Quebec University Libraries rolled out the new version of its Sofia Discovery tool over the summer. The new interface is more user-friendly and offers several improvements: Redesigned ergonomics for more fluid and intuitive navigation; A new smart request processing feature…
Quebec University Libraries will progressively implement self-service lending kiosks with or without RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology in most Quebec University Libraries over the next three years. RFID technology offers many advantages to both…
The VDX Interlibrary Loan (ILL) system, known as Colombo, is nearing the end of its life with a planned shutdown in June 2024. After a comparative study of the ILL management systems available on the…
The increasing pressure of collections on the available space is an ongoing concern for Quebec University Libraries. For that reason, the Library Subcommittee mandated a shared preservation working group to develop a shared strategy for…
GeoIndex was launched in 2019. This shared geospatial data platform is a unique portal for geospatial data discovery, consultation, retrieval, and aerial photography for the Quebec academic community. Geospatial data is generally represented as maps and information with several layers,…
By implementing LibCal Seats in order to open up their spaces all the while following healthcare measures, Quebec University Libraries demonstrated great agility. With LibCal Seats, implemented in several institutions to meet local constraints, users can reserve their own space,…
Two major projects were implemented to increase the visibility of French-language resources : Francophone Names Authority Program (PFAN) Library and Archives Canada (LAC), Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ), and the 15 Francophone Quebec university libraries co-developed this program, which…
Increasing digital collections and space limitations have a significant impact on libraries in Canada and globally. Shared print initiatives are therefore necessary to retain a print copy of scholarly and heritage documents. Quebec University Libraries joined the National Shared Print…
Quebec University Libraries (BUQ) have been negotiating licensed content through their consortium for quite some time, which has paid off! In 2019–2020, BUQ negotiated $13.8 million worth of licensed digital content on behalf of the libraries. If academic institutions had purchased…
Quebec University Libraries Award The Quebec University Library Award was created in 2019 to recognize the exceptional contribution of the staff members from Quebec academic libraries. Bibliothèque de l’ÉTS received the award in 2020 for the team’s leadership and enthusiasm…