Project ReShare

Project ReShare Community Engagement Survey – Open until Oct. 31

The newly formed Project ReShare Community Engagement Committee is responsible for helping connect people in the community to each other and to volunteer opportunities within the Project. Our Committee is asking all interested parties to complete our Community Engagement Survey. The survey is intended to help the committee understand what community initiatives people want to see, what infrastructure can support the community, and where we can improve in making our community as inclusive and engaged as possible.

Survey Link: https://princetonsurvey.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86d6nQuZJzL6Xiu

Who can participate? Anyone who is interested! We want to hear from a broad, diverse audience to know how we can better serve all corners of our community. Respondents do not need to work for an institution who is currently a member of Project ReShare or has implemented ReShare. As long as you are interested in seeing the Project ReShare community grow and improve, we want to hear from you!

Deadline: We kindly request that any interested parties complete their responses by the end of day on October 31st, 2025.

Full survey responses will only be viewed by members of the Community Engagement Committee. Partial survey responses may be used in reports and presentations to help improve Project initiatives and infrastructure, and reasonable efforts to anonymize responses will be taken when partial responses are used in this way. Results will be shared at a future ReShare Community Meeting and will help focus our Committee’s efforts to support the ReShare community.

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this survey. If you have any questions about this survey or the Committee, please contact us at community-engagement@projectreshare.info.

October 2025 Community Meeting Recording Available

We’re pleased to share the recording from the October 2025 ReShare Open Community Meeting.

Members of ReShare Committees (including Finance, Community Engagement, and Communications) provided brief updates. James Robinson and Marc Hoffeditz, co-conveners of the Product Committee, explained the roadmap development process and future development priorities for ReShare. Allen Jones also reprised part of his WOLFcon presentation on interoperable resource sharing between ReShare and Alma using Crosslink.

New ReShare Steering Committee Members and Officers

We are very pleased to announce the election of two new members and two new officers to the Project ReShare Steering Committee. These new additions bring valuable expertise and leadership, which will help guide the project in the coming year and support its ongoing growth and sustainability.

New Members:

Claire DeMarco currently serves as Associate Vice Provost for Operations at the University of Pennsylvania, where she leads efforts to integrate advanced technologies and sustainable practices across all facets of library operations, including preservation, acquisitions, access, and licensing, circulation and resource sharing, technical services and the stewardship of the Libraries’ high-density storage facility, LIBRA. In joining the ReShare Steering Committee, Claire brings a passion for innovation and engagement, a background in community-supported software solutions, and a commitment to connecting library patrons to the resources and information they seek.

Ian Bogus has served as the Executive Director of ReCAP since November 2017 where he is responsible for the operations of a small but close-knit consortium. In this role, Ian has concentrated on novel library storage opportunities, a large shared collection, and other collaborations between its partner institutions. BorrowDirect, a resource sharing network formerly part of the Ivy Plus Library Confederation, found a home at ReCAP in July 2025.

New Officers:

Clara Fehrenbach (co-chair) is the Document Delivery Services Librarian at the University of Chicago, where she oversees resource sharing and course reserves. Deeply engaged in the resource sharing and open source library communities, Clara has been actively involved with Project ReShare since 2019, serving on various iterations of the product and communications committees, and was elected to the Steering Committee in 2024. The University of Chicago successfully implemented ReShare with BorrowDirect in 2022. As co-chair, she brings leadership grounded in practical experience in resource sharing and a focus on extending and enhancing ReShare.

Isaac Gilman (treasurer) is the Executive Director of Orbis Cascade Alliance, where he is responsible for leading and empowering the Alliance central staff; for the implementation of the strategic goals, policies, and financial and administrative functions of the Alliance; and for partnering with the Board of Directors and member library leaders to define and realize the Alliance’s intended impact. Prior to joining the Alliance in 2023, Isaac worked in a variety of roles at Pacific University, starting in Access Services and most recently serving as Dean of University Libraries for eight years.

We also thank our outgoing Steering Committee members, Ginny Boyer and Kristin Calvert. They were instrumental in moving the Project forward, and we are especially appreciative of their dedication to the project and many hours of thoughtful work.

We are grateful for the service and dedication of all our committee members, both past and present, especially acknowledging the continuing Officer service of Charlie Barlow from the BLC (co-chair), and Gerri Moeller from Minitex (secretary), as well as other continuing SC members.

Our new Steering Committee brings experience, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives that will continue to advance ReShare’s mission. We look forward to a future of collaboration and success, and if you have any questions or would like to get more involved in ReShare yourself, email us!

ReShare at WOLFcon 2025

WOLFcon 2025 is coming to Kansas City this September where you can catch presentations by ReShare community members about a range of topics. There’s something for everyone!

Early bird registration for in-person attendance is available until August 1, and there is also a discounted virtual attendance option.

In Global First: ReShare’s Implementation with National Library of Australia’s Trove, Sae Ra Germaine, Mallory Kasinec, and Shaun Brady tell the story of National Library of Australia’s recent ReShare implementation, highlighting the incredible collaboration that made the migration a success and addressing complex network needs. Building on some of the same principles as Trove’s story, Jakub Skoczen, Allen Jones, and Mallory Kasinec are presenting on resource sharing interoperability in their session called Beyond the Walled Garden: Alma, ReShare, CrossLink and Interoperable Resource Sharing. Finally, Nick Banitt and Maccabee Levine are representing ReShare in a talk on Accessibility Compliance Efforts across OSS Projects, where they are joined by representatives from two additional Open Library Foundation projects, VuFind and FOLIO.

If there’s time on your agenda, you might also consider hearing Mike Gorrell give an LDP Project Overview to learn about possibilities for ReShare reporting.

We hope to see you at WOLFCon!

June 2025 Community Meeting Recording Available

The June 2025 ReShare Community Meeting recording is now available on YouTube, if you missed the live event or would like to rewatch parts. Our amazing presenters from Minitex, Raquel Franklin and Kyle Triska, talked about their Bib Transfer process in ReShare while Sae Rae Germaine from CAVAL shares their ReShare implementation story.

We also want to especially highlight the calls for volunteers! The newly forming Community Engagement Committee is looking for a few members to get the committee off the ground and facilitate community involvement in the project. To express interest in joining, fill out this form.

The Communications and Marketing Committee is also looking for a couple of new members who are looking to use or build skills in writing, marketing, and web/graphic design. Email communciations@projectreshare.org to join.

Both of these groups are a great way to start getting involved in the ReShare Community – no prior experience necessary, and they’re fun! The only required qualification is that you are employed by a member institution or are an implementer using ReShare.

News Release: MNLINK Resource Sharing Service, Powered by ReShare, Now Available for Minnesota Libraries

Project ReShare is pleased to announce that the MNLINK resource-sharing service has successfully transitioned to the ReShare platform. This change makes it easy for libraries in Minnesota to discover and share library resources. The new MNLINK, powered by ReShare and VuFind®, and hosted by Index Data, allows users to easily access physical and digital materials across many public and academic libraries in Minnesota.

Gerri Moeller from Minitex celebrated the successful migration, led by Index Data, saying, “I’ve been through a few migrations in my time, and this one went about as smooth as it could go. The system scaled beautifully – I don’t think we’ve heard a whisper of a problem with response time. Overall, I couldn’t be more pleased.”

The migration to the ReShare platform sets MNLINK up for a successful future, poised to benefit from the significant development activities surrounding the software, including cross-consortial borrowing and various digital resource-sharing capabilities. The platform’s roadmap is governed by its community of members. Minitex has actively stepped into the community, joining an international group of consortia and libraries who work together to shape the future of collaborative infrastructure for libraries.

Looking ahead, Minitex remains committed to promoting collaboration and equitable access to knowledge across Minnesota. The partnership with Project ReShare and Index Data aligns with these aims and illustrates the power of community-owned technologies in enhancing library services.

This development marks the fifth installation of ReShare by Index Data, following successful rollouts with PALCI (2021), ConnectNY (2021), IPLC (2022), and TRLN (2023). The National Library of Australia has announced the implementation of ReShare as part of the national library infrastructure in 2025 in partnership with CAVAL and Index Data.

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About Minitex

Minitex is an information and resource sharing program of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the University of Minnesota Libraries, located on the campus of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Our mission is to strengthen libraries, cultural institutions, and the communities they serve. We connect libraries and individuals with information, ideas, and experiences to enrich lives and strengthen communities.

About Project ReShare

The ReShare Community is a group of libraries, consortia, information organizations, and developers who came together in 2018 to create Project ReShare – a new and open approach to library resource sharing. The ReShare Community has a bold vision for building a user-centered, app-based, community-owned resource sharing platform for libraries to set a new standard for how we connect library patrons to the resources and information they require. For more information, contact info@projectreshare.org.

About Index Data

For 30 years, Index Data has been building market-leading open-source software that libraries and service providers rely on. We are a founding member of Project ReShare, a community-owned open platform for resource sharing, and the original architects and developers of the FOLIO library management system. We are also a key stakeholder in the Library Data Platform, an open-source reporting and analytics platform. We specialize in development, systems integration, hosting and implementation services, and bibliographic metadata management. To learn more about Index Data, please visit www.indexdata.com.

September 2024 Community Meeting Recording Now Available

We’re excited to share that the recording of our open community meeting, held on September 19, 2024, is now available for viewing! If you missed the live event or would like to revisit the discussions, you can watch the recording below.

The recording is helpfully broken up into the topics covered, which includes implementer from MNLINK (using ReShare for non-returnables) and IPLC (ReShare/ILLiad integration), a demonstration of and update on ReShare Digital, and more.

Project ReShare formalizes its membership in Open Library Foundation and participates in WOLFcon

We’re excited to announce that Project ReShare has formalized its relationship with the Open Library Foundation (OLF) through an affiliate membership. Check out the press release on OLF’s website for more information!

This announcement comes just in time for WOLFcon in London next month. Catch presentations by and about Project ReShare, including on ReShare Digital.

Open Community Meeting, Sept 19, 1:00pm

ReShare is holding an open community meeting on Thursday, September 19, at 1:00pm ET. Implementers will share some of their ReShare workflows and integrations, examples of ReShare in action, and the Project will provide updates on current work and future development directions, including work on ReShare Digital.

The meeting is expected to last approximately 1 hour.

The meeting will include:

ReShare Implementer Updates:
- MNLINK (Minitex) and non-returnables
- Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation – ILLiad and ReShare integrations
ReShare Digital – Progress updates and Future Directions
Updates from Project ReShare’s committees
Open Q&A

Who should attend this meeting?

All current ReShare members
Individuals from organizations that use or are interested in using or partnering with ReShare

Register in advance for this meeting:

When: September 19, 2024, 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

REGISTRATION URL:

https://princeton.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpd-mgqDIvG9WluhlMNSX5_1-IZv_RcnA8

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*Note: We’ll be hosting another ReShare Member Business Meeting in October (date TBA) for ReShare members only.

We look forward to seeing you!

– On behalf of the Project ReShare Steering Committee

News Release: Project ReShare Launches ReShare Digital Software Development Initiative and Pledge Drive

June 5, 2024 — Project ReShare is pleased to announce the launch of the ReShare Digital software development initiative and its accompanying pledge drive. This endeavor is aimed at revolutionizing the way libraries share and access digital collections, with an initial emphasis on eBook lending and book chapter delivery functionalities.

ReShare Digital, an extension of the widely embraced open source ReShare platform, will provide users with a comprehensive set of tools for borrowing and lending digital materials such as eBooks, articles, book chapters, and special collections.

ReShare Digital, an extension of the widely embraced open source ReShare platform, will provide users with a comprehensive set of tools for borrowing and lending digital materials such as eBooks, articles, book chapters, and special collections. The platform is envisioned to facilitate collaborative sharing among libraries, consortia, and even across groups using disparate software systems by adhering to industry standards. Initial development efforts will concentrate on establishing support for eBook lending and book chapter document storage and delivery.

The development roadmap for ReShare Digital is guided by input from Project ReShare members, facilitated through a community prioritization process overseen by the ReShare Subject Matter Experts, Product Committee, and Steering Committee. In a recent vote held in March 2024, ReShare members identified eBook lending and book chapter document delivery as key priorities for development, signaling a significant milestone in the evolution of the community-driven software. Work on these features will commence once fundraising objectives are met.

Building upon the foundation laid by previous initiatives, project leaders anticipate completing major development milestones within the next 24-36 months, contingent upon funding availability. Contributions from the ReShare community are essential to expedite progress.

The ReShare Digital Pledge Drive has been launched to support the initial phase of development, with a fundraising goal of $300,000. This phase will focus on project planning, requirements gathering, design, and prototyping of eBook lending. Financial and software development contributions from the community are critical for the success of this initiative. Libraries and organizations interested in shaping the future of digital resource sharing are invited to pledge their support. More information on how to pledge can be found here: https://projectreshare.org/contact/pledge-digital.

Contact Information:

Project ReShare Steering Committee

Charlie Barlow, Co-Chair, ReShare Steering Committee, info@projectreshare.org

About Project ReShare

Project ReShare’s vision is to serve as libraries’ competitive advantage in developing the most compelling innovation and agency in support of collections and resource sharing, while maintaining an inclusive and sustainable ecosystem that is fully accountable to its community of co-investors. In service to this vision, ReShare’s mission is to set the standard for how libraries collaborate, partner, share resources, and connect patrons to the information they require by developing user-centered, standards-based, community-driven, and community-owned library technologies and tools.