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> OCLC Web Information Sessions
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> OCLC web information sessions include a live presentation, available at no
> cost, which you'll access via the web, with audio available via a
> conference call. You'll be able to submit questions you have at any time
> during the presentation.
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> Registration
> Space for these OCLC sessions are limited, so please register early. To
> register, send the following information via e-mail to
> [log in to unmask]: (1) session name, (2) session date & time, (3) your
> name and title, (4) institution name, and
> (5) your e-mail and phone number.
>
> Details for logging on to the web information session will be sent after
> you register. If you have questions about the web information sessions,
> please contact OCLC at 1-800-848-5878, ext. 6251, or [log in to unmask]
>
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> (1) Make Digital Reference a Reality for your Library
> Join us to learn about the new QuestionPoint collaborative reference
> service that links a global network of reference librarians who interact
> with library users and share questions and answers. With QuestionPoint,
> your library will gain a powerful, easy-to-use resource to provide digital
> reference services. Your library users will gain a resource that enables
> them to submit questions at any time through your library's web site.
> QuestionPoint extends reference support directly to your users through
> web-based forms and online chat capabilities, and it enables you to answer
> your users questions or route them to libraries within your group prior to
> escalating unanswered questions to the global network. In addition, learn
> about the QuestionPoint features that are coming soon as a result of a
> partnership with Convey Technologies.
>
> Friday, August 30 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
> OR
> Tuesday, September 3 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
> OR
> Tuesday, October 1 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
> OR
> Friday, October 11 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time
>
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> (2) Learn how you can digitize your historic newspapers
> Join us to learn how your library can provide fully searchable web access
> to your valuable historic newspaper collections through OCLC Digital &
> Preservation Resources. Using Olive Software, designed for newspaper
> digitization, we can efficiently convert newspapers in print or microform
> to digital format and deliver an online file for your library's web site
> or for OCLC's hosted site. As a result, your library users will have
> easily accessible historic content, presented in context, with the
> newspaper's original layout, graphics and reading experience.
>
> Friday, August 30 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
>
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> (3) Managing Your Digital Library
> Join us to learn more about the new OCLC Digital Preservation Cooperative
> and an innovative new OCLC service --the CONTENTdm software suite.
>
> The Digital & Preservation Cooperative provides a central knowledge base
> for digital activities throughout the information industry. It acts as a
> clearinghouse for information on grant and other funding resources and on
> digitization collaborative projects. Cooperative participants come
> together to share knowledge and to increase the value of digital
> collections by combining them with other collections. The Cooperative
> provides the latest in best practices, standards and technology white
> papers to help you learn more about digitization and preservation trends.
>
>
> CONTENTdm enables your library to create, access and preserve special
> collections --on your library's computer or hosted on an OCLC server.
> With CONTENTdm, you can turn your special collections into fully
> searchable online resources accessible from any web browser. And, as part
> of the Co-op, your library will receive a free starter kit to collect and
> store 500 images on the OCLC CONTENTdm hosted service. We'll review the
> software with you and show you how quickly you can begin using this cost-
> effective digital library resource.
>
> Tuesday, September 3 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
> OR
> Wednesday, September 18 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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