Library transformation: Ten ways to make it happen in 2025

1. 1. Connect a buying marketplace to your ILS for seamless acquisitions and smarter decisions
      Rialto is a free marketplace buying platform that connects to libraries running Alma. Synergize your collection development process in 2025 with holdings data integrated into your buying searches. Imagine the ease of having all your purchasing needs streamlined and connected directly to your ILS, making acquisitions smoother and more efficient. Join the community of 500 libraries around the world that are saving staff time, stretching budgets and creating user-focused collections with Rialto.
      
      
   2. Get a free collection analysis
      Title Matching Fast (TMF) is a free collections analysis service that has helped thousands of libraries reclaim space, expand access, replace out-of-date editions and meet emerging demands. It’s a game-changer for libraries looking to optimize their collections without additional costs. Request your complimentary TMF report today.
      
      
   3. Enjoy free professional development sessions on the hottest topics
      Did you know that we offer many webinars that support professional development for librarians? In 2024, our webinars connected librarians with experts in AI, Indigenous cultures, streamlining library workflows, supporting student mental health and more. These free professional development opportunities are designed to keep you at the forefront of library science by offering insights and skills that can be directly applied to your daily work and future career. Register for demos and webinars.
      
      
   4. Put specialized librarian know-how to work in your collection
      Discover great ways to grow your collections from librarians who are sharing their specialized knowledge through LibLists. From lists that help Indigenize the collection to those that explore the human-animal connection, LibLists help make collections more diverse, relevant and engaging for your patrons. Learn how you can save time and support emerging research with expertly curated title lists.
      
      
   5. Explore Academic AI that supports librarians, students and patrons with responsible tools
      Academic AI is powering research assistants across the Clarivate Library portfolio including the ProQuest One Disciplines, Web of Science and Ebook Central. Academic AI was developed to support academic research in various ways, making it easier for librarians to assist patrons with their research needs. View the on-demand webinar.
      
      
   6. Get the pulse of the community
      Our annual Pulse of Library survey collects input from thousands of librarians to give you the latest data on trends impacting the library community. Stay informed about what’s happening in the library community and use this data to make informed decisions for your library.
      
      
   7. Add the most influential books to your collection
      Does your collection include the most important and frequently cited books influencing research today? With the Book Citation Index, you can easily grow your collection to add Highly Cited Books using Web of Science Data. See why this tool ensures that your library remains a vital resource for researchers.
      
      
   8. Support organic community growth through resource sharing
      Rapido facilitates seamless resource sharing, fostering community and collaboration among libraries. Nottingham Trent University says, “The university has an overarching aim of connecting globally and Rapido helps us to achieve it, since we are able to source material from places more easily than we could before.” Discover how academic libraries around the globe are revolutionizing the way students find, borrow, and receive resources in this essential guide to enhancing library services.
      
      
   9. Add the best open access content to your collection
      Enhance your library’s offerings with a comprehensive collection of open access resources in Open Access Complete. These resources are free and easy to integrate providing your patrons with a wealth of information at no additional cost. Read the blog post.
      
      
   10. Connect with a global librarian community
       The cutting-edge innovation that powers Clarivate library solutions all start with our deeply engaged library community. Global user groups including ELUNA, IGeLU and IUG bring together librarians and the Clarivate product teams to chart out the future of library innovation. Your feedback and participation help shape the tools and services that will drive libraries forward. Discover how you can connect with a global network of library professionals and be part of this vibrant community. Dive into inspiring success stories of collaboration that have led to remarkable advancements in library services in this free whitepaper.
       
       

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