Nov 3, 2023
The MNLINK users group meeting was held October 26. The group received an update on ReShare implementation progress to replace VDX interlibrary loan service, and discussed the topic of who should be involved with this group.
MNLINK News
Oct 25, 2023
Looking for something a little scary to read other than Frankenstein or Dracula? Check out these spooky titles from the Wilson Library collection at the University of Minnesota.
Aug 24, 2023
The MNLINK users group meeting was held August 10. The group discussed the replacement service for VDX as well as the timeline for implementation.
Jul 28, 2023
Minitex is excited to announce that we have selected ReShare, hosted by Index Data, to replace the VDX system that supports MNLINK. MNLINK’s new platform is scheduled to go live by early summer, 2024. We extend our thanks to the members of the MNLINK Transition Task Force, whose work made this decision possible.
Mar 3, 2023
All vendor demos in response to MNLINK Transition Task Force's request for procurement have been held, and usability and accessibility evaluations are ongoing. Minitex runs MNLINK, Minnesota's statewide interlibrary loan portal. The software that makes MNLINK possible, VDX, will be retired by OCLC in June 2024.
Feb 2, 2023
The MNLINK Transition Task Force has closed its RFP and is now scoring responses to determine finalists. Finalist demos are tentatively planned for the end of February.
Jan 6, 2023
The MNLINK Transition Task Force has published a Request for Procurement (RFP) for new software to run MNLINK. VDX, the software that has made MNLINK possible since 2004, will be retired by OCLC in June 2024.
Dec 21, 2022
MNLINK user group meetings are being planned for January 26, April 27, July 27, and October 26, 2023. Registration will be required.
Dec 17, 2022
A cyber attack directed against MNLINK.org on the early morning of December 15 crashed the site and yielded 1,704 successful log-ins, all associated with Rochester (MN) Public Library. Each successful log-in may have exposed additional patron data. In a meeting held the following day, the MNLINK Operations Committee unanimously agreed upon a course of action to increase system security.
Nov 4, 2022
Are you aware of the MNLINK Best Practices about billing and overdues? These practices were reviewed and approved by the MNLINK Operations Committee to provide guidance for the public libraries sharing with MNLINK.
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