“The problem that we encountered during the Policies Directory rollout on December 13th has been resolved and we will be installing the new directory on Sunday, January 10th.
Please note that we have extended the WorldCat Resource Sharing downtime on the 10th to allow more time for the installation.

The Policies Directory interface (https://illpolicies.oclc.org) will be unavailable from 5:00 pm Friday, January 8th through 8:00 am Sunday, January 10th EST.

WorldCat Resource Sharing will be unavailable on Sunday, January 10th from 2:00 am – 8:00 am EST.

The Policies Directory is a repository of interlibrary loan policies for WorldCat Resource Sharing libraries.  The new Policies Directory has been completely redesigned including a new user interface, hardware platform and underlying database.
Your access to the data in the new Policies Directory will remain the same.

• Via the existing URL (https://illpolicies.oclc.org) using your OCLC ILL authorization and password.
• Through the WorldCat Resource Sharing interface, either by clicking the Policies Directory link or on the ‘Libraries that Own Item’ screen, by clicking on the red question mark (?) next to the library symbol
• Via the existing links in ILLiad and the WorldCat Services Administrative module.

All existing lending data (policies, deflections, contact data) will remain.  You do not need to make any changes to your existing Policies Directory data.
A complete list of changes and enhancements is located at http://www.oclc.org/info/policies/“

Jennifer Corsi

OCLC Delivery Services

corsij@oclc.org

“A preview site is now available for the new Policies Directory interface which is being installed on December 13, 2009.

We invite you to take a peak at the new Policies Directory before it goes live on the 13th.  Click the URL below and use the following authorization/password to login
authorization=  100028264

Password=          oclc

https://policies-preview.oclc.org

A few things to keep in mind –

• You must use the demonstration authorization to log in.  Your normal authorizations won’t work on this site.  But, once you login you can search for your own library (or anyone else’s)
• The data in the preview environment is several weeks old.  It was copied from the current Policies Directory in mid October and has not been updated since.
• The environment is not ‘live’.  Changes made in this interface will not update the current Policies Directory.
• A few changes are still in progress.  For example, the Help files have not yet been loaded.
• This preview site will be available 9:00 am to 5:00 pm  EST through Friday, December 10^th.

A list of the changes to the Policies Directory are included here   http://www.oclc.org/info/policies/

Please send me any comments or questions that you have –  Jennifer_corsi@oclc.org.”

Jennifer Corsi

OCLC Delivery Services

1-800-848-5878 ext. 5372

corsij@oclc.org

As of today, SWAN libraries may use the standardized three letter agency codes for  full SWAN member libraries when addressing materials for MLS delivery.   The only exceptions to this are the two college members of SWAN that receive their delivery via ILDS.  Materials for Morton College (MRT on the ILDS label) and South Suburban Community College (SSC on the ILDS label) have to be routed using an ILDS label with the final destination written out and their symbol circled on the ILDS delivery label.

Lists are available on the MLS website -if you want a printout for reference:

• SWAN libraries by Agency Code
• SWAN libraries in alpha order

Remember this applies only to full SWAN members, materials being routed to any library other than a SWAN library must be written out completely.

Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement Forms

This morning email was sent out via the public library mail list regarding the MLS Reciprocal Borrowing Service agreements.

Below are the forms required for participation in the Public Library Reciprocal Borrowing service. Forms are due to Kate Boyle by December 18, 2009.

• Reciprocal Borrowing Memo to Library Directors (please read before completing forms)
• Library Intergovernmental Agreement for Public Libraries or Public Library Districts
• Sample Resolution or Sample Ordinance for board passage
• List of Collection Agencies currently used by member libraries.

There are three PowerPoint presentation saved as pdf files that you can view:

1. 1. Finish with the ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory- Searching for Policies to learn how to harness the power of the Directory to create truly powerful custom holdings groups and paths to use in WorldCat.

   Continue with The New ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory – Entering your Policies

   For further information, contact Kate Boyle at 630-734-5160

Please view Welcome to the ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory – Let’s Get Started to learn how to sign in and get started.

The new ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory is now available. There are three PowerPoint presentations saved as pdf files that you can view:

• Please view Welcome to the ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory – Let’s Get Started to learn how to sign in and get started.
• Continue with The New ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory – Entering your Policies
• Finish with the ILLINET Resource Sharing Policy Directory- Searching for Policies to learn how to harness the power of the Directory to create truly powerful custom holdings groups and paths to use in WorldCat.

For further information, contact Kate Boyle at 630-734-5160

A short PowerPoint presentation introducing the directory has been created and posted to the MLS Resource Sharing website. The presentation covers creating an account and signing in to L2 to enter Interlibrary Loan, Photocopy, and Reciprocal Borrowing policies. Please view the presentation to learn how to sign in and enter policies for your library. Once libraries have begun to enter their policies, the real fun can begin for OCLC libraries as we create truly powerful custom holdings groups and paths to use in WorldCat. Photocopy policies include LVIS participation to enable libraries to identify other LVIS libraries in order to secure free photocopies. Reciprocal Borrowing policies include a description of any limits imposed on RB patrons, thereby enabling libraries to view Reciprocal Borrowing policies before their patrons visit neighboring institutions.

Watch for more presentations and information to be posted to the MLS website and blog. In addition, training opportunities will be available across the State and online via WebjunctionIL and OPAL. For further information, contact Kate Boyle at 630-734-5160.

Check out this handy resource when you are attempting to locate newspapers for a specific town.  There is a search page where you can specify a search by a particular state, county or city. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/search/titles/

You can also view and search newspaper pages from 1880 to 1922 from the following states: California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/search/pages/

Enjoy this resource.

Thank you to those of you that attended the initial event.  If you have any suggestions for the next meeting, please feel free to send them on to me. The next meeting is September 1^st you can register online on the calendar (http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6904 )

ILLINET INTERLIBRARY LOAN TRAFFIC FORM

The FY2009 ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Traffic Form is now available. You can assist our efforts to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of resource sharing by completing the survey.

• For Content/Subject Matter questions contact Gwen Harrison or call Gwen at 217-785-7334. You may also contact Ron Winner or call Ron at 217-785-1168.
• For Username/Password contact Becky Hunter or call Becky at 217-782-7849.
• For Software or Technology Issues contact Bibliostat toll-free at 1-866-785-9935.

You may also reach Gwen, Ron or Becky toll free at 1-800-665-5576, extension 1.Feel free to contact me with any of your concerns or questions.   Remember you need to use Internet Explorer.