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Aug 23

Social Explorer Demo Webinar – UPDATE

On September 9th, WiLS’ newest vendor partner, Social Explorer provided a free demo of their product. A link to the recorded session is below.

Social Explorer provides quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The easy-to-use web interface lets users create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze, and understand demography and social change. Your social science instructors can develop academic activities that brings real-world data into the classroom.

Session Recording Link

Learn more about Social Explorer by reading this flyer. Contact Jeff Brunner () for trial and price quote information.

 

Jun 25

Omnigraphics, Inc. – New Discounts and Free Trials!

WiLS vendor-partner and WiLSWorld 2019 sponsor, Omnigraphics, Inc. has just implemented an exciting new discount structure for WiLS members. Here are the details:

  • 20% Discount: All Print Sourcebooks, Encyclopedias, Handbooks, etc
  • 30% Discount: All 1st year Online Databases (E-books included)
  • 40% Discount: All 2nd year Online Databases (E-books included)

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! Omnigraphics is offering free trials on two of their stellar resources: Health Reference Series Online and Teen Resource Center Online! Sign your institution up for a free trial by following this link. Don’t forget that Omnigraphics is an “order direct” vendor, so you can order your resources right from their website. You can find out more about Omnigraphics, including the discount code for WiLS members, on our site!

Jan 31

Unpaywall

WiLS has just learned about an open source resource that we want to share. Unpaywall is an open database of more that 24 million free scholarly articles. They harvest Open Access content from over 50,000 publishers and repositories, and make it easy to find, track, and use. There’s a Chrome browser extension and available integrations into a variety of link resolvers. Users of Dimensions, Web of Science and Scopus can already access the data through those platforms as well. Check in out!

Oct 19

In Case You Missed It: Global Regulation Demo

In case you missed it, Sean Goltz from Global-Regulation.com gave us a fantastic overview of that great resource last week. We recorded it so you can learn all about it even if you weren’t there. Check it out! If you’re interested in more information, a quote or a trial, contact Jeff Brunner ()

 

 

 

 

Oct 5

GlobalRegulation.com Demonstration Webinar

Join us for a fascinating informational demonstration of Global-Regulation. Global-Regulation is a unique resource that gathers and translates over 800,000 laws from 95 countries, making global laws and regulations accessible. It’s a great resource for students, faculty or anyone to gather information about legislation from all over the world. WiLS has a very reasonable consortial price available to all types of libraries.

Join us for the following session:
Global-Regulation.com Demo
Thu, Oct 11, 2018 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CDT

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/781778637

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

Access Code: 781-778-637

Jun 19

WiLS Vendor Partner Profile: Backstage Library Works

Since 2016, Backstage Library Works has been a proud WiLS vendor partner and we are happy to share a profile of Backstage’s products and services with our community!

Services Spotlight: Backstage Library Works

It’s all about access. Everything in your library aims to connect patrons to the materials and content they need. Backstage helps libraries like yours build and enhance pathways to patron access.

Our services are tailored to fit your goals across a range of disciplines:

  • Digitization and image metadata, for everything from newspapers and manuscripts to photo negatives and 3D objects.
  • Cataloging and shelf-ready processing for any format, in any language.
  • Database cleanup, record enrichment, and authority control.
  • Microfilm creation, duplication, and storage.
  • On-site RFID tagging, for faster implementation.
  • Inventory Plus, with options for cleaning, weeding, labeling, and more.

WiLS members qualify for a 5% discount on most Backstage services. Contact Jocelyn Dunlop () to get started.

If you’re attending ALA in New Orleans, come see us at booth 2558 to pick up your Backstage conference swag.

May 10

Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Registration Reminder

Register NOW for the 5th annual GLRSC: Charting Our Course Together
on June 7-8, 2018 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, OH.  
Don’t miss out on the conference room rate. Reserve your room by May 14 to receive the conference rate!

Schedule in brief

Thursday, June 7, 2018
  • 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. – Northwest Book Depository Tours
  • 1:00 to 1:15 p.m. – Welcome
  • 1:15 to 3:15 p.m.  – Lightning rounds
  • 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – OCLC Update
  • 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Opening reception and trivia contest
  • 6:30 p.m. and later – Dine-arounds or dinner on your own
Friday, June 8, 2018—8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • Keynote address
  • Three tracks of concurrent sessions
  • Breakfast, lunch, and breaks included

Keynote Address: Promises and Pitfalls of 21st Century Resource Sharing 

In his keynote address, George Needham will discuss the roots of interlibrary loan in the early 20th century, consider the impact of technology in the forms of the MARC record, OCLC, and the web, and then look at what forms resources sharing may take in the years to come.

Conference Rates:

The conference registration fee is $125 ($150 for registration after May 29) and includes all sessions, as well as the reception on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday.

Join your resource sharing partners in charting our course together. 

For hotel reservations and other information, visit the conference website.

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