EBSCO Package

We’ve moved all of the information about the EBSCO package to the Lynx web site. This is a fantastic package of database content available to schools, public libraries and academic institutions.

CLICK HERE to visit the new Lynx web site.

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All About OCLC FirstSearch

 Draft pricing for OCLC FirstSearch (updated 7/12/12), based on libraries that indicated interest in subscribing.

Please read the AIRS / OCLC Fact Sheet which highlights key aspects of FirstSearch and the impacts on Colorado libraries if the FirstSearch contract is not renewed. This fact sheet also includes an FAQ section, which we will continue to populate with answers to your OCLC-related questions.

 An online FirstSearch Subscription Form, either to place an order OR to let us know that you will not be placing an order based on the DRAFT pricing for your library.

 Information about whom to contact with questions  you might have

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Latest News

EBSCO Changes on July 1!
June 13th, 2012 by

On July 1, access to databases for all libraries that subscribe to the AIRS EBSCO database package will be turned on. Those libraries that have NOT submitted their EBSCO order form will NOT have their access turned on. Just to make things more interesting, EBSCO also will be making technical changes (nationally) that affect all [...]

OCLC Webinar Chat Archive Available
May 25th, 2012 by

The OCLC-led webinar held yesterday by OCLC representative Paul Cappuzzello, May 24, was recorded and archived. Nearly 70 librarians attended. Now YOU can listen to the recording, too, and learn what OCLC has to say about FirstSearch, WorldCat, WorldCat.org and related details. Afterward, please consider reading First Look: OCLC FirstSearch Click here for the Streaming recording [...]

Webside Chat Archive Available
May 18th, 2012 by

The May 17 Webside Chat with Gene Hainer is now online. Visit the Webside Chat Archives at the State Library to view the full recorded webinar, or the individual slide presentation and the chat transcript.

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