Weekly Update – November 10, 2011
Register for the 2012 Evergreen International Conference!
Registration is now open for the 2012 Evergreen International Conference! By registering early, you receive a $20 discount. Early registration discount is available until January 1. NOTE: Google Checkout is the preferred method of payment because they allow for a larger non-profit discount.
It is expected that the Evergreen Indiana Annual Membership Meeting will be held in conjunction with this conference to maximize the time and expenses for Evergreen Indiana members. More information will follow in the coming weeks.
http://2012evergreenconference.eventbrite.com/
Enhancements to the software in 2.1
Staff Client enhancements
• After downloading this new staff client, it will update automatically in future upgrades! When it connects to the Evergreen server after upgrading to 2.1.0, staff clients will automatically check for updates. If there are updates, the software will automatically download the files that have been updated and replace those files in the existing staff client.
Further discussion about enhancements will be forthcoming in future Weekly Updates!
Ballot to change by-laws
Ballots to change the by-laws were sent to all Evergreen Indiana libraries. Just a reminder that you must turn them in by the next Executive Committee meeting on December 13, 2011. If you have misplaced the original and need another copy, the Ballot to Change the By-Laws is available here. Please fill it out and return it to the Evergreen Indiana Coordinator at the Indiana State Library.
Blue Cards
Orders for blue Evergreen Indiana patron cards have been placed. Libraries will receive proofs soon and will be given 48 hours to contact the Evergreen Indiana Coordinator to approve their proofs. Also, below you will find a flyer you can use to begin notifying your patrons and staff members of the change on January 1, 2012 when the consortium will begin using blue cards for reciprocal borrowers, students and computer users.
Blue Cards
Modified Catalog Freeze
Newton County Public Library will be migrating to Evergreen Indiana on November 22! There will be a Modified Catalog Freeze from Friday at 8am, November 18 to Tuesday at 8am, November 22. There can be no original cataloging in the system. Items can be added to existing bibliographic records but creation of new bibliographic records is prohibited.