At the request of library deans/directors from the Colorado Alliance of
Research Libraries, we have scheduled a product showcase on discovery
systems which have an emphasis on journal literature.  Some of you have
had visits from some of these vendors but being able to see all of the
major competitors in this area in one day will help in making an
informed licensing decision.  About two years ago we did another vendor
showcase on the more general topic of next generation discovery systems
with products such as Encore, AquaBrowser, Indigo (TLC) and others.
This new program will feature new solutions that have arisen since that
time or vendors which have made a concerted effort to bring in large
quantities of journal article literature into their environment.

 

The location for the meeting has not yet been confirmed but the date is
solid with all vendors agreeing to this date.  If you are available and
interested  in this program please add this date to your calendar.
Please contact Geri Virtue to register.

 

Sincerely,

George

 

As always - our apologies for cross posting on different listservs

 


Journal Discovery Vendor Showcase


 

Friday, May 7, 2010

Location: To Be Announced (it will be in Denver/Boulder metro area)

 

The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries is pleased to announce a
product showcase that will bring in leading vendors who are developing
next generation single-search discovery interfaces with an emphasis on
journal literature.   The vendors will focus on content, user interface,
staff functionality, special features, pricing and what makes their
solution advantageous.   By attending this one day session participants
will have an excellent overview of the marketplace.

 

Cost:  free to staff from any Colorado Alliance member library. $25 for
staff from non-member libraries

 

Registration:  Must register with Geri Virtue ([log in to unmask])

 

 

8:00 - 8:30am                    Registration and set-up

8:30 - 8:45am                    Welcome

8:45 - 10am                        EBSCO Search and Discovery

10:00 - 10:15am                Break

10:15 - 11:30am                Summon (SerialsSolutions)

11:30 - 1:00pm                  Lunch (on your own)

1:00 - 2:15pm                    OCLC WorldCat Local

2:15 - 2:30pm                    Break

2:30 - 3:45pm                    Primo/PrimoCentral (ExLibris)

 

For additional information about the content of the program contact
George Machovec ([log in to unmask]) 

 

 

 

George Machovec

Associate Director

Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries

3801 E. Florida, Suite 515

Denver, CO  80210

(303) 759-3399 x.101

(303) 759-3363 (fax)

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