MLS - Massachusetts Library System » Databases http://www.masslibsystem.org MLS services are provided through state funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Tue, 15 May 2012 22:44:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 MLS services are provided through state funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners MLS - Massachusetts Library System no MLS services are provided through state funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners MLS - Massachusetts Library System » Databases http://www.masslibsystem.org/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/category/databases/ Clarification: statewide database subscriptions http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/10/clarification-statewide-database-subscriptions/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/10/clarification-statewide-database-subscriptions/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 12:25:18 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=5965 Continue reading →]]> In light of the May 4 announcement of the new database contracts, MLS members have asked us, “What does this mean?” Specifically, many of you want to know what will be gained and what will be lost. We heard you.  Read  our response…

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/10/clarification-statewide-database-subscriptions/feed/ 0 Statewide Electronic Online Content Database Contracts Awarded http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/04/statewide-electronic-online-content-database-contracts-awarded/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/04/statewide-electronic-online-content-database-contracts-awarded/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 17:48:23 +0000 Susan Babb http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=5897 Continue reading →]]> The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System are happy to announce the outcome of the procurement process for the next round of statewide databases beginning July 1, 2012. Please see the press release on posted on the MBLC website at: http://mblc.state.ma.us/mblc/news/releases/past-releases/2012/nr120504.php

A big thank you to all library staffs that participated in the process (see more about this in the press release). MLS member libraries will be receiving a letter at the end of this month with more details about the products and access.

The full list of titles that all residents and MLS member libraries will have access to is as follows:

Gale Cengage
Academic OneFile
Biography In Context
Books and Authors
Business and Company Resource Center
Contemporary Literary Criticism Select
Educator’s Reference Complete
Expanded Academic
Gale Powerpacks in assorted subject areas
General BusinessFile
General OneFile
Global Issues In Context
Health and Wellness Resource Center with Alternative Health
Health Reference Center Academic
InfoTrac Junior
The New York Times
Kids InfoBits
Literature Resource Center
Massachusetts History Online
Nursing Resource Center (new to Massachusetts libraries)
Opposing Viewpoints In Context
Science in Context
U. S. History In Context
World History In Context
50 Selected Gale Virtual Reference Library titles (titles forthcoming)

ProQuest, Inc.
The Boston Globe

Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Online School Edition, PLUS read-aloud at all levels and translation for over 50 languages
Britannica Learning Zone (early childhood interactive learning resource)
Britannica Online Public Library, Edition PLUS read-aloud at all levels and translation for over 50 languages
Britannica Spanish Reference Center (Includes Enciclopedia Moderna, a reference collection for the high school and college ages and Escolar Online, geared to ages 6-12)
World Data Analyst (current and historical statistics on the countries of the world)
Annals of America (online Access to Original Source Documents From U.S. History)
Britannica Online Mobile Edition

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2012/05/04/statewide-electronic-online-content-database-contracts-awarded/feed/ 0 E-Content: Trials Underway http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/12/06/e-content-trials-underway/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/12/06/e-content-trials-underway/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:29:22 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=4732 Continue reading →]]> MBLC, in partnership with MLS, issued a “Statewide Electric Online Content” request for proposals this fall for content in these areas:  general/news/e-reference, language learning, genealogy and comprehensive encyclopedia products.

Products from eight vendors are on trial from December 5 – 22, 2011, and your input is important. We encourage you and your colleagues to conduct searches on the trial sites and complete evaluations for products under consideration.

For more information and to participate in the trials, please call MLS-866-627-7228.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/12/06/e-content-trials-underway/feed/ 0 NewsBank License Now Effective http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/08/17/newsbank-license-now-effective/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/08/17/newsbank-license-now-effective/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:32:32 +0000 Rick Levine http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3978 Continue reading →]]> Springfield Republican (1/1988 to current)
Cape Cod Times (11/1998 to current)

The license is for August 16, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

MLS’s license agreement with NewsBank acknowledges the fact that all content is protected by copyright and can only be used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the product license   MLS asks that members who may become aware of violations of this license make MLS aware of such violations in a timely manner.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/08/17/newsbank-license-now-effective/feed/ 0 NewsBank Titles Update http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/06/30/newsbank-titles-update/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/06/30/newsbank-titles-update/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:20:12 +0000 Greg Pronevitz http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3782 Continue reading →]]> The MLS Executive Board approved the purchase of statewide licenses for the Springfield Republican and the Cape Cod Times through NewsBank.  We are currently in negotiations with NewsBank to purchase these titles.  It is likely that they will be renewed statewide soon.  These titles were available in certain areas of Massachusetts under legacy licenses that end today—June 30, 2011.  We do not expect NewsBank to disable these users during final negotiations.  When the contract is finalized, all members will be authorized.

In addition, it has been confirmed that two titles, previously part of the statewide ProQuest Massachusetts Newsstand product: the Boston Herald and the Patriot Ledger are no longer available from ProQuest.  The publishers now have licensing agreements with NewsBank.  We have received price quotes from NewsBank to license these titles and will be evaluating the affordability versus usage history over the next few days to make a decision on purchasing.

We will provide updates to you as decisions are reached.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/06/30/newsbank-titles-update/feed/ 0 Springfield Republican, Cape Cod Times Renewed, Extended http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/19/springfield-republican-cape-cod-times-renewed-extended/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/19/springfield-republican-cape-cod-times-renewed-extended/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 14:16:57 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3377 Continue reading →]]> MLS is pleased to announce the renewal of two NewsBank online newspapers and that access will be extended to all members statewide.

The Springfield Republican and The Cape Cod Times will be available to all members from July 1, 2011 through June 2012.

The Republican is a newspaper based in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Cape Cod Times is a daily newspaper serving Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, Massachusetts.

Continue reading.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/19/springfield-republican-cape-cod-times-renewed-extended/feed/ 0 eLibrary Collaborative Purchase Announced http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/05/elibrary-collaborative-purchase-announced/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/05/elibrary-collaborative-purchase-announced/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 12:47:17 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3221 Continue reading →]]> MLS members can maintain current access or gain NEW access to eLibrary through the coming 2011/2012 “school year” through this special offer by ProQuest. ProQuest is pleased to announce a special pricing offer for the eLibrary, general reference database to all MLS members (including subscribing members of SEMLS and NMRLS) through September 30, 2011.

This exceptional offer includes ProQuest’s eLibrary Science and eLibrary Elementary databases at no additional charge, thus fully covering the research needs for your entire district or Public Library’s “homework help” department at one great price.

Public Libraries may purchase the eLibrary “Suite” with Wall Street Journal and NY Times.

For complete information, continue reading.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/05/elibrary-collaborative-purchase-announced/feed/ 0 EBSCO Database Collaborative Purchase Announced http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/ebsco-database-collaborative-purchase-announced/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/ebsco-database-collaborative-purchase-announced/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 19:02:36 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3186 MLS members can take advantage of 40% discounts on EBSCO’s Literary Reference Center™, Literary Reference Center Plus™, and Science Reference Center™. Continue reading for more details.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/ebsco-database-collaborative-purchase-announced/feed/ 0 Issues & Controversies Collaborative Purchase Announced http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/issues-controversies-collaborative-purchase-announced-2/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/issues-controversies-collaborative-purchase-announced-2/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 17:54:31 +0000 Carolyn Noah http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3169 Continue reading →]]> Facts On File, an imprint of Infobase Learning, extends a special offer to MLS members to purchase the award-winning Issues & Controversies news services database.

Subscribe before July 30, 2011 in order to receive savings of over 43% off of list price. Libraries that order now can pay in July to extend existing service or begin a new subscription.

Continue reading for complete information.

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]]> http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/05/04/issues-controversies-collaborative-purchase-announced-2/feed/ 0 Statewide database survey for Massachusetts libraries http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/04/28/statewide-database-survey-for-massachusetts-libraries/ http://www.masslibsystem.org/blog/2011/04/28/statewide-database-survey-for-massachusetts-libraries/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 13:28:50 +0000 Susan Babb http://www.masslibsystem.org/?p=3135 Continue reading →]]> Massachusetts libraries and residents have access to electronic resources for many years, with statewide access beginning in 1998 through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Since that time, libraries and residents of the Commonwealth have seen access to electronic content grow as the Massachusetts Library System negotiated further statewide content and the Library of Last Recourse (Boston
Public Library) offered statewide access to a myriad of resources through their eCard program. Additionally, the automated resource sharing networks, some of whom licensed electronic database content before 1998, continue to supplement the statewide offerings.

The current statewide electronic resources contracts expire after June 2012. Please take the time to answer a survey that will help the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, as well as the Massachusetts Library System, the Library of Last Recourse and the Massachusetts automated resource sharing networks plan for the next round of statewide licensed electronic resources that will be available for July 2012 and beyond.

The survey will be available from April 27, 2011 through May 17, 2011.
Please click on this link to take the survey now:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/statewidedatabases

Marlene Sue Heroux
Reference Information Systems Specialist
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
98 North Washington St., 4^th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Office: 617-725-1860 ext. 250; toll-free (Massachusetts only)
800-952-7403 ext. 250
Email: marlene.heroux@state.ma.us

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