Discovery and Access Systems

As Systems Librarian, Aaron manages some of the core library management, discovery and delivery applications for the Hesburgh Libraries and the Michiana Academic Library Consortium.

Discovery System

• Configure and maintain OneSearch and the ND Catalog, using the Primo Discovery System (from Ex Libris).
• Load records from the library management system and other internal and external sources.

Library Management System

• Configure and maintain the Aleph 500 Integrated Library System, which is used for acquisitions, cataloging and circulation of library materials.
• Support integration of the management system with the discovery system, interlibrary loan and other related systems.

MLS, Indiana University; A.B., Philosophy, Harvard University

As a member of the Discovery and Access Services team, Lauren provides support for FindText, OneSearch, EZproxy, our interlibrary loan software ILLiad, and co-leads efforts to maintain and improve the library website.

Andy is the Special Projects Librarian within the IT Program, working with others in the delivery and management of digital library content and services, and assists in the research and development of new library technologies.

Discovery System

• Configures and maintains OneSearch and the ND Catalog, using the Primo Discovery System.
• Member of the Primo Central Working Group.
• At this time, learing a lot about Primo.

Global Gateway Libraries

• Manages the implementation and ongoing support of the Koha ILS for Notre Dame's Global Gateway libraries in Rome, Jerusalem and London.
• Configures and maintains the Koha ILS, which is used for acquisitions, cataloging and circulation of library materials in the gateway libraries.

Andy earned his MSLIS (1989) from the University of Illinois (where his favorite classes were cataloging and reference) and BA Linguistics (1977), also from Illinois, with a particular interest in modern European languages.

As a member of the Batch Processing unit, Sandy primarily works on batch loading of vendor MARC records for large e-book collections that the Libraries acquire. She analyzes record sets, makes necessary corrections and changes, and communicates directly with vendors about records’ availability and quality.

Sandy’s additional responsibilities include participating in catalog maintenance activities for electronic resources, such as clean up of catalog records.

Lisa’s primary responsibilities include managing day-to-day work of a busy unit that is responsible for cataloging of electronic resources, batch loading of vendor records for large e-book collections and datasets, and physical processing and cataloging of Government Documents in all formats.

She distributes assignments to unit members, provides training and support, manages student assistants, and acts as a primary contact for unit’s work intake. Lisa often collaborates with the System’s librarian on library-wide projects that require both cataloging and technical expertise. Lisa works closely with Nastia Guimaraes, Head of Batch Processing and Data Support units, to set goals and direction for the unit in support of the Libraries’ and University strategic initiatives.