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Minitex News articles tagged with "MnLINK" (66):

New MNLINK, episode 8; Finding ELM databases

Have you noticed the database collection limiters on the MNLINK homepage? Clicking on one of the Research Collections will take you to the MNLINK Advanced Search with a select set of ELM databases related to the specific subjects.

New MNLINK, episode 7; Saving items to a list

MNLINK's WorldCat Discovery program allows you to save items to a list. It is important to remember that this saved list is only available during your current session.  It will not carry over to a later session.

New MNLINK, episode 6; Advanced searching tips

The participating MNLINK libraries is the default range for searches with the new discovery program. Some users have been confused when they can't get the result to display for an item they know exists.

New MNLINK, episode 5; We are responding to your feedback on navigation

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.

New MNLINK, episode 4; Setting your location for availability

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.

New MNLINK, episode 3; Finding articles in ELM

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.

2016 Minitex Public Library Node meeting recap

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.

New MNLINK, episode 2; Two systems in use for discovery and request managment

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. These two programs are not fully integrated which has resulted in some confusion.

New MNLINK, episode 1; SELCO creates permalinks

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. This program has all search results and content permalinked

New MNLINK discovery launched!

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.