Please note that Ulrichsweb and Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System will be temporarily unavailable from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT on Friday, April 3 (01:00 to 03:00 GMT on Saturday, April 4). Users will not be able to login or access the products during that time period.
This temporary system downtime will allow us to put a series of content enhancements into production. As a result, users may experience intermittent site slowness when using Ulrichsweb and Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System for a period after service restarts. Regular service will be restored by 2:00 PM PDT (20:00 GMT) on Saturday, April 4.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
As always, thank you for being a user of Serials Solutions services. If you need any support or training for either service, please contact us through the Serials Solutions Support Center (http://support.serialssolutions.com) or at clients@serialssolutions.com.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
2.0 Toolmaker Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2009
Visit the Z. Smith Reynolds Library's homepage (at Wake Forest University) <http://zsr.wfu.edu/> to view the Toolkit <http://zsr.wfu.edu/toolkit/>
featured in the Library Journal article below:
http://www.libraryjournal.com/MS2009Inductee/2140335992.html
Question to consider:
Should we develop a "Toolkit" feature for the Owens Library homepage?
We could use some of the tutorials and learning objects currently linked from http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/research/research.htm and we could make new uTube videos that feature how to renew a book, how to request a book through MOBIUS, etc., etc.
featured in the Library Journal article below:
http://www.libraryjournal.com/MS2009Inductee/2140335992.html
Question to consider:
Should we develop a "Toolkit" feature for the Owens Library homepage?
We could use some of the tutorials and learning objects currently linked from http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/courses/research/research.htm and we could make new uTube videos that feature how to renew a book, how to request a book through MOBIUS, etc., etc.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
beta version of FDsys now available
From Library Journal (3/1/09) news:
GPO Access will soon be replaced by the Federal Digital System (called FDsys), an integrated system for storing/preserving, describing/organizing, authenticating, searching, and accessing published government information.
"The first public release of FDsys is currently available as a public beta. FDsys may be accessed through http://fdsys.gpo.gov. There are five major releases planned over the next three years."
"Release 1 - Early 2009
-Replace GPO Access functionality and migrate content into FDsys
-Manage content and metadata in content packages
-Exchange descriptive metadata between FDsys and ILS
-Ensure content authenticity and digitally sign PDF documents
-Provide simple, advanced fielded, citation, and Boolean search
-Enable collection-specific access features
-Make content and metadata available for viewing, printing, and downloading"
From http://www.gpo.gov/projects/fdsys_capabilities.htm
GPO Access will soon be replaced by the Federal Digital System (called FDsys), an integrated system for storing/preserving, describing/organizing, authenticating, searching, and accessing published government information.
"The first public release of FDsys is currently available as a public beta. FDsys may be accessed through http://fdsys.gpo.gov. There are five major releases planned over the next three years."
"Release 1 - Early 2009
-Replace GPO Access functionality and migrate content into FDsys
-Manage content and metadata in content packages
-Exchange descriptive metadata between FDsys and ILS
-Ensure content authenticity and digitally sign PDF documents
-Provide simple, advanced fielded, citation, and Boolean search
-Enable collection-specific access features
-Make content and metadata available for viewing, printing, and downloading"
From http://www.gpo.gov/projects/fdsys_capabilities.htm
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Circulation notices
We have been having problems cluster wide with circulation notices. Somehow patrons are receiving notices that their holds had been cancelled. The problem is they never placed a hold on that book and the holds are being generated from Conception. If you hear of any patrons receiving these notices please let me know.
Thanks
Sara
Thanks
Sara
Rebooting of MOBIUS Servers
Because we and other MOBIUS libraries continue to have problems with maxing out Millennium ports we received the following information yesterday.
UM Telecomm will be rebooting each of the MOBIUS Sun servers this Sunday morning, March 22, between the hours of 12:00AM and 2:00AM. Innovative has recommended that we reboot our machines due to the repeated issues many of you have had with all ports in use.
I have asked Telecomm to reboot the servers one at a time and to check that each server comes back up before proceeding to the next server.
UM Telecomm will be rebooting each of the MOBIUS Sun servers this Sunday morning, March 22, between the hours of 12:00AM and 2:00AM. Innovative has recommended that we reboot our machines due to the repeated issues many of you have had with all ports in use.
I have asked Telecomm to reboot the servers one at a time and to check that each server comes back up before proceeding to the next server.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Informative article about library news items
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6639351.html
see especially:
WHEN PUBLISHERS MERGE LIFE GOES ON
IMPROVEMENTS DON'T GO UNNOTICED
FINDING YOUR NICHE IS KEY
REFERENCE LIBRARIANS ARE HERE TO STAY:
· TextaLibrarian.com
· Paratext’s Reference Universe
· Altarama's RefTracker
see especially:
WHEN PUBLISHERS MERGE LIFE GOES ON
IMPROVEMENTS DON'T GO UNNOTICED
FINDING YOUR NICHE IS KEY
REFERENCE LIBRARIANS ARE HERE TO STAY:
· TextaLibrarian.com
· Paratext’s Reference Universe
· Altarama's RefTracker
Friday, March 13, 2009
Something About the Author Online
We now have access to Something About the Author Online at http://ezproxy.nwmissouri.edu:2048/login?url=http://find.galegroup.com/menu/start?prod=SATA&userGroupName=nwmosu_owens.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Ulrich's temporarily offline from 8:00-10:00 pm on Friday, March 6
Email received from Serials Solutions/Ulrich's 2009/03/06
We recognize that our commitment to deliver service involves both providing reliable tools and reliable technical support when you need it. As a result, we are continuing to enhance our Ulrich’s services, improve our phone communication system, and encourage you to visit with us when your travel schedule permits.
If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Upcoming System Downtime
Please note that Ulrichsweb and Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System will be temporarily offline from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST on Friday, March 6 (02:00 to 04:00 am GMT on Saturday, March 7).
This temporary interruption will allow us to put a series of content and data display enhancements into production. Pre-release notes for these enhancements are posted in the Support Center at http://support.serialssolutions.com/cgi-bin/serialssolutions.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=408.
Phone System Upgrade
Please take note that we have upgraded your ability to connect to live phone support for your Ulrich’s services through a new phone system. To streamline your ability to connect with us via phone, you can now call Serials Solutions at either our (866) 737-4257 or (206) 545-9056 numbers and take advantage of an easier navigation system to connect to an Ulrich’s support contact.
· Ulrich’s Library Support: select extension 4 and then press 1
· Ulrich’s renewal inquiries: select extension 3
As always, if you need any support or training for either service, please contact us through the Serials Solutions Support Center (http://support.serialssolutions.com) or at clients@serialssolutions.com.
We recognize that our commitment to deliver service involves both providing reliable tools and reliable technical support when you need it. As a result, we are continuing to enhance our Ulrich’s services, improve our phone communication system, and encourage you to visit with us when your travel schedule permits.
If you have any questions or feedback please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Upcoming System Downtime
Please note that Ulrichsweb and Ulrich’s Serials Analysis System will be temporarily offline from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST on Friday, March 6 (02:00 to 04:00 am GMT on Saturday, March 7).
This temporary interruption will allow us to put a series of content and data display enhancements into production. Pre-release notes for these enhancements are posted in the Support Center at http://support.serialssolutions.com/cgi-bin/serialssolutions.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=408.
Phone System Upgrade
Please take note that we have upgraded your ability to connect to live phone support for your Ulrich’s services through a new phone system. To streamline your ability to connect with us via phone, you can now call Serials Solutions at either our (866) 737-4257 or (206) 545-9056 numbers and take advantage of an easier navigation system to connect to an Ulrich’s support contact.
· Ulrich’s Library Support: select extension 4 and then press 1
· Ulrich’s renewal inquiries: select extension 3
As always, if you need any support or training for either service, please contact us through the Serials Solutions Support Center (http://support.serialssolutions.com) or at clients@serialssolutions.com.
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