2012-10 User Group Meeting Lunch/Networking Question Results
Description
2012 User Group Meeting attendees were asked whether they thought "Lunch/Networking was worth the time spent." The majority of attendees agreed that Lunch/Networking was valuable.
2012-10 User Group Meeting Futures Interest Group Report
Description
The report covers recent activities of the Futures Interest Group (as of fall 2012). FIG discussed learning management systems, preservation/archiving tools, distance education, student success, and citation management software.
The 2012 PALS Report includes all Aleph Subsystem Reports, news relating to PALS products and services, and recent activities of the various Task Forces and Office Teams. Highlights include updates to many reports and tables, the MnPALS Plus mobile website, and a new web interface for patron booking.
2010-10 Circulation User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
Description
Topics discussed include voting for circulation module enhancements, version 20 migration, a joint workday with ILL, and elections: Ramsey Turner (BLC), Jay Nordstrom (GAC), and Jennifer Bruce (UCR) with term starting October 31, 2010.
Official PALS report for the Fall 2010 User Group. Includes Aleph Subsystem Reports, Task Force reports, Office Team reports, Aleph Version 19 and 20 new OPAC features. Location of meeting not given. Possibly at St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Agenda items included the ILL Subsystem Business Meeting, Circulation Subsystem Business Meeting, Systems Subsystem Business Meeting, Reference Subsystem Business Meeting, Cataloging Subsystem Business Meeting, Acquisitions/Serials Subsystem Business Meeting, and breakout sessions.
The presentation covered strategic plan goals, including customer service, Aleph support, financial sustainability, Evergreen, and expanding product suite and customer base.
2010-10 Interlibrary Loan User Group Meeting: Share and Share Alike Breakout Session
Description
The presentation was a general session about borrowing and lending requests. Topics of discussion included level 99 suppliers, Minitex, IMNU, IMII, overdue notices, and some troubleshooting.
2010-10 Reference and Instruction User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
Description
Topics discussed include CIRC-BRIEF records, OPAC display changes, the MnPALS Indexing Task Force, and elections: Amy Naughton (ADC) Diane Pollock (UCR) to continue for another term.
Presentation slides given at ILL Circulation Workday, presented by Agnes Lee (Minitex), Peter Jarnstrom (Minnesota State University Mankato), and Sonja Eilertson (PALS). Presentation covers various aspects of the Aleph Circulation module.
Power Point for report of the PALS Executive Director to the User Group Meeting. Topics include the new MnSCU Chancellor, PALS strategic plan for 2012-2015, and PALS Universe.
2010-10 Acquisitions/Serials User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
Description
Topics discussed include concerns about EBSCO's service and serial pricing, the subsystem version 20 update, workdays, and elections: The group unanimously voted for Rachel to continue as Convener. Sarah Monson was elected Recorder for a two year term, effective fall 2010.