LINC Update for October 11, 2005

October 11, 2005

2005 - 131

UPCOMING MEETINGS

LINC Policy Council--October 19, 1:30 p.m.

2005 - 132
MEDIA MALL LINK ADDED TO ALL LIBRARY LINCPACS

On October 3, an additional tab was added to all LINCPACs, pointing to the Media Mall website (http://www.mymediamall.net). The tab is called Media Mall. When patrons link to this site, they are able to check out and download e-books and audiobooks, using their LINC barcode and pin number.

If your library filters by url, you will need to allow access to the Media Mall website (http://www.mymediamall.net) so this link will work.

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MEDIA MALL DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

Two demonstrations of Media Mall have been scheduled. The demonstrations cover how to place holds, how to checkout materials, and how to download content. Dates are listed below:
•October 20, 2005 – 12:15 -1:45 pm
•October 26, 2005 – 9:30 – 11:30 am
For questions, contact Donna Schaal, 217-352-0047, ext. 204, or email dschaa@lincolntrail.info

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LINC-L LISTSERV

A LINC L Listserv has been set up to allow library staff to post Horizon questions and help each other with answers. Here are the instructions for subscribing to the LINC – L listserv:
•Send an email to listproc@lincolntrail.info
•Put the word subscribe in the subject line
•In the text of the message, type only
subscribe linc-l youremail yourname
(example: subscribe linc-l pboze@lincolntrail.info Pat Boze)
•Do not use carriage returns in the message
•Delete any signature lines or any other characters besides the ‘subscribe’ line from the text of the email

An email will confirm that your subscription has been processed and you will begin receiving all announcements posted to the linc-l list until you unsubscribe from the list. If you experience problems subscribing to this list, send an email to: rjohns@lincolntrail.info.

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HORIZON 8.0 BETA PROCESS

Lincoln Trail has been accepted to be a member of the group of libraries doing initial testing of Horizon 8.0. Horizon 8.0 is only available in a test environment at the present time, but we have begun looking at the product and will be given access to a test database and test server in Utah sometime this week. This gives us the opportunity to provide input on the functionality of this product while it is still in its early stages of development.

We need help from front-line library staff to can test this product and provide input back to SirsiDynix. If you are interested or have staff who might be able to help, please send an email to: pboze@lincolntrail.info.

October 11, 2005
2005 - 131	UPCOMING MEETINGS
	LINC Policy Council--October 19, 1:30 p.m.

2005 - 132	MEDIA MALL LINK ADDED TO ALL LIBRARY LINCPACS
	On October 3, an additional tab was added to all LINCPACs, pointing to the Media Mall website (http://www.mymediamall.net). The tab is called Media Mall. When patrons link to this site, they are able to check out and download e-books and audiobooks, using their LINC barcode and pin number. If your library filters by url, you will need to allow access to the Media Mall website (http://www.mymediamall.net) so this link will work.

2005 - 133	MEDIA MALL DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE
	Two demonstrations of Media Mall have been scheduled. The demonstrations cover how to place holds, how to checkout materials, and how to download content. Dates are listed below: •October 20, 2005 – 12:15 -1:45 pm •October 26, 2005 – 9:30 – 11:30 am For questions, contact Donna Schaal, 217-352-0047, ext. 204, or email dschaa@lincolntrail.info

2005 - 134	LINC-L LISTSERV
	A LINC L Listserv has been set up to allow library staff to post Horizon questions and help each other with answers. Here are the instructions for subscribing to the LINC – L listserv: •Send an email to listproc@lincolntrail.info •Put the word subscribe in the subject line •In the text of the message, type only subscribe linc-l youremail yourname (example: subscribe linc-l pboze@lincolntrail.info Pat Boze) •Do not use carriage returns in the message •Delete any signature lines or any other characters besides the ‘subscribe’ line from the text of the email An email will confirm that your subscription has been processed and you will begin receiving all announcements posted to the linc-l list until you unsubscribe from the list. If you experience problems subscribing to this list, send an email to: rjohns@lincolntrail.info.

2005 - 135	HORIZON 8.0 BETA PROCESS
	Lincoln Trail has been accepted to be a member of the group of libraries doing initial testing of Horizon 8.0. Horizon 8.0 is only available in a test environment at the present time, but we have begun looking at the product and will be given access to a test database and test server in Utah sometime this week. This gives us the opportunity to provide input on the functionality of this product while it is still in its early stages of development. We need help from front-line library staff to can test this product and provide input back to SirsiDynix. If you are interested or have staff who might be able to help, please send an email to: pboze@lincolntrail.info.