https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:16:01 +0000 MyBB https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3923.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:22:24 +0000 lbishop]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3923.html https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-cut-corner-file-cases . We have applied clear label holders.

These have been available through the state surplus auction and not sold, so now we are just looking for any state or local agency, school, or even charitable organization who might could use some or all of them. You pick up. Or, if you are local to Richmond I might deliver what I can fit in my car.

Why would you want up to 400 (more, really) magazine file boxes? You might have an eclectic periodical storage collection and prefer a more consistent look. You might be getting a new public library branch who could use this kind of storage.

I'd really like to keep these out of the dumpster. It's not the kind of plastic that recycles.]]> https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-cut-corner-file-cases . We have applied clear label holders.

These have been available through the state surplus auction and not sold, so now we are just looking for any state or local agency, school, or even charitable organization who might could use some or all of them. You pick up. Or, if you are local to Richmond I might deliver what I can fit in my car.

Why would you want up to 400 (more, really) magazine file boxes? You might have an eclectic periodical storage collection and prefer a more consistent look. You might be getting a new public library branch who could use this kind of storage.

I'd really like to keep these out of the dumpster. It's not the kind of plastic that recycles.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3922.html Tue, 27 May 2025 17:02:20 +0000 rparrott]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3922.html
Please let me know by Tuesday June 3 if you want any of these titles.

Thank you,
Rebeca Parrott
Brightpoint Library Associate
rparrott@brightpoint.edu

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Please let me know by Tuesday June 3 if you want any of these titles.

Thank you,
Rebeca Parrott
Brightpoint Library Associate
rparrott@brightpoint.edu

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I just posted this in the Springshare Lounge, but I wanted to post it here for those who don't visit the Springshare Lounge. 

I have built two prototype guides that employ Bootstrap 3 components for navigation purposes. One prototype uses collapsible panels and the other uses scrollspy. I have found that these alternative navigation “designs” are more user-friendly than the tabbed navigation used in LibGuides. I’m working on a write-up that will provide details. Here are links to the prototypes:
 
Prototype guide that employs collapsible panels for navigation purposes
 
Prototype guide that employs scrollspy for navigation purposes
 
Thanks,
Nathan]]>  
I just posted this in the Springshare Lounge, but I wanted to post it here for those who don't visit the Springshare Lounge. 

I have built two prototype guides that employ Bootstrap 3 components for navigation purposes. One prototype uses collapsible panels and the other uses scrollspy. I have found that these alternative navigation “designs” are more user-friendly than the tabbed navigation used in LibGuides. I’m working on a write-up that will provide details. Here are links to the prototypes:
 
Prototype guide that employs collapsible panels for navigation purposes
 
Prototype guide that employs scrollspy for navigation purposes
 
Thanks,
Nathan]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3920.html Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:01:53 +0000 nmueller]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3920.html
I wanted to share the HTML and CSS code that I've written to customize NOVA's BS5 Databases home page. The page is not live yet, but here's the preview. I've put files in this Guide: Custom Code for LibApps - Bootstrap 5. 

Thanks,
Nathan]]>
I wanted to share the HTML and CSS code that I've written to customize NOVA's BS5 Databases home page. The page is not live yet, but here's the preview. I've put files in this Guide: Custom Code for LibApps - Bootstrap 5. 

Thanks,
Nathan]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3919.html Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:09:38 +0000 lbishop]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3919.html https://mlo22.wildapricot.org/.

One of the chief advantages of becoming a member of this consortium of academic, public, school, and special libraries is that they negotiate with library vendors for discounts and formalize these discounts in Virginia state contracts. As state agencies, all community college libraries could benefit from membership.

Membership rates are rising from $150.00 to $175.00 per year starting in August, but the lower rates are still in effect, and those who join now can get in for half price with renewal by August.

Some of the vendor discounts I rely on are with:
Demco
Brodart
EBSCO
GOBI
Ingram
Jupiter Associates - this micro vendor doesn't offer much in the way of discounts but will special order almost anything. The contracts through MALIA are for library materials, library supplies, and serials. However, the vendor will cheerfully order not-library-specific products with reasonable markups. Those won't be on state contract but eVA approval is simplified by the micro vendor SWAM certification.

Please note that eVA requisitions based on state contracts should reference the contract in the quote and on the invoice, so it is helpful to have these state contract numbers handy when requesting pricing:

Library Supplies Contract LVA-SUP-21-004/CTR005717-1
Library Materials Contract LVA-MAT-22-007/CTR005837-1
Serials Contract LVA-SER-21-003/CTR005713-1

If you go to these listings in the eVA contracts page you may only find summaries, but the full contacts are published on the MALIA website. Pro tip: if you don't discover a quote with the vendor name, just search for 'MALIA.'

I have recently been appointed to the MALIA Board as the community college representative, so if you have any questions I will be happy to try to find answers.

Lisa Bishop]]> https://mlo22.wildapricot.org/.

One of the chief advantages of becoming a member of this consortium of academic, public, school, and special libraries is that they negotiate with library vendors for discounts and formalize these discounts in Virginia state contracts. As state agencies, all community college libraries could benefit from membership.

Membership rates are rising from $150.00 to $175.00 per year starting in August, but the lower rates are still in effect, and those who join now can get in for half price with renewal by August.

Some of the vendor discounts I rely on are with:
Demco
Brodart
EBSCO
GOBI
Ingram
Jupiter Associates - this micro vendor doesn't offer much in the way of discounts but will special order almost anything. The contracts through MALIA are for library materials, library supplies, and serials. However, the vendor will cheerfully order not-library-specific products with reasonable markups. Those won't be on state contract but eVA approval is simplified by the micro vendor SWAM certification.

Please note that eVA requisitions based on state contracts should reference the contract in the quote and on the invoice, so it is helpful to have these state contract numbers handy when requesting pricing:

Library Supplies Contract LVA-SUP-21-004/CTR005717-1
Library Materials Contract LVA-MAT-22-007/CTR005837-1
Serials Contract LVA-SER-21-003/CTR005713-1

If you go to these listings in the eVA contracts page you may only find summaries, but the full contacts are published on the MALIA website. Pro tip: if you don't discover a quote with the vendor name, just search for 'MALIA.'

I have recently been appointed to the MALIA Board as the community college representative, so if you have any questions I will be happy to try to find answers.

Lisa Bishop]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3918.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:12:44 +0000 lpayne]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3918.html
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The vendor and VIVA Central are aware and investigating.]]>
The vendor and VIVA Central are aware and investigating.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3916.html Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:18:25 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3916.html
VCCS ITS continues to investigate the problem. There are several errors identified in the patron load process and under investigation. Thank you for your patience.]]>
VCCS ITS continues to investigate the problem. There are several errors identified in the patron load process and under investigation. Thank you for your patience.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3915.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:33 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3915.html
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https://status.ebsco.com/incidents/tk3g4r83n56k]]>
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https://status.ebsco.com/incidents/tk3g4r83n56k]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3914.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:36:11 +0000 infoprobh]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3914.html
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This work requires downtime that will prevent anyone from connecting to library resources via linker URLs or proxy connection. I apologize for any disruption to  planned instruction and research, and will advise once the work is complete. 
Thank you, 
Tara]]> Friday, 11/8 from 8:00 and 10:00 AM.

This work requires downtime that will prevent anyone from connecting to library resources via linker URLs or proxy connection. I apologize for any disruption to  planned instruction and research, and will advise once the work is complete. 
Thank you, 
Tara]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3898.html Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:15:54 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3898.html VCCS ITS will apply critical server updates for Ex Libris library services today, and work is underway this morning.
 
• This work requires downtime that will prevent you from logging on to Alma. I apologize for any disruption to your planned workflows and will advise once the work is complete.

• Students will not be able to sign in to Primo during the downtime, but they will still be able to conduct searches and link to results as expected.

As a reminder (and for those who are new to the Alma environment), library staff should use the Alma Offline Utility to record all Fulfillment transactions during Alma downtime. Here are the utility setup instructions from Ex Libris, please note that the installation requires admin privileges:

Setting Up the Offline Circulation Utility
The Offline Circulation utility must be installed separately on each computer on which it will be used.

To download and install the Offline Circulation utility:
1. Download the utility from https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/blo...rculation/. The file is called setup_offcirc.zip.
2. Unzip the file into a folder. The unzipped file contains one file, setup_offcirc.exe. This is the installer.
3. Run the installer (requires Administrator privileges). The utility is installed on the computer. By default, it is installed in the C:\Alma Offline Circulation folder.
Ensure that you install the Offline Circulation utility in a location in which it won't be accidentally deleted (for example, by a workstation reboot that removes all local data files).

Full documentation for this utility:
https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma...on_Utility

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
-Tara]]> VCCS ITS will apply critical server updates for Ex Libris library services today, and work is underway this morning.
 
• This work requires downtime that will prevent you from logging on to Alma. I apologize for any disruption to your planned workflows and will advise once the work is complete.

• Students will not be able to sign in to Primo during the downtime, but they will still be able to conduct searches and link to results as expected.

As a reminder (and for those who are new to the Alma environment), library staff should use the Alma Offline Utility to record all Fulfillment transactions during Alma downtime. Here are the utility setup instructions from Ex Libris, please note that the installation requires admin privileges:

Setting Up the Offline Circulation Utility
The Offline Circulation utility must be installed separately on each computer on which it will be used.

To download and install the Offline Circulation utility:
1. Download the utility from https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/blo...rculation/. The file is called setup_offcirc.zip.
2. Unzip the file into a folder. The unzipped file contains one file, setup_offcirc.exe. This is the installer.
3. Run the installer (requires Administrator privileges). The utility is installed on the computer. By default, it is installed in the C:\Alma Offline Circulation folder.
Ensure that you install the Offline Circulation utility in a location in which it won't be accidentally deleted (for example, by a workstation reboot that removes all local data files).

Full documentation for this utility:
https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma...on_Utility

Thank you for your understanding and patience.
-Tara]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3912.html Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:48:18 +0000 ealtman]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3912.html
Late yesterday afternoon we identified issues with linking to library resources via Linker for users off-campus. ITS has been working on this, and they suspect that recent MyVCCS portal changes may be responsible.

Linkers being used on-campus are working normally, and proxied URLs are also working normally. Links in Primo/Quicksearch are proxied, so those are working normally also.

I will update this post when I hear back from ITS. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.

- Emily]]>
Late yesterday afternoon we identified issues with linking to library resources via Linker for users off-campus. ITS has been working on this, and they suspect that recent MyVCCS portal changes may be responsible.

Linkers being used on-campus are working normally, and proxied URLs are also working normally. Links in Primo/Quicksearch are proxied, so those are working normally also.

I will update this post when I hear back from ITS. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime.

- Emily]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3911.html Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:09:26 +0000 cgundlach]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3911.html
I'm working on cleaning out our filing cabinets, and although I've gone through the Library of Virginia guidelines, I don't see anything regarding Code of Conduct agreements.  Does anyone know how long they are to be retained?  We usually treat them as active for a year, and they only apply to Community Patrons.

Thanks in advance!
Cirrus Gundlach
Coordinator of Library Services
Paul D. Camp Community College
cgundlach@pdc.edu]]>
I'm working on cleaning out our filing cabinets, and although I've gone through the Library of Virginia guidelines, I don't see anything regarding Code of Conduct agreements.  Does anyone know how long they are to be retained?  We usually treat them as active for a year, and they only apply to Community Patrons.

Thanks in advance!
Cirrus Gundlach
Coordinator of Library Services
Paul D. Camp Community College
cgundlach@pdc.edu]]>