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Minitex News articles tagged with "MNLINK Transition" (13):

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October MNLINK users group recap

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.
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MNLINK users group recap

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.
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Minitex selects ReShare hosted by Index Data for MNLINK

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.
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MNLINK transition project update: Vendor demos complete

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.
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MNLINK vendor responses received; vendor demos to be scheduled soon

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.
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MNLINK Transition Task Force publishes RFP

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.
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MNLINK Transition Task Force gathers information from stakeholders

Jul 29, 2022

The work of the MNLINK Transition Task force has sped up in July, as the group continues to define our current system and refine the needs for the new system. Please register for the second MNLINK Transition listening session on Thursday, August 11 at 2:00 p.m. to share your thoughts on the MNLINK Transition with the task force.
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Public services library staff: Help us plan the MNLINK transition

Jul 8, 2022

The software MNLINK relies upon for interlibrary loan will be retired by OCLC in June 2024. To find the right new solution for MNLINK, feedback from front-line public services staff is essential. Listening sessions have been scheduled for this purpose on July 13 and August 11. Register today!
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MNLINK transition listening session scheduled for July 13

Jun 30, 2022

The MNLINK Transition Task Force continues to learn about MNLINK needs. Please register for the first MNLINK transition listening session on Wednesday, July 13 at 10 a.m. Share your thoughts on the MNLINK transition with the task force.
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Save the date for MNLINK Transition listening sessions

Jun 17, 2022

Please save the date for MNLINK Transition Task Force listening sessions on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:00 am and Thursday, August 11 at 2:00 pm. Share your thoughts on the MNLINK Transition with the task force.