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
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)