An Interview with Dr. Lynne Porat: New Coordinator of the IGeLU RapidILL Working Group

Darling, Kip A. (2025) An Interview with Dr. Lynne Porat: New Coordinator of the IGeLU RapidILL Working Group. LinkedIn.

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Abstract

This interview marks a leadership transition within the IGeLU RapidILL Working Group, as outgoing Coordinator Kip A. Darling steps down after nearly two years and welcomes Dr. Lynne Porat into the role. Dr. Porat, a seasoned resource sharing expert and Head of Interlibrary Loans at the University of Haifa, shares her journey from early career challenges to leading national ILL reform in Israel. She discusses her advocacy for fee-free access, her technical leadership in implementing RapidILL and ISO-ILL, and her collaborative work with Clarivate to develop analytics dashboards that address real-world library needs. The conversation explores her vision for the working group, including innovations in smart fulfilment, OCR integration, and global collaboration. This piece offers strategic insight into the evolving landscape of resource sharing and celebrates the continuity of leadership within the IGeLU community.

Item Type:	Other
Dates:	Date Event 30 September 2025 Published Online
Subjects:	CAH24 - media, journalism and communications > CAH24-01 - media, journalism and communications > CAH24-01-01 - information services
Divisions:	Professional Services > Library
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	14 Jan 2026 11:20
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2026 11:20
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16799

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