Conferences, Latest News & Updates, Past Events & Conferences, Presentations
Below are direct links to a selection of presentation slides from our FIL Online February 2024 event.
British Library session (Richard Ebden, Sam Tillet and Sally Harper British Library Service Update – Click Here.
British Library Results of Survey to Inform Future Collaboration around resource sharing – Click Here.
Future Strategy for Resource Sharing and ILL: the BL response – Click Here.
Newly set up national scheme of regional interlending practices (Jane Proctor). – Click Here.
WHELF+ Update (Bronwen Blatchford, Cardiff University). – Click Here.
Event News: Piloting copyright solutions: sustainable digital access to library stacks abroad” (Kate Parson, National Library of Sweden). – Click Here.
Mar 11, 2024 | Events & Conferences, Latest News & Updates, Past Events & Conferences
Our next event will take place on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
We would like to hear from anybody who would be interested in presenting at the event – anything from a lightning talk to a full one-hour session or even a topic for discussion or something you would be interested in learning more about from others.
Please contact Amanda Foster (Amanda.foster@nortumbria.ac.uk) if you would like to volunteer to contribute to the event or if you might be interested in joining our committee.
Booking is not yet open – watch this space
Dec 22, 2023 | Latest News & Updates
Many thanks to everyone for attending the recent meeting regarding the future of FIL and the proposed changes. We are happy to let you know that the vote was in favour of removing the subscription fee.
We are currently planning the next FIL event – scheduled for 7th February- and as part of the event will be holding a discussion around the future of FIL and future events.
