Oct 10
BiblioBoard is an award-winning app and web ecosystem that connects library patrons with digital archives from all over the world. This one-hour session on Thursday, October 17th at 1:00pm CDT demonstrates how patrons find rich multimedia content on BiblioBoard and showcases how libraries are using BiblioBoard to create digital exhibits. Click here to register.
Oct 8
On Tuesday, October 15th, from 9 – 3:30 PST, OCLC is offering an event live streamed from Loyola Marymount to share the stories of “unique collaborations” that “test the boundaries of current practice” in sharing collections. Speakers from Occidental College, Orbis Cascade Alliance, Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, Western Regional Storage Trust, and more, will share their experiences.
For more information and to register, see the event page.
Oct 2
On or after 29 October 2013, EBSCO is releasing several updates and enhancements to the overall look of the Search, Search Results, and Detailed Record pages within EBSCOhost. These updates provide a more visually appealing and intuitive interface for users and are a part of continued efforts to improve the EBSCO search experience based on customer feedback and requests.
The complete list of updates, including updates specific to customers of EBSCO eBooks and EBSCO Discovery Service, is available on the EBSCO Support Site at http://support.ebsco.com/
Oct 2
Presented by OCLC and Minitex, this live online course provides instruction to new or experienced users on copy cataloging using the CatExpress interface. This course covers the copy cataloging workflow including searching, holdings maintenance, exporting and downloading records. After completing this course, the learner will be prepared to fully utilize the CatExpress service.
See the three sessions available and register by clicking here.
Oct 1
Through a new partnership with Elsevier, WiLS members can tap into ScienceDirect’s vast repository of knowledge on an as-needed basis and with significant savings. ScienceDirect ArticleChoice provides a flexible way to access the content from the ScienceDirect platform. Pay only for the articles you need, when you need them. WiLS members pay $19.50 per article; a savings of more than 30% over list price! For more information, contact Jeff at
Sep 20
The lower level of the Mulva Library at St. Norbert College has been transformed into the Mulva Studio. The space features collaborative and solitary spaces for study and reflection, state of the art technology including a TV studio suite, media:scape units, and a digital coffee table, and plenty of areas designed to inspire creativity.
Check out the article in the St. Norbert College Magazine or watch a video introduction featuring Kristen Vogel, library director.
Congratulations, Mulva Library!
Sep 19
The Wisconsin Library Conference is just around the corner, October 22-25. When you are in the exhibit hall, please be sure to look around the corner for us! You can find us in booth 205 on Wednesday, 10/23, and Thursday, 10/24
Sep 17
September 24th through the 27th is Statistical Week! Celebrating the year of statistics, ProQuest is showcasing their statistical offerings. Check out these webinars for a reminder of how you can use these unique resources for research and reference, and a quick review of how they fit into the larger ProQuest statistical picture:
Statistical Insight : US Federal statistical content
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, 3pm Eastern Daylight Time
https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717177700
This webinar will look at the US Federal statistical offerings in Statistical Insight. Long time users will recognize ASI (or American Statistical Index) as the premiere index to statistics produced by the U.S. government.
Statistical Insight : US State government, business, and research institute statistical content
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013, 11am Eastern Daylight Time
https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=712682085
This webinar will look at the US State government, business, and research institute statistical publications in Statistical Insight. Long time users will recognize SRI (or Statistics Reference Index) as the premiere index to statistics produced by US State government, business, and research institutes.
Statistical Insight: International Statistical content
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, 11am Eastern Daylight Time
https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=715162516
This webinar will look at the international statistical publications in Statistical Insight. Long time users will recognize IIS (or the Index to International Statistics) as the premiere index to statistics produced by international organizations such as the UN, EU, IBRD, and more specialized IGOs.
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013 11am, Eastern Daylight Time
https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717672172
One of the most widely held statistical annuals in the world, the Statistical Abstract of the U.S. has been produced by ProQuest, starting with the 2013 edition. This webinar shows you the what’s in the new ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States Online Edition and how the PDFs and spreadsheets can be put to use in your library.
Statistical Abstracts of the World
Friday, September 27, 2013, 1pm Eastern Daylight Time
https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713949135
In this webinar we’ll be looking at our newest offering, the ProQuest Statistical Abstracts of the World, a collection of statistical abstracts from approximately 40 countries. These tables from the publications will be both individually and cross-searchable. Global and regional statistical compendia issued by international organizations and research firms will also be included.
Sep 13
WiscNet is hosting a “What’s up at WiscNet?” session next Thursday. We know the developments at WiscNet are critical to many of our members, so we wanted to share this information with all of you, from John Pederson:
Hello everybody! A number of folks are asking when the final installment of “What the FAQ WiscNet?” will roll out. Thursday, September 19th, 10:00am. I’m hosting a Google Hangout next week that will both recap where we’ve been [Part #1], [Part #2] and address the most recent developments regarding WiscNet. I know many of you are either coming back off summer break or rebounding from the craziness surrounding teachers and students coming back to school. This will be an excellent chance to catch up on what you need to know about the recent past, present, and future status of WiscNet and the aftermath of another legislative budget session late last spring.
What’s Up at WiscNet? The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Thursday, September 19, 2013 – 10:00am – 11:00am
Google Hangout We’ll be online around 9:45am.
Sep 6
Just in time for the Fall semester!
Tap into ScienceDirect‘s vast repository of knowledge on an as-needed basis. ScienceDirect ArticleChoice provides a flexible way to access the 11 million+ articles on the ScienceDirect platform. Pay only for the articles you need, when you need them. WiLS has partnered with ScienceDirect to get a significant discount for it’s members. WiLS institutions pay $19.50 per article; a savings of more than 30% under list price!
All article purchases already include royalty fees, so for that flat price you get instant, copyright compliant, content for your users. WiLS will bill your institution quarterly only for the articles you’ve downloaded.
Contact Jeff () today to learn how you can take advantage of this great service!
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