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OCLC WorldShare ILL Update & Training Information

OCLC WorldShare ILL Update & Training Information

As a reminder, all libraries currently using OCLC’s WorldCat Resource Sharing (WCRS) service need to plan a migration to the new WorldShare® Interlibrary Loan service between now and the end of the calendar year, when WCRS will no longer be available. Academic libraries that belong to Washington Group Services (sos.wa.gov/q/waywho) are encouraged to migrate as a group in July and August. Members of Washington OCLC Group Services have the unique opportunity participate in a managed migration from WCRS to the…

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OCLC ILL Training for Wayfinder Libraries

OCLC ILL Training for Wayfinder Libraries

OCLC is replacing the current WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan (ILL) service with a new service,  OCLC WorldShareT Interlibrary Loan, in 2013. A series of training sessions on the new service has been scheduled for Washington libraries: Training for Public and Special Libraries: WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started: Tuesday, April 2 – Register WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing: Wednesday, April 3 – Register WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending: Thursday, April 4 – Register Training for Academic Libraries: WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started:…

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How kind is this – it really touched my heart!

How kind is this – it really touched my heart!

We just received an interlibrary loan book that we ordered from Ketchikan Campus library in Alaska…The book is titled “Buried treasure of the United State: how to locate hidden wealth”. Inside was a handwritten note that read:  Dear SCCC Library – hello to you:  it seems this is a favorite title of your patrons as we have loaned it to you numerous times.  It is hardly ever checked out here, we are happy to weed it from our collection and…

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WSL Updates for March 31, 2011

WSL Updates for March 31, 2011

Volume 7, March 31, 2011 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) RESOURCE SHARING GRANT Q&A SESSION 2) FIRST TUESDAYS – SEARCH THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 3) FUNDING FOR LIBRARY SUPPORT STAFF CERTIFICATION 4) NEW YORK TIMES AVAILABLE THROUGH LIBRARIES 5) MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR 6) CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK (SOME FREE, SOME NOT)

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

WSL Updates for September 23, 2010

Volume 6, September 23, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) NEW DIGITAL COLLECTION – KIONA-BENTON CITY HERITAGE 2) 2009 WASHINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICAL REPORT 3) THERE’S STILL TIME TO TAKE THE SURVEY 4) SPARKS! IGNITION GRANTS 5) GREAT STORIES CLUB GRANTS FROM ALA 6) MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANT PROGRAM 7) AMIGOS ANNOUNCES WESTERN RESOURCE SHARING AGREEMENT 8) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for August 5, 2010

WSL Updates for August 5, 2010

Volume 6, August 5, 2010 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) USING WEBCAMS FOR ONLINE EVENTS 2) 2010 NORTHWEST INTERLIBRARY LOAN CONFERENCE 3) SELECTING AND RECOMMENDING INSPIRATIONAL FICTION 4) AN ADVOCACY PLAN FOR YOUR LIBRARY 5) HELPING JOB SEEKERS USING ELECTRONIC TOOLS AND FEDERAL RESOURCES 6) TOUR GRANTSTATION – YOUR FAST TRACK TO FUNDRAISING 7) FREE OCLC WEBINARS IN AUGUST 8) UPCOMING IMLS GRANT DEADLINES