Need website links to SLS things?
As we return to school & our computers don't remember us...
This fall at SLS
Also...MAKE SURE YOU CHECK DISTRICT WEBSITE LINKS. We're starting to hear recently from folks who say that links don't work, and it turns out to be links on websites that are not within our reach. You will need to check with whoever manages your district website to make sure links are current and functioning.
The Library Resource Manager (LRM) is where you will find all of your updated usernames and passwords for databases, as well as your admin link and u/p for stats. We have everything updated in there that we are aware of. Meantime, if there is information you need that isn't there, let us know.
ILLs and The Union Catalog... up-to-date link
(Multimedia users: Multimedia is still lending book sets, as well as streaming. Email Alicia Makenzie at amakenzie@wswheboces.org if you have any questions.)
In addition to COVID concerns that we're still trying to figure out, our libraries are dealing with other uncertainties as well, from staffing to teaching virtually. (We are so sad that Whitehall Jr/Sr High School sustained significant flood damage and will not be able to physically reopen for some time.) We're also asking that you use the weekly courier only, for now. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
That said, many of you are gradually getting back into your library spaces one way or another and likely have items you wish to return...or you've reached out to librarians to borrow a specific item and want to follow through with a "proper" request...or you're wondering about the status of items you loaned out before everything shut down in March. For many of you, you're trying to access the union catalog, and it's been so long that your favorite go-tos don't seem to be working, and your settings are no longer remembered!
The union catalog, where all the ILL magic happens...bookmark this link!
https://wswhe.janus.scoolaid.net/bin/login
If you need a login, or don't remember what it is, email SLS and we'll fix that for you. (And don't think it's a silly question. I guarantee that we're already being asked.) Some have said their links don't work...if it says "http" or "calypso" in the link, it's old. :)
Some of you are experiencing challenges getting into your local catalogs as well. If it's an OPALS catalog, holler and we'll help you fix that. If it's Follett, reach out to your Follett rep. Make sure the link you save/bookmark is the latest link for your local catalog. It will look similar to this, but with your school code instead of the xxxx. Look for "https", and "narvi" in the URL to know that it's the most current URL for your catalog.
Library.fyi
When so many teachers and students are looking for quality online resources, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase what you have, and what you do! If you weren't able to participate in the summer PD on customization and getting your stats, reach out so we can work with you. It's the perfect collaboration tool when you can't always be together in the same space.
If you haven't tried Library.fyi, or want to do more customization, there's no better time than this year to get started!! Let us know how we can help.
Here are other important websites to have bookmarked...
WSWHE SLS Website, for quick access in a hurry
If you are looking for help and for things in a hurry...
directories...union catalog link...how-to screencasts...BEDS info in October...2020 resources that we've been maintaining throughout the pandemic, including ebooks and readalouds...Smores...recorded Zooms and Meets...
our Google site is the way to go. Most of the images on that site are hyperlinks, just so you know! I tried to make it a more intuitive place to go when you're in a hurry. There's an FAQs section on many of the things we use every day.
The 2020 Resources is an area we've given a lot of attention to, recently. Just about anything that has to do with current/new things to help you can generally be found there.
SLS LibGuide, for PD, pedagogy, and deep dives
For PD opportunties... Council and Communication Coordinators meetings and information... pedagogy... BOTB... deep dives...
LibGuides is the place to be! It has more detailed information. Definitely the place to go for deeper dives into pedagogy, SLMPE, standards, and more. It's also embedded in the WSWHE SLS site, just as an fyi...
If you find any broken links in the LibGuide, let us know. Some areas have taken a back burner lately, and we've had a few links change quite recently as well. (The link to the LRM changed as the long weekend began! Didn't even think of it until a librarian told us that she was seeing wonkiness.) We'll fix links as their brokenness comes to our attention. :)
Multimedia Insignia (for Multimedia users)
Ask Alicia Makenzie if you have any questions!
https://wswhe.insigniails.com/Library/Home
Some folks have wondered where "Snap" or Webmax" have gone. Alicia rolled out a new catalog to all Multimedia users last year, so use this new link.
WSWHE BOCES SLS
Email: libraryservices@wswheboces.org
Website: www.wswheboces.org
Location: 267 Ballard Road, Gansevoort, NY, USA
Phone: 5185813700