On August 15, 2004, OCLC completed all basic borrowing and lending in
the
WorldCat Resource Sharing (formerly referred to as the FirstSearch
staff
view). Libraries that currently use OCLC's ILL Web and have
FirstSearch
access will be able to switch their workflow to the WorldCat Resource
Sharing. Now is the time to migrate!
In addition to the completion of borrowing and lending, the
FirstSearch
staff view will also include:
* Multiple holdings display options, including custom holdings
(persistence between holdings screens is expected to be fully
implemented by
August 20)
* Batch printing of Request Manager categories
* Setup and use of saved conditional notes
* Improved brief results display in Request Manager
* Limit resource sharing based on WorldCat holdings
In the FirstSearch service, including the resource sharing view, the
ability
for library patrons and staff to register with OCLC FirstSearch will be
a
new feature. Once a user registers, they'll be able to:
* Save the searches they've conducted in FirstSearch databases
(a
precursor to SDI-type functionality!)
* Place a resource sharing request through ILL Direct Request
and
track the status of their request, if registered when the request is
placed
In October 2004, the ability to save your ILL authorization and
password,
along with additional timesaving measures will be implemented.
Additional information about these enhancements can be found at:
http://www.oclc.org/ill/migration/enhancements_new.htm
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