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LiLI.org site redesign

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By Gina Persichini, networking consultant

Changes to interlibrary loan system

Libraries using OCLC's interlibrary loan tools will see significant changes to the interlibrary loan (ILL) system in 2013. OCLC is currently migrating from WorldCat Resource Sharing (on the FirstSearch platform) to World Share ILL (on the worldcat.org platform). All Idaho libraries will begin the process of moving to the new platform in August 2013.

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ILL System Changes in 2013

Libraries using OCLC's interlibrary loan tools will see significant changes to the interlibrary loan (ILL) system in 2013. OCLC is currently migrating from WorldCat Resource Sharing (on the FirstSearch platform) to World Share ILL (on the worldcat.org platform).  All Idaho libraries will begin the process of moving to the new platform in August 2013.

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LiLI and Learning Express Library (LEL) included in Idaho State Department of Education’s 2012 BACK-TO-SCHOOL Teacher Toolkit

Be sure to check out the great video highlighting LEL starring Alex Mcdonald, Director of Instructional Technology at the SDE.

Follow the LiLI link to SCOUT and other great teacher resources!

Reintroducing LiLI.org

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The Commission is pleased to announce that LiLI.org will be the new name and face for Libraries Linking Idaho, previously known as LiLI Databases or LiLI-D. The Commission opted for a new look and name for the statewide online resource in order to reach a wider Idaho audience.

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LiLI Database Training Scheduled for October & November

Register now for LiLI Database Training near you! 

The face-to-face training will take place in a computer lab with
hands-on opportunities to practice using the databases and/or follow
along with the training.  By the end of the workshop, participants will:

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LiLI Database Content - UPDATE

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is pleased to announce that two more databases have been added to the suite of resources that will be available through the LiLI Database service beginning July 1, 2011.  With the addition of a readers advisory service and an auto repair resource, the full suite of LiLI Database resources that will be available through the LiLI Portal and Idaho's publicly

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ICfL Seeking Quotes for Auto Repair and Readers Advisory Online Resources

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is inviting quotations for an Auto Repair online reference tool and a Readers Advisory online reference tool.   Both Requests for Quotes can be accessed in the Idaho Procurement system at https://basec.sicomm.net/login/. 

LiLI Database Selections for July 2011 - Update

The following is an update on the LiLI Database Selection process.

Background:

The contracts currently in place for the LiLI Databases content will expire June 30, 2011.  The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) in February inviting proposals for content to replace those contracts beginning July 1, 2011. 

LiLI-D Implementing the Recommendations

Earlier this year, we shared the Final Report with results and recommendations from A Study of the Libraries Linking Idaho (LiLI) Databases.  The report identified 15 recommendations for the service, some of which were already in progress at the time, some were ideas we were waiting or wanting to implement, and others