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From insight to impact webinar: Develop collections that deliver on your goals

Discover how a data-driven approach can help you build impactful library collections that support your institution's success.

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Shape the future of your library's collection

Building future-focused collections with trusted data

In today's evolving research landscape, a forward-looking collection strategy is key. A holistic, data-driven approach can empower you to curate collections that maximize impact, optimize budgets, and meet the dynamic needs of your users.

Join us for an informative session where we explore how the right data points can help you build relevant collections that position your institution for success, both today and tomorrow. We believe that by working together and sharing insights, we can find new ways to enhance the value libraries bring to the research community.

What you will learn

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  • How to harness key data points to inform your collection development strategy.

  • Real-world examples of how a data-driven approach has driven success in an academic library.

  • Insights into how Elsevier uses metrics like usage, research trends, and citation impact to shape its publishing strategy.

  • Ways to use a rich data ecosystem to develop an effective and impactful collection for your own institution.

Meet our speakers

We are pleased to bring together a team of experienced leaders to share their perspectives on collection development and strategy.

Guest speakers

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Margaret M. Kain

Head of Resource Acquisition & Discovery

University of Alabama, Birmingham

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David Stacey

Faculty Librarian for Engineering & Design

University of Bath

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Jennifer Eddy

Collection Profiling Librarian, Collection Access and Development | Student and Scholarly Services

The University of Melbourne, Australia

Elsevier speakers

Lisa Reading

Lisa Reading

Commercial Director, Reference Solutions

Elsevier

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Jenny Xiong:

Jenny Xiong

Commercial Product Manager, Reference Solutions

Elsevier

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Jonathan Simpson

Jonathan Simpson

Vice President, Reference Content

Elsevier

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Oliver Walter

Oliver Walter

Publishing Director, Global Content Partners

Elsevier

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Webinars

Ready to turn powerful insights into lasting impact? Register now to secure your place in this collaborative discussion.

Americas

Wednesday, 12th November 2025

13:00 EST, 17:00 GMT

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External speaker:

Margaret M. Kain,

Head of Resource Acquisition & Discovery at the University of Alabama, Birmingham

Europe, Middle East, Africa

Tuesday, 18th November 2025

10:30 GMT, 5:30 EST

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External speaker:

David Stacey

Faculty Librarian for Engineering & Design

University of Bath

APAC

Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

IST 11:30 | SGT 14:00 | JST 15:00 | AEDT 17:00

Wednesday, 3 December 2025

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External speaker:

Jennifer Eddy

Collection Profiling Librarian (she/her) Collection Access and Development | Student and Scholarly Services

The University of Melbourne