LibKey Information Webinar for VALE Libraries
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join Third Iron CEO and Co-founder Kendall Bartsch to learn why over 1,600 libraries use LibKey to improve access to library resources

Thursday, September 5 · 2 – 3pm EDT

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/libkey-webinar-for-vale-libraries-tickets-972404005557

Users face common barriers when trying to access library resources: broken links, confusing link resolver menus, being linked to retracted articles, hitting paywalls, and more. Third Iron’s LibKey technology is being used by over 1,600 libraries to resolve these problems and to create seamless access for their users.
LibKey is a flexible technology that can be easily integrated into discovery services, used in databases, installed as a browser extension, and integrated into other services like reading lists. A simple, elegant solution to complex access problems, LibKey saves researchers time, reduces the load on the help desk, preserves scholarly integrity, and decreases unnecessary ILL requests – all while meeting the expectations of students, faculty, and researchers.
Join Third Iron CEO and Co-founder Kendall Bartsch for an overview of LibKey, a live demonstration of the service, and a discussion of how libraries are using it. The webinar is free but space is limited, register today to secure your spot. We look forward to having you join us!

McNaughton Info Session & Demo for VALE
2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:30
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOyurzMrGdAeJzDW4N45X0y-I8ua5Kmk

McNaughton is a subscription program designed to help libraries keep up with popular, high-demand titles without committing to permanent purchases. Libraries can lease current, high-interest titles that might have fluctuating demand, like bestsellers or popular genres, allowing them to refresh their collections more easily as reader interests shift.
Libraries using McNaughton can exchange books throughout their lease period, helping to manage shelf space and budget more efficiently. It’s a great way for libraries to respond to patron demand without necessarily increasing their permanent holdings.

Publishing Open Access Materials with Pressbooks
2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:00
Power Cost Savings and Collaboration with Open Access Learning Materials
Open educational resources (OER) are learning materials that people can freely access and use. When educators use OER instead of traditional textbooks, they can significantly reduce students’ financial burden while enhancing student achievement and success.
As institutions intensify their commitment to developing and supporting OER, Pressbooks can play a pivotal role in this work by making it easy to adapt, publish, and distribute open materials.
To provide an overview of what Pressbooks makes possible, we will be holding an informational workshop for VALE members on January 7th at 10am ET.
REGISTER HERE

OverDrive VALE Participation Platform Webinar
2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Register to attend at this link: https://forms.gle/A2p1pMfUKZ4BqodA9
VALE invites our members to join OverDrive on Wednesday, February 19th to learn about the VALE Participation Consortia Platform, which houses a fully shareable collection of ebooks and audiobooks.

The VALE Participation Consortia Platform is a collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks using Libby that successfully launched in September 2024 with 4 participating libraries: Kean University, Rowan College at Burlington, Rowan College of South Jersey – Gloucester, and Salem Community College. The growing collection of titles is used by libraries for a variety of purposes, including to:

support specific curriculum areas
enhance current library collections in specific subject areas
underpin diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
support campus-wide library reads and book clubs
provide recreational reading materials to students, faculty, and staff
add digital audiobooks to the library’s collection

You can browse the shared library here: https://libbyapp.com/library/njedge
Participating libraries enjoy campus-wide access to the shared VALE collection, an optional local collection available only to your users, optional support with collection development and material selection, and a network of other academic libraries cultivating the same collection.

Digital Theatre+ Demo for VALE
2025-03-06 11:00 - 12:00
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/JyVGCqpLR8aN5onQlSXYTg#/registration
Discover why over 700 colleges and universities across the US have chosen Digital Theatre+ to enhance their library collections.
Join our upcoming webinar to see how this interdisciplinary platform supports academic libraries by providing world-class theatre productions, educational resources, and unique insights across drama, literature, and the performing arts.
Digital Theatre+ is designed to meet the needs of students and faculty across a range of disciplines, from Theatre and English to Media Studies, History, and more. It’s the ultimate resource to foster research, inspire learning, and enrich curricula.
During the webinar, Andrew will provide a quick tour of the platform and answer any questions you may have about how it can benefit your library and institution. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a resource that is reshaping how libraries support learning and teaching.

EBSCO OpenRS Demo
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
Resource Sharing with VALE NJ
REGISTER HERE:
In this webinar, EBSCO will share details on the new OpenRS resource sharing platform to support resource sharing for libraries within a regional network. As an official project of the Open Library Foundation, it is an unmediated resource sharing system that is ILS and Discovery agnostic designed to help increase fulfillment rates and speeds as well as lower operations costs. Join Andrew Nagy, Director of Software Innovation from EBSCO for an introduction to OpenRS and learn how it could support resource sharing for VALE member libraries and beyond.
Time: Mar 20, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
OpenRS website: https://openrs.org/

Exploring PolicyMap for VALE Member Libraries
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
Register Here: https://forms.gle/QwGSZXENq6vUnaf76
PolicyMap is a geographic data and mapping platform designed to support academic research, teaching, and institutional planning. With over 70,000 indicators from more than 170 trusted sources, our platform is widely used in disciplines such as public health, social sciences, economics, urban planning, and education.

LibSites & LibPortal for VALE Libraries
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a live webinar featuring a demonstration of LibSites, Springshare’s all-in-one website management platform built specifically for libraries. This session offers a closer look at how LibSites helps libraries create dynamic, user-friendly websites without requiring advanced coding skills.
Springy Talia will highlight key features of LibSites, including:

A drag-and-drop page builder for easy content creation and editing
Drag & Drop Nav builder for consistency that is easy to update
A mobile-responsive design and built-in accessibility features
Support for custom domains and seamless site-wide navigation

LibSites also fully integrates with the Personalized Patron Portal—a new feature that enables patrons to log-in and view customized content based on their user profile, saved resources, library usage, etc. With the Personalized Patron Portal, build a custom homepage that displays to the user once they’ve logged in. This personalized tool empowers libraries to deliver targeted updates, resource recommendations, and streamlined access to services—all from within the main site.
REGISTER HERE

Open Journal Finder: A Smarter Way to Guide Researchers on Where to Publish
2025-07-10 10:00 - 10:30
Every day, students and researchers ask:
➡️ Where can I publish my work?
➡️ Which journals match my topic — and are Open Access?
➡️ What are the APC costs — or is the APC already covered by the library?
Open Journal Finder (OJF) from ConsortiaManager is here to answer those questions — instantly.
Whether or not your institution has Read & Publish agreements, OJF is a powerful discovery tool that helps faculty identify suitable, legitimate journals for both Open Access and subscription-based publishing. With coverage of over 75,000 journals across all subject areas, OJF consolidates essential information into one intuitive, searchable interface — so researchers spend less time confused, and librarians spend less time answering the same recurring questions.
🧠 In this session, you’ll learn how OJF can help you:
✅ Support students and researchers in navigating where to publish
✅ Provide guidance on Open Access options, licensing, and journal policies
✅ Reduce the risk of publishing in predatory or non-compliant journals
✅ Free up librarian time from repetitive queries and spreadsheet digging
✅ Maximize the value of existing publishing agreements and avoid double-dipping
Webinar Details:
🗓️ Thursday, July 10th, 10:00-10:30 AM (EDT)
📍 Registration via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Clc8j_VKRuK5iEsTCX90lg
💡 Includes live Q&A and demo
Whether your goal is to support Open Access, meet compliance mandates, or simply empower your researchers, Open Journal Finder helps you do it more efficiently and transparently.
We hope to see you there!

eHRAF at Yale Anthropology Databases Workshop
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is internationally recognized as the provider of the world’s largest anthropological database. HRAF is a membership supported nonprofit organization affiliated with Yale that provides scholarly resources for research, teaching, and learning.
HRAF’s two main databases, eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology, contain a vast amount of ethnographic and archaeological data, meticulously indexed and curated by anthropologists.
Join us on Thursday, July 15 at 10:00 am for an informative zoom workshop exclusively for VALE member institution staff, faculty, and librarians, where the following will be covered:

Overview of eHRAF World Cultures and eHRAF Archaeology
Advanced Search, Save and Annotate Search Results
Teaching with eHRAF and using the eHRAF Workbooks

Register Here:
https://yale.zoom.us/meeting/register/NGt_qGTISVOtMm7v67cjrw

ProQuest New eBooks Subscription Q&A Session
2025-08-19 10:00 - 11:00
As a follow up to the ProQuest New eBooks Subscription Overview & Info Session that was held on Tuesday, July 8, at 10 am, we are holding a Q&A session with ProQuest on Tuesday, August 19th at 10 am via Teams.

Register here to receive a calendar invite and Teams link: https://forms.gle/14ug4ccYWhmv71E58
Bring your questions, if you were unable to attend the overview demo on July 8, or would like a refresher, you can find the recording, slides, information, title lists, and more here:
https://clarivate-p.allego.com/ZgQNtHANwIdf3JZ

APA Style Manual Access for VALE
2025-09-25 10:00 - 11:00
Register here.

APA just launched APA Style Manual, the official digital version of the Publication Manual of the APA.

Here’s your chance for an up-close look at the APA Style Manual, the APA’s digital, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association.
Available both on campus and off campus, the APA Style Manual is the authoritative, institution-wide resource that equips every student with accessible, mobile-responsive, and annotatable access to the most widely used academic writing style guide in the world.
Join us for a demo of the APA Style Manual, and explore the content, features, and tools available within this new institutional resource, including:

Cover-to-cover digital access to the latest edition of the Publication Manual
Unlimited seats for institution-wide use both on campus and off campus, on any device
Intuitive tools to search, highlight, and annotate content
Lessons that present Publication Manual content in an engaging, approachable way
Mobile responsive and accessible content and design

The Future of Digital Collection Stewardship and Management
2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00
Join JSTOR for an engaging webinar specifically for VALE on the future of digital collection stewardship. Library and special collections leaders have helped us understand that significant challenges exist toward the beginning of the archival process, well before discovery and access. Early stages, including metadata creation, involve time-consuming manual work that is difficult to scale. Today, JSTOR is prepared to play a transformative role in improving access, usability, and collection preservation, similar to how we converted journal archives to digital form to expand knowledge nearly 30 years ago.

This webinar will showcase JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services and the flexible, scalable options for all libraries and archives. We’ll also be sharing a behind-the-scenes look of Seeklight, the first of its kind AI metadata and collections processing tool.
Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/S3U0KgdeR9iOdSVzz0xrzg

EBSCO Day
2025-10-16 09:00 - 15:00
Save the Date!
Full Agenda and Registration Links Here
9am-9:45am – OpenAthens

With strict privacy standards becoming the norm in academic institutions, learn about all of the benefits of OpenAthens, a modern SSO technology that offers easy online access to all library resources. Seamless and simplified access- the complete solution for authentication.

10am-10:30am – EBSCO Updates/New Developments

Stay up to date with EBSCO’s latest innovations and offerings. This session will highlight recently released and upcoming databases and digital magazine archives, AI updates and more.

11am-11:45am Panorama

Discover the future of library analytics with Panorama, the first library analytics platform that allows you to automate workflows and uncover insights not accessible until now. Emphasis on Panorama’s new Read & Publish dashboards that enable libraries to easily collect data to analyze the value of current and potential transformative agreements.

1pm-2:15pm Folio/eReservePlus

Stay ahead with the latest updates from EBSCO, including exciting enhancements to FOLIO, the open-source library services platform, and e-Reserve Plus, a powerful course reserves solution.

2:30pm-3pm – eBooks/Mosaic

There is much to discuss about eBooks right now. We will provide an overview of EBSCO eBooks, including our commitment to the perpetual license acquisition model, discuss new eBook initiatives, and share logistical considerations for transitioning existing eBook workflows to EBSCO. We will also briefly introduce Mosaic, the new book acquisition platform from GOBI Library Solutions, designed to simplify and enhance e-book purchasing for academic libraries.

PolicyMap Webinar: New Data & Classroom Applications
2025-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6283107970422081373
Join us for an online webinar for academia to learn about PolicyMap’s newest data additions, including Claritas PRIZM Premier Data, Moody’s Housing Gap Estimates, our many SDOH indicators, and much more. We will highlight various classroom applications for a wide range of disciplines such as public health, nursing, social work, business, and urban planning. This webinar will also provide an opportunity for a Q&A. Enhance your research and curriculum development with PolicyMap!
Product description:
PolicyMap is an online mapping and data platform designed to make complex data accessible for research, teaching, and community impact. With more than 75,000 indicators from trusted public and proprietary sources, PolicyMap helps faculty, students, and library users visualize local trends in health, housing, demographics, education, and the economy. Users can easily create maps, download data, and generate reports to support research, curriculum development, grant writing, and classroom projects—all without requiring GIS expertise.
Learn More: https://www.policymap.com/

Elevate Your Research, Publishing & Instruction with a Deep Dive into Three Essential IEEE Solutions for Your Institution
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
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Join us for a specialized session featuring three cutting-edge IEEE platforms that directly address the need for real-world data, hands-on experimentation, and ethical compliance in high-impact research and instruction. Learn how to integrate these solutions to secure grant funding, drive publishable research, produce industry-ready graduates, and more.
REGISTER HERE: https://registerieeexplore.wufoo.com/forms/elevate-your-research-publishing-instruction/
1. IEEE CertifAIED™ AI Ethics Professional Certification
Lead the Global Movement for Responsible AI
For Faculty & Researchers: Gain a globally recognized certification that aligns with emerging regulations like the U.S. AI Regulation and EU AI Act. Master essential skills for ethical AI development – transparency, bias mitigation, privacy and accountability – using IEEE’s trusted standards. Ideal for faculty, researchers, and students with at least one year of AI or project management experience.
Impact: Ensure your research and curriculum are compliant, defensible, and future-ready, positioning your institution at the forefront of the responsible technology education.
2. IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed
Advance the Frontier of Wireless Technology
For Faculty: Bring theory to life with a high-fidelity, open-source 5G/6G testing platform for hands-on and cross-disciplinary projects. Empower students to develop practical, career-ready skills in 5G/G technologies.
For Researchers: Secure, cloud-based access to a real-world testbed for next-generation experimentation. Validate your algorithms and protocols in a customizable environment supporting IoT, AI/ML, and edge computing integration – essential for grant-winning research in engineering and computer science.
3. National Transportation Data & Analytics Solution (NTDAS)
Turn Real-World Data into Research Breakthroughs
For Faculty: Move beyond simulations with real-world data sets to visualize trends, model complex systems, and develop data-driven policy recommendations. Empower students with hands-on experience in transportation analytics, building skills that translate directly to careers in infrastructure and mobility.
For Researchers: Instantly access and analyze billions of anonymized traffic data points across 1 million U.S. Road segments. Conduct advanced, publishable studies in civil engineering, urban planning, supply chain and logistics, transportation and more using the same industry-grade analytics trusted by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

APA Style Manual Demo for VALE
2026-04-07 11:00 - 12:00
There will be an APA Style Manual demo on Tuesday, April 7th at 11 am. Register here to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/nEFiz7f1Ru6ahhYgB8ZIFw#/registration

APA Style Manual is the American Psychological Association’s (APA) digital, full-text version of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, available across your entire institution.
APA is hosting a webinar for VALE consortia members on April 7th at 11:00am ET to demonstrate the content, features, and interactive lessons available within this new institutional resource.
Available both on campus and off campus, the APA Style Manual is the authoritative, institution-wide resource that equips every student with accessible, mobile-responsive, and annotatable access to the most widely used academic writing style guide in the world.
