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Changing Support Needs: How to leverage institutional knowledge to facilitate better systems support

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As library systems evolve, so do the support structures that sustain them. This session explores how the University of Tennessee Libraries evaluated and implemented a distributed support model for Alma, creating a library-wide support group that draws on subject matter experts across departments. We'll discuss strategies for taking stock of institutional knowledge, leaning on established documentation, and onboarding new members effectively. Attendees will learn practical approaches for maintaining accurate procedures, assessing documentation needs as systems change, and fostering collaboration to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Changing Support Needs
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How to take stock of your institutional knowledge
Lean on established documentation
Onboarding new members
Apr 29, 2026 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM(America/Los_Angeles)
Venue : Silver Lake
20260429T1300 20260429T1345 America/Los_Angeles Changing Support Needs: How to leverage institutional knowledge to facilitate better systems support

As library systems evolve, so do the support structures that sustain them. This session explores how the University of Tennessee Libraries evaluated and implemented a distributed support model for Alma, creating a library-wide support group that draws on subject matter experts across departments. We'll discuss strategies for taking stock of institutional knowledge, leaning on established documentation, and onboarding new members effectively. Attendees will learn practical approaches for maintaining accurate procedures, assessing documentation needs as systems change, and fostering collaboration to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Silver Lake Ex Libris Knowledge Days and ELUNA Conference 2026 eluna-conf-planning@exlibrisusers.org
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Discovery Systems Manager
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
IT Admin I
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Discovery Systems Developer
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Head of Metadata Services
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University of Michigan
 Mark Strang
Manager, Library Information Technology Services
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Bowling Green State University
Catalog Librarian
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Loyola Law School
Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian
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UC Irvine Libraries
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