Past Event

EBSCO Open Day, Glasgow 2026

Join us in Glasgow for the EBSCO Open Day, a day of engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking. The event will feature a keynote address, sessions on emerging trends, and panel discussions with industry leaders. Discover innovative solutions and connect with peers during exhibition breaks and lunch. The day will wrap up with sessions focused on enhancing services, developing impactful strategies, and promoting long-term sustainability, followed by closing remarks and refreshments.

Radisson Blu, Glasgow

301 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8DL, Glasgow, Scotland

11 June 2026

9.00 a.m.

Agenda

  • 9.00 - 9.45 | Arrival and Registration
  • 9.45 – 9.50 | Welcome Address
    Steve Giannoni | Director of Sales | EBSCO
  • 9.50 – 10.15 | Keynote Presentation: Navigating Library Trends
    Gilian Daly | Executive Officer | SCURL
  • 10.15 – 10.40 | Case Study: EBSCO Discovery Service – Enhancing Research Impact
    Catherine Small | Performing Arts Librarian | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • 10.40 - 10.50 | Instability & Sustainability: Observations from an Intermediary
    Steve Giannoni | Director of Sales | EBSCO
  • 10.50– 11.20 | Break & Networking
  • 11.20 – 12.00 | Library System, End-user Discovery and the Reading List
    Richard Burkitt | Director of Innovation | EBSCO
  • 12.00 - 12.30 | AI at EBSCO and an introduction to DynaAI
    Rebecca Arnott | Library Services Engineer | EBSCO
    Rita Alves | Implementation & Customer Success Manager | EBSCO
  • 12.30 - 12.45 | EBSCOhost: New Interface Enhancements & Training to Empower Library Staff and Users
    Richard Crookes | Training Specialist | EBSCO
  • 12.45 - 13.00 | Consulting with EBSCO
    Karen Kane | Regional Sales Manager | EBSCO
  • 13.00 - 14.00 | Lunch & Networking
  • 14.00 - 14.30 | Book Acquisition Strategy and Update
    Richard Smart | Sales Manager | EBSCO
  • 14.30 - 15.20 | Panel Discussion: Navigating Change and Focus on the Future
    Moderator: Steve Giannoni | Director of Sales | EBSCO
    Panelists:
    Caroline Cochrane | Head of Information Services | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
    Catherine McLaren | Principal Lead – Knowledge Management & Discovery | NHS Scotland
    Gilian Daly | Executive Officer | SCURL
    Jeanette Castle | Library Director | University of West of Scotland
  • 15.20 - 15.30 | Closing Remarks
    Karen Kane | Regional Sales Manager | EBSCO
  • 15.30 - 16.00 | Refreshments & Networking

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