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Cataloging eBooks for eReaders in ALEPH
A few weeks ago I sent out queries asking how people were cataloging eBooks for eReaders (in particular the Nook) and got several good suggestions. The following is what we decided to do at TC3. Our goal was to load full OCLC MARC records for each eBook. We needed to have those eBooks to appear checked out within the web opac when the Nook they were on was checked out. We also needed a way to bring all of those records together when searching for “Nook” within the web opac. We accomplished both tasks. It is not difficult to do this if one is familiar cataloging within the ALEPH 500 LMS. Here are the steps we follow including some screen shots.
1. Find the appropriate record within OCLC and export it to ALEPH.
2. Open the record in Cataloging module and push to cataloging:
1. Find the appropriate record within OCLC and export it to ALEPH.
2. Open the record in Cataloging module and push to cataloging:
4. Delete the Item and Holdings records created by the OCLC load profile. This will result in a better display in the web opac.
5. Add LKR field (as suggested by Pam Flinton and others):
According to ALEPH, subfield a “ANA is a link between bibliographic records of different levels. When an analytic link is created the system generates UP / DWN links between the two records and an item link between the source record and the item that corresponds to it (according to vol.,part, year and pages) on the ADM record of the second record.”
Subfield b is the bib record number for the Nook ereader, in ALEPH speak it is the “sysno of the linked document record.”
Subfield l is the XXX01 “library where linked record is located.”
Subfield m is “note regarding an UP (up record) link.” We used it to describe the eBook as being a Nook edition.
6. We removed any other 856 fields as we have found most of them to be of no real use in this type of record. We added our own that points to a page on our website with information on using the Nook as set up here at TC3 (http://www.tc3.edu/library/h_nook.asp ).
7. We also added a document type (962 field) of “Nook” as you can see in the screen clip above. This allow us to have an easy search (http://bit.ly/at923q )to pull up all of the Nook eBooks: 
If you click on “Availability,” you get this result:
It displays the 5 Nook items we now have in our library. Three go out for 2 hour loans within the Baker Commons and two go out on 3 week loan to students, faculty, and staff. As you can see, two are already checked out.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
#JOBS : Systems Librarian Broome Community College (New York State)
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN
Broome Community College invites applications for a Systems Librarian. This is a 12-month tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Librarian.
Responsibilities: In consultation with library faculty and staff, this position is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of programs and services supporting the use of computer and related technologies including the library’s integrated library system, Ex Libris Aleph, Illiad, computer-equipped classroom, staff desktop computers and peripherals, the library’s webpage and electronic reserves. Participates in library planning including development of new services and initiatives, and committee work. The position reports to the Director of the Learning Resources Center.
Qualifications: A master’s degree from ALA-accredited library and information science program required. Demonstrated experience in managing integrated library systems and web services, electronic resources, and web development. Working knowledge of MS Office applications, SQL, PHP, and HTML. Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in the workplace required. Experience working with Ex Libris Aleph, Illiad, post-secondary teaching experience and second graduate degree desired.
Hiring range $43,282 – $54,964. Salary offer will be based on qualifications. Submissions accepted until position filled. For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 10, 2010. Send letter of interest, resume and the name, address and phone number of three references to Elizabeth A. Wood, Human Resources Officer, Broome Community College, PO Box 1017, Binghamton, New York 13902. BCC specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities. AA/EOE
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FYI: Head of Information Systems vacancy at SUNY New Paltz
State University of New York at New Paltz
Sojourner Truth Library
Sojourner Truth Library
Head of Information Systems
SUNY New Paltz seeks a creative, energetic, and collegial individual to serve as Head of Information Systems to provide leadership for the planning, expansion, and delivery of innovative library services in support of the learning, teaching, and research mission of the College. This position is responsible for the overall direction, administration, and management of all library systems and information technologies. Specifically, the incumbent will serve as system administrator for the library’s integrated system (Aleph), enhance and monitor the library’s web site, supervise computer staff in equipment maintenance, oversee the applications for interlibrary loan and electronic reserves, implement new initiatives to streamline operations and improve existing services, and provide expertise in the areas of emerging technol ogies. The College is currently embarking on a major library renovation and revitalization project. The incumbent will have the opportunity to play a key role in planning and developing a new Information Commons to be part of the library renovation, scheduled for completion in 2012.
Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the incumbent will train and supervise computer support staff in installing and maintaining library hardware and software, work collaboratively with library colleagues in planning and promoting new technologies, build partnerships with other IT staff on campus, communicate with vendors, and represent the library effectively on campus- and SUNY-wide technological initiatives. He or she will also participate in reference service and the library liaison program as a member of the Library Faculty.
This is a two-year appointment, renewable, tenure track position, which will be filled at the Senior Assistant Librar ian or Associate Librarian level depending on qualifications and experience. Salary is commensurable with experience and qualifications.
Qualifications:
· ALA accredited master’s degree in library/information science.
· Two or more years of professional experience, preferably in an academic library setting.
· Demonstrated experience in managing integrated library systems (preferably Aleph 500) and complex technological projects.
· Demonstrated proficiency in Windows & UNIX operating systems and common scripting languages (e.g., HTML, PHP, JavaScript, etc.)
· Knowledge of current library technologies, applications, utility tools, standards, and best practices.
· &nb sp; Understanding of bibliographic record structures and library workflows.
· Supervisory experience and the ability to work and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) in a team-based and user-centered environment.
· Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to prioritize and to meet deadlines.
· Physical ability to move about through a three-floor building and to handle the tools of the trade, such as keyboard and computers.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. (U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident).
Contact Information: Note search #F10-08 on all materials submitted in connection with this search. Send letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references to:
SUNY New Paltz
Search Chair, Search # F10-08
Sojourner Trut h Library, 300 Hawk Dr
New Paltz, NY 12561-2493
Or e-mail to: lougenc@newpaltz.edu
(SUBJECT: Head of Information Systems Search)
Deadline: Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Perceptions 2007: an International Survey of Library Automation
Marhsall Breeding’s Perceptions 2007: an International Survey of Library Automation is now available. What I found particularly interesting are the survey results for our LMS, ALEPH and Ex Libris itself. Marshall Breeding mentions in his analysis:
Two products provided by Ex Libris received enough survey responses to be included in the main reports, ALEPH 500 and Voyager. Both of these systems received mediocre satisfaction scores, with Voyager (4.11) ranked a significant notch below that of ALEPH 500 (5.06). Comments about ALEPH included both strongly positive and strongly negative statements. The comments from libraries running Voyager tended to voice uncertainty about the corporate situation, with only a few complaints about the system itself. Libraries running Voyager indicated the strongest interest in migrating to an open source ILS.
The survey response for ALEPH is very interesting:
It clearly shows the ambivalent relationship most of us at ALEPH libraries have for Ex Libris and its products. The most frustrating thing for me is how much you can do but it is still not where it needs to be for the ALEPH web opac. There is also a cultural conflict because of different expectations for service in the United States than what may be expected in Europe and Israel.