The NOVELNY Program : Updates
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July 18, 2011Statewide Internet Library Levels history page updated A Timeline, summarizing the changes to the Statewide Internet Library Levels (formerly NOVELNY-Ready Levels) has been added to the History and Information page at: www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nvlready/thirdpln.htm May 27, 2011State Library Announces 2011-12 Electronic Products for NOVELNY Jeffrey Cannell, Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education, is pleased to announce the electronic products constituting the NOVELNY (New York Online Virtual Electronic Library) statewide collection for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. All products from the 2010/11 year are continued. 2011/2012 NOVELNY Databases:
The above databases will be available through more than 5,500 public, school, academic and special libraries registered for NOVELNY and to individuals who are residents of New York State that visit novelnewyork.org and log on with a NYS driver license ID or a non-driver ID number. The NOVELNY Steering Committee subgroup charged with database evaluation provided advice and consultation throughout the process. In 2011/2012, NOVELNY continues to offer an encyclopedia, strong general reference and periodicals content, business, news and health concentrations, an interface and content for children, and author information. Any questions regarding the resources described above should be sent to: NYSLNOVEL@mail.nysed.gov. April 29, 2011Twayne's Authors Moved to e-Book Platform Gale-Cengage Learning is moving Twayne’s Authors Series from a database format to the Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) eBook platform. Though the change will be effective after April 29, 2011, links to the previous format will continue to work until June 30. 1. If your library has direct links to the Twayne’s database in your catalog or on
your web site, the old links will continue to work through the end of June.
2. If your library does not link to Twayne's directly, nothing needs to be done. The new version will show up in the available databases when using a Gale product. Webinars regarding this change are scheduled in May and June. See the NOVELNY training page for a list of the sessions and instructions for participating. Further details on this change, including Gale-Cengage support information, is
available at: October 29, 2010Seeking NOVELNY Success Stories The NOVELNY Steering Committee is collecting success stories about library staff and patrons and their use of the NOVELNY databases. Our shared electronic resources provide high-quality, timely and round-the-clock information to people across the state. This survey is designed to capture some of those everyday successes accomplished in all types of libraries using NOVELNY. We hope that you will take a few minutes to answer these 6 questions and then pass the survey on to others working with the NOVELNY Databases so they too, can participate. www.surveymonkey.com/s/novelny Thank you for your contribution in this process. Feedback from library communities is extremely important for NOVELNY to remain fresh and to continue to ensure that local informational needs are fully considered and met. If you have any questions or comments or just want to provide information that has not been covered by the survey, please feel free to contact me.
October 22, 2010Quick Database Search Is Changing Access to federated searching on the NOVELNY website (searching multiple NOVELNY journals and databases at the same time) will cease as of Monday, October 25. If you use the "Search All Resources" box under Quick Database Search on the home page, you will be taken to a page with options to search each database separately. The individual databases can also be accessed by clicking on "What's Included" at the top of the novelnewyork.org homepage. This decision was made after examining use of this feature on novelnewyork.org, and in consultation with the NOVELNY Steering Committee. If you have any questions about this change please contact the NOVELNY Help Desk at 877-277-0250, 486-6012 [Capital District], or via e-mail at nyslnovel@mail.nysed.gov. September 14, 2010NOVELNY has a new feature: "Hot Topic Search" Every few weeks, Hot Topic Search will offer "canned" searches that will retrieve articles on timely topics from NOVELNY databases. With just a few clicks, users can perform the search, choosing to query all NOVELNY databases or specific databases. (Note that this feature requires a NYS Driver License or Non-Photo ID number.) The first offering, commemorating Constitution Day on September 17, finds information relating to the United States Constitution. Try Hot Topic Search at: September 9, 2010Facebook Page for NOVELNY The New York State Library is pleased to announce the creation of a Facebook page dedicated to the NOVELNY statewide database pilot program. This program provides all New York State residents with free access to commercial databases containing information on various subjects, including health, business, and news. NOVELNY databases can be accessed through participating public, school, special and academic libraries, or directly using a New York State Driver License or Non-Driver Photo ID number. On the Facebook page, the Wall and Links tabs highlight training opportunities, new database features, database changes, and other news related to NOVELNY. The Info tab has links to background information on this statewide program, lists of databases by subject area, relevant information for students, educators, consumers and librarians, and how to get assistance with searching or database access. The Discussion area provides a forum for questions and comments relating to the program, and especially "success stories," featuring specific examples of how access to NOVELNY resources has benefited New York State residents. The Search! tab includes a search box for finding information in all the NOVELNY databases, as well as links to databases according to subject and vendor. The Facebook page can be accessed at: www.facebook.com/NOVELny All New York State residents are encouraged to 'Like' the page, make comments, and provide other feedback on the program. Libraries and library systems are encouraged to publicize this page. Consider making the NOVELNY Facebook page a 'Favorite Page' of your library or system's Facebook page! (Instructions available at: www.facebook.com/help/?faq=13079 ) More information on the NOVELNY Facebook page can be obtained from David Fiske, dfiske@mail.nysed.gov. The NOVELNY pilot program is supported with temporary federal Library Services and Technology Act funds awarded to the New York State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. June 15, 20102010/2011 NOVELNY DATABASES AS OF JULY 1, 2010
* New for 2010/2011 Databases that will no longer be available on NOVELNY starting July 1, 2010
More information is available at 2010dbfaq.php February 26, 2010THREE MONTH EXTENSION TO NOVELNY LICENSE AGREEMENTS The New York State Library is pleased to announce that all of the products in the current NOVELNY initiative will be continued through June 30, 2010. This is a response to recommendations last year about improving the alignment of NOVELNY license agreements with the academic and school years. Passwords and URL addresses for individual library accounts will not change. State Library staff and the NOVELNY Electronic Collections Advisory Team of the Steering Committee are currently reviewing possible options for the 2010-2011 year (July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011). A separate announcement of 2010/11 products in NOVELNY will be made shortly. If you have any questions on this message, please send them to nyslnovel@mail.nysed.gov. The NOVELNY Help Desk is available from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday by calling 877-277-0250 or, in the Capital District, 518-486-6012. January 15, 2010PROQUEST NEWSLETTER FOR NEW YORK USERS ProQuest has created a New York e-mail newsletter to help you make the most out of ProQuest Platinum at your library or school. You can access the first issue here: To sign up to receive the newsletter via e-mail click here: Current and back issues of the full line of newsletters can be viewed here: If you have any questions about the newsletter, please call the NOVELNY Help Desk at 1-877-277-0250 or, in the Capital District, 518-486-6012. December 3, 2009NOVELNY HELP DESK CHANGE In order to better serve NOVELNY customers, the NOVELNY vendors (EBSCO, Gale, ProQuest and Scholastic) will be expanding their support by answering questions directly related to their own products, as of Monday, December 7. Starting December 7: The following types of questions will continue to be answered by the NOVELNY Help Desk:
The following types of questions should be directed to the individual vendors:
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