Introducing Page 1+ Implementation Project
Summary
Page 1+ Implementation Project is the implementation of a “next generation” library services platform across 18 Ontario college libraries.
Page 1+ will:
Increase capacity for quality online learning
Provide the infrastructure to support equitable access to digital resources and services
Improve the user experience, facilitate cost savings, and achieve enhanced metrics
Strengthen the colleges’ collaborative foundation and technical expertise
This exciting and high-profile project aligns with CLO and OCLS’s vision for delivering collaborative and increasingly digital library services that leverage the power of the collective to build capacity, advance teaching and learning, and provide equitable access to library resources, programs and services for students and faculty.
Sponsorship & Grants
Page 1+ is sponsored by College Libraries Ontario (CLO) and supported by the Ontario Colleges Library Service (OCLS). Implementation of Page 1+ is made possible thanks to a one-time grant from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and eCampusOntario.
Benefits
The benefits of this project are extensive for end users, participating college libraries, and the library system as a whole.
Strengthening Collaborative Foundation
A shared LSP will strengthen the colleges’ collaborative foundation, offer opportunities for shared labour and expertise in technical services, provide centralized metrics collection, and will result in de-duplication of work across the consortium.
Cost Savings & Workflow Efficiencies
The project will provide cost savings to participating colleges through shared procurement, hosting, and administration, reduce IT costs resulting from the integration with other campus systems, and will provide greater efficiencies in workflows and enhanced metrics.
Improved User Experience & Access
And for library end users, including students, faculty, and researchers, implementation of a next generation shared LSP will provide improved and equitable access and discoverability of digital resources and services as well as access to quality online learning. With an LSP’s superior ability to manage digital resources, these factors combine to contribute to a seamless user experience and align with student expectations of a high quality post-secondary learning environment.
Guiding Principles
Through their participation in Page 1+ project, college libraries agree to work together to implement and operate a next generation Library Services Platform. By pursuing this goal together, participating libraries agree to work collaboratively and align operational policies and workflows in service of the following goals:
Offer convenient, easy-to-use and equitable access to quality learning resources for students, researchers and faculty and position them for success.
Collaborate across institutions to maximize value, efficiencies and capacity in support of sustainable high quality library services.
Support a culture of innovation and creative use of technology to offer best in class user experience to the communities they support.
Participating College Libraries
Algonquin College
College Boréal
Cambrian College
Centennial College
Conestoga College
Confederation College
Fanshawe College
Fleming College
George Brown College
Georgian College
Humber College
La Cité Collegiale
Lambton College
Northern College
Sault College
Sheridan College
St. Clair College
St. Lawrence College
Background
March 2016 | OCLS & CLO identified the need to explore benefits and feasibility of shared migration to an LSP. |
Late 2016 – | OCLS & CLO conducted an exploratory phase to understand the position, timing, flexibility, and interest of 24 college libraries and identify specific LSP technical requirements. |
February 2020 | 18 colleges confirmed their interest in shared LSP and approved their participation in the project, subject to budget approval. |
September 2020 | OCLS issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to initiate the selection of a new LSP. |
Early 2021 | RFP process was concluded with the selection of ExLibris and their Alma and Primo solution. |
August 2021 |
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