Increasing Usage of Library Collections: Ghent University Adopts Lean Library

Ghent University is the second largest University in Belgium, with around 50,000 students and 9,000 staff. It is an internationally renowned university, with a reputation for scientific research, and is ranked in the top 100 universities globally. Ghent University have partnered with Technology from Sage to implement Lean Library at their institution. This will streamline access to information resources and enhance library discovery, for example, highlighting their extensive library collections to students.

Lean Library integrates library collections and services directly into students’ online workflows, making it easier for students to access the resources they need without leaving their current tasks. This not only increases the visibility and usage of library resources but also enhances student productivity by saving them time and effort in accessing necessary research materials.

Remarking on the adoption of Lean Library, Ghent University library comment “As a library, we strive to lower the barriers to academic content by connecting students and researchers with collections, wherever they begin their search. So we invest in tools that empower everyone to use our collections effortlessly.”

Ghent University were aware of Lean Library’s capabilities for a few years, and the library’s recent transition to EZProxy and Primo was an ideal opportunity to implement Lean Library to ensure that Ghent University’s researchers can easily access the wealth of resources available to them.

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