Hi Everyone,
We've had the following information from the RSC...
I've spoken to Judy and she says that we do have some e-journals through the RSC, so these will be affected by this downtime.
Thanks,
James.
Advance Notice: RSC Website Downtime
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) website (http://www.rsc.org) will be unavailable from 08:00 GMT on Saturday 1 September until 16:00 GMT on Sunday 2 September 2007 for an essential upgrade. This will mean that there will be no access to RSC’s online products and services via its website during this period.
The RSC apologises for any inconvenience that this downtime may cause.
Customer Services
Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK
Thursday 23 August 2007
Tuesday 14 August 2007
Changes to My Athens
Hi Everyone,
Please see the information below about changes to the MyAthens interface...
Thanks,
James.
New MyAthens portal
MyAthens has been given a portal style that provides users with more information on the homepage. The information is now placed in panels that users can move on the screen, minimize or close, so that they can customize their homepage.
In order to minimize the impact on users and administrators, we have released the new interface as a beta version in parallel with the current MyAthens for a period of four weeks until 10 September 2007. We hope that this approach will make the transition easier for both users and administrators by allowing users to familiarise themselves with the new interface whilst retaining access to the old one for a while.For the next two weeks, users will be presented with the current MyAthens interface by default but will be able to click on a 'Try the new beta version of MyAthens' link to view and use the new interface. Users can go back to the current interface if they wish with a warning that the old interface is being phased out in early September.On 28 August, we will switch the interfaces to present the new MyAthens portal as the default, with a link to the old MyAthens. This will remain in place for two weeks with a warning that the old interface will disappear on 10 September 2007.From 10 September the new MyAthens portal will be the only available interface and no longer a beta version.
Please see the information below about changes to the MyAthens interface...
Thanks,
James.
New MyAthens portal
MyAthens has been given a portal style that provides users with more information on the homepage. The information is now placed in panels that users can move on the screen, minimize or close, so that they can customize their homepage.
In order to minimize the impact on users and administrators, we have released the new interface as a beta version in parallel with the current MyAthens for a period of four weeks until 10 September 2007. We hope that this approach will make the transition easier for both users and administrators by allowing users to familiarise themselves with the new interface whilst retaining access to the old one for a while.For the next two weeks, users will be presented with the current MyAthens interface by default but will be able to click on a 'Try the new beta version of MyAthens' link to view and use the new interface. Users can go back to the current interface if they wish with a warning that the old interface is being phased out in early September.On 28 August, we will switch the interfaces to present the new MyAthens portal as the default, with a link to the old MyAthens. This will remain in place for two weeks with a warning that the old interface will disappear on 10 September 2007.From 10 September the new MyAthens portal will be the only available interface and no longer a beta version.
Tuesday 7 August 2007
EBSCO Interface Enhancements
Hi Everyone,
Please see the message below from EBSCO about changes they have made to their interface. Feel free to come and talk to me about any of the changes.
Thanks,
James.
"We are excited to announce the availability of a significant number of new features and functionality updates, affecting the EBSCOhost web interface, EBSCOadmin, as well as the Kids Search, Consumer Health Complete, Student Research Center, Searchasaurus, Business Searching and International Security & Counter Terrorism interfaces.
To view screen shots and pertinent details concerning any of the latest enhancements, simply click (or copy and paste the URL into your browser) on any link that applies to your particular product mix.
Please note: If you feel that any of your colleagues should be included in future technical communications such as this one, please let us know who they are (name, title, institution name, city, state/province, country, company email address) by sending an email to: information@ebscohost.com.
New features available now:
My EBSCOhost Supports Multiple Folders:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=371&t=r&return=true)
Thesaurus Search Suggestions Visible to Users :Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=372&t=r&return=true)
HTTPS Access is now Available:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=354&t=r&return=true)
Miscellaneous Enhancements, e.g., Autocomplete Upgrade, Customizable Ask-A-Librarian Link to a Specified URL:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=368&t=r&return=true)
Administrators can Customize Database Groupings:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=370&t=r&return=true)
Shibboleth Authentication Service Supports Additional Federations:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=377&t=r&return=true)
EBSCO's Advanced 508 Compliant Interface:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=356&t=r&return=true)
We hope that you like the new, easier-to-read format, and welcome your comments. "
Please see the message below from EBSCO about changes they have made to their interface. Feel free to come and talk to me about any of the changes.
Thanks,
James.
"We are excited to announce the availability of a significant number of new features and functionality updates, affecting the EBSCOhost web interface, EBSCOadmin, as well as the Kids Search, Consumer Health Complete, Student Research Center, Searchasaurus, Business Searching and International Security & Counter Terrorism interfaces.
To view screen shots and pertinent details concerning any of the latest enhancements, simply click (or copy and paste the URL into your browser) on any link that applies to your particular product mix.
Please note: If you feel that any of your colleagues should be included in future technical communications such as this one, please let us know who they are (name, title, institution name, city, state/province, country, company email address) by sending an email to: information@ebscohost.com.
New features available now:
My EBSCOhost Supports Multiple Folders:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=371&t=r&return=true)
Thesaurus Search Suggestions Visible to Users :Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=372&t=r&return=true)
HTTPS Access is now Available:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=354&t=r&return=true)
Miscellaneous Enhancements, e.g., Autocomplete Upgrade, Customizable Ask-A-Librarian Link to a Specified URL:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=368&t=r&return=true)
Administrators can Customize Database Groupings:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=370&t=r&return=true)
Shibboleth Authentication Service Supports Additional Federations:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=377&t=r&return=true)
EBSCO's Advanced 508 Compliant Interface:Click here. (http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=356&t=r&return=true)
We hope that you like the new, easier-to-read format, and welcome your comments. "
Monday 6 August 2007
Athens Terms & Conditions
Hi All,
I've received the following message from Eduserv about the Athens Terms & Conditions. I'm just passing it on for info:
"Following a review of our Athens Terms and Conditions to reflect the usage of the Federation Gateways and Eduserv’s liabilities after July 2008 with regard to direct contracts with organisations, please be advised that we will be updating the online versions on Tuesday 31st July 2007.
1. Users
All Athens users will be required to click the 'Accept' link for the amended user Terms and Conditions before being permitted to access Athens protected resources. This will be a ‘one-off’ exercise for individual account holders until the Terms and Conditions are amended again. "
Thanks,
James.
I've received the following message from Eduserv about the Athens Terms & Conditions. I'm just passing it on for info:
"Following a review of our Athens Terms and Conditions to reflect the usage of the Federation Gateways and Eduserv’s liabilities after July 2008 with regard to direct contracts with organisations, please be advised that we will be updating the online versions on Tuesday 31st July 2007.
1. Users
All Athens users will be required to click the 'Accept' link for the amended user Terms and Conditions before being permitted to access Athens protected resources. This will be a ‘one-off’ exercise for individual account holders until the Terms and Conditions are amended again. "
Thanks,
James.
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