Journey to a million - the future library
Here’s what to expect
With the end of the academic year rapidly approaching, the time for our annual summer webinar has arrived.
Whilst important topics such as the cost of living, student mental health and freedom of speech have all dominated higher education headlines this academic year, are these representative of what matters most to HE librarians?
During the event
We’ll address key challenges and opportunities facing the sector today, exploring:
- UCAS' Journey to a Million and growing the library at scale
- The results of our Annual Librarian Survey
- The platform updates that are coming for the next semester
With guest panellists from across the board in higher education, it's set to be an engaging event that you do not want to miss - use the form to save your space!
Scroll down to view some of our panellists!
Join us on Thursday 6th July
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Joining the panel for our summer webinar, we have:

Professor Kelly Coate
Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Students), University of Sussex
With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the sector, Professor Coate is dedicated to driving positive change and advancing the future of education.

Liam Earney
Managing Director of HE and Research, Jisc
Liam engages with senior sector stakeholders and, internally, works closely with Jisc’s product directorates to ensure they meet sector needs, thus bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and insight to the panel.

James Gray
Founder and CEO, Kortext
James Gray has empowered students and educators to embrace personalised and interactive learning experiences whilst revolutionising education for the digital age.

Clare West
Head of Library Services & University Librarian, Bournemouth University
Clare holds a pivotal position dedicated to ensuring the library aligns with the university's strategic direction and, more significantly, supports the needs of its students.

Lisa McLaren
Deputy Director and Team Administrator, SCONUL
Having held key roles such as Head of Library Services at Solent University and Academic Services Manager at the University of Sussex, Lisa brings extensive knowledge, practical insights, and a nuanced understanding of challenges and trends in higher education.
Curious about what's in store? Read our agenda below:
Welcome
Robin Gibson, Kortext Marketing Director
14:05 – 14:20
Opening remarks - Journey to a million - the future library
James Gray
14:20 – 14:35
An exploration into the results of this years' 3rd Annual Librarian Survey
Robin Gibson, Kortext Marketing Director
14:35 - 15:15
Panel discussion hosted by Robin Gibson: Journey to a million - the implications for the academic library
15:15 – 15:40
Improving library workflows and enhancing the student experience
Andrew Bates, Kortext Chief Product Officer
15:40 – 15:50
Question Time
Robin Gibson, Kortext Marketing Director