Presentation Summary
The University of Canterbury’s Library and Digital Services have transformed their library services by implementing FOLIO, an open-source library management system. Delivered within a tight five-month schedule, the project demonstrates a commitment to modernizing UC’s library resources, facilitating seamless access for students, staff, and the broader community.
This presentation will cover the challenges and solutions involved in replacing the 28-year-old system, including data migration, integrating FOLIO with UC’s new Data Integration Hub, and streamlining library workflows to support both digital and physical resources. The implementation was a collaborative success, enhancing UC’s capacity to support the academic and research community with accessible, human-centered, and efficient library services.
Through our journey, we showcase how a unified vision and dedicated teamwork drive operational excellence and lay a foundation for ongoing digital innovation in library services. Join us as we discuss the strategies, challenges, and best practices that have turned FOLIO into a core asset of UC’s digital ecosystem.
Meet the Speakers
Jamie Hart
Research Experience Product Manager, University Of Canterbury
Jamie Hart is the Research Experience Product Manager at the University of Canterbury (UC), where she leads and manages digital initiatives to enhance the research experience for students and staff. Jamie is focused on fostering a digitally empowered research community and strengthening its research capabilities across disciplines.
Kat Cuttriss
University Librarian , University of Canterbury
Kat Cuttriss is the University Librarian | Pou Tuatahi at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Kat has many years’ experience in the university and public library sectors, leading library system upgrades, building refurbishments and organisational change initiatives. She is the former Chair of PLNZ (Public Libraries of New Zealand) and is passionate about co-designing physical and digital library experiences and services with communities for whom they are intended. Kat has published and presented in a range of areas throughout her career, including customer service innovations, leadership and leading through change, co-designing with communities, and career development pathways to foster talent in the library and information sectors.
