December 2, 2024
LSP Migration
- Register here for “Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records” on December 10 at 1:30-2:30pm, an open session provided by the LSP Reporting and Analytics Working Group. See below for more details.
- Please register for the next LSP Working Group Update via Webex on Tuesday, December 10 at 3:00-4:00pm.
- OhioLINK has posted two short demonstration videos for Alma essentials in a LSP Micro-Learning playlist. We will try to post one short recording a week on the Ostaff webinars page for the remainder of the year.
- Rapido training has started for some libraries. These trainings will align with go-live waves. Rapido is the tool that will replace INN-Reach lending (PCIRC) in Alma/ Primo.
- Your LSP Project Lead can address any LSP question or concern.
Announcements
Fall eTutoring ends Dec 6
Students who attend participating institutions can receive free OhioLINK eTutoring through Friday, December 6, 2024. eTutoring services resume in January. If your institution would like to learn more about our asynchronous writing assignment reviews and live virtual tutoring collaborative, please contact Patti Grimes at etutoring@ohiolink.edu.
Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records, Dec 10, 1:30PM
Please register for the LSP Reporting and Analytics Working Group open session, “Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records”—a great opportunity to hear what others are learning, including features you can begin exploring now, with Q&A. The session will cover an introduction to basic and advanced searching in Alma, a quick overview of features with a focus on helpful tips, and then touch on how searches can connect to Alma Sets and Jobs, functionality similar to Sierra's Create Lists and Global/Rapid Update features.
New Resource: Sage Skills available now through trial
On January 1, 2025, OhioLINK will be adding a new resource to support students’ academic and business skills. Students and faculty can navigate thousands of fundamental skills presented through written material, interactive scenarios, self-assessments, downloadable datasets, worksheets, and video. Workplace-readiness focused Sage Skills: Business and academic focused Sage Skills: Student Success are currently available via trial through OhioLINK’s Research Databases list. You can find FAQs for librarians (with Ostaff login) and FAQs for faculty (no login needed) on Ostaff. See Sage Skills Dec 3 or 5 webinars for faculty below.
OhioLINK office closed December 24, 25
The OhioLINK central office will be closed for Christmas on December 24 & 25. If you need to report an emergency outage during this time, please contact the OARnet 24/7 Service Desk at 1-800-627-6420 and identify your report as an OhioLINK issue and provide them with the name of your institution and your contact information. For all other questions and non-emergency issues, please email OhioLINK Support or complete the support form on our site.
Independent institution reps for CIRM and UX
There is an open position for an Independent library representative for OhioLINK’s standing Cooperative Information Resources Management Policy Team (CIRM) and the User Experience Policy Team (UX). These are 3-year terms, from January 2025 – December 2027. The Independent libraries policy team representative ensures that the group’s perspectives and concerns are reflected in policies and decisions. If you would like more information, contact Alyssa Darden and Dee Peterson.
2-year rep for ICS
A 2-year representative is needed for the Intercampus Services Committee Policy Team (ICS). This is a 3-year term, from January 2025 – December 2027. ICS team members have backgrounds in circulation and interlibrary loan, and deal with policies and procedures in those areas. You do not need to be a Dean/Director to serve on ICS. If you have questions or are interested in serving, please contact Debra Oswald.
Vendor webinars
Sage Skills for Faculty, Dec 3 or 5
On January 1, 2025, OhioLINK will be adding a new resource to support students’ academic and business skills. Discover how Sage Skills: Student Success and Sage Skills: Business empower students to gain the essential skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic educational and professional environments. This session introduces the development and vision behind the Sage Skills suite, highlighting its innovative approach to providing self-guided, skill-building resources.
Participants will explore multimedia features and interactive components designed to support practical, self-directed learning. The session will also cover strategies for seamlessly integrating these flexible, engaging modules into course materials, learning management systems, and class websites to enhance classroom instruction and foster independent learning. Perfect for professors and educators, this session offers insights into driving student success through accessible, skill-focused resources.
The webinars have identical content. The recording will be available to those who register.
Registration for Sage Skills Webinar for Faculty #1. December 3, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Registration for Sage Skills Webinar for Faculty #2. December 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn about GOBI assistance during migration, Dec 4 or 17
Carol Seiler, Account Services Manager for Library Technical Services at GOBI, will provide an overview of the assistance GOBI can provide before, during, and after your migration to Alma. Topics will include common workflows with Alma, an overview of services available to OhioLINK members, and best practices for your migration. Questions are welcome.
These sessions will have identical content and will be recorded.
GOBI - Alma Migration #1. December 4, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. Meeting number: 2428 217 2800. Password: WmWntKqe233
GOBI - Alma Migration #2. December 17, 3:00-4:00 PM. Meeting number: 2433 558 9348. Password: c74NmeeYmJ9
Miscellanea
Ostaff password issue?
If you have forgotten your Ostaff password, or need to change your current password, please visit our Self-service Password Management page. There are also step-by-step instructions available to help set or reset your Ostaff password that may be helpful. If you find you’re still having trouble, contact OhioLINK Support.
