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DC Ex Libris Annual Meeting September 29, 2017
by Denise M Branch Aug. 30, 2017

Aug. 30, 2017

[image: Inline image 1] DCExLibris Annual Meeting Registration <https://goo.gl/forms/tEIg1rSaSzkl2KA12>is now open (space is limited to 40) for the Annual Meeting of the DC Ex Libris Users Group Come join us for updates on Ex Libris' and ProQuests' latest Products and Services! *September 29, 2017* *9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m.* *Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History* *Kirby Room (East Court, 3rd floor)* *1000 Constitution Ave., NW* *Washington, DC 20560* This is a full day program with updates from ELUNA and Ex Libris representatives in the morning and presentations from Tonia Graves, ODU (on Primo ) and Tom McNulty, VCU (on Alma) in the afternoon. This meeting will also include tours of the Botany Library and Cullman Library, which will be given at 2:15p.m. Attendees can choose one library to tour. There is no registration fee. AGENDA: 9:30-10:00 - Coffee, continental breakfast and registration 10:00-10:10 - Welcome by Deputy Director of National Museum of Natural History 10:10-10:15 - Remarks by DC Ex Libris Chair 10:15- 10:30 - ELUNA updates by Emily Singley 10:30-11:00 - Ex Libris updates by Dave Hemingway-Turner 11:00-12:30 - Lunch on your own 12:30-1:00 - Tonia Graves presentation (Who Moved My Journals Subject Search?) 1:00-2:00 - Tom McNulty presentation (From Aleph to Alma - How Cloud Computing Changes Systems Librarianship) 2:00-2:15 - Closing session 2:15-3:00 - Tours: (Botany Library - group of 10 people); (Cullman Library - group of 15 people) Directions <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/museum+of+natural+history/@38.8912453,-77.0961054,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7b798ecb5b2c7:0xc7edf0c4a86f75af!2m2!1d-77.0260654!2d38.8912662> Parking garages are in the area Metro Accessible - Smithsonian Metro stop Will need Government supplied ID such as a license Will need to be escorted We look forward to seeing you there! -- Denise M. Branch Head, Continuing Resources Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 PH: 804-828-6436 <(804)%20828-6436> Email: dmbranch(a)vcu.edu Fax: 804-828-5672 <(804)%20828-5672>

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Transition to Alma - Help!
by Resau, Kaci Aug. 17, 2017

Aug. 17, 2017

Hi Everyone, I am looking for advice from anyone who transitioned to Alma using the standard package (without acquisitions). We need some tips & tricks involving the acquisitions part of the process! Feel free to respond directly. V/R, Kaci Kaci Resau Electronic Resources Librarian Leyburn Library Washington & Lee University 204 West Washington Street Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8665 resauk(a)wlu.edu

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SAVE THE DATE! Annual Meeting of the DCExLibris Users Group
by Denise M Branch Aug. 8, 2017

Aug. 8, 2017

*[image: Inline image 1]* DCExLibris Annual Meeting *SAVE THE DATE!* *Annual Meeting of the DCExLibris Users Group* Come join us for updates on ExLibris' and ProQuests' latest Products and Services. Hear speakers talk about their experiences with Alma. Friday, September 29, 2017 8:30 am-3:00 pm The National Museum of Natural History Library Washington, DC Detailed registration and program information coming soon! Denise Branch Chair, DCExLibris Users Group -- Denise M. Branch Head, Continuing Resources Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Libraries 901 Park Ave / PO Box 842033 Richmond, VA 23284-2033 PH: 804-828-6436 Email: dmbranch(a)vcu.edu Fax: 804-828-5672

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