From: Schumacher, J
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 12:31 PM
To: Initial Implementers - SUNYConnect LMS
Cc: Schumacher, J
Subject: [pilots] SUNYConnection #20 (pls.excuse duplicates)

The SUNYConnection         Issue # 20              March 1, 2002
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SUNYCONNECT LMS PROGRESS REPORT                              
+ Binghamton has successfully tested and implemented an interface from the
	ALEPH software to the Binghamton University's campus obligations
	system.
+ Test databases have been created for Broome, Cayuga, Cortland, Morrisville
  	and Onondaga.
+ Group2 campuses are utilizing ALEPH "template" files created by the OLIS
	and Natalie Sturr (Oswego/OLIS).  These files configure the ALEPH
	web opac, indexing and other system parameters.
+ Many of the pilot sites have loaded Ex Libris-provided serial publication
	pattern files. 
+ Stony Brook is still scheduled to "STP" on March 28, 2002.
+ The second set of "Group2" libraries begin a series of ALEPH training
        classes next week.
+ OLIS, ITEC and SUNY Oswego met to discuss arrangements for additional
	SUNYConnect LMS server sites.

SUNYCONNECT DATABASES / ELECTRONIC RESOURCES                      
+ The SUNYConnect Advisory Council has opted to not change the rate of
	increase for the campuses' annual Database Fee.  This issue will
	be re-considered in August 2002.
+ Larry Randall gave a presentation on SUNYConnect Electronic Resources 
	at the Annual Summit of SUNY Multimedia Instructional Designers 
	(MIDs).

ADDITIONAL SUNYCONNECT NEWS
+ Access to Ex Libris documentation and other resources needs to be 
	password protected in some cases.  The OLIS has developed a
	web "portal" site for these resources.  Additional resources
	will be added to this site on an ongoing basis.  Information
	about accessing this portal has been sent to the SUNY Library
	Directors' list.  Natalie Sturr's useful web site of ALEPH 
	resources is now available via OLIS' ALEPH500 Implementation
	Portal.  http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/group2
+ Ex Libris will be providing a demonstration of the SFX product during
	the SUNYConnect Advisory Council meeting.
+ The New York State Library's contract for statewide access to the
        Dialog@Carl resources has been extended to March 31, 2003.

ADDITIONAL READING / RESOURCES                   
+ SUNYConnect Financial Plan documents -- 
	http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/scfinance.htm
+ ALEPH500 Implementation Portal --
	http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/group2
+ About SFX -- http://www.sfxit.com/
+ Upcoming changes to SUNYNet with some OLIS recommendations --
	http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/sunynetserv.htm
+ SUNYLA 2002 Conference programs --
	http://www.fredonia.edu/library/sunyla/program.htm 

WORTH REPEATING...                                            
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eye-catching 200-horsepower package.  The automotive equivalent of a 
really hot librarian."
	from a current Honda advertisement

CALENDAR
Mar. 5;		SUNYConnect Advisory Council meeting -- Albany
Mar. 22;	SUNYLA Executive Board/Council videoconference
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