Document Type

Conference Presentation

Publication Date

7-14-2025

Abstract

Loyola Marymount University’s William H. Hannon Library recently transitioned from Expert Gallery Suite (EGS) - Selected Works to Pure4EGS. Previously, EGS was managed by authors with support from the scholarly communications librarian when they deposited works into our institutional repository, Digital Commons @ LMU & LLS. EGS was a secondary, but underutilized component, of our scholarly communication services. However, the migration to Pure4EGS gave the library an opportunity to be part of the reporting workflow of research activities and publication data for administrators, faculty, and staff across campus.

Our Pure4EGS platform, Scholars @ LMU, is managed by a single librarian and a team of undergraduate student assistants. The new research information management system generated significant excitement and interest from potential stakeholders eager to collaborate on new projects to uplift faculty activity and research. Amidst this enthusiasm, I faced the challenge of promoting and building up our new Pure4EGS instance without letting it become my job responsibility.

This presentation will explore how I established boundaries for our services during campus presentations and stakeholder discussions, while clearly expressing my interest in collaboration. I will also discuss how I integrated the marketing of Pure4EGS and Digital Commons. Additionally, I will reflect on the lessons learned throughout the migration process from EGS to Pure4EGS. The presentation will offer strategies for engaging in conversations about how Pure4EGS can support faculty without overextending your job responsibilities.

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