After some minor tech issues, we're getting started! 02:11PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
We have a great mix of ALL types of librarians today 02:14PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Ebook materials essentially operate in silos- completely opposite of library values 02:17PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Big project in MA adhered to "Readers First" principle to keep perspective and goals in place 02:21PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Still have problem with wifi. The only way is to stand outside the meeting room. 02:22PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Some valuable "lessons learned" info coming put of this presentation as well as "how to" info 02:24PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Difference between when you want to "own" some books and lease others. I.e. travel guides/books. Not worth owning. 02:32PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Biblioboard for local history materials. 02:33PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Simultaneous access- my kingdom for simultaneous access! It's where patrons are moving- Netflix, Oyster, etc. 02:37PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Be firm when working with vendors- don't award them contract if they don't align with your goals from Day 1 02:41PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
axis360 digital media by Baker and Taylor. 02:42PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Koha Mass eBook project catalog very clean, easy to use and search 02:44PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
50 multi-type libraries taking part in pilot for 6 months. 02:44PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Used koha for discovery of all ebooks. Ebooks.masslibsystem.cim 02:44PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by Madge
Sorry! Ebooks.masslibsystem.com 02:45PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by Madge
Working on API so patron does not have to login every time with their own device. 02:47PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
In Biblioboard, you can have your own module. Local authors, history collections, locally created exhibitions/databases 02:50PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
"Mass libraries are working to end the digital lockout" promotional materials. 02:51PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by Madge
Many logins for MA eBooks project. Wonder if they are working to have one login for all down the road. 02:53PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Work with anything with browser but not kindle or other e-ink reader. 02:58PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Libraries can get their own stats 03:02PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by Madge
Macmillan is the only big publisher opts out on this project. 03:02PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Cautiously optimistic for Macmillian because "money talks" and libraries are willing to pay, just on their own terms. 03:04PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Discovery layer over all these components? Not sure it is needed. 03:05PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Statewide is solution to end silos of digital content 03:05PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Meant to supplement the existing Overdrive offerings. 03:08PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Lots of different option in MA. Overdrive, statewide project, Lib of Commonwealth out of BPL 03:08PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Local materials like yearbooks may run into copyright issues 03:11PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Just mentioning moving away from Dewey gives me slight heart palpitations. I think it still has its place! #deweyforever 03:16PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
EBL preview then check out model is very interesting. 03:19PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
School libraries embrace the project the most among all. 03:21PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
B&T is doing negotiating with publishers on MA behalf based on acceptable platform 03:22PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
MA owns the B&T platform and titles. 03:23PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Negotiate ability to move purchased ebooks to another acceptable platform. 03:24PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by madge
RILINK members: 1998=2; 2014=160. 03:27PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Most purchased ebooks in schools are YA nonfiction and reference. 03:32PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
EBook school obstacle? Not available for all students. Everything comes down to digital divide (among other issues) 03:34PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
FollettShelf is a single use platform. 03:35PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Platform proliferation is a problem for patrons. 03:41PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
PC uses EBL, open up the entire collections to patrons but choose not to own any title. 03:43PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
EBL users are concern the firm being acquired recently by Proquest. They're happy with the product & hope the new ownership won't change it. 03:50PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin
Liking the new EZone kids portal! 03:54PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Quite impressed with OSL kid portal for eBooks! 03:55PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by Sharon
Cost and holds list of bestsellers still an issue 03:55PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
One copy one user model a problem, alternatives are very expensive 03:56PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by lauren m
Makerspace customized for your community. 05:11PM Tue, 29 April 2014 GMT by chaichin