Category: Discovery & Delivery
Next Generation Melvyl – Improvements in Display of Online Resources
In its September 13, 2009 install, OCLC made improvements to the display of electronic resources in the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot. The changes were made to help users better distinguish between links to online materials for which they have access as opposed to links from other libraries to which they may not have access.
Using Request in Next Generation Melvyl (WCL)
[originally posted as “Next Generation Melvyl – Evaluation Period Begins 8/19/09,” August 31, 2009] On 8/19/09, several configuration changes are being implemented as we point to NGM: The Request button will take users directly to the Request service. When users […]
Changes to UC-eLinks in Next Gen Melvyl
[originally published as “Next Generation Melvyl – Evaluation Period Begins 8/19/09,” August 31, 2009] Starting on Wednesday, August 19th, users visiting http://melvyl.cdlib.org are being directed to the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot as the default search. Several configuration changes are being […]
Next Generation Melvyl – Evaluation Period Begins 8/19/09
Starting on Wednesday, August 19th users visiting http://melvyl.cdlib.org are being directed to the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot as the default search. The page still offers a link to current Melvyl.
Read more-->Request News
[originally posted as “What is Bib Services Doing?,” July 17, 2009] Sherry Willhite, Michael Thwaites, Debra Bartling and Bob Brandriff have been working steadily on implementing Request in WorldCat Local, at the same time dealing with the daily challenges of […]
What is Bib Services Doing?
This is the first in a series of status reports from CDL's Bibliographic Services team.
Melvyl Catalog Maintenance: UC Berkeley Record Load into the Melvyl Catalog
The UC Berkeley Library is replacing its GLADIS/Pathfinder/Innopacsystems with an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) Millennium system and is renaming the catalog "OskiCat." CDL has been working intensively for several months with UCB library to ensure a smooth transition in the Melvyl Catalog from UCB's GLADIS holdings to its III holdings.
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot – June 2009 Enhancements
: Over the weekend of June 14th, a number of changes were brought into Next Generation Melvyl, supported by WorldCat Local (WCL). These changes are especially noticeable on the Advanced Search screen.
Next Generation Melvyl Pilot – Important Changes with May Install
The enhancements brought into WorldCat Local by OCLC over the weekend of 5/17/09 require parallel changes on the UC side so you will see them implemented over the next two weeks, rather than immediately.
Next Generation Melvyl – April Enhancements
Over the weekend of April 19th, a number of changes were brought into Next Generation Melvyl, supported by WorldCat Local (WCL). These changes are especially noticeable on the detailed record display.