LUC 2026: Full Schedule

LUC is the LOUIS Users Conference, the annual conference for all LOUIS member institutions.

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10:45am CDT

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT

Libraries play a vital role in connecting users with information, making accessibility essential as digital experiences evolve. This session explores accessibility across Clarivate and Ex Libris solutions, highlighting our approach, strategic priorities, recent enhancements, and roadmap plans for products including Alma and Primo. Learn how accessibility is shaping the user experience and supporting more equitable access to library resources.

For more information about accessibility across Clarivate projects, visit: https://clarivate-p.allego.com/kCl4Vn1QKn-HOvk.

Speakers

Katy Aronoff

Director, Solution Consulting, Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate

Katy Aronoff is director of solutions architecture for Ex Libris, running the pre-sales team for North America and conducting product demonstrations and workshops at libraries across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Ex Libris. Prior to joining Ex Libris, she worked... Read More →

Sponsors

Clarivate

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room

Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Been There, Done That: 10 Tips from Libraries That Migrated before You

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT

Room 322

Drawing on conversations with library staff from institutions that have already migrated to Alma/Primo, this session shares 10 quick, practical tips for libraries also making the change. Learn strategies, lessons learned, and real-world advice to help your library navigate the migration process with greater confidence and fewer surprises.

Speakers

Jessica Lee

Technical Services Librarian, Fletcher Technical Community College

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 322

Alma Migration/LSP, Lightning Talk

3:00pm CDT

Cataloging Sharing Session on moving to Alma

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Upper Reception Room

With LOUIS’s migration from SirsiDynix to Alma, Catalogers are looking at how the new system will change our workflows, procedures, and perhaps even which cataloging tasks we prioritize. Additionally we will have a Network Zone with shared bibliographic records. How are different LOUIS sites thinking about using this feature? Please join me in a Cataloging Sharing session so we can talk about how we are approaching these changes.

Speakers

Amy Baptist

Head of Cataloging, Southeastern

Janelle Zetty

Head of Cataloging, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room

Alma Migration/LSP, Sharing Session

4:00pm CDT

Stronger Together: Unlocking the Value of Alma and Primo in a Consortial Environment

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Upper Reception Room

What does the future of Alma and Primo mean for consortial libraries? This session explores current and upcoming innovations designed to improve efficiency, enhance discovery, and deliver better user experiences. Attendees will learn how consortial collaboration, shared infrastructure, and initiatives such as the Next Discovery Experience (NDE) help libraries maximize value and prepare for the future. Join us for insights into emerging opportunities and the Alma and Primo roadmap.

Speakers

Katy Aronoff

Director, Solution Consulting, Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate

Sponsors

Clarivate

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room

Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

1:00pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

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