The participating MNLINK libraries is the default range for searches with the new discovery program.
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Navigation between the search program and request management system has caused confusion in MNLINK. The login on the MNLINK homepage and request item buttons currently open a new tab.
Did you know that you can reorient your "Distance" from owning locations in the MNLINK availability display? The availability information displays the distance from the Minitex office by default.
The new MNLINK provides easier access to the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) than the old MNLINK. No login is required to access ELM content because we're using the existing proxy authentication.
This year's Public Library Node meeting included sessions on a variety of topics from the introduction of the new MNLINK public search interface to information about resource sharing trends and the recently revised interlibrary loan code. We also had a wonderful small group breakout conversation about a timely topic in libraries, staff turnover.
The new MNLINK uses WorldCat Discovery for searching Minnesota library collections, but the old MNLINK system is still being used for the request management service.
The new MNLINK public interface launched Monday, Sept. 19, 2016. We had a couple hiccups that were resolved quickly. The new MNLINK uses WorldCat Discovery for the search.
The new MNLINK discovery interface was introduced on Monday, September 19 after more than two years of preparation starting with the RFP process in the summer of 2014. The new patron front-end features easy-to-use options for searching statewide online resources as well as the physical holdings of MNLINK libraries.
The new MNLINK launch is just around the corner. The program using OCLC's WorldCat Discovery to power end-user searching will become available Monday, Sept. 19, 2016.
The new MNLINK interface will start the user with a keyword search box with a few of the most common material format limiters (books, articles, movies, and music).
The online interlibrary loan portal to Minnesota's vast library resources