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June 2001

Endeavor adopt the Open URL

Endeavor has announced an Open URL technology product in response to the success of Ex-Libris’s SFX product. Although not available until 2002, this announcement clearly underlines the importance of this technology and assures its future as an open standard for resource integration and navigation in libraries. Biblio Tech Review is planning a detailed explanation and assessment of the technology in an upcoming issue.

Other news from Endeavor includes Yale University and the Swedish Union catalogue (LIBRIS) selecting Voyager.

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Endeavor launch linking technology

DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, June 15, 2001

Endeavor Information Systems today introduces LinkFinderPlus, an independent, OpenURL-enabled linking solution.  LinkFinderPlus allows comprehensive linking of all library resources, regardless of the software or information vendor. Available in early 2002, LinkFinderPlus also integrates with the robust power of Endeavor’s established Voyager integrated library management system and the ENCompass digital organization, management and discovery tool.

LinkFinderPlus functions with and complements other linking initiatives, including the significant CrossRef collections of over 70 academic publishers. LinkFinderPlus is the solution for providing seamless access to all library information and relevant services across platforms, journals and publishers, including:

the latest abstracts full text of print links to internet search engines links to online booksellers links to review information.

Incorporating the superiority of Open Linking Technologies from Elsevier Science and Endeavor, LinkFinderPlus features:

context-sensitive linking links from other Open URL enabled resources dynamic creation and validation of links appropriate copy resolution to the article level extended services to Internet search engines.

LinkFinderPlus gives libraries control over the extended services offered to researchers—from links to vendor book reviews and respected Internet search engines to small journals and international research publications. The library designates what database links to keep, add, or subtract, depending on the needs of their site.

"The capability to move across data sources and retrieve the most convenient, most accurate copy of research material is vital in library research today.  Elsevier Science and Endeavor Information Systems anticipated this trend, and created LinkFinderPlus to satisfy the expanding needs of today’s researchers," stated Jane Burke, Endeavor’s President and CEO.

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[2001]
[ALA 2001]
[ALA Review]
[epixtech news]
[Innovative in Canada]
[Talis Campus Pipeline]
[Ex-Libris Sales]
[Ex-Libris new features]
[DRA EDI]
[Endeavor OpenURL]
[Sirsi OCLN & UK]
[TLC / CARL]
[Autographics Wings]
[VTLS partnerships]
[Dawsons sell EOSi]
[BDZ service]
[Luna & Ex-libris]
[CCC Click Thru]

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Yale University Selects Voyager System

DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS, June 15, 2001:

Endeavor Information Systems and the Yale University Library (YUL) announced today the selection of the Voyager integrated library management system for the Yale libraries. With complete implementation scheduled for July 2002, the Voyager selection affects over 600 staff and 10.5 million volumes across the New Haven, CT campus.

"With a new LMS, we were looking for an immediate improvement to services for readers and workflow improvements for staff," Audrey Novak, LMS Project Manager explained. The current system at YUL allows limited, read-only patron-empowerment features. Novak cited Voyager’s richer functionality. "Voyager allows readers to take action on their patron record information such as initiating renewals and recalls. Also, SDI gives readers the ability to create customized, continual searches."

Taking advantage of the smart, workflow-oriented design of Voyager’s Technical Services modules and the built-in electronic acquisitions capabilities, staff at YUL will be able to expedite ordering, receiving, and processing of materials. Faster delivery of items to the shelves coupled with Voyager’s market-leading patron empowerment features will improve both staff and reader satisfaction.

"The most important enhancement for both readers and staff is the inclusion of non-Roman scripts through Voyager’s Unicode developments," Novak said. "We are looking forward to offering readers more access points as Endeavor continues to develop full support for non-Roman scripts."

"Endeavor has a mature, established support system, both in implementation and customer support, so there are few risks associated with migrating to Voyager," explained Novak. "Current Endeavor customers cited Endeavor’s support departments as ‘very strong’ throughout the implementation process and afterwards. When we visited Endeavor, there was clear evidence that the Endeavor support people are an organized, focused unit."

The YUL staff was also comfortable with Endeavor’s track record for converting data from NOTIS systems (Yale’s current LMS). Endeavor has converted well over 100 NOTIS sites since 1994.

"The Endeavor staff has been very responsive to the needs of the Yale University Library. We are excited about starting the implementation of the Voyager system and anticipate working in partnership with Endeavor to develop enhanced capabilities for reader access to information," explained Scott Bennett, University Librarian for Yale University Libraries. "We look forward to continuing this partnership with Endeavor for many years."

"Endeavor is extremely pleased to be selected as the ILS solution for the Yale University Library system," said Jane Burke, Endeavor’s President and CEO. "Yale’s decision recognizes the value of Endeavor’s talented and professional staff. Everyone at Endeavor from our implementation and customer support professionals, interacting directly with our customers, to our development staff, behind the scenes designing solutions based on customer suggestions and real-life library workflow changes, works together to uphold Endeavor’s commitment to provide access to information regardless of location or content."

The Yale University Library, which is a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the University, has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 16 school and department libraries. It employs a dynamic and innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, participate on committees and are involved in other areas of staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous ambitious projects such as the renovation of the main library building, the complete retrospective conversion of the Library's catalog, and various automation projects, which include network access to scholarly information and digital imaging.

Swedish Union Catalogue (LIBRIS) selects Voyager

Press release: STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, Jun.  26, 2001

On 22nd January 2001 vendors were invited to tender on a National bibliographic server system for LIBRIS (Union Catalogue of Swedish Libraries) and cataloguing client software in an open procedure according to EU Regulations.

Early last autumn – the 12th September year 2000 – The Royal Library of Sweden cancelled a contract with a company that was delayed with the delivery of a system for the Union Catalogue.  The main reasons were problems with development work and special adaptations for LIBRIS specific needs.  These delays caused a great deal of trouble to the Swedish libraries; therefore the Royal Library this time has emphasized in the RFP the firm intention to buy an existing system, based on products and services already available in the marketplace.

The results of the evaluation is that Endeavor, with the offered Voyager system, best fulfils the requirements from the LIBRIS Department as expressed in the RFP.

Some of the reasons for choosing Voyager:

• Voyager is the most "ready for use"-system of the evaluated systems. Almost no special development is needed to meet the requirements, which correspond very well with our intentions in the RFP.
• Excellent reference installations with among others Library of Congress and Te Puna – the national union catalogue of New Zealand.
• Open architecture, which makes it possible for LIBRIS staff to further on develop additional functionality and retrieve data as desired.
• A fully functional cataloguing client with complete help functions, logical workflow and an intuitive interface.

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