With many academic environments now getting quieter as students depart for the summer vacation, we’re focusing on how University of Miami is already preparing for their return in a few months’ time. The University’s aim is to realise new efficiencies and a more professional approach to their equipment lending services which we are delighted to say involves roll out of the connect2 resource reservation system.

We’ve taken the opportunity to catch up with Gabriel Brackman at the University’s School of Communication to hear how they’re preparing to launch connect2 to students. We look at what’s involved in re-organizing their inventory for the new online catalog, and what connect2 features staff are most excited about...