Library Resource Sharing
What if users could borrow a title like they order a meal? With Rapido library resource sharing, your library applies the online shopping model to interlibrary loans, allowing patrons to place requests from within the discovery interface.
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Rapido Library Resource Sharing
- Adapt to new user habits
- Meet users’ deadlines
- Help staff work smarter
Patrons access any material on the library resource sharing discovery interface
With Rapido library resource sharing, patrons are able to discover and access any title on one interface, regardless of where it comes from.
With library resource sharing your users are able to:
- Request items from within the discovery interface
- See the internal and external resources as part of the same collection
- Decide which of the requesting options has the best delivery time and interlibrary loan duration
- Track the delivery status until the title is in their hands
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With Rapido library resource sharing your library is able to fulfill 9/10 requests in under 24 hours
Quick and easy library resource sharing allows you to deliver any title in record time with peer relationships you can count on and quick turnaround time.
With Rapido library resource sharing, libraries:
- Leverage millions of items shared amongst the community
- Enjoy limitless resource access with an all-inclusive annual subscription model
- Join groups (or “pods”) of libraries that have agreed upon loans terms
- Choose which titles from the collections to share with which group
- Work with other resource-sharing systems or networks from within the Rapido interface
Check out the latest resource sharing community meeting.
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Staff manage all the library resource requests in one place.
Staff process all the lending and borrowing of interlibrary loans requests in the same library resource sharing interface. Get more done, with less effort.
For library staff, Rapido library resource sharing
- Integrates with the ILS (integrated library system)
- Prepopulates request details and avoids having to search for a complete citation
- Eliminates copying and pasting between different systems
- Determines the best lender based on availability
- Balances loads between libraries and ensures fair request distribution
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Rapido Library Resource Sharing
Adapt to new user habits
Patrons access any material on the library resource sharing discovery interface
With Rapido library resource sharing, patrons are able to discover and access any title on one interface, regardless of where it comes from.
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With library resource sharing your users are able to:
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Meet users’ deadlines
With Rapido library resource sharing your library is able to fulfill 9/10 requests in under 24 hours
Quick and easy library resource sharing allows you to deliver any title in record time with peer relationships you can count on and quick turnaround time.
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With Rapido library resource sharing, libraries:
Check out the latest resource sharing community meeting.
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Help staff work smarter
Staff manage all the library resource requests in one place.
Staff process all the lending and borrowing of interlibrary loans requests in the same library resource sharing interface. Get more done, with less effort.
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For library staff, Rapido library resource sharing
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Turning resource sharing into a streamlined, user-friendly process helped benefit staff and patrons while reducing Ithaca College's costs.
Dan Taylor
Library Systems Specialist, Ithaca College
Putting students first: How MacEwan University modernized resource sharing with Rapido
“The university has an overarching aim of connecting globally, and Rapido helps us achieve that."
Stacey Brown
Nottingham Trent University
“Thank you to the Clarivate team for leading and supporting the UNE Library’s implementation of Rapido!”
Rebecca Higgins
University of New England
“Sourcing and filling each request in Rapido takes few steps compared to the multiple steps involved with our old system”
Roshan Thapa
Charles Sturt University
“[Rapido] makes the process as seamless as accessing items in the library’s own collection.”
Jennifer Young
East Tennessee State University
"With Rapido, requests arrive in a more timely manner, and we’ve reduced our price per item."
Peggy Glatthaar
Florida Gulf Coast University
“We saw a 300% usage increase, but we didn't feel that as a staff team.”
Heather Cripps
University of Derby
"Users go to Primo, find the article, and make the request right there."
Jane Campbell
St Olaf College
"It has saved so much time and effort now that we have a cloud-based system."
Molly Beisler
University of Nevada - Reno
"Requests [are processed] directly, without any intervention needed by ILL staff."
Rachel Watters
University of Wisconsin-Madison Library
"Now, students go straight to Primo, expand their results and get their materials"
Swetta Abeyta
Saint Mary's College of California
"We want to ensure that our patrons get the right materials for their studies as quickly as possible"
Christopher Lee
California State University System
"Rapido brings resource sharing to student searches, and they don’t have to do anything else"
Matt Cox
University of Derby
“We've seen higher engagement in submissions, and can see the better user experience in those figures.”
Dr Rachel Schulkins
University of Liverpool
"Rapido brought circulation and ILL staff into a closer working relationship."
Rachel Watters, Director of Resource Sharing
University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Centralizing resource sharing through one platform gave Brandeis a better experience while lowering the administration burden."
Mark Paris
Brandeis University
Taking Resource Sharing to the Next Level with Rapido
Peta Hopkins, Jessie Donaghey, Sarah Fredline
Bond University
Hear how Rapido meets the vision for resource sharing for some leading librarians
Mark Parris, Curran Riley, Dan Taylor
Brandeis University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ithaca College,
Librarians from Brandeis University and Ithaca College talk about leaving their previous resource sharing systems and moving to Rapido.
Mark Paris, Dan Taylor
Brandeis University, Ithaca College
How Rapido works at a large institute with 13 campuses and part of the big ten group of libraries.
Katie Sanders
Library Systems Administrator, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Turning resource sharing into a streamlined, user-friendly process helped benefit staff and patrons while reducing Ithaca College's costs.
Dan Taylor
Library Systems Specialist, Ithaca College
Putting students first: How MacEwan University modernized resource sharing with Rapido
“The university has an overarching aim of connecting globally, and Rapido helps us achieve that."
Stacey Brown
Nottingham Trent University
“Thank you to the Clarivate team for leading and supporting the UNE Library’s implementation of Rapido!”
Rebecca Higgins
University of New England
“Sourcing and filling each request in Rapido takes few steps compared to the multiple steps involved with our old system”
Roshan Thapa
Charles Sturt University
“[Rapido] makes the process as seamless as accessing items in the library’s own collection.”
Jennifer Young
East Tennessee State University
"With Rapido, requests arrive in a more timely manner, and we’ve reduced our price per item."
Peggy Glatthaar
Florida Gulf Coast University
“We saw a 300% usage increase, but we didn't feel that as a staff team.”
Heather Cripps
University of Derby
"Users go to Primo, find the article, and make the request right there."
Jane Campbell
St Olaf College
"It has saved so much time and effort now that we have a cloud-based system."
Molly Beisler
University of Nevada - Reno
"Requests [are processed] directly, without any intervention needed by ILL staff."
Rachel Watters
University of Wisconsin-Madison Library
"Now, students go straight to Primo, expand their results and get their materials"
Swetta Abeyta
Saint Mary's College of California
"We want to ensure that our patrons get the right materials for their studies as quickly as possible"
Christopher Lee
California State University System
"Rapido brings resource sharing to student searches, and they don’t have to do anything else"
Matt Cox
University of Derby
“We've seen higher engagement in submissions, and can see the better user experience in those figures.”
Dr Rachel Schulkins
University of Liverpool
"Rapido brought circulation and ILL staff into a closer working relationship."
Rachel Watters, Director of Resource Sharing
University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Centralizing resource sharing through one platform gave Brandeis a better experience while lowering the administration burden."
Mark Paris
Brandeis University
Taking Resource Sharing to the Next Level with Rapido
Peta Hopkins, Jessie Donaghey, Sarah Fredline
Bond University
Hear how Rapido meets the vision for resource sharing for some leading librarians
Mark Parris, Curran Riley, Dan Taylor
Brandeis University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ithaca College,
Librarians from Brandeis University and Ithaca College talk about leaving their previous resource sharing systems and moving to Rapido.
Mark Paris, Dan Taylor
Brandeis University, Ithaca College
How Rapido works at a large institute with 13 campuses and part of the big ten group of libraries.
Katie Sanders
Library Systems Administrator, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Turning resource sharing into a streamlined, user-friendly process helped benefit staff and patrons while reducing Ithaca College's costs.
Dan Taylor
Library Systems Specialist, Ithaca College
Our team of experts looks forward to hearing from you
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FAQ
What is library resource sharing?
Library resource sharing, also known as interlibrary loan (ILL), is a cooperative system where libraries collaborate to provide patrons access to materials not available locally. Through this service, patrons can place requests for books, articles, and other resources not in their library’s collection. Library staff search for these items in participating libraries, borrow them on behalf of patrons, and facilitate delivery of the physical materials. This process broadens access to resources, promoting collaboration among libraries and enhancing the range of materials accessible to patrons beyond their local library’s holdings.
What are the advantages of resource sharing in academic libraries?
Resource sharing in libraries significantly expands access to materials, promotes cost efficiency, broadens collections and access to knowledge, supports research, and enhances student satisfaction.
Is there a difference between Rapido and RapidILL?
RapidILL is Rapido’s backbone for interlibrary loan workflows, fulfilling the requests for you and giving you access to the shared library collection. Rapido, built on top of RapidILL, simplifies the library borrowing and mediation process. Students don’t have to fill out a form anymore. They borrow titles they need using the library resource sharing and discovery interface, with the click of a button.
Does Rapido library resource sharing integrate with my library system/ILS?
Yes. We are working with development partners to make Rapido work with any integrated library system, from Sierra to FOLIO/EDS. Tell us which system your library uses, and we’ll work with you to find the best way to make Rapido fit in your library stack. Contact us now.
Are requests sent only to other libraries that use Rapido?
No. The Rapido library resource sharing system integrates with content suppliers such as Get It Now from CCC and Article Galaxy from Research Solutions. Moreover, it is open to any system supporting standards such as ISO and NCIP, offering access to materials. So in addition to sharing resources with the Rapidocommunity, you can also allow transactions with your favorite partner libraries. And all your requests are still managed within Rapido so you do not need to duplicate information in another system.
How does Rapido help connect my library with others?
When joining the Rapido library resource sharing system, you connect your library to a community of hundreds of libraries sharing resources among themselves. Your closest partners will be the members of whicheverpod(s)you choose to join. The Rapido technology accessesprecise holdings records, tracks borrowing statistics,ensures time-zone awareness, and automatically balances the loads between library resource-sharing practices.
Can I manage lending workflows with the Rapido library resource sharing system?
Yes. Rapido was designed as a two-way street – making it easy for you tohandle both borrowing from partnered libraries and lending to other libraries from your collection. Managing lending requests through “Rapido sets” is extremely simple, with a centralized overview of current and past requestsin one place.
Does Rapido integrate with my library workflows?
Rapido library resource sharing will soon integratewith any ILS (integrated library system). If Rapido does not yet support your ILS, let us know and we’lltailor it to your needs to ensure a streamlined experience.
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How does Rapido help streamline workflows?
- Rapido will save you hours previously spent configuring your library workflows and mediating requests. The library resource-sharing software handles most patron requests automatically at both the borrowing and lending libraries. Advanced escalation rules set aside some requests for library staff to mediate, which they can quickly see and access through a fully customizable menu, the “ Rapido sets”.
Which document suppliers can Rapido connect me with?
Rapido library resource sharing system connects you with partners who provide resources for free or at a minimal fee, such as: CCC, with more than 19,000 journalstitles accessible through the Get It Now Add-on; Research Solution, with the Article GalaxyAdd-ongiving access to over 40,000 journal titles;and Linda Hall Library, holding over 1 million specialscience, technology, and engineering resources. Just a few clicks and delivery of material is underway.
What is the benefit of using Rapido library resource sharing?
With Rapido, patrons simply click on a button in their discovery interface to place an interlibrary loan request. Rapido offers them different borrowing options and complete visibility into the delivery process. You don’t have to spend weeks configuring your resource-sharing settings.Rapido automatically findsthe best lenders to fulfill your requests.
Why should I use Rapido over RapidILL?
Rapido library resource sharing makes it much simpler for users to send resource sharing requests.They borrow directly from the discovery layer, with a few clicks only.That’s it, request sent. In addition, they can track their request status up until arrival. Of course,you keep all the magic of RapidILL: unmediated requests and access to the shared collection of the entire network.
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