University Librarian

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Opus for the University Librarian

While its software is developed by UCLA, Opus is also integrated with a third-party system, Interfolio. In general, the University Librarian will interact exclusively with Interfolio to review cases for peer review.

 

OPUS INTERFOLIO

 

Opus Process Steps

Click on each peer review type to expand and see an overview of the process steps.

 

 Appointment Peer Review

LHR: Initiate Case for Candidate

 CAPA: Review & Recommendation

 LHR: Close Case

 Performance Peer Review (with Ad Hoc)

LHR: Initiate Case for Candidate

Candidate: Upload Documents to Case

RI: Review & Certification

LHR: Audit & Send Case to CAPA

CAPA: Review & Select Ad Hoc

LHR: Assign Ad Hoc Committee to Case

 Ad Hoc: Review & Recommendation

CAPA: Review & Recommendation

LHR: Audit & Send Case to UL

UL: Review & Make Final Decision

LHR: Close Case

 Performance Peer Review (no Ad Hoc)

LHR: Initiate Case for Candidate

Candidate: Upload Documents to Case

RI: Review & Certification

LHR: Audit & Send Case to CAPA

CAPA: Review & Recommendation

LHR: Audit & Send Case to UL

UL: Review & Make Final Decision

LHR: Close Case

 

 

Step-by-Step Guide: Peer Review for the UL

The following guide outlines Opus peer review steps from the University Librarian's perspective for performance cases.

 

 

When to Start

Case Ready Email

Once a case is ready for University Librarian Review, you will get an email notification prompting you to view the case.

 

 

How to Log In to Interfolio

(warning) Interfolio has compatibility issues with Internet Explorer. Please use the most updated versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. If you are experiencing blank pages, forms, or buttons that do not work you may need to update your browser or delete old files out of your cookies and/or cache.

 

 1. Click "Review Candidate" in email prompt to get to Interfolio

 

 2. Click "Partner Institution"

(warning) Disregard the default log in screen. Because we're UCLA, we must log in as a Partner Institution.


 3. Search for and select "University of California-Los Angeles"

 


 4. Click "Sign In"

 


 5. Log in with your UCLA Logon ID and password

(warning) This Shibboleth login screen may not appear if you've logged in recently.

 

 

 

How to View Candidate's Packet

 1. On the Navigation menu, click "Cases" to go to your Case List


 2. Click on the candidate's name to open the case

 


 3. Click "Read Case" to view entire packet

(warning) This will take you to the document viewer that will allow you review each uploaded document.


 4. Once review is done, click "Return to Case"

 

 

 

 

How to View Action Summary Report

 1. Click on "Case Options" and select "View Candidate Info"

 


 2. Review the action summary report and then close the window to return to case

 

 

 

 

How to Download Packet

(star) Optional. Only download if you wish to review packets offline.

 

 1. Click "Read Case" to get to the document viewer

 


 2. Click "Download" then click "Document Packet" from the dropdown

 

 

 3. Click "Select All" for all documents and then click "Download PDF"

 

 4. Confirm that your download has been requested

 

 5. Go to the email from Interfolio and click "Get Documents"

 

(star) The link will take you directly to Interfolio but it may ask you to log back in again.

 

 6. Packet will download automatically