Hi George, Do you have a location yet? Nancy -- Nancy Chaffin Hunter Metadata Librarian/Associate Professor Colorado State University Libraries Fort Collins, CO 80523-1019 voice: 970.491.1847 fax: 970.491.4611 e-mail: [log in to unmask] From: The Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries List ALLIANCE-L [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of George Machovec Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 11:16 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Hold the date: May 7th Journal Discovery Vendor Showcase 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]<mailto:[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]<mailto:[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) [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://www.coalliance.org