OLIS News
OLIS has been holding regular webinars focused on COVID-19 issues;
Work on the redesign of the OLIS website continues;
Footprints, the OLIS Service Request system has been replaced by Team Dynamix. The OLIS link is found at:
https://online.suny.edu/help/SUNY Library Shared Services
The Central Discovery Index (CDI) Task Force is continuing to test the CDI and is working with Ex Libris to resolve identified issues.
The Network E-Resource Task Force has been meeting to discuss whether not centralized management of shared e-resources is feasible, and if so, what criteria should be used to identify candidates for management. The group expects to present its findings by mid-March
In an effort to continue to improve discovery usability, SUNY is working with Thirdiron, the makers or Libkey, on SUNY-wide (optional) procurement. Libkey integrates with Primo/Alma to significantly improve the user experience by reducing the amount of clicks to get to full text content. Additionally, users will be able to have a more visually appealing experience through the use of the Browzine platform.
SUNY’s 5-year master agreement with OCLC for a variety of services is reaching an end, with the final 1-year renewal for FY 21 being worked out now. Shannon Pritting is working on reviewing long-term strategies for working with OCLC with a cross-sector group comprised of Karen Gelles (Farmingdale), Marianne Muha and Joe Riggie (Buff State), Jan Waterhouse (U Albany), Anne Bouvier (U Buffalo), and Alaina Nuth (Geneseo). The cross-sector group will present issues, strategies, and opportunities at the June 2020 SLC Meeting.
