The Shop Window: Compelling and Dynamic Library Portals
by Stephen Abram, MLS, SirsiDynix vice president of Innovation
Think of your library's Web presence as a shop window, which tells passersby whether or not it's worth the visit. Here's how you can make your "shop window" more attractive to library users - and potential users.
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Is There Data Mining for Libraries?
by Gen Smith, Yuma County Library District automation program supervisor
Gen Smith's yearly task of producing an Annual Collection Report - running dozens of reports and then transferring data to spreadsheets - used to take her an entire week. Now, she can complete this task in half an hour. Hear firsthand from Gen about how she's not only saved valuable time but also gained a deeper insight into the library's collection use, providing a road map for the future based on fact – not supposition.
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They Just Showed Up; They Found a Way: Lessons Learned from Katrina, Rita, and Wilma
by Bob Molyneux, Ph.D., SirsiDynix chief statistician for NDP
In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma, libraries played a crucial role in connecting people with information. And these recent events are sparking new discussions about a national information policy, for, in an age of terrorism or disasters, libraries can be places where affected or interested people can go to get trustworthy information.
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SuperConference Details Unfolding
Catch all of the latest SuperConference details here. You'll find out more about the exciting Executive Track program and speakers, as well as convenient pre-conference training and workshops.
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Hampton University Showcases Joe Jordan Ragtime/Jazz and Entrepreneurship Collection
by Cathy Brotzman, MLS, SirsiDynix director of Consulting Services
Tucked into basement vaults and locked cabinets in libraries throughout the world lie a cornucopia of documents and archival collections detailing the vast cultural heritage of our existence. As Katrina ably demonstrated, vaults and locks are not enough to protect these treasures of our past. Find out what Hampton University is doing to preserve a historic collection.
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Introducing SirsiDynix's New Training Registration System
by Jeff Olsen, SirsiDynix manager of Education Services
Registering for SirsiDynix training classes will now be even simpler and more convenient for you. Take a step-by-step look at the new process.
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Highlights of CODI 2005 Annual Conference
by Eileen R. Kontrovitz, CODI vice president, conference chair
With record attendance, as well as a record number of excellent customer and company sessions, the CODI 2005 conference was a huge success. Here are the highlights....
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What Are Industry Experts Saying about Network Security? Find Out in Upstream
Concerned about network security and what to do about it? Find out what experts like Marshall Breeding, Steven Carmody, Frank Cervone, Rick Cook, Erik Lewis, and Ken Roberts have to say about it in the upcoming Upstream quarterly eZine.
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Docutek's Phil Kesten Named California Professor of the Year
Congratulations to Phil Kesten, Docutek vice president of strategic directions, for being named California Professor of the Year. A pioneer in the field of e-learning, Kesten teaches at Santa Clara University.
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Make Your December Sparkle with the Final Two SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars of the Season − for FREE!
The SirsiDynix Institute has a lot to offer you this season - from Tim Jewell discussing the e-Resource management challenge, to Lee Rainie addressing the social impact of the Internet. You won't want to miss these thought-provoking Web seminars.
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