On August 20, Academic Universe presented its new user interface. Although a few problems have been identified (some have been resolved by the vendor, and some require further work), the new interface significantly improves usability of the Academic Universe databases. […]
a. Timeline for Notifying Users CDL staff and TSC members have created a timeline and plan for notifying users and library staff of details for retiring the CDL-hosted journal article databases from now through the end of the year. The […]
By Ellen Meltzer, CDL Information Services Manager Request Delayed One of the most significant remaining challenges in the Next Generation Melvyl Pilot supported by WorldCat Local (WCL) is the integration with Request (ILL). Request is dependent on a major re-architecture […]
By Joan Starr, Manager, Strategic and Project Planning UC’s May 09 Annual Accountability Report is now available online at http://www .universityofcalifornia.edu/accountability/. The website provides a spotlight on accountability issues from President Yudof, an introduction to the report, and a discussion […]
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec SCP Program Update: December 2003 General news: Monographs. It may seem as if there is a lull in the distribution of monographs, but a more accurate way of […]
[…] Santa Cruz, who receive it from other vendors, this Tier 2 resource is now handled through CDL. SCP will cont inue to supply cataloging records to all campuses who get the database, regardless of whether they participate through CDL. Serial […]
OCLC has released the new FirstSearch service, which includes a new interface and many new features. OCLC will continue to add more features and databases. Please consult their Web site for an implementation schedule . A guided tour graphically illustrates […]
Many licensed ProQuest databases (including databases from CSA and Chadwyck-Healey) will transition to the new ProQuest platform on Wednesday, August 8. A full list of the transitioning systemwide-licensed databases with their PIDs is available at: http://www.cdlib.org/services/collections/rl/docs/transitions/ProQuest_Systemwide_Database_Transition.doc. Note: Your campus may […]
