OCLC Training

WorldShare Interlibrary Loan: Update and Chat with the OCLC Team

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:52:17 -0400

This program will include an overview of new features now available in WorldShare Interlibrary Loan as well as information about plans for future enhancements to the service.

You will also have an opportunity to chat with members of the WorldShare Interlibrary Loan team about effective ways to use the new service, best practices they have observed from early users - and any other topics of interest to you.

Time: 1:00 p.m., (EDT), Eastern Daylight Time

MORE INFO & REGISTRATION

WorldShare ILL Lending for Georgia libraries

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:48:35 -0500

The WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan service your library receives either through the Georgia statewide OCLC Group Services contract or through your individual OCLC Services contract will be replaced by a new service, OCLC WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, in 2013.

GOLD public libraries are scheduled to transition to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan in March; academic and technical school libraries in July. The schedule has been planned with consideration for seasonal activity levels by library type. During this time, OCLC will hold training classes specifically for members of the GOLD group contract. Your training has been developed in this way to give you the opportunity to learn the new service with other interlibrary loan staff in your state.

Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.

ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours

* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.

>> REGISTER ONLINE

Live Online

Live online training is offered for library staff who would like to have hands-on experience with the new service while interacting with an OCLC trainer. During these sessions, trainers will lecture and walk through basic steps. Attendees may then try different aspects of the service through a simulation system. This option allows librarians to practice using WorldShare Interlibrary Loan features that they will encounter in the new service. This type of training corresponds to the scheduled dates listed above.

There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.

Stay informed

Watch for updates from the Georgia Public Library Service staff regarding plans for migration to the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service, as well as training and support for Georgia libraries. As we move closer to your library's transition timeframe, the State Library and OCLC will provide details about training topics and dates that will give your staff the information they need to begin using the new service.

Questions?

If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.

WorldShare ILL Borrowing for Georgia libraries

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:41:31 -0500

Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.

ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours

* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.

>> REGISTER ONLINE

Live Online

There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.

Stay informed

Questions?

If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.

WorldShare ILL for Georgia libraries

admin — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:16:29 -0500

Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.

ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours

* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.

>> REGISTER ONLINE

Live Online

There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.

Stay informed

Questions?

If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.

Are We Reconfigured Yet? US Research Libraries – Priorities, Trends, Directions

dlandrum — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:32:01 -0500

Exclusively for OCLC Research Library Partners, this webinar will provide a synthesis of the priorities and trends affecting US research libraries in the twenty-first century and the directions they are taking.

In this webinar, OCLC Research Library Partnership Vice President Jim Michalko will share a synthesis of the priorities and trends affecting US research libraries in the twenty-first century, the directions they are taking, and the ways in which OCLC Research seeks to respond to these concerns and advance the desired directions. This synthesis is based on a series of interviews that Jim conducted with the senior staff at more than 65 OCLC Research Library Partner institutions, as well as surveys by OCLC staff and visits to institutions by OCLC field staff. Jim observed a surprisingly strong convergence of concern around a small number of issues despite differences in library size, constituencies, funding and geography. This suggests that a new pattern of investment has begun that will result in a new portfolio of library services. The exact service offerings vary from institution to institution as they take shape through close attention to and engagement with the local institutional mission and the needs of the local constituency.

Operating at Webscale: Transforming Library Workflows

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:47:40 -0400

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 | 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

You are invited to join fellow library managers and directors for a day of exploration and discussion. "Operating at Webscale: Transforming Library Workflows" is a free event and lunch will be provided by OCLC.

Cooperation... Change... the Cloud... These words characterize a revolution taking place in libraries that is both exciting and critical for our future. Collaboration at Webscale-made possible through shared infrastructure, shared data, shared intelligence and shared innovation-has arrived. Together, we can transform our workflows and realize the full potential of library cooperation at Webscale to enhance our value and serve our communities.

Speakers

Steven Smith, Dean of Libraries at the University of Tennessee

Steven Smith has been Dean of Libraries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, since June 2011. Steve earned bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature and a master's degree in librarianship from the University of South Carolina, and a doctorate in English literature from Texas A&M University.

He was Associate Dean for Advancement and later Associate Dean for Collections and Services at the Texas A&M University Libraries. While at Texas A&M, Smith delivered the university's 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture on "The Book, Google and the Future of the Research Library," and oversaw fund-raising initiatives that resulted in more than $19 million to support the libraries' mission.

Lynn Deal Futch, Dean for Academic Affairs and Library Services

Lynn Deal Futch has been Dean for Academic Affairs and Library Services at Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Georgia since 2008. Lynn earned her BS, MS, Ed. Sp and PhD in educational leadership from Georgia Southern University. She also holds certificates in Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Media Specialist and Educational Leadership. She is national board certified in Media and holds an MLIS from Valdosta State University.

Lamar Veatch, State Librarian of Georgia

Lamar is currently State Librarian and director of the Georgia Public Library Service. Past experience includes State Librarian, Alabama Public Library Service and Director of Public Libraries, Irving, Texas. He has also served as Director of High Plains Regional Library System, Greeley, Colorado. He is a longtime member of Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), and is the organization's president for the 2011–2013 term.

Dr. Veatch holds a PhD in librarianship from Florida State University and earned his master's in librarianship from Emory University. He also holds a BA in history from The University of Georgia.

Matt Goldner, OCLC Product and Technology Advocate, will join me to describe how OCLC is redefining library management at Webscale, at this interactive and informative event. Although this event is free to attend, space is limited and we ask that you reserve your seat.

Register today to reserve your seat »

Made in a Library: an online innovation symposium

dlandrum — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:49:32 -0400

Made in a Library on May 15, 2012 1–3 pm (ET) via WebEx. From 3–4 pm (ET), we'll continue the conversation on Twitter.

What happens when you take a place that has traditionally been about learning and transform it into a place of doing and making? Find out, when we look at how librarians, teachers, students, faculty and communities are turning their focus to creation—whether providing digital tools for game makers, programmers, musicians and authors, or makerspaces for 3-D printing and other “real-life” projects.

Join moderator Jason Griffey from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Sue Considine and Lauren Britton, who started the Fayetteville (New York) Free Library’s FFL FabLab makerspace; and Joseph Sanchez, currently at the University of Colorado, Denver, who incorporated a variety of “doing” spaces into the Red Rocks Community College library—saving it from closure in the process.

Clone of It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:44:26 -0500

In FCC Chairman Genachowski's announcement of the sweeping Connect2Compete initiative to increase broadband connectivity and Internet access across the nation, he listed an impressive array of partners who are joining in the effort. Although he singled out libraries as "vital centers for digital literacy," any effective actions must involve the whole community of players. Join us to hear about the key role that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is playing in the broadband adoption challenge and the actions already underway for building digital communities. And also hear insights on the collaborative roles and efforts of city/county governments and public and private organizations. Learn how to get started with inclusion efforts from organizations who have taken the steps to implement practical programs which meet local needs and share your ideas about collaborative efforts which lead digital inclusion.

Presented by: Mary Chute, deputy director for libraries, Institute of Museum and Library Services; Ron Carlee, chief operating officer, International City/County Management Association; and David Keyes, community technology program manager, City of Seattle.

*If you require Closed Captioning in order to attend this webinar, please contact Jennifer Peterson by February 28 petersoj@oclc.org.

Virtual Connections

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:31:03 -0500

Get connected with your library patrons! Connecting with patrons in the online world is vital for libraries. Learn how to build and maintain virtual, internet-based connections with your patrons by utilizing the tools they are increasingly using themselves, including Google Plus, QR Codes, and Pinterest. We will focus on how to get started with these platforms and how to immediately put them to use for your library. You will also be provided with ideas to expand your use of these great connection-oriented tools. Learn how libraries are growing virtual community connections and engaging with their patrons.

Presented by: Melanie Hedgespeth, technology manager and Randy Merrell, tech trainer, Salina Public Library (KS)

*If you require Closed Captioning in order to attend this webinar, please contact Jennifer Peterson by April 5 petersoj@oclc.org.

Skills for the Everyday Leader

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:29:53 -0500

Many of us regard a move into management as “going to the dark side,” but leadership is not only reserved for those with manager in their title. Learning effective supervisory skills can benefit many levels of work in the library, especially if you wear multiple hats in your organization serving as both staff peer and manager. Find out the top 10 actions to take and the top 10 mistakes to avoid as an everyday leader. By the end of this webinar, you'll have some simple and effective tools to help you work more powerfully with your colleagues or become the supervisor you always wanted to work for.

Presented by: Edra Waterman, director, Hamilton East Public Library (IN)

*If you require Closed Captioning in order to attend this webinar, please contact Jennifer Peterson by March 29 petersoj@oclc.org.