Personalising resource access at Leeds Beckett University

At Leeds Beckett University the library is constantly working to personalise resource discovery and access in response to user demands, to make the user experience as efficient and simple as possible. This talk will go into practical examples of how the library personalises resources to achieve this goal. Examples include: the creation of unique placards within our discovery platform, selection strategies and policies for creating Patron Driven Acquisition profiles, personalisation of MARC records to counter issues with supplied records and the creation of subject specific searching platforms. Undertaking these tasks involves a significant amount of staff time but is driven by user requests to improve the service provided by the library. The personalisation of resource discovery and access makes the collection work more effectively and ensures that the collection is providing value for money. This is especially important in the current financial climate where resources must offer excellent value-per-use for the library service.