~Ergonomics Abstracts—Providing Indexing on Key Content Related to Ergonomics and Human Factors—to be Available on EBSCOhost®~

IPSWICH, Mass. — October 11, 2011 — EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) has acquired Ergonomics Abstracts™ from Taylor & Francis. The database is focused on ergonomics and human factors. Ergonomics Abstracts provides indexing for eBooks, journal articles and reference works in a variety of fields that will be of value to academic libraries and research institutes as well as ergonomists, health and safety specialists, allied health, design professional and others.

Ergonomics Abstracts includes abstracts of articles from more than 400 leading journals plus book chapters and conference proceedings, and currently includes more than 135,000 online records covering more than 25 years of ergonomics research. Ergonomics Abstracts provides essential information for ergonomists, health and safety specialists, human factors engineers, human computer interaction specialists, designers, systems analysts, industrial engineers, occupational psychologists and occupational and physical therapists.

In addition to mainstream ergonomics, Ergonomics Abstracts provides content from psychology, physiology, biomechanics, job design, human-computer interaction, safety science, human engineering, medicine, occupational health, sport and transport. Specific content includes the following areas:

• General ergonomics
• Human characteristics
• Performance related factors
• Methods and techniques
• Information presentation and communication
• Display and control design
• Workplace and equipment design
• Environment
• System characteristics
• Work design and organization
• Health and safety
• Social and economic impact of the system
• Methods and techniques

Dr. David Green, Global Journals Publishing Director for Taylor & Francis Group says, “Taylor & Francis are delighted to have found such a good home for Ergonomics Abstracts. There is a logic in this arrangement which will guarantee a bright digital future for this online service. It was a singleton STM A&I service in our portfolio, and we are sure that EBSCO Publishing will be able to take it to the next level of functionality with the depth and spread of their secondary publishing and the functionality of their platform. We wish this publication every success.”

EBSCO Publishing President Tim Collins says the acquisition of Ergonomics Abstracts is another way to continue to support the needs of libraries and expand access to information. “This database provides coverage for a variety of subject areas that are only gaining in importance. Providing this resource on EBSCOhost® further brings this important content to researchers.” Ergonomics Abstracts will migrate to the EBSCOhost platform by the end of the calendar year.

About EBSCO Publishing
EBSCO Publishing is the producer of EBSCOhost®, the world’s premier for-fee online research service, including full-text databases, subject indexes, point-of-care medical reference, historical digital archives, and eBooks. The company provides more than 350 databases and nearly 300,000 eBooks. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals and magazines from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). EBSCO is also the provider of EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS), which provides each institution with a fast, single search box for its entire collection, offering deeper indexing and more full-text searching of journals and magazines than any other discovery service (www.ebscohost.com/discovery). For more information, visit the EBSCO Publishing Web site at: www.ebscohost.com, or contact: information@ebscohost.com. EBSCO Publishing is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.

About Taylor & Francis Group
Taylor & Francis Group collaborates with researchers, scholarly societies, universities and libraries worldwide to bring knowledge to life. As one of the world’s leading publishers of scholarly journals, books, ebooks and reference works our content spans all areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and Technology. From our network of offices in Oxford, Philadelphia, Melbourne, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Stockholm, New Delhi and Johannesburg, Taylor & Francis staff provide local expertise and support to our editors, societies and authors and tailored, efficient customer service to our library colleagues.

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kmcevoy@ebscohost.com

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Fox Chase Cancer Centers's Talbot Research Library Goes Live on Koha with ByWater Solutions

ByWater Solutions, an open source community supporter and official Koha support company, announced today that Fox Chase Cancer Center's Talbot Research Library is now live on their installation of the Koha integrated library system.

The Library's Koha installation went live in August, and ByWater Solutions will be providing ongoing support and hosting services for them.

Beth Lewis, Director of Library Services, commented on their decision to switch to Koha with ByWater:

"I wanted to upgrade our catalog to a more modern look and feel and also cut our maintenance costs. We also liked the idea of using an open source product and perhaps contributing to its development. Since we have a small staff, ByWater’s service of migration, customization, and hosting our catalog really fit our needs perfectly. Everyone at ByWater has been wonderful to work with."

Brendan Gallagher, CEO of ByWater stated: "Beth and the staff at the Talbot Library have been a real joy to work with. The enthusiasm and excitement they have shown for Koha makes us love what we do all the more. We look forward to a long and productive relationship together!"

The Library's customized online catalog can be viewed at:
http://catalog.fccc.bywatersolutions.com/

About Fox Chase Cancer Center:
Fox Chase Cancer Center is the region's only hospital devoted entirely to cancer treatment, research and prevention. Our 100-bed hospital, located in Philadelphia, is consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top cancer centers in the nation. Our nationally and internationally recognized staff provides consultations and treatment recommendations for all types of adult cancer.
Fox Chase Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit institution formed in 1974 by the union of American Oncologic Hospital (one the the nation's first cancer hospitals, established in 1904) and the Institute for Cancer Research (founded in 1927). Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974. For more information, please visit: http://www.fccc.edu

About Koha:
Koha is the first open-source Integrated Library System (ILS). In use worldwide, its development is steered by a growing community of libraries collaborating to achieve their technology goals. Koha's impressive feature set continues to evolve and expand to meet the needs of its user base. It includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, reserves, patron management, branch relationships, and more.

Koha’s OPAC, circulation, management and self-checkout interfaces are all based on standards-compliant World Wide Web technologies--XHTML, CSS and Javascript--making Koha a truly platform-independent solution. Koha is distributed under the open-source General Public License (GPL). For more information about Koha, please visit: http://www.koha-community.org

About ByWater Solutions:
With over 10 years of experience, ByWater Solutions offers customized hosting, data migration, configuration, installation, training, top ranked support options and development of enterprise class open-source library systems. Offering a 24/7 technical helpline, ByWater Solutions’ clients have the support system they need to make their software work for them. ByWater Solutions pledges to share 100% of all developed code to the Koha community for the strengthening and advancement of the Koha ILS. For more information about ByWater Solutions, please visit: http://www.bywatersolutions.com

Updated features improve access to information and save librarians valuable time.

Birmingham, Ala. – October 7, 2011 – EBSCONET® ERM Essentials®, the industry’s most highly integrated e-resource management system (ERM), was recently upgraded to include improved navigation, hover-over previews, and more — all designed to make this cutting-edge tool even more effective for the librarians who use it. These enhancements, a direct result of customer feedback, further demonstrate EBSCO’s commitment to providing the tools and services librarians need to better manage their resources.

Improved navigation within the site provides the ability to maneuver through most lists at the detail level and easily find and browse related items, which helps librarians work more efficiently and with fewer clicks. Quick access to the relevant terms and conditions for a title or package saves time and provides the needed information in the right context: once a title or database/package is found in the Collection
Manager, the librarian can see the terms of use without having to link to the relevant license under which it was acquired. In addition, access to information in general has been greatly streamlined thanks to the introduction of hover-over previews on virtually every result grid.

In addition, access to relevant information has been greatly streamlined thanks to the introduction of hover-over previews on virtually every result grid. With frequently used elements shown in the preview, many key questions can be answered right from the result list — reducing the number of clicks and streamlining the operation. Numerous enhancements also have been made to features related to adding cost and license information to resources, including simplifications in how resources can be associated with licenses and the ability to assign costs to multiple fund codes or library locations. Processes have been made more efficient and more intuitive, enabling librarians to save time and provide a more accurate reflection of cost distribution.

ERM Essentials significantly reduces the amount of time librarians spend on data entry and maintenance, allowing them to devote valuable time to other tasks. Plus, ERM Essentials shares vital e-resource data and integrates seamlessly with other EBSCO Complete Management and Discovery Solutions, including EBSCONET, EBSCO A-to-Z®, LinkSource®, EBSCOhost® research databases, EBSCO Discovery Service™, and more.

About EBSCO
Established in 1944, EBSCO is the world’s leading information agent providing consultative services and cutting-edge technology for managing and accessing quality content, including print and e-journals, e-packages, research databases, eBooks, and more. Now more than ever, libraries and research organizations are looking for new ways to manage their collections more efficiently. EBSCO has developed the most comprehensive “e” discovery and management solutions, offering unparalleled integration to help librarians save time and money while empowering their users.

EBSCO serves clients in more than 200 countries through our 30 offices worldwide with more than 140 librarians on staff. To learn more about EBSCO’s products and services, visit www.ebsco.com.

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For more information, please contact:
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EBSCO Corporate Communications
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205.980.3885

OCLC’s Geek the Library community awareness campaign, piloted in 2009 and 2010 and now available to all U.S. public libraries, has received an additional grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The supplementary $726,000 provides ongoing campaign materials and field support for libraries currently running the campaign, and allows OCLC to work with additional public libraries that sign up by March 31, 2012. Funding ensures that participating libraries can use the campaign to reach their local communities through June 2013.

“We are so pleased to be able to continue to support libraries as they roll out the Geek the Library campaign across the country,” said Cathy De Rosa, Vice President of Global Marketing for OCLC. “It is so important to continue to build awareness about the vital role libraries serve in their communities and the urgent need for funding. We are grateful to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for their ongoing and strong support for libraries, and their partnership on the Geek the Library program.”

Since launch, hundreds of libraries across the U.S. have enrolled to run local Geek the Library campaigns—and more than 100 new campaigns have kicked off since the pilot ended. Participants are embracing the campaign, and are enthusiastically customizing content and actively involving their communities.

“[Geek the Library] was a huge celebration of the library and what we do that’s never happened before. It spoke to everybody—especially young people. This made us seem interesting and cool,” said Library Director Angela Semifero of the Marshall District Library in Marshall, Michigan, the first library outside of the pilot group to wrap up its local campaign. “The campaign helped teach the community that the library is there for everyone. It has made it easier to go out there and tell people about what the library needs. They now see the library as a part of them and an important part of the community.”

Many participating libraries are able to connect with their communities on a very personal level.

“The campaign puts a stamp of personalization on the services and materials that public libraries offer, and this is so important as we strive to diminish that stereotype of libraries as archaic institutions filled with dusty books,” said Andrea Legg, Extension & Technical Services Manager from Tuscarawas County Public Library System in New Philadelphia, Ohio. “By encouraging patrons to share what they geek with us and by reminding them that we support what they geek, we’re helping to redefine our public library as a place that cultivates our patrons’ personal interests. It results in a much more meaningful, interactive experience for our customers.”

Participating libraries receive an initial kit of Geek the Library materials, such as posters and stickers, plus additional kits as the campaign progresses, along with access to a comprehensive online guide to implementing the campaign. This resource features pages of advice for each phase of a local campaign, printable documents, art templates and images, a forum to share ideas with other participating libraries, and a blog that features ideas and updates weekly. Field managers also provide assistance in planning and roll-out, and are available to respond to questions throughout the campaign period.

Geek the Library has a national campaign presence with its website, geekthelibrary.org, and social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Geek the Library was developed based on the results of OCLC’s research published in From Awareness to Funding: A study of library support in America. The research and pilot campaign were also funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Libraries can get more information about implementing the campaign locally at get.geekthelibrary.org.

About OCLC
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, OCLC is a nonprofit library service and research organization that has provided computer-based cataloging, reference, resource sharing, e-content, preservation, library management and Web services to 72,000 libraries in 170 countries and territories. OCLC and its member libraries worldwide have created and maintain WorldCat, the world’s richest online resource for finding library materials. Search WorldCat.org on the Web at www.worldcat.org.

OCLC advocacy programs are part of a long-term initiative to champion libraries to increase their visibility and viability within their communities. Programs include advertising and marketing materials to reinforce the idea of the library as relevant, and market research reports that identify and communicate trends of importance to the library profession. For more information, visit www.oclc.org.

Mohave Community College, in northwest Arizona, recently signed on and Ogeechee Technical College, in Statesboro, Georgia, is now “live” with OCLC Web-scale Management Services (WMS), the Web-based cooperative library management tools for metadata management, acquisitions, circulation, license management and workflow improvement. WorldCat Local, OCLC’s service for discovery, delivery and user self-service, is part of the WMS solution.

“WMS has been a very positive change for all of us,” said Dr. Lynn Futch, Dean for Library Services, Ogeechee Technical College, the first technical college to go live with WMS. “Our students love it. Instead of looking at a long set of instructions, students can simply type what they’re looking for in a single search box in WorldCat Local. Students are also able to create and maintain their own accounts, which is something they had not been able to do in the past.”

“The best part for me as a librarian is that WMS has made it possible for us to streamline processes to get books on shelves and into students’ hands. What used to take a couple of days to accomplish can now be done in a couple of hours. WMS works like it was built with libraries and librarians in mind,” said Dr. Futch.

Ogeechee Technical College selected WMS in April as an early adopter of OCLC Web-scale Management Services. Early adopter libraries worked with OCLC staff through planning and testing of the new cloud-based service for the benefit of the entire OCLC cooperative. Libraries worldwide are collaborating to create a shared future through the OCLC Web-scale services. See video presentations from OCLC members describing their experiences with WMS on the website.

“Excellent support and awesome training made us feel very prepared to make the move to WMS,” said Dr. Futch. “A part-time library assistant said to me the other day, ‘One screen—just one screen, and I can do everything I need to do.’”

Ogeechee Technical College is a public institution of higher education that contributes to the economic, educational, and community development of its three-county service area of Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties in Georgia.

Mohave Community College (MCC), which selected WMS in July, serves more than 13,000 students in the northwest portion of Arizona and neighboring communities in California, Nevada and Utah.

According to MCC’s director of library services, OCLC Web-scale Management Services will help to ensure that all Mohave Community College students—on campus and those on the Distance Education campus—have better access to all types of library materials—electronic, print, and digital formats.

“It’s very important that our students are able to search in WorldCat Local (the discovery tool for OCLC WMS) to access all types of materials, including electronic databases,” said Claudia Timmann, Director of Library Services. “If we do not have a particular item in the general collection, students need to know that they can request it through the interlibrary loan process. With WMS and WorldCat Local, MCC students will not have to keep digging for the information they need—it will be at their fingertips.”

Mohave Community College strives to meet the growing workforce needs of regional business and industry and to provide development and training opportunities for the area of small business development. The College offers programs that provide skills, training and specialized education that gives students rewarding careers, including the academic foundation to continue their education. More about Mohave Community College can be found at www.mohave.edu.

Libraries using Web-scale Management Services will lower the total cost of ownership for their library’s management and free staff time for higher-priority services. As more institutions migrate to WMS, libraries will be able to share data, applications and workflow improvements with peer institutions, end users and partners.

There are currently 30 libraries using OCLC Web-scale Management Services; and 151 libraries worldwide have committed to the new service. OCLC Web-scale Management Services was released for general availability July 1, 2011.

More about OCLC Web-scale Management Services can be found on the OCLC website.

About OCLC
Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world’s information and reducing library costs. More than 72,000 libraries in 170 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world’s largest online database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat on the Web at www.worldcat.org. For more information, visit www.oclc.org.