From: NISO <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:32:53 -0400

NISO Webinar: Keyword Search = "Improve Discovery Systems"

Date: November 12, 2014

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern time

Event webpage: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/webinars/improve_discovery/

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ABOUT THE WEBINAR

The "single search box" approach of web search engines like Google and
Bing have forced libraries and system developers to rethink their
whole approach to end-user searching for library and publisher
resources and electronic content. Discovery systems are continuing to
evolve from simple keyword search systems to more elaborate indexed
discovery, new forms of usage-based discovery, and beyond. Because
discovery of content is such a critical component of library services,
understanding in what potential ways these systems will develop is
critical for library staff, either when selecting a system or in
seeking ways to improve the services.

This webinar will cover some of the latest developments of library
discovery systems as well as discuss the findings of the NISO research
study, launched in early 2014 on the status of discovery systems,
their potential future development directions, and the systems
interoperability needs of these services.

TOPICS AND SPEAKERS

Differential Discovery: Effect of Discovery on Online Journal Usage –
John McDonald, Associate Dean, Collections, University of Southern
California Libraries and Jason Price, Program Manager, Statewide
California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC)

Library Resource Discovery: Next Steps – Marshall Breeding, Library
Consultant, librarytechnology.org

REGISTRATION

Registration is per site (access for one computer) and closes at 12:00
pm Eastern on November 12, 2014 (the day of the webinar). Discounts
are available for NISO and NASIG members and students. NISO Library
Standards Alliance (LSA) members receive one free connection as part
of membership and do not need to register. (The LSA member webinar
contact will automatically receive the login information. Members are
listed here:

http://www.niso.org/about/roster/#library_standards_alliance

If you would like to become an LSA member and receive the entire
year’s webinars as part of membership, information on joining is
listed here: http://www.niso.org/about/join/alliance/.) All webinar
registrants and LSA webinar contacts receive access to the recorded
version for one year.

Visit the event webpage to register and for more information:

http://www.niso.org/news/events/2014/webinars/improve_discovery/

Cynthia Hodgson
Technical Editor / Consultant
National Information Standards Organization
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