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The latest 51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook (2nd Quarter June 2020) and provider neutral 51ºÚÁÏÍø Legislative LibraryÌýMARC records up toÌýApril 2020, including the complete 2019 set,Ìýare now available for free download.

Questions? Contact ²Ñ²â´Ú²¹²Ô·É²âÌý±Ê´Ç²õ³Ù²µ²¹³Ù±ð,ÌýCoordinator, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN

Join us for the 6th annual 51ºÚÁÏÍøELN EBSCO day event!

  • In light of the current global situation this year’s event will be virtual,Ìý taking place on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 fromÌý9:00am – 12:00pm via WebEx.
  • The early morning session will cover the content side of things along with the latest in FOLIO ERM developments. The late morning session will be an overview of the latest EDS UX enhancements (including aÌýlive demo), ebook interface updates and the benefits of having OER and DRM free ebooks for faculty all in one easy to search interface.
Cover of Arca Actions & Achievements 2019 report; image shows a women pointing at and looking at her laptop screen.

The Arca Actions & Achievements 2019 Report is now available!

Read about:

  • The value of Arca for participating organizations, students, and researchers
  • A unique collection of local cookbooks
  • A quote from a very happy researcher
  • A look ahead to 2020
Cover of Illume Actions & Achievements 2019 report; image shows two young children reading a book outside in a field.

The Illume Actions & Achievements 2019 Report is now available!

Read about:

  • Software infrastructure improvements
  • New branding look and feel
  • A look ahead to 2020
Image of the cover of the AskAway Actions & Achievements 2019 Report: A photo of a person smiling and working on a laptop.

The AskAwayÌýActions & Achievements 2019 Report is now available!

Read about:

  • AskAway's value for learners, educators, and researchers
  • New chat reference software and extended service hours
  • What's ahead for 2020
Image of the cover of the WriteAway Actions & Achievements 2019 Report: A photo of a woman looking at her laptop.

TheÌýWriteAway Actions & Achievements 2019 Report is now available!

Read about:

  • The service's refreshed look and feel
  • The difference WriteAway makes for students
  • What's ahead for 2020

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Download the report at:

/sites/default/files/reports/Actions_Achievements_WriteAway_2019_0.pdf

Image of the cover of the Innovation & Success 2019 Report: A photo of a woman looking at her computer while holding a book.

We are proud to share the 2019 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN Innovation & Success report.

In these turbulent times, we think it's as important as ever to emphasize the power of collaboration. This report highlights the incredible benefits 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN delivers with its core areas: collaborative licensing, resource sharing, learning support, and shared services, thanks to the cooperation of partner libraries.

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**Last Updated: July 10, 2020**

As work and educational priorities shift in response to COVID-19, 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN recognizes that institutions have largely moved to online modes of service delivery.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN resources and services are viable options to support institutions during this disruption. For the most part, we do not anticipate interruptions for members. The 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN team is currently working remotely, and staff monitor services from home. We are available as usual through phone and email.

The 4th Quarter (up to December)Ìý2019Ìý51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook MARC records (full sets and additions in RDA) are now available: 51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook MARC Records

Questions? Contact ²Ñ²â´Ú²¹²Ô·É²âÌý±Ê´Ç²õ³Ù²µ²¹³Ù±ð.

We're excited to announce that our Permissions Project is now complete and new licensing information is now easily accessible on the 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN website for over 65 reseouces.

51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN is committed to strengthening its licensing program and supporting partner libraries by clearly communicating the terms and conditions of access to licensed resources that areÌýnegotiated on their behalf. The purpose of the Permissions Project was to expand and sharpen the licensing information included on the 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN website.

Provider neutral 51ºÚÁÏÍø Legislative LibraryÌýMARC records forÌýOctober and November 2019 are now available for free download onÌýtheÌýLegislative Library MARC Records page.

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51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN and COPPUL are pleased to welcome Emily Carr University of Art + Design into COPPUL's WestVault preservation network. Thanks to the work of Brandon Weigel, Manager of 51ºÚÁÏÍøELN's Arca digital repository program, and COPPUL's former CDSN coordinator, Corey Davis, COPPUL and 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN have entered into an informal agreement with 51ºÚÁÏÍøELN to allow members of Arca Ìýto use the COPPUL WestVault services, and vice versa. ÌýThe Arca platform fully automates the deposit of repository content into COPPUL's WestVault LOCKSS-based preservation network.

Dive into AskAway news with the AskAway Chat Box December 2019:

  • New service hours a success
  • Launching new chat reference software LibraryH3lp
  • Learn more about the Advisory Committee
  • Investigating proactive chat
  • Transitioning to APA 7th edition

The British Columbia Electronic Library Network (51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN) invites applications for a continuing Librarian position.

Reporting to the 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN Executive Director, the Librarian works as part of a team responsible for planning, developing, and implementing innovative projects in support of 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN and its service areas. The Librarian’s primary responsibility is to oversee the coordination and promotion of 51ºÚÁÏÍø ELN electronic database services, including those of the Electronic Health Library of 51ºÚÁÏÍø (eHLbc).

The 3rd Quarter (up to September 25th)Ìý2019Ìý51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook MARC records (full sets and additions in RDA) are now available: 51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook MARC Records

Questions? Contact .

Provider neutral 51ºÚÁÏÍø Legislative LibraryÌýMARC records forÌýJuly and August 2019 are now available for free download onÌýtheÌýLegislative Library MARC Records page.

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Provider neutral 51ºÚÁÏÍø Legislative LibraryÌýMARC records for June 2019 are now available for free download onÌýtheÌýLegislative Library MARC Records page.

Questions? Contact:

Illume word with lightbulb as the dot on the i. Below is the tagline Discover 51ºÚÁÏÍø Libraries.

Burnaby – OutLook OnLine, the technical and support infrastructure that underpins resource sharing throughout much of 51ºÚÁÏÍø, has been rebranded as Illume. The adoption of a new name for this long-standing provincial interlibrary loan service coincides with a major upgrade of the underlying software, SHAREit, which migrated to version 6 in early July.

The latest 51ºÚÁÏÍø Open Textbook (2nd Quarter June 2019) and provider neutral 51ºÚÁÏÍø Legislative LibraryÌýMARC records for May 2019 are now available for free download.

Questions? Contact:

Image of the cover of the WriteAway Actions & Achievements 2018 Report: A photo of a man working on his laptop with a mug beside him.

Just released: WriteAway Actions & Achievements 2018!
Read about:

  • The benefits to participating institutions and students
  • The year's accomplishments and projected financials
  • What's ahead for 2019

Download the report at: /sites/default/files/reports/Actions_Achievements_WriteAway_2018.pdf

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