From: Schumacher, J
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 2:39 PM
To: SUNYConnect LMS - Current and earlier implementers
Cc: Schumacher, J
Subject: [sunylms] SUNYConnection #37 (pls.excuse duplicates)

The SUNYConnection         Issue # 37         July 18, 2003
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SUNYCONNECT LMS PROGRESS REPORT                                   
+ Group4 training is well underway; Alfred State, Alfred 
	University, Ceramics, Corning, and Jamestown have 
	their first test databases; test databases due this 
	week have been delayed; initial planning meetings 
	have been completed.
+ Fredonia's ALEPH system has been upgraded to version 14.2
	and is housed on the westaleph server.
+ A new SUNYConnect union catalog prototype was scheduled
	to be available for initial testing on June 15, 2003.  
	The prototype, available as of this week, includes the 
	catalogs of Binghamton, Cayuga, Cortland, Oneonta, Stony 
	Brook Health Sciences, Sullivan and Upstate Medical.  The
	Data Management Working Group will be evaluating the
	prototype.

SUNYCONNECT DATABASES / ELECTRONIC RESOURCES         
+ SUNYConnect database / electronic resource inquiries should
	be directed to Mr. Carey Hatch.
+ The OLIS has contracted with Abigail Bordeaux (Binghamton)
	to provide additional SFX assistance.
+ AccuNet/AP Multimedia Archive is adding the WAV format for
	their 600,000 audio files in the next 30 days.
+ Carla Hendrix (Plattsburgh) has been asked to take over
	as SLiCAT convener.

ADDITIONAL SUNYCONNECT NEWS                          
+ Sandy Card (Binghamton) is chairing NAAUG's Cataloging/
	Authorities Enhancement Group.  Other SUNY librarians
	involved in the overall ALEPH enhancements process
	are Natalie Sturr (Oswego), Abigail Bordeaux 
	(Binghamton - OPAC) and Kathleen Loomis-Sacco
	(Fredonia - OPAC)
+ Congratulations to Clare Field (nee' Merrill) of OLIS on her
        recent marriage.
+ Congratulations to Larry Randall on his retirement.  Thanks
        Larry for all your efforts on behalf of OLIS and
        SUNYConnect.

ADDITIONAL READING / RESOURCES            
+ http://www.sunyconnect.suny.edu/aleph/lmsmigrate.htm
	Revised LMS migration schedule.
+ The ICAU newsletter is available at 
	http://www.icau.org
 
WORTH REPEATING...                          
"The public higher education systems should be the jewels
in New York's crown.  Unless the state ends the woeful
neglect of the system and develops a better formula for
financing and setting tuition, the jewels will change to
paste."
	Clifton Wharton
	former SUNY Chancellor	
	New York Times
	February 8, 2003
	
CALENDAR        
July 25;	SAC Finance Committee meeting - Plattsburgh
Sep. 1;		OLIS closed
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