March 18, 2024
LSP Migration
- Ex Libris is starting to build the technical infrastructure to accept data for each library’s Institution Zone (their catalog).
- Ex Libris uses the Basecamp collaboration tool to coordinate migrations to Alma. A new Basecamp will be created this week to facilitate communication among Ex Libris, OhioLINK, and Migration Project Leads for the main migration. Vanguard Libraries are already using Basecamp to work with Ex Libris.
- Meeting recordings: The Alma and Rapido Overviews, and the LSP Migration Timeline meetings have been posted to the Webinars page.
- LSP Project Leads have been preparing for the first data extraction from member libraries' Sierra catalogs, which will start on April 1, 2024. They will also learn about the Alma Network Zone this week. Anyone with LSP questions is encouraged to talk with their local LSP Project Lead.
- Vanguard Libraries are learning about Alma “Letters and Notices” this week. The Alma system can automatically send customizable messages to patrons, librarians, and vendors. Meetings are posted to Ostaff.
- The Working Groups will begin their individual group meetings this week. For anyone who wants to follow their work, meeting minutes and final documents will be posted on Ostaff.
Announcements
Faculty can apply for Spring 2024 Course Redesign Grants by Apr 19
Please share this call for applications with faculty who might be interested in learning more about reducing students’ textbook costs through teaching with open educational resources (OER). Instructors will receive a stipend to attend an online workshop and receive a customized review of their syllabus with an OER-specialist librarian. Faculty must apply by April 19 for OhioLINK’s Spring 2024 Affordable Learning Course Redesign Grants. Additional information can be found here. Please contact Anna Bendo with any questions.
Request Ostaff accounts through Lead Implementors
If you would like a new or modified Ostaff account, please make the request through your local Lead Implementer, who can create a ticket for these changes. This protocol expedites approvals to make the account creation quick and efficient. You can read more about Ostaff accounts here.
Systems and Platforms
Monthly server patching is scheduled tonight, March 18, 7-11pm ET. There may be up to 15 minutes of service interruption for Central Catalog, EZproxy and e-resource access, and the Ostaff website.
Vendor information
NexisUni webinars through March 26
Another OhioLINK Opt-In option, Nexis Uni has announced an upgrade that will replace the current product by the end of June 2024. What's New with Nexis Uni explains the changes. Please register for one of LexisNexis’ upcoming 30-minute webinars to be given from February 1 through March 26.
Professional
How Generative AI Changes Discovery, May 9, 10:00 - 11:00 AM ET
- Explore the transformative impact of generative AI on information discovery.
- Understand how generative AI algorithms work and their applications across industries.
- Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing the process of finding and interacting with information.
- Learn about the implications of generative AI on information discovery and its potential to reshape how we access and utilize information in the digital age.
Presented by Dr. Hong Zhou, who leads the Intelligent Services Group in Wiley Partner Solution, which designs and develops intelligent services by leveraging AI, big data, and cloud technologies. Register here.
NOTSL Spring 2024 Meeting, May 17
The Northern Ohio Technical Services Librarians’ Spring 2024 meeting, New Ideas in the Witches’ Cauldron: Innovating TS Work to Better Serve Patrons, will be held on Friday, May 17, at Cuyahoga Community College (aka Tri-C). This meeting offer four practical examples of how three public and one special library have leveraged Technical Services workflows to increase patron access. A registration link will be provided soon through Eventbrite.
OpenCon Ohio 2024, May 17
Attend OpenCon Ohio 2024 via Zoom on Friday, May 17, with asynchronous activities earlier in the week. This year’s theme will be Innovations in Open Education. Topics could include AI in Open Education, Student Engagement, Affordable Learning, Open Authoring, Promoting and Authoring of OERs, Publisher and Bookstore Relations, but other topics are welcome. See the OpenCon website for updates.
