Year: 2007
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot: Communication Survey Results
A survey was undertaken to learn from the campuses their preferred methods for learning about the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot project; their desired format for the content of communications; and the frequency and timing of reports.
Zotero now works with Melvyl; LibX browser toolbar updated
Zotero, an innovative citation manager that works in tandem with the Firefox web browser, now imports search results from Melvyl; additionally, the UC Libraries Edition of the LibX browser toolbar has been updated.
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot – Women and Men at Work
Ongoing work, new task groups formed, campus visits by the Implementation Team, and detailed workplans and timelines are discussed.
Improved access to items within Request added Nov 27
A new button within Request removes an existing ‘availability’ roadblock and allows users to continue with their Requests.
Upgraded Melvyl Software Requires Proxy Domain Addition
The new version of the Melvyl Catalog with upgraded software, which will be released on December 10, 2007, may display a UC-eLinks button on the Full Record display for online resources.
UC Image Service News: 8 Campuses in 8 Days!
ARTstor and CDL representatives met with faculty and stakeholders at all 9 campuses participating in the ARTstor systemwide license.
Melvyl Changes: Large and Small
The version 16.2 upgrade to the Ex Libris Aleph software for the Melvyl Catalog will go live on December 10, 2007.
Metasearch pilot at UCLA ready for assessment
CDL and UCLA have completed development on a pilot federated search application that helps scholars conduct research on the topic of "Women in U.S. Social Movements".
CDL Guidelines for Digital Objects, Version 2.0: Updated for METS File element
The "CDL Guidelines for Digital Objects, Version 2.0" (CDL GDO) has been updated to include specifications for use of the METS File <file> element.
University of California launches Mark Twain Project Online
University of California is pleased to announce the launch of the beta version of the Mark Twain Project Online, a digital critical edition of the writings of Mark Twain.