October 2009 - dcexlibris - exlibrisusers.org

October 30, 2009 meeting
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 26, 2009

Oct. 26, 2009

Dear colleagues, The Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting will be held on October 30, 2009 at the Health Sciences Center Building, Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The address for the Takoma Park campus is as follows: 7600 Takoma Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/tphome/ Please see the attached agenda and map for the Health Sciences Center location (off Georgia Avenue), parking information, accommodations and directions to the College. If you need to speak to someone urgently on the morning of October 30, 2009, please call the Takoma Park Library reference desk at 240-567-1536 or the circulation desk at 240-567-1540. If you have any additional questions or need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting all of you at the meeting. Thank you. Chair, DC Ex Libris user group Vani K. Murthy Library Technical Services Manager Montgomery College Libraries 303N, Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> Phone: (240) 567-4135 Fax: (240) 567-7141

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Attending the 1:30 to 2:30 session on Customizing the Voyager OPAC on Oct. 20th? If so, we need your input!
by Braham, Brenda Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

If you are attending this session, please let us know what you would like us to cover. We really want this session to be interactive with lots of give and take but we want to be sure to cover what you, the attendees, are hoping to see. __ Do you want this session to be a general session showing you how the new interface looks and discussing some of the things we did to customize our OPAC? __ Do you want this session to a more "nuts and bolts" type of session, i.e., this is how we did ________ (please fill in the blank). If this is the kind of session you are looking for, please tell us specifically what you want to know. Please put an X next to the topics you would be interested in discussing: __ Are you using the Classic or Tomcat version of the OPAC? __ What are your thoughts on the Pros and Cons of either staying with the Classic version or switching to the Tomcat version? - And, why did you decide to either stay with Classic or to switch to Tomcat? __ What works or doesn't work so well if you switched to Tomcat? __ What changes/customizations have you made to the "out-of-the-box" version of Tomcat? Thanks, Jenny, Metta and Brenda --- Jenny Hatleberg Librarian Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring RC-203A 240-567-1685 jennifer.hatleberg(a)montgomerycollege.edu Metta Lash Reference Librarian/Collection Development Montgomery College Library, Germantown HS212C 240-567-7857 metta.lash(a)montgomerycollege.edu In need of help? Ask us now! <http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/banners/ask_us.html> <http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/banners/ask_us.html> Brenda Braham, Digital Initiatives Librarian & 2nd Vice Chair, Staff Senate Montgomery College Rockville Campus Library Technical Services, Macklin Tower 303S Rockville, MD. 20850 brenda.braham(a)montgomerycollege.edu 240-567-8033 (off campus) and x78033 (on campus). Learning Locally, Transforming Globally Lubuto Library Project, Inc., www.Lubuto.org <http://www.lubuto.org/> , Bringing enlightenment and hope to Africa's most vulnerable children My only question is about the section "We also have some questions for you:" Are we wanting people to send us responses via email? Or are we really suggesting that they should come prepared to discuss them. Maybe we could say something like "Come prepared to discuss:" or maybe "Possible points of discussion:" or even just "Points to discuss" or maybe have it be a little survey-ish like - Would you like to discuss (check those that apply): ¾ Are you using the Classic or Tomcat version of the OPAC? ¾ What are your thoughts on the Pros and Cons of either staying with the Classic version or switching to the Tomcat version? And, why did you decide to either stay with Classic or to switch to Tomcat? ¾ What works or doesn't work so well if you switched to Tomcat? ¾ What changes/customizations have you made to the "out-of-the-box" version of Tomcat? Just a thought. Metta Lash Reference Librarian/Collection Development Montgomery College Library, Germantown HS212C 240-567-7857 metta.lash(a)montgomerycollege.edu In need of help? Ask us now! <http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/banners/ask_us.html> <http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/library/banners/ask_us.html> From: Braham, Brenda Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:21 AM To: Hatleberg, Jennifer; Lash, Metta Subject: Attending the 1:30 to 2:30 session on Customizing the Voyager OPAC on Oct. 20th? We need your input! Thanks, Jenny. So, how does this look? If you are attending this session, please let us know what you would like us to cover. We really want this session to be interactive with lots of give and take but we want to be sure to cover what you, the attendees, are hoping to see. · Do you want this session to be a general session showing you how the new interface looks and discussing some of the things we did to customize our OPAC? · Do you want this session to a more "nuts and bolts" type of session, i.e., this is how we did ________ this and fill in the blank. If this is the kind of session you are looking for, please tell us specifically what you want to know. We also have some questions for you: · Are you using the Classic or Tomcat version of the OPAC? · What are your thoughts on the Pros and Cons of either staying with the Classic version or switching to the Tomcat version? And, why did you decide to either stay with Classic or to switch to Tomcat? · What works or doesn't work so well if you switched to Tomcat? · What changes/customizations have you made to the "out-of-the-box" version of Tomcat? From: Hatleberg, Jennifer Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:17 AM To: Braham, Brenda; Lash, Metta Subject: RE: draft of e-mail to send out to DC ExLibris list Looks good! I like the idea of putting the info about the session in the subject line. Maybe you could move the line that says "We really want this session to be interactive with lots of give and take but we want to be sure to cover what you, the attendees, are hoping to see." To above where you ask the first 2 questions. And this is a minor thing, but I don't think Tomcat has the capital C (it's just the name of the platform that WebVoyage is built on). Thanks! Jenny --- Jenny Hatleberg Librarian Montgomery College Takoma Park/Silver Spring RC203A 240-567-1685 jennifer.hatleberg(a)montgomerycollege.edu From: Braham, Brenda Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 10:11 AM To: Lash, Metta; Hatleberg, Jennifer Subject: draft of e-mail to send out to DC ExLibris list OK, guys, feel free to edit, delete, add, etc. so we can get this out today. Thanks, Brenda ############################# Dear Colleagues--- For those of you who plan on attending the upcoming DC ExLibris Users Group meeting, we need your input for our session from 1:30 to 2:30pm called Customizing the Voyager OPAC (TomCat). (Maybe I could shorten this and put in the subject line instead...something like "Attending the 1:30 to 2:30 session on Customizing the Voyager OPAC? We need your input." If you are attending this session, please let us know what you would like us to cover. · Do you want this session to be a general session showing you how the new interface looks and discussing some of the things we did to customize our OPAC? · Do you want this session to a more "nuts and bolts" type of session, i.e., this is how we did ________ this and fill in the blank. If this is the kind of session you are looking for, please tell us specifically what you want to know. We really want this session to be interactive with lots of give and take but we want to be sure to cover what you, the attendees, are hoping to see. We also have some questions for you: · Are you using the Classic or TomCat version of the OPAC? · What are your thoughts on the Pros and Cons of either staying with the Classic version or switching to the TomCat version? And, why did you decide to either stay with Classic or to switch to TomCat? · What works or doesn't work so well if you switched to TomCat? · What changes/customizations have you made to the "out-of-the-box" version of Tomcat? Brenda Braham, Digital Initiatives Librarian & 2nd Vice Chair, Staff Senate Montgomery College Rockville Campus Library Technical Services, Macklin Tower 303S Rockville, MD. 20850 brenda.braham(a)montgomerycollege.edu 240-567-8033 (off campus) and x78033 (on campus). Learning Locally, Transforming Globally Lubuto Library Project, Inc., www.Lubuto.org <http://www.lubuto.org/> , Bringing enlightenment and hope to Africa's most vulnerable children

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DC Ex Libris user group Meeting--REMINDER: LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS TOMORROW
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 22, 2009

Oct. 22, 2009

From: Murthy, Vani Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 12:33 PM To: 'dcexlibris(a)list.wrlc.org' Subject: DC Ex Libris user group Meeting The Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting will be held on October 30, 2009 at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. This will be a great opportunity to meet, network, and exchange ideas with your colleagues. The meeting will offer sessions on Aleph, Voyager, and SFX/MetaLib. Ex Libris staff will attend and provide corporate and product updates. Online registration is now open. Please click on the following link to register. Please register early!!! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/183532/ex-libris-dc-user-group-meeting-onli ne-registration-copy Attached is the preliminary agenda that will assist you in registering for the sessions. Registration Information Registration will close on October 23, 2009 to enable us to finalize plans and make arrangements for the meeting. Please note that some afternoon sessions will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people are registered for any of the sessions. Conference Registration Fee (all registrants) is $25. This will cover costs for breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Please send payment only after registration is confirmed Please note: Registration for conference is not complete until the fees are paid. Make all checks payable to Montgomery College and mail to: Ex Libris DC User Group c/o Donna Amokomowo Library Assistant Supervisor Montgomery College Libraries 303G Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Donna Amokomowo at 240-567-7137. She will send you a credit card authorization form to fax to her directly. Please do not send credit card numbers via email or regular mail. The preliminary meeting agenda and directions with accommodation information are attached. If you have any questions, contact Vani Murthy by email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> or by phone: (240) 567-4135. Vani K. Murthy Library Technical Services Manager Montgomery College Libraries 303N, Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> Phone: (240) 567-4135 Fax: (240) 567-7141

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FW: DC Ex Libris user group Meeting--REMINDER TO REGISTER
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 19, 2009

Oct. 19, 2009

From: Murthy, Vani Sent: Friday, October 02, 2009 12:33 PM To: 'dcexlibris(a)list.wrlc.org' Subject: DC Ex Libris user group Meeting The Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting will be held on October 30, 2009 at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. This will be a great opportunity to meet, network, and exchange ideas with your colleagues. The meeting will offer sessions on Aleph, Voyager, and SFX/MetaLib. Ex Libris staff will attend and provide corporate and product updates. Online registration is now open. Please click on the following link to register. Please register early!!! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/183532/ex-libris-dc-user-group-meeting-onli ne-registration-copy Attached is the preliminary agenda that will assist you in registering for the sessions. Registration Information Registration will close on October 23, 2009 to enable us to finalize plans and make arrangements for the meeting. Please note that some afternoon sessions will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people are registered for any of the sessions. Conference Registration Fee (all registrants) is $25. This will cover costs for breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Please send payment only after registration is confirmed Please note: Registration for conference is not complete until the fees are paid. Make all checks payable to Montgomery College and mail to: Ex Libris DC User Group c/o Donna Amokomowo Library Assistant Supervisor Montgomery College Libraries 303G Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Donna Amokomowo at 240-567-7137. She will send you a credit card authorization form to fax to her directly. Please do not send credit card numbers via email or regular mail. The preliminary meeting agenda and directions with accommodation information are attached. If you have any questions, contact Vani Murthy by email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> or by phone: (240) 567-4135. Vani K. Murthy Library Technical Services Manager Montgomery College Libraries 303N, Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> Phone: (240) 567-4135 Fax: (240) 567-7141

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FW: DC Ex Libris user group Meeting--REMINDER
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 12, 2009

Oct. 12, 2009

This is routine reminder to sign up for the meeting. If you have already registered using the link below -please ignore this message. Please feel free to share this email with your circulation staff to encourage them to meet and discuss common Voyager related issues. Their participation will be useful in the ALEPH and the SFX/Metalib tracks too. Thanks. The Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting will be held on October 30, 2009 at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. This will be a great opportunity to meet, network, and exchange ideas with your colleagues. The meeting will offer sessions on Aleph, Voyager, and SFX/MetaLib. Ex Libris staff will attend and provide corporate and product updates. Online registration is now open. Please click on the following link to register. Please register early!!! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/183532/ex-libris-dc-user-group-meeting-onli ne-registration-copy Attached is the preliminary agenda that will assist you in registering for the sessions. Registration Information Registration will close on October 23, 2009 to enable us to finalize plans and make arrangements for the meeting. Please note that some afternoon sessions will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people are registered for any of the sessions. Conference Registration Fee (all registrants) is $25. This will cover costs for breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Please send payment only after registration is confirmed Please note: Registration for conference is not complete until the fees are paid. Make all checks payable to Montgomery College and mail to: Ex Libris DC User Group c/o Donna Amokomowo Library Assistant Supervisor Montgomery College Libraries 303G Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Donna Amokomowo at 240-567-7137. She will send you a credit card authorization form to fax to her directly. Please do not send credit card numbers via email or regular mail. The preliminary meeting agenda and directions with accommodation information are attached. If you have any questions, contact Vani Murthy by email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> or by phone: (240) 567-4135. Vani K. Murthy Library Technical Services Manager Montgomery College Libraries 303N, Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> Phone: (240) 567-4135 Fax: (240) 567-7141

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Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting Agenda.doc
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 6, 2009

Oct. 6, 2009

Attached is an updated agenda with room numbers and corrected times for the sessions. The final agenda will be sent a few days before the meeting and a print copy will be available at the meeting.

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DC Ex Libris user group Meeting
by Murthy, Vani Oct. 2, 2009

Oct. 2, 2009

The Ex Libris DC User Group Meeting will be held on October 30, 2009 at Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. This will be a great opportunity to meet, network, and exchange ideas with your colleagues. The meeting will offer sessions on Aleph, Voyager, and SFX/MetaLib. Ex Libris staff will attend and provide corporate and product updates. Online registration is now open. Please click on the following link to register. Please register early!!! http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/183532/ex-libris-dc-user-group-meeting-onli ne-registration-copy Attached is the preliminary agenda that will assist you in registering for the sessions. Registration Information Registration will close on October 23, 2009 to enable us to finalize plans and make arrangements for the meeting. Please note that some afternoon sessions will be cancelled if fewer than 10 people are registered for any of the sessions. Conference Registration Fee (all registrants) is $25. This will cover costs for breakfast, lunch and break refreshments. Please send payment only after registration is confirmed Please note: Registration for conference is not complete until the fees are paid. Make all checks payable to Montgomery College and mail to: Ex Libris DC User Group c/o Donna Amokomowo Library Assistant Supervisor Montgomery College Libraries 303G Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 If you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Donna Amokomowo at 240-567-7137. She will send you a credit card authorization form to fax to her directly. Please do not send credit card numbers via email or regular mail. The preliminary meeting agenda and directions with accommodation information are attached. If you have any questions, contact Vani Murthy by email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> or by phone: (240) 567-4135. Vani K. Murthy Library Technical Services Manager Montgomery College Libraries 303N, Macklin Tower 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 Email: vani.murthy(a)montgomerycollege.edu <mailto:vani.murthy@montgomerycollege.edu> Phone: (240) 567-4135 Fax: (240) 567-7141

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