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:
Vendor contact information: May 29, 2009NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH DATABASE SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES 5/31 In March the New York State Library announced that Cengage-Gale had agreed to continue the NOVELNY subsription to Nursing and Allied Health through May 31, 2009. Access to Nursing and Allied Health through NOVELNY will cease as of June 1. Thank you to Cengage-Gale for continuing access beyond the original end date. Libraries that began individual subsriptions to the database between April 1 and May 31, 2009 will be charged for 12 months and their contracts will end May 31, 2010. January 9, 2009ENHANCED NOVELNY WEB SITE NOW AVAILABLE The New York State Library is pleased to announce that enhancements have been made to the NOVELny web site (http://novelnewyork.org). The changes take into account the feedback received during the last two months, when the enhanced site was available for preview. The most significant enhancements are: The State Library is appreciative of the comments which were submitted, and is happy to continue receiving additional comments. Comments can be submitted online using the "Web site comments" link on the home page. Questions or comments may also be directed to David Fiske at the State Library, Division of Library Development by calling 518-486-4857 or by email at dfiske@mail.nysed.gov. October 30, 2008PREVIEW OF ENHANCED NOVELNY WEB SITE AVAILABLE The New York State Library is pleased to announce that enhancements are underway for the NOVELny web site (novelnewyork.org). You are invited to view and comment on the enhanced design using the preview page on the novelnewyork.org site. Comments are requested by November 14, 2008. To view the preview page, go to http://novelnewyork.org, and click on the "Preview Our New Look" link under Latest News. The revised NOVELny home page will display, and, if the Web browser has cookies enabled, the preview will remain in effect for 12 hours. The "classic" web site appearance can be restored at any time by returning to the home page and clicking on "Return to Normal View" (which appears while in preview mode). During the spring of 2008, the New York State Library arranged for a usability study of the NOVELny web site (novelnewyork.org). The study, conducted by an external research center, was concluded at the end of June, and detailed findings were reported to the State Library. The revised layout takes into account several of these findings, as well as comments received from the public over the past 15 months. The most significant enhancements are: NOVELny is a pilot project for the Statewide Internet Library, supported by the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) program and the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Comments can be submitted online using the "Web site comments" link on the preview page, and questions or comments may also be directed to David Fiske at the State Library, Division of Library Development by calling 518-486-4857 or by email at dfiske@mail.nysed.gov. May 28, 2008The New York State Library is pleased to announce that the license agreement for EBSCO content included in NOVELNY, a pilot project for the Statewide Internet Library, has been extended through March 31, 2009. Access to General Science Collection, MasterFileSelect, Primary Search (including the Kids Search and Searchasaurus interfaces), Science Reference Center and TopicSearch continues through this agreement. The EBSCO password and URL address for individual library accounts will not change. April 3, 2008The New York State Library is pleased to announce that it has renewed and enhanced its license agreements with Gale Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson/Gale) for NOVELNY databases in the areas of health, business and newspapers (see below for the list of specific databases). The agreements with Gale Cengage Learning will continue through March 31, 2009. The Gale URL addresses for individual library accounts will not change. To obtain MARC records, any library can go to the www.gale.cengage.com web site, click on MARC Records in the left-hand column (third option), and then on the sub heading "eBook MARC records." Call the NOVELNY Help Desk if additional help is needed. In renewing the Gale Cengage Learning contracts, New York State Librarian Janet M. Welch accepted the recommendation of NECAT (NOVELNY Electronic Collections Advisory Team). NECAT is the working group appointed by the NOVELNY Steering Committee and charged with recommending NOVELNY-supported electronic collections. From previous feedback it has been determined that databases in the subject areas of health, business and newspapers are desirable for NOVELNY. The best option at this time was to renew the contracts for the products offered by Gale Cengage Learning in those 3 areas. In addition to the primary databases offered by Gale Cengage Learning in each of those subject areas, the agreements include content attached to the primary license agreements by the vendor. The additional content is not always in the same subject as the primary database. In the list below, primary content is typed in all capital letters and attached additional content is typed using lower case letters. New titles/databases are denoted with an asterisk (*). The agreements include the following: Health:
Business:
Newspapers:
If you have any questions on the resources described above, please send them to the NOVELNY Help Desk (nyslnovel@mail.nysed.gov). The NOVELNY Help Desk is available from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday by calling 877-277-0250. NOVELNY is a pilot project for the Statewide Internet Library. It is a powerful virtual library that gives New Yorkers full computer access to thousands of national and international newspapers and magazines, health and medical magazines and resources, valuable business and investment information, and fun and educational material for adults and youngsters - all free via their local library. It connects New Yorkers in every community to state-of-the-art information without regard to economic, geographic, or physical barriers. The NOVELNY pilot opened a new era in library service, thanks to support from the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) program and the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Over 5,000 libraries across the state have become subscribers. October 16, 2007New York State Library Releases Federated Search Pilot Report Janet M. Welch, State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries, announced today the availability of “Final Report of the New York State Federated Search Portal Pilot Project” on the New York State Library’s web site at www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/news/portal.htm. This report summarizes the results of a two-year pilot testing the application of WebFeat federated search software for the online collections of the New York State Library and the collections of the NOVELny pilot project. Upon the recommendation of the NOVELny Steering Committee, the New York State Library implemented a pilot program in 2005 to test federated search software. Federated search software allows users to simultaneously search across multiple online resources including databases and web sites. The pilot program used the software developed by WebFeat to test the application of federated search to the NOVELny collection of resources. Fourteen libraries and library systems participated in Phase 1 of the pilot, and four members of the Phase 1 group continued in Phase 2 to further test integration of their locally subscribed online resources with NOVELny databases in a single search. The Portal Pilot Project ended on August 31, 2007. The NOVELny Steering Committee reviewed evaluation reports from the two phases of the Portal Pilot in August and concluded that the Portal Pilot was a successful demonstration of the application of federated search technology. Federated search will continue at the New York State Library and on the NOVELny site www.novelnewyork.org. While cost considerations may limit its widespread adoption, the findings of the pilot program may be of interest to other libraries using, or considering implementation of, federated search. For more information and background on the report or the pilot project contact Liza Duncan, Principal Librarian Technical Services and Systems at lduncan@mail.nysed.gov. June 21, 2007The New York State Library is pleased to announce that it has renewed and enhanced its contract with EBSCO for the NOVELNY database MasterFile Select. This contract also includes General Science Collection, TopicSearch, Primary Search, Encyclopedia of Animals and Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia, plus the addition of Science Reference Center. The contract begins September 1, 2007 and ends August 31, 2008. The newly added Science Reference Center contains full text articles on topics including: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, physics, science & society, scientists, technology and wildlife. Science Reference Center also assists teachers and librarians with articles correlated to state and national curriculum standards. The EBSCO password and URL address for individual library accounts will not change. In renewing the EBSCO contract, New York State Librarian Janet M. Welch accepted the recommendation of NECAT (NOVELNY Electronic Collections Advisory Team). NECAT is the working group appointed by the NOVELNY Steering Committee and charged with recommending NOVELNY-supported electronic collections. The State Library also continues to consult with other organizations involved with the selection and group licensing of electronic collections. NOVELNY, the New York Online Virtual Electronic Library, is a powerful virtual library that gives New Yorkers full computer access to thousands of national and international newspapers and magazines, health and medical magazines and resources, valuable business and investment information, and fun and educational material for adults and youngsters - all free via their local library. NOVELNY opened a new era in library service, thanks to support from the LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) program and the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). NOVELNY is a "virtual library" that connects New Yorkers in every community to state-of-the-art information without regard to economic, geographic, or physical barriers. Over 5,000 libraries across the state have already become subscribers. April 12, 2007The New York State Library is pleased to announce that it has renewed and enhanced its contract with Thomson/Gale regarding the NOVELNY database InfoTrac Custom Newspapers. This contract also includes National Newspaper Index, Informe, Twayne Authors, plus two new Gale Virtual Reference titles. The renewal contract begins April 1, 2007 and ends March 31, 2008. The two new virtual reference titles are: Contemporary Poetry, 7th ed. and Biology: Macmillan Science Library. The contract with Thomson/Gale for the Business & Company Resources Center will continue through March, 2008. The Gale individual URL address for individual library accounts will not change. In renewing the Gale contract, New York State Librarian Janet M. Welch accepted the recommendation of NECAT (NOVELNY Electronic Collections Advisory Team). NECAT is the working group appointed by the NOVELNY Steering Committee and charged with recommending NOVELNY -supported electronic collections. The State Library also continues to consult with other organizations involved with the selection and group licensing of electronic collections. February 27, 2007Charter School Registration for NOVELNY Databases As of January 27, 2007, Charter Schools in New York State may register for the NOVELNY databases program. NOVELNY gives New York State residents online access to the full text of thousands of journals, reference books, newspapers and other sources. New Yorkers can use NOVELNY databases from home, school or work. In order to participate in the NOVELNY program, Charter Schools are expected to meet the criteria listed below. You, as chief administrator of your charter school, should submit a signed letter on your school's letterhead to: Janet Welch, State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries Once the letter is received, you may register for the NOVELNY program. The letter should attest that the following eligibility criteria have been met (the same criteria as those required of nonpublic schools):
If you have any questions regarding the NOVELNY program and the registration procedures, please contact the NOVELNY Help Desk by email at nyslnovel@mail.nysed.gov or by calling the NOVELNY Help Desk from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday at 877-277-0250. |
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