Blended Web

Staff Meeting

Round-table discussion

Do most people loan out current material?

  • Yes - a few (2) do not

How do you handle multiple recreational requests from one person?

  • Try one string of lenders, then let them try the public library
  • Using Netflix

Future of LAND

  • Recognizing problem, potential identification thereof, attempting to fix it
  • HVCC left LAND
  • Call LAND if there are problems with drivers.

ILLiad 8 Thoughts

  • More organized than MS
  • Will Office 2007 be required? No
  • When should I upgrade to 7.4? Now

Anyone have their emails not allowed to be sent through their campus?

  • Yes 2 CC - can get hosted email server option from OCLC

What does everyone think of the toolkit?

  • People have implemented different parts, some just cracking it open

What about patrons who don't pick up their items?

  • Some charge a fine for not picking it up ($3)
  • Keep track of the users

Discussion of the differences between ConnectNY (RapidILL) & IDS

IDS Search?

  • "Get this within a week"
  • Another search portal?
  • Could WorldCat prioritize... it won't
  • Three tiers of searching: self, system, world
  • Some planning on using it now in beta
  • Bookbag feature desired
  • Bulk processing of requests

IDS/ALIAS Statistics Questions - tracking use

  • It's possible but a curiosity