January 6, 2025
Note: People who receive the Update email without formatting may want to read it on Ostaff. https://www.ohiolink.edu/content/current_weekly_update
LSP Migration
- Register for Managing Users and User Roles, the LSP General Systems Administration & Security Working Group’s open session on January 7 at 3PM. Details below.
- Register for Walk Through the Go Live Checklist: Acquisitions (Physical Ordering and Receiving), January 8 at 11AM. Details below.
- The LSP E-Resource Management Working Group will host an open discussion January 28 at 3PM about the migration to Alma and what it means for e-resources on your campus.
- OhioLINK is working with Deans, Directors and LSP Project Leads on registration for 2-days of regional, in-person Ex Libris training in February that cover technical services and public services. A virtual training option will be offered too.
- 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. Please check the Upcoming LSP Meeting and Events section on Ostaff for the Rapido Wave 2 Kick-Off.
- A selection of LSP External Communication tools have been shared with Deans and Directors, including examples of communications from OhioLINK members and other consortia, as well as templates that can be adaptable locally.
- Your LSP Project Lead can address any LSP question or concern.
Announcements
Call for new E-Resource Management Working Group member
The E-Resource Management Working Group has an opening for a new representative from an independent institution. If you are interested in being considered, please check with your direct supervisor/director before submitting your name by 5PM Friday, Jan 17. More information about working groups and their expectations is available on Ostaff.
Save the Date! Open CIRM meeting, Feb 7, 10 AM
OhioLINK library staff are invited to attend an open CIRM (collection development) Policy Team meeting on Friday, February 7 at 10AM-12PM via WebEx. RSVP by February 4 at 5:00PM. The agenda and WebEx login information will be sent on February 5 to those who RSVP. Please contact April Levy at alevy@ohiolink.edu with questions.
New Resource: Sage Skills
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. An earlier webinar is available on Ostaff.
ACM contract has ended
After thorough analysis and discussion, the Library Advisory Council approved the Cooperative Information Resources Management (CIRM) Policy Team’s recommendation to cancel the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) contract as of December 31, 2024. OhioLINK libraries that participate in the EJC will continue to have access to previously purchased e-journal content. In addition, ACM open access content is available at ACM’s site. Updated information can be found at the Ostaff e-resources pages. Your institution’s E-resources Implementation Team (ERIT) members or CIRM representatives can answer any questions about the decision and its potential impact.
Webinars
Managing Users & User Roles, Jan 7, 3PM
Please register to attend the LSP General Systems Administration & Security Working Group’s open session on managing users and user roles in Alma on January 7th, 3-4 p.m. Panelists Kevin Cretsos (University of Dayton), Leigh Duncan (Wright State University), and David W. Green (State Library of Ohio) will cover the key differences between user account types, how to configure user roles effectively, and how to use Role Profiles to streamline your workflow. Additionally, we’ll provide a brief demonstration of using Alma Analytics to audit your named users and their roles. This session will be recorded.
Walk Through the LSP Go-Live Checklist – Physical Acquisitions, Jan 8, 11AM
Please register to attend the first of a series of 10 webinars to walk the OhioLINK community through a list of essential tasks in preparation for go live, beginning with Acquisitions (Physical Ordering and Receiving) on January 8th, 11AM-12PM. Each “Go Live Checklist” session will cover essential tasks with a demonstration, followed by time for questions. Attendees are encouraged to login to their Alma and follow along during the demonstration. All the sessions will be recorded.
Understanding the Value of OhioLINK through a Collections Lens, Jan 16, 11AM
In 2024, OhioLINK and economist Howard Fleeter completed an analysis of the value of OhioLINK’s shared collections for its members, including core e-journal and e-book agreements, as well as shared print. The analysis outlines significant value to member institutions. Join panelists from OhioLINK’s CIRM (collection development) Policy Team—Brian Gray of University of Cincinnati, Karen Greever of Kenyon College, Jeff Grossman of Xavier University, Sean Kennedy of Kent State University, and Joanna Voss of OhioLINK—to hear them discuss the results in the context of OhioLINK’s shared collections principles. In addition, the panelists will outline how they evaluate and select their institution’s collections, and connect their communities to the information resources needed. No registration required. The session will be recorded. Join the Webex here on January 16 at 11AM-12PM. Meeting number: 2427 918 8153. Password: 7eXYTpauy26
E-Resource Management LSP Working Group Open Discussion, Jan 28, 3PM
The Electronic Resource Management LSP Working Group invites those who work directly with electronic resources, as well as any other interested library staff, to join us for an unstructured, open discussion about the migration to Alma and what it means for E-Resources both within the consortium and on your campus. Bring your questions and plans for the upcoming data load and technical freeze on January 28th at 3pm. Please feel free to submit questions or topics for discussion in advance. Registration is not required. This session will be recorded. Use the following link to join the E-Resources Working Group open discussion. Meeting number: 2426 231 8182, Password: pyJ3mGP7jD6
