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Library User Group. February 24, 2011 1:00 PM Adult Ed Room AE217. News & Upcoming Events. SirsiDynix Reports – Tips & Tricks Word 2007 – 2010 Report Setup. 02/08/11 - Circulation Statistics Reporting - PPT , Handout , Agenda ( Classified Staff Waiver Day Training )
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Library User Group February 24, 2011 1:00 PM Adult Ed Room AE217
News & Upcoming Events • SirsiDynix Reports – Tips & Tricks • Word 2007 – 2010 Report Setup 02/08/11 - Circulation Statistics Reporting - PPT, Handout , Agenda (Classified Staff Waiver Day Training) http://www.neomin.org/l_resources_downloads.asp
CAT ‘New Books’ • New TITLES for an instance (school district), not the new ITEMS for a particular building.
eBooks • Do you use eBooks in your library? • Do you link to eBooks in your OPAC?
eBooks • Purchased (i.e. Follett; Overdrive) • Free (public domain)
Providers eBook Session • INFOhio service providers attended an online meeting to discuss eBooks. • SWISS group – wants INFOhio to build a collection of free eBooks for Ohio schools • MEC eBook Committee – Conducted a user needs assessment…
Providers eBook Session • MEC eBook Committee Assessment: • Great interest in printed print and audio eBooks • Wants to link to eBooks from OPAC • Wants eBooks that work on multiple devices • Would like eBook versions of required reading titles
Possible eBook Sources • ThoughtAudio(Audio version of Classics) • Project Gutenburg • Kent State (better written eBooks, clearer, good presentation) • Planet eBook
Possible eBook Sources • iTunes U at Open University • Around 200 digital books – wide variety of topics • in a section called "Open Learn." • created especially for iBooks App on iPad • have audio, video and full text docs built right in
INFOhio thoughts… • Free e-Resources Project Exploration • INFOhio and ITC Providers exploring creation of statewide repository for sharing free eBooks • MARC Records with links to electronic file • Likely also store resources on an Ohio server • Idea to be proposed to INFOhio Governing Board on Feb 16, 2011
AudioBooks • TCTC – Recordedbooks.com
ERFlyers • Printed by INFOhio Central • One packet per building • Distribute one to each educator in your building!
INFOhio Discovery Portal • Content update occurred Jan. 14 • Report broken links using Help Evaluate button in portal • Training PPT posted under section 2.6 of the INFOhio Handbook
INFOhio Discovery Portal • New DP Search Widget Generator – again see section 2.6 • Bypasses OPAC and goes straight to DP • Will update State usage stats but not district/building specific stats
Knowledge Building Community (KBC) • Collaboration/user share area for USERS only • Facebook-like • Create own groups for discussion • Create wikis, blogs, share files, forums • “Friend” other users • A reason to return and stay connected!
INFOhio Advocacy • Ohio Smart Schools.org www.ohiosmartschools.org • Go Further! Radio Campaign • INFOhio Legislative website www.infohio.org/LibraryStaff/legislative.html
INFOhio’s Public Service Announcement • Encourages Ohio students, parents and educators to use INFOhio's Core Collection of Electronic Resources. • Announcement cleared for use on all media outlets, including school radio stations and announcements. • Audio file, January 2011. [MP3 60 sec.]
College Readiness Campaign New Flyer! January 2011 http://www.infohio.org/PreparingOhioLearners.html
OhioNET 2011 ER Preview • Online preview January 31 to March 1 23 vendors; over 100 titles/products • Pricing information available at http://www.infohio.org/LibraryStaff/VendorDiscounts.html • Anyone using preview?
INFOhio ICoach - Training • Carol Fill – retired • Barbara Reynolds, LGCA INFOhio & Educational Services Liaison, and an INFOhio ICoach • Half-day or Full-day? • “If it’s a full day, they’ll actually get a good start into the 21 Things.”
New Student Software • Student Services will be changing from eSIS to, possibly DASL. • Changes will occur… 2012 • Changes to user barcodes?
Free In-Service Book Repair Workshop - KAPCO • KAPCO's first ever corporate hosted workshops • Free Samples for All Participants! • NEOMIN can register for a group or you may register on your own. Registration/Contact:Elizabeth Perri [Eperri@kapco.com] Marketing Coordinator 330-678-1626 x 123
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Next MeetingsMay 17 – Ashtabula 1:00 pmMay 19 – Trumbull 1:00 pm