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EBSCO Changes on July 1!
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 of their clients. Thanks to Janet Ryan from Denver Public Library for compiling and sending us three convenient links to documents/notices about these changes. As she notes: “Ebsco has announced that they’re making some technical changes on July 1 that may need library attention. Library firewalls or proxy server settings or...
Read MoreOCLC Webinar Chat Archive Available
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 link Click here for the Download recording...
Read MoreWebside Chat Archive Available
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.
Read MoreTo WorldCat or Not to WorldCat?
Since the FY2012-2013 statewide database program no longer automatically includes a subscription to FirstSearch, libraries must make a decision about this product. Please join Paul Cappuzzello and Jeff Hastings from OCLC for a FirstSearch WorldCat webinar. This webinar will explain why a WorldCat subscription is important, what a library gets for its subscription, how other services a library subscribes to directly from OCLC would be impacted, and what would be lost without a statewide contract. Most of all, the session enables you to ask and receive answers to your questions about this service directly from OCLC representatives. The session will be recorded and...
Read MoreSpecial Webside Chat Scheduled
The new EBSCO package has what you asked for: more content, affordable pricing, transparency in communications and equity among libraries of similar types and sizes. But you might still have questions. So join others in a special Webside Chat on May 17 to talk about the new EBSCO package and the situation involving OCLC FirstSearch. This interactive webinar will discuss the new program and delve into how your library can benefit. Update! We archived this webinar. Visit the Webside Chat Archives at the State Library to view the full recorded webinar, or the individual slide presentation and the chat...
Read MoreUnder Discussion: OCLC FirstSearch
The AIRS Committee is considering options when it comes to OCLC FirstSearch. If a contract cannot be established between Colorado and this vendor, there are ripple effects. This is a complex situation. We need for you to become as educated about this as we are. Please read more at First Look: OCLC FirstSearch.
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