2012-10 Acquisitions/Serials User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
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Topics discussed include using the EDI Invoicing procedure through Baker & Taylor or Yankee Book Peddler, Aleph version 21 enhancements, and elections: Nat Gustafson-Sundell and Rachel Wexelbaum were elected for a two-year term for 2012 to 2014. Becky Schwartzkopf agreed to act as recorder for 2012 to 2014.
2012-10 Cataloging User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
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Topics discussed include upgrading to Aleph version 21, forming an RDA Task Force, current activities of the Authorities Task Force and the MnPALS Indexing Task Force, and elections. Motions passed: The Steering Committee can make changes to check_docs updates as necessary, since EL does not update them, and not every MARC update requires discussion. The RDA Task Force will be created.
2012-10 ILL User Group Meeting Batch Inventory MNSU
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The document discusses the batch inventory process at Minnesota State University, Mankato. It describes what equipment to use, how to scan books, and how to upload the files into Aleph.
The presentation covered a variety of topics relating to ILL. Discussions points included e-books, ILL functionality in the next ILS, ILL services for distance and online patrons, locally owned requests, frequently requested titles through ILL, cooperative collection development, and borrowing filled and unfilled requests.
2012-10 Reference and Instruction User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
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Topics discussed include the mobile version of MnPALS Plus, LibData and LibStats, and elections: Pam Sukalski (Southwest Minnesota State University for State Universities; Jim Parsons (St. Ben’s/St. John’s) for Private Colleges and Universities; Lisa Forslund (North Hennepin Community College) for a 1-year term, and Jennie Simning (Hennepin Technical College-Brooklyn Park) for a 2-year term for the MnSCU Two-year Colleges.
2012-10 Systems User Group Meeting Minutes and Agenda
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Topics of discussion included Aleph version 21, LibData at St. Cloud State University, and elections: State Universities – Pete McDonnell (two-year term) Private Colleges and Universities – Orrin Ausen (one-year term) Two-Year Colleges – Karen Bronshteyn (one-year term) and Randi Madisen (two-year term) State Government/Special Libraries – Elizabeth Lincoln (two-year term). Motion passed: Combine State Government and Special Libraries into one seat on the Systems Steering Committee.