On behalf of RAILS:

Expanding Resource Sharing for Illinois Libraries with OCLC Resources

On Monday, November 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 pm, OCLC staff will present OCLC Resource Sharing for Illinois Libraries at the RAILS Burr Ridge Service Center and via live streaming. This presentation will update library staff on OCLC’s resource sharing products and OCLC staff will answer questions. This is an opportunity to learn more about the resources available to you right now as Illinois library system member to expand resource sharing for your library patrons.

This update will include:

· An overview of WorldCat Discovery and the Illinois Group Catalog, and review additional benefits of your library-specific Discovery URL for customization

· WorldCat and FirstSearch Base Package database migration to WorldCat Discovery Services timeline and the importance of early adoption while services are running in parallel

· Integration of WorldShare ILL and WorldCat Discovery to streamline work and support both reference and resource sharing in partnership

· WorldShare Record manager and Collection manager as possible ways to help assist you with cataloging and e-resource management.

You may register here: http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=21391

Please contact Amanda Musacchio, RAILS Resource Sharing Specialist,  at 630-734-5118 or Amanda.musacchio@railslibraries.info with any questions.

Jane Plass

Associate Executive Director

Reaching Across Illinois Library System

Burr Ridge Office

Phone: 630.734.5129

Fax: 630.734.5050

jane.plass@railslibraries.info

http://www.railslibraries.info