MNLINK Transition
Minitex News articles tagged with "MNLINK Transition" (16):
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How to promote the new MNLINK at your library
Minitex's MNLINK interlibrary loan service will go live on its new platform on April 30. The service is getting a brand update at the same time, and that means retiring old logos and promotional materials.
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Spark your interest with Minitex Connect: Here's some reasons to get excited!
Dive into Minitex Connect for only $40! Join keynote speaker Sebastian Hammer for insights on collaborative software. Plus, MNLINK training, panels, and a celebration of 20 years! If you provide interlibrary loan services at your library, or are interested in any aspect of resource sharing, please join us to learn more about what’s happening in interlibrary loan and beyond.
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MNLINK transition updates: Training dates and a news release to share
The MNLINK transition continues to progress. The system is undergoing internal review, and training dates have been set. A news release is also available for libraries to share with their patrons and communities.
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October MNLINK users group recap
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.