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Friday, January 31, 2014

Librarian vacancy at Hindu college of Education, sonepat. Haryana ( source: Times of India. 31 January 2014 delhi ed. Page no. 13. Last date 21 February 2014 )

Librarian Vacancy at The Oxford College of Education, JP Nagar, Bangalore-560078, Karnataka (Walk in on: 06-02-2014: Source: Deccan Herald, Bangalore ed, Page no-4, Dated 31 Jan 2014)

          Walk in on: 06-02-2014

Vacancy of Reference Librarian at TCS Delhi

Post :  Reference Librarian at TCS Delhi
Sub : Job offering for  "An IT Outsourcing & IM Project executed from
Gurgaon by TCS,

An IT Outsourcing & Information Management Project executed from Gurgaon
by TCS, requires a qualified young professional to fill up the position of
“Reference Librarian”. Remuneration and benefits will be on par with the
best in the industry.

Eligibility and Requirements:
                                    Post Graduate in Library Science
                                    Fluent in English language
                                    Advance level knowledge of MS office
(Power point, Excel)

Experience:                Minimum 5 years

Desirable:
Working experience in the field of oil and energy sector
Exposure to Knowledge Management practices

Project Duration:      5 years

Age:                            NA

Job Responsibility:
a)      Handle research/information queries
b)      Subscription Management
c)      Manage eBooks
d)      CAS & SDI services, compile Newsletters/bulletins
e)      Evaluate Databases & facilitate product demos
f)      Coordinate with vendors
g)      Update & maintain Library Portal
h)      Present statistics/report to management
i)        Communication with user community
j)        Organize events/outreach activities for users

Interested Candidates can send application along with their resume before
03 Feb 2014 to the following mail id pti.irc@tcs.com copy to
sangeeta.bose@cairnindia.com

===========================
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Sushma Harit
Head-IRC Delhi
Tata Consultancy Services
Ph:- +91 11 66506281
Ph:- +91 11 66506476
Buzz:- 4116281
Cell:- 9999453428
Mailto: sushma.harit@tcs.com
Website: http://www.tcs.com

Assistant Professor at University of Pune

Applications are invited for teaching post in via online mode from 23 Jan, 2014 to 6th Feb 2014

Assistant Professor - Lib n Info Sc. (open) 01

notification - http://www.unipune.ac.in/university_files/job_opening.htm
details - http://www.unipune.ac.in/admin/Circular/AT_NF_63%2022_1_14.pdf

Thursday, January 30, 2014

International Conference Tecnia SRFLISindia Summit-2014 On Content to Connectivity -Paradigms Shift in knowledge Innovation, Information representation, Information Management Systems and Librarianship

Dear LIS & Management Professionals,

It is is my immense pleasure to inform you that Tecnia Institute and SRFLISindia jointly organize an International Conference at India's capital Delhi. It is requested to you kindly
participate in this conference and make a grand success to attend this Two days event.

International Conference
Tecnia SRFLISindia Summit-2014
On
Content to Connectivity -Paradigms Shift in knowledge Innovation, Information representation, Information Management Systems and Librarianship


Important Dates
· Conference Dates: 11-12April, 2014
· Submission of Full Papers: February20, 2014
· Decision on Acceptance of Papers: February 28, 2014
· Camera Ready Copy and Registration: March15, 2014

Send your papers before 20 Fev. 2014 totecniasummit2014@gmail.com

-- 
Dr. KP Singh,
BSc (Agri), MSc (Hort.), MLIS, MSc (IT), PGCDA, M.Phil, Ph D (LIS)
Senior Assistant Professor & Principal Investigator
Department of Library and Information Science
UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, Delhi-110 007 (INDIA)
Phone: 91- 98180-57510; 91-996800 985

Deputy Librarian VAcancy at Punjab Technical University, Kapurthala, Punjab (Source: Times of India, Delhi ed, 30 Jan 2014)


Library and Information Asst. Vacancy at ICHR, New Delhi (Source: Times of India, Delhi ed, 30 Jan 2014)

INDIAN COUNCIL OF HISTORICAL RESEARCH 
35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 
Dated: 28.01.2014 
Applications are invited for the following posts to be filled:- 

2. Library & Information Assistant – 2 posts (1-UR, 1-OBC) 
Pay Band PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200 

Essential educational qualification – 
 (a) Bachelor’s degree 
(b) Degree in Library Science or a diploma for which degree is an admission requirement 
(c) At least 2 years experience in Degree Library of College/University/Govt. Department/Autonomous 
 Organisations. 
  
Age Limit – 28 years (Age relaxed as per Govt./ICHR Norms) 

The application on plain paper indicating 1.Name, 2.Father’s/Husband’s Name, 3.Mother’s Name, 4.Marital Status 5.Date of Birth, 6.Permanent Address, 7.Present Address, 8.Telephone/Telephone Number, 9.Email ID, 10.Educational Qualification, 11. Percentage of Marks/Grade obtained in Qualifying Examinations, 12. Do you have desirable Qualifications for the Post (if any), 13.Experience, 14.Category viz. General/SC/ST/OBC/ Minorities/Physically Challenged 15.Languages known along with the copies of certificates /testimonials and recent passport size photograph, all duly attested by Gazetted Officer, may be sent to The Member Secretary, Indian Council of Historical Research, (Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India), 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi 110 001, latest by 15th February 2014. 


News paper Advt.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Asst. Librarian Vacancy at Bal Bharati Public School, Ludhiana, Punjab


VACANCY OF SPA AT INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES, DHANBAD

INDIAN SCHOOL OF MINES 
DHANBAD-826004
( Under direct Administrative Control of MHRD, GOI ) 

No. 411002/2013-Estt 27th January, 2014 
Indian School of Mines, established in 1926 offers 4 yr. B.Tech., 3 yr. M.Sc. Tech., 2 yr. M.Sc., 5 yr. Integrated M.Sc. (Tech.)/M.Sc., 5 yr. Dual Degree (B.Tech. & M. Tech./MBA), 2 yr. M.B.A., 2 yr. M.Tech., 1 yr. M. Phil, full time and part time Ph. D. courses/programmes in Engineering and Basic/ Earth/Social/Applied Sciences, Humanities and Management disciplines. 
 ISM invites applications from Indian nationals for the following posts: 


Semi-Professional Assistant (Lib): 2 ( UR-1, OBC-1) 
1) Pay scale PB-1: Rs. 5,200-20,200/- + Grade Pay: Rs. 2,800/- + DA & other allowances as per Central Govt. norms. 
2) Age Limit: (as on the last date for receipt of applications): 30 years. 
Qualification: B.Sc./B.Com/B.A. + B. Lib. Science 
Desirable: Knowledge of working on computers. 


LIbrarian Vacancy At Cambridge International School, Dasuya, Hoshiyarpur, PUnjab


KOHA ILMS and Data Entry Tender at Dr. Harishingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, MP

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT BAL BHARATI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JHARLI, HARYANA


VACANCY OF SR. LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, TRIVANDRUM


VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT BS ANAGPURIA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FARIDABAD


LIbrarian Vacancy at DPS Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh ((Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed 29 Jan 2014))


Librarian Vacancy Gurukul International School at Various School in INdia (Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed 29 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed. 29 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Air Force Bal Bharti School/The Air Force School/Air Force Golden Jubille Institute (AGBBS'TAFS/AFGJI, ) Source: The Hindustan Times, Delhi Ed. 29 Jan 2014


Librarian Vacancy at Mahila Seva Samaja, Bangalore, Karnataka


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT VANASTHALI PUBLIC SCHOOL, VASUNDHARA, GHAZIABAD


VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT ST. ANGEL'S SCHOOL, GURGAON


VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AND LIBRARY ATTENDANT AT LADY IRWIN COLLEGE, NEW DELHI

LADY IRWIN COLLEGE

Sikandra Road
New Delhi - 110001
Phone/Fax: +91-11-23711222


No.of posts:01 
Post: College Librarian
Category: UR
and 
No.of posts:01 
Post: Library Attendant
Category: OBC-1

Send your applications to Director, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi.Road, New Delhi-110001 on or before 26th February, 2014 For more details,please visit
Last Date to Apply: 26 Feb 2104


Post of Library Trainee at IIT, Mandi

Post of Library Trainee at IIT, Mandi, Last date : 03/02/2014

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANDI
PWD Rest House, 2nd Floor, Near Bus Stand,
Mandi,Himachal Pradesh-175001

Library Trainee (One Post)  Adhoc (purely temporary)
Rs. 8000/pm only (consolidated)
http://www.iitmandi.ac.in/administration/files/Libtranee.pdf

The last date for submission of duly completed applications alongwith attested copy of certificates in the Institute will be 03.02.2014,

Librarian Vacancy at College of Vocational Studies, University of Delhi, Delhi


Monday, January 27, 2014

Librarian (2 Post) Vacancy at Federal Public School, R.K. Hegde Nagar Main Road, Thanisandra Road, Bangalore-64, Karnataka (Source: Deccan Herald, Bangalore ed 26 Jan 2014)


Refresher Course in Library and Information Science AT University of Jammu

Refresher Course in Library and Information Science, at University of Jammu, Department of Library and Information Science and UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Jammu is going to organize a refresher course in  Library Science during Feb10, 2014-March 2 ,2014 at the Department of Library & Information Science, , University of Jammu.




Time: February 10, 2014 at 10am to March 2, 2014 at 5pm
Location:Jammu
City/Town:Jammu
Website :http://www.jammuuniversity.in…
Phone:9797597072

VACANCY OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT AT UDAI PRATAP AUTONOMOUS COLLEGE, VARANASI

Two Day National Workshop On Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics in Librarianship 6-7 February, 2014

Two Day National Workshop
On
Social Responsibility and Professional Ethics in Librarianship
6-7 February, 2014

Organized by
 Department of Library & Information Science,
 Rajagiri College of Social Sciences,
Kalamassery
For more information log on to http://www.rajagiri.edu


Time:February 6, 2014 to February 7, 2014
Location:Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
Street:Kalamassery
City/Town:Cochin
Website or Map:http://www.rajagiri.edu

Sad demise of Hiran Kumar Dutta


Sri Hiran Kumar Dutta, Former Vice President, IASLIC has breathed his last at 8:35 am on Friday, 24th January, 2014 after a prolonged sufferings. As a library professional he was associated with the DCPL, Kolkata. He has land mark through his hardworking for professional endeavor.  He was very much kind hearted towards his colleagues. He was the inspiration for many professionals. His advice has helped us in development of the Association. On recognition of his contribution IASLIC felicitated him on 3rd September 2011.  His sad demise is a great loss to the profession and to the IASLIC.  Let his bereaved family get enough courage and strength to bear this loss.
--
 *Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*,
Hony General Secretary,
IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M,
Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054
iaslic@vsnl.net or iaslic.india@gmail.com
www.iaslic1955.org.in

Library and Information Professionals Summit 2014 From Brick to Click: Transforming Libraries into Social Spaces” Friday-Saturday, 7-8 February 2014


University of Delhi South Campus & Society for Library Professionals (SLP)
in Association with
UN Information Centre-New Delhi  &
Special Libraries Association, Asian Chapter
are pleased to announce  two- day
Library and Information Professionals Summit 2014
From Brick to Click:  Transforming Libraries
into Social Spaces”
on Friday-Saturday, 7-8  February 2014  at New Delhi, India

Conference Theme

With the emergence of distributed forms of information in a double click  environment, the role of physical libraries have changed considerably over the last ten years, to reflect changes in the nature of education. The importance of collaboration, group work and communication in teaching and learning are widely recognised and the central role of the library as a repository of facts and information is changing. While it is still important to have this kind of resource, it has proven to be a diminishing draw in terms of library traffic.

The notion of transforming libraries into social and cultural spaces is an expansive role for the future library not only serving as an information resource, but much more, with the exact mission and goals evolving and changing over time. A culture-based library is one that taps into the spirit of the community, assessing priorities and providing resources to support the things deemed most important. Libraries are in a unique position to experiment with creative spaces so the future role of the library can define itself. Since the role of the library 20 years from now is still a mystery, libraries need to  put their heads  together to  scratch the surface of many more changes to come and determine what ideas are drawing attention and getting traction.

The conference aims to address the main issues of concern within the framework of this transformation.

Program Structure
The conference program will include plenary sessions, invited and contributed papers, poster sessions, product presentations, panel discussions and an exhibition. A series of parallel sessions will be held offering delegates a wide range of in depth presentations by leading national and international experts.

Submission of Papers
Unpublished research papers on different themes of the conference are solicited by January  15, 2014. Submission of full papers (not more than 5 pages) with an abstract in approximately 200 words, keywords and references on A4 size paper with margin 1.5 cm on all sides in MS Word format in 10 points New Times Roman type single line spacing. Length of the paper should not exceed 4000 words. Details such as name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address are to be included. Authors of accepted papers will be informed  by 15 January 2014. Selected papers will be published in the proceedings.
Registration Fee [Accommodation Extra on actual basis]

Early Bird Registration
till 15 Dec. 2013
Ist January 2014 onwards
Rs.1500/-
Rs.1800/-
Dates to Remember
Last Date for Submission of full paper
January 15, 2014
Early Bird Registration
December 31, 2013
Accepted papers will be included in the proceedings, only if Registered on or before
January 15, 2014

Registration Charges are payable by Demand Draft drawn in favour of  “Society For Library Professionals” New Delhi.
Looking forward for your participation
Dr.Tariq Ashraf
Organising Secretary & Librarian
University of Delhi South Campus
New Delhi-110021-India
Ph-011-24110221 Cell No. 9868335593

--
Dr.Tariq  Ashraf  
Organising Secretary
Library and Information Professionals Summit 2014
From Brick to Click:  Transforming Libraries into Social Spaces”
Friday-Saturday, 7-8  February 2014  
Librarian University of Delhi South Campus   I  Benito Juarez Road  New Delhi (India )110021 I  Email: tariq22@gmail.com i  tariq@south.du.ac.in I  Ph: 011-24110221  Fax: 011-24110221  I   M:9868335593 I  Website: http://www.du.ac.in

Regards
 
Dr. P.K.Jain
Librarian
Institute of Economic Growth
University of Delhi Enclave
DELHI- 110007. India
Ph. 91-11-27667463
Fax: 91-11-27667410
Mobile (Cell): 91 9899110787
E-mail: pkjain1310@gmail.com
pkjain@iegindia.org

Librarian Vacancy at Auuro Educational Services and its various schools in India (Source: The Hindu, Chennai ed 26 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Jayapriya Vidyalaya, CBSE School, Virudhachalam, Tamil Nadu, (Source: The Hindu, Chennai ed 26 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Vruksha Vidhyaashram School, CBSE, Madhavaram, Chennai-60, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, Chennai ed 26 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Elite Mat. Hr. SEc School, Redhills, Chennai-52, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, Chennai ed 26 Jan 2014)


Librarian Vacancy at Vidhya Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Medavakkam, Chennai-100, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, 26 Jan 2014, Chennai Ed)


Librarian Vacancy at Vani Vidyalay, Chennai ((Source: The Hindu, 26 Jan 2014, Chennai Ed))


Librarian Vacancy at San Academy, Velachery | Pallikaranai, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, 26 Jan 2014, Chennai Ed)


Librarian Vacancy at Jagannath Vidyalaya, Kelambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed. 26 Jan 2014)


Library Attd Vacancy at KIIT World School, Pitampura, Delhi-110034


Librarian Vacancy at St. Xavier's High School, Gurgaon(Delhi-NCR Librarians JObs)


Librarian Vacancy at Modern School, Vaishalli, Ghaziabad, UP


Friday, January 24, 2014

Online applications are invited by Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar for filling 36 vacant posts of Librarian (Class-3), in Arts, Commerce and Science Government colleges of Gujarat state, for the fixed monthly salary of Rs. 10000/- for an initial period of first five years .

Government of Gujarat 
Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar 
Advertisement for the recruitment of Librarian (Class-3) in Government Arts, Commerce and Science Colleges 

Online applications are invited by Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar for filling 36 vacant posts of Librarian (Class-3), in Arts, Commerce and Science Government colleges of Gujarat state, for the fixed monthly salary of Rs. 10000/- for an initial period of first five years . 

The eligible candidates can submit their applications online on www.cheguj.com 
from 20-01-2014 to 31-01-2014. Last date for submitting online application is 31-01-2014 till 19:59 Hours. Last date for submitting online application is 31-01-2014 till 19:59 Hours, while it can be confirmed till 01-02-2014, 19.59 hours. 
The recruitment process will be carried out as per following notifications of the Education Department of Government of Gujarat: 
1. Notification of Education Department, Government of Gujarat  Dated: 01-11-2010. 
2. Notification of Education Department, No: GCO/1512/63/KH  Dated: 29-09-2012. 
3. Notification of General Administrative Department, Government of Gujarat,  No: KPA/102013/UO/27/G-4 Dated: 05-03-2013 
4. Notification of Education Department, No: GCO/1512/63/KH  Dated: 21-03-2013. 

1. Educational Qualifications: 
1.1 The candidate must possess Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or equivalent professional degree with at least 55 % of marks or its equivalent grade of 55 % marks in grading system. 

Candidate must have qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) or other like State Level Eligibility test in the Library Science conducted for the purpose by the University Grants Commission or any other agency approved by the University Grants Commission. 

Provided that candidates who are or have been awarded Ph. D degree in Library Science or Information Science or Documentation Science in accordance with provision of the University Grant Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for awards of Ph. D Degree), Regulations 2010 shall Government of Gujarat Commissioner of Higher Education, Gandhinagar Advertisement for the recruitment of Librarian (Class-3) in Government Arts, Commerce and Science Colleges be exempted from the requirement of minimum eligibility condition of National Eligibility Test or State Level Eligibility Test or State Eligibility Test for recruitment and appointment of the Librarian. 
However the candidate have to produced relevant documents/ certificate declaring minimum standards and procedures of such degrees from the competent authority of respective university. Candidate from SC,ST and Differently- able categories of the Gujarat origin will be entitled to a maximum( 5% )relaxation at post graduate level (M.Lib) 
without considering gracing marks. 
1.2 Candidate must possess adequate knowledge on computerization of Library. 
1.3 Candidate must possess consistently good academic record. 
1.4 Candidate must possess adequate knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi  Language. 
2. Nationality:  Candidate must be a citizen of India 
3. Age limit:  Candidate should not be more than the age of 30 years on the last date of 
 submitting an application for the Librarian (Class-3). 
 Age Relaxation:  Age relaxations for candidates belonging to reserved category of 
Gujarat Origin will be as per the existing norms of State Government: 
 3.1 Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / SEBC (Socially and Economically  Backward Class) candidates - 5 Years 
 3.2 Women of general category - 5 years 
 3.3 Women of reserved category – 10 from reserved categories (This  relaxation also includes the 05 years relaxation for women mentioned  above) 
 3.4 A candidate with 40 % or more differently disable - 10 years 
 3.5 In any case, while considering the above age relaxation, the age of the  candidate should not exceed for more than 45 years. 
 The upper age limit may be relaxed for in favour of a candidate who is already in the service of the Government of Gujarat in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Classifications and Recruitment (General) rules, 1967 


Assistant Librarian in Assam University

*Non-Teaching-Positions at Diphu Campus: (i) Deputy Registar-1(UR) (ii) Assistant Registar-2(UR) (iii) Assistant Librarian-1(UR)

Last date for receipt of filled in application form is: 28/02/2014. 

http://www.aus.ac.in/regularposts.html

Adv:

Details:

Application Form

Librarian Vacancy at DPS Noida : for Academic Session-2014-2015

Source: Advertisement for Librarian Links
VACANCIES : Session 2014-15
Applications are invited from trained and experienced candidates with good academic record, excellent communication skills and proficiency in co-curricular activities for the following posts for the session 2014-2015.
  • PGT/TGT - Maths, English, Psychology, Pol. Sc., History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounts, Hindi, Computer Science, Physical Education, Home Science, German
  • PRT - English, EVS, General, Maths, Hindi
  • Physical Education Coaches - Basketball, Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Chess, Athletics,   Cricket
  • Counsellor
  • Lab Assistant (Chemistry, Min Qualification - B.Sc.)
  • Librarian
  • Western Music & Theatre
  • School Engineer
  • Accountant
  • Part Time Trainers in the following fields: 
    1. Beauty Courses
    2. Stitching/Knitting/Embroidery
    3. Nursing & Child Care
    4. Cookery/Bakery/Food Preservation
           Note:
  • Application form is available below and interested candidates may apply on the same (to download click the link given below). Applications in other formats will not be accepted.
  • Candidates are required to clearly indicate the post applied for, else it will be considered invalid.
  • The form should be accompanied by DD/Pay Order for Rs.200/- in favour of  DPS Noida payable at Noida/Delhi.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
  • Apply within 7 days
Click here to download the application form.
Principal

Librarian Vacancy at T.R. C. Mahavidyala (Chaturvedi Hariprasad Edu. Society), Barabanki, UP (Last Date; 09 Feb 2014; Source: Amar Ujala, Lucknow ed, 22 Jan 2014)


Thursday, January 23, 2014

Coming in March 2014: WorldCat Discovery Services

In March 2014, OCLC will release WorldCat Discovery Services, a new suite of cloud-based applications that brings FirstSearch® and WorldCat® Local services together, making it possible for more than 18,000 FirstSearch libraries to offer a richer discovery experience for users.

A central index expands e-content access to all FirstSearch libraries


WorldCat Discovery Services will enable users to discover more than 1.3 billion electronic and physical resources in libraries around the world through a single search of WorldCat and a central index representing nearly 2,000 e-content collections. WorldCat Discovery will enable information seekers from mutually subscribing libraries to search authoritative sources from providers such as EBSCO, Gale and ProQuest.
 
 
Direct links from citations to full-text resources will be available for libraries that use OCLC cataloging and the WorldCat® knowledge base. Resources not available electronically can be delivered through integrated interlibrary loan.

New features for FirstSearch subscribers

  • new user interface that adapts automatically to mobile devices
  • Access to a central index that represents more than a billion articles, e-books and other e-content
  • The ability to manage access to digital collections with CONTENTdm “quick start”

Additional new features provided for libraries that maintain up-to-date holdings in WorldCat

  • Direct links to full-text resources to which a library subscribes
  • A built-in A to Z list
  • library’s resources listed first in search results
Libraries that maintain current holdings in WorldCat will also continue to benefit from increased visibility of their resources in WorldCat.org and through search engines and other popular websites where people often begin their research.

Meet your local needs with optional services

WorldCat Discovery Services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual libraries through the purchase of one or more of the following fee-based options to enhance the local discovery experience:
  • Real-time availability status: Shows users what’s available in their local library collection
  • A group or consortium view of available resources: Maximizes the value of libraries’ group affiliations
  • Management of course reserves or reading lists: Enables access to temporary collections of resources organized by course or subject.
  • Remote database search: Adds remote databases not in the WorldCat Discovery central index to users’ single-search experience
  • Customized traffic and usage reports: Measures usage with the use of Adobe® SiteCatalyst®

A year-long transition

WorldCat Discovery Services will be available to all current FirstSearch subscribers in March 2014 as part of existing subscriptions. FirstSearch will operate in parallel during a year-long transition, allowing libraries to choose their transition timing. WorldCat Local and WorldShare® Management Services libraries can begin to use WorldCat Discovery Services during a beta period that begins in April 2014.
WorldCat Discovery Services was developed and refined with feedback from more than 650 beta participants from the FirstSearch user community as well as a 30-member Advisory Group.