Taming the Torrent: Top Ten Ways to Simplify Your Resource Sharing Workflow

Abstract

This presentation will present ten ways that interlibrary loan departments can simplify their workflows with no cost but a little bit of time. Topics covered will include implementing Odyssey standalone, benefits of custom holdings, how and why to use Direct Request, hows and whys of joining LVIS, use of OCLC IFM, how to convert PDFs to TIFFs and send using Ariel or Odyssey, Creating deflection policies in OCLC WCR, effective use of OCLC statistics, having a department website, and updating your Policies Directory entry. These methods can be implemented by libraries of all shapes and sizes, regardless of what (if any) management software they are using, and will help your library be a better lender and borrower. You may also be able to cut costs or become more efficient. The presenters will provide brief overviews of each topic and point to additional resources to help with implementation when attendees return to their libraries.