Author: Ellen Meltzer
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot – Important Schedule Update for Request Service
While Request functionality will be accessible from the UC-eLinks service menu at the start of the Next Generation Melvyl pilot, easier and more intuitive access to the current Request system has been postponed from June to early fall.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot – Tell us how you’d like to be kept informed
The UC-OCLC Next Generation Melvyl Pilot Implementation Team wants to hear how you'd best like to be kept informed of the work of this project. Please take our brief, 5-question survey this November and have your vote be counted!
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot Release Date – April 2008
The projected release date for the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot, supported by OCLC's WorldCat Local (WCL) service is April 2008.
UC-OCLC Pilot: Great Minds at Work
UC task groups and joint UC-OCLC workgroups have continued their inquiry and exploration and formed thoughtful, well reasoned recommendations aimed at creating an enhanced Next Generation Melvyl Pilot, supported by the WorldCat Local Service.
Telnet Melvyl Retired
The Telnet version of the Melvyl Catalog was retired on August 31, 2007. Users who desire the flexibility of command line searching can use the Command Search feature available on the web version of the Melvyl Catalog.
Next Generation Melvyl – Intense Planning Taking Place
The latest information on the status of the Next Generation Melvyl Catalog, supported by the WorldCat Local Service, includes new task group charges, reports, etc.