CDLINFO News
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.
A Fond Farewell to Robin Chandler
It is with much regret that we announce that Robin Chandler will be leaving the CDL on November 30th to accept an appointment as Digital Library Program Manager at UC San Diego. In preparing for Robin's departure, we have given considerable thought to how best to organize the diverse responsibilities currently performed by Robin's unit within the CDL.
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.
The Bancroft Library is Closed for Summer 2008!
In summer 2008, the Bancroft Library will return to its original location, the Doe Library Annex, from its temporary quarters in downtown Berkeley.
Calisphere K-12 Partnerships
CDL's Calisphere team is partnering with the Alameda County Office of Education's CTAP Region IV and the UC Irvine History Project in order to promote best practices for teaching with primary source materials and achieve other objectives.
Digital Preservation News
The CDL Digital Preservation Group has been busy with a variety of exciting activities.