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Monthly Newsletter
I N T H I S B U L L E T I N
From the Director
Resource Sharing
Upcoming Events
From the Director
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Dear Readers,
To start, I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and sound following a weekend of turbulent weather across our state. The team here at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries is deeply concerned about the well-being of our communities and those impacted by the recent storms. As advocates for literacy and community engagement, we want to extend our support during this challenging time. This month’s newsletter includes resources to help with cultural preservation and disaster recovery from our federal partners – including resources to assist the public with their personal collections. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if there's anything we can do to support you and your community.
In other news, last month marked an exciting start to spring as we celebrated Read Across Oklahoma and recognized Records and Information Management Month.
The Oklahoma City Zoo came alive with the energy of hundreds of students and volunteers from across the state to celebrate reading and hear our featured Oklahoma author, Kylan Mogg, share his latest book. Our special guests, including 2023 Miss Oklahoma Sunny Day and a representative from Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice’s office, added an extra layer of excitement to the event. Interacting with young readers at Read Across Oklahoma each year is always a highlight, and I hope everyone who joined us had an equally fantastic time.
Last month was Records and Information Management Month, prompting us to delve deeper into the vital work we're doing alongside the Attorney General’s office and the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Together, we're enhancing support for state agencies and offering crucial guidance on records management practices. In conversations at the state archives, one recurring question arises: What exactly constitutes a record in today's digital landscape?
It might surprise you to learn that “records” encompasses a wide array of file formats beyond traditional physical documents. From data stored on computer drives and SharePoint to information housed on personal devices and phone applications, any data relevant to state business transactions falls under the umbrella of records. Consequently, agencies must exercise vigilance to prevent the inadvertent or deliberate destruction of these records.
With this in mind, the state archives has been closely collaborating with OMES over the past few months to identify technology solutions to enable regular records management of born digital records for state employees. We’re committed to providing the very best records management practices for the state and I’m eager to share our progress in the coming months.
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Natalie Currie
Director, State Librarian and Archivist
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Due to the devastating storms that swept across Oklahoma last weekend, we've provided emergency resources below for libraries and cultural institutions who may have been affected. If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact us.
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Resource Sharing
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New EBSCOhost
User Interface
A new EBSCOhost user interface is coming soon! EBSCO is in the process of redesigning the EBSCOhost experience and user interface to meet ever-evolving user expectations for accessing, searching, choosing, and using the library’s resources.
Updated features include:
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My Dashboard: Log in to save articles, view search history, review checkouts and holds, and organize resources by project
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Sticky Filters: The new UI’s filter panel now has a lock icon at the top right which makes all applied filters stick until removed by the user, either through deselection or clicking “clear all.”
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Intuitive limiters and facets to find specific resources with less hassle
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New ways to share and like resources
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Check out this Quick Start Guide and these FAQs for more information about the new EBSCOhost user interface. Also, take a look at these training videos from ODL and EBSCO.
Because the new EBSCOhost user interface will be populated from existing EBSCOhost profile configurations, there are no migration responsibilities for libraries (everything will be taken care of on EBSCO’s end). School libraries will be moving to the new EBSCOhost UI in mid-July, and public libraries will be moving to the new EBSCOhost UI in mid-August. Academic and special libraries will be moving to the new EBSCOhost UI at a later time (please contact your EBSCO representative if you have questions about the transition timeline).
Please visit EBSCO Connect for the latest news and information on the new EBSCOhost user interface and other EBSCO resources.
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EBSCO Experience
Manager Overview
Are you an administrator for your library's EBSCO resources? If so, please join us for this webinar! In preparation for the transition to the new EBSCOhost user interface, this webinar will review the new EBSCO Experience Manager (EEM) and classic EBSCOadmin. These administrative tools manage interface and searching customizations, profile creation, authentication, and reporting for your EBSCO resources. Learn how to access and navigate these sites and configure settings for the new EBSCOhost UI.
Register In Advance
TO ATTEND ONE OF THE MEETINGS BELOW
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TUE | 10:00am
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THU | 2:00pm
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Power Up Your Job Search with AI!
Calling all job seekers! Register for this FREE workshop about AI Techniques for Job Seekers to land your dream job. Offered by Brainfuse JobNow.
Join Ashley Watkins, a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) and Online Profile Expert (NCOPE), for this informative session.
You'll learn:
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How to craft an attention-grabbing resume & cover letter with AI
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Do's and don'ts of using AI for networking
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Techniques to confidently sell yourself in interviews with AI's help
Date: Tuesday, May 21st
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Time: 4 PM CT
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Registration: Required (Space is limited!)
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Recording: Available after on the JobNow site
Empower your job search with the latest tools! Don't miss out!
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If you missed Read Across Oklahoma, you can still join in the fun with virtual activities!
Your students and young readers will enjoy watching the special Read Across Oklahoma video featuring author/illustrator Kylan Mogg. Join him as he reads his book, The Forgetful Elephant. The video also introduces us to some of the OKC Zoo animals and their habitats. Thanks to our community partners, there are even more fun animal-related books shared on the video, too. Then help your students access the themed coloring pages, word searches, crossword puzzles and other learning activities.
Thank you for sharing the love of books and reading!
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Upcoming Events
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Oklahoma Book Awards
May 11 | Oklahoma History Center
Celebrate Oklahoma authors and literature and attend the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards. This year's ceremony will be held May 11 at the Oklahoma History Center at 6 p.m. To purchase your ticket to the event and to find out more about this year's finalists, visit our website.
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