Novanet Days 2021
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday, August 24
| Time | Session |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Alma Demo by Ex Libris Staff |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break – English and French breakout rooms |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Alma Implementation Update / Timeline / Q& A |
Wednesday, August 25
| Time | Session |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Alma Analytics |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break – English and French breakout rooms |
| 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions – Relais – Cataloguing – Electronic Resources Management |
Thursday, August 26
| Time | Session |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Q&A Panel Discussion |
| 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Break – English and French breakout rooms |
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Cleanup Update |
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Green Monster going away party |
Detailed Schedule
Tuesday, August 24
1:00 pm – Alma Demo by Ex Libris Staff
Speakers from Ex Libris will conduct a walk through of Alma.
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/yuU5elAp_uxpeqSNPxK9DAvlzb4qXGITrc85E-ZNm1Ubx35bnU6nR8mtlCPeJalH.I3YqpoTaMgyijGgs?startTime=1629821153000
Passcode: .4.8J$Sc
2:30 pm – Break
English and French breakout rooms
No recording
3:00 pm – Alma Implementation Update / Timeline / Q & A
Novanet staff will conduct a presentation for where we are in the timeline and answer questions.
Speakers from Novanet: Bill Slaunwhite, Pam Chase-Mobus and Brad Dewar
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/yuU5elAp_uxpeqSNPxK9DAvlzb4qXGITrc85E-ZNm1Ubx35bnU6nR8mtlCPeJalH.I3YqpoTaMgyijGgs?startTime=1629828161000
Passcode: .4.8J$Sc
Wednesday, August 25
1:00 pm – Alma Analytics
Compared to Aleph, Alma will have many new reports for staff to explore. Come listen to three members of the Memorial University Libraries team about the different reports they use.
Speakers from Memorial Univeristy of Newfoundland: Pam Morgan (Acq/ Collections), Alison Ambi (Acq/Collections) and Becky Smith (Access/Fulfillment)
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/GcJwHTDeTbq4vIJ5EhzaSnIbAvxNHaf0z4s6UjTZaXuzCRDKY8FEUaRCttB6Yp1v.PrYk78f9jvK5N03j
Passcode: F%T2BAyw
2:30 pm – Break
English and French breakout rooms
No recording
3:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions
Relais
Open discussion on resource sharing in Alma. Topics will include Relais integration, basic workflows, holds, resources sharing groups etc.
Speakers: Becky Smith (MUN), Amy Clark (MUN) and Joe Wickens (DAL)
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/-KNMNSeYr2DoHUlgyFZqYDt_LQOJD7fyqvc3N6a8UWan2xuJ5-tMPLVDHlBYVHzX.uIMdXLz5ey75fcCY
Passcode: 1md%I7$M
Cataloguing
Minnesota State completed a migration from Aleph to Alma in 2019 with their consortium MnPALS. The process for incorporating acquisitions and cataloguing workflows will be discussed.
Speakers from Minnesota State: Carrie Curie (Acq. Serials and ERM Support) and Dani Kroon (Resource Management and Network Zone Support)
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/H-4_MR9RgILgI9-p3kPCa69oBYAXAXaaNHapwnf69KUSLsUQuUkXAOEZNyvL-CWo.oRkhIy3eqPWKZG2X
Passcode: #DXhjY#2
Electronic Resources Management (ERM)
Attendees will learn how Alma can assist in managing electronic resources.
Speaker: Sandra Wong – Simon Fraser University
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ZKCstwBxeE88ME2WtTTJBuegy38YYTlV6HyVtDrhYu1TWz9sqacAe5mphhNwA_jz.BjWypOj-f2qWHMk2 Passcode: 1Qkky^3Q
Slides:
https://aleph1.novanet.ca/novanet-days-sandra-wong-aug-2021.pdf
Thursday, August 26
1:00 pm – Alma Q & A Panel Discussion
This panel is made up of three individuals who have experienced an Alma implementation. These individuals know those feelings of anticipation and dread that come with a new system. Ask questions about their experiences.
Speakers: Gordon Bertrand – University of Waterloo, Laura Morse – Harvard University, Betsy Friesen – University of Minnesota
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/D7mxzCB9cpkrfc5LLPGWcDH4uWoO5o6e7L0HlDUfUi-CbeAugxQHdLXbuRrQ7ujC.JtUsa7N0weZ24A2f?startTime=1629994274000
Passcode: 4VxKPB!!
2:30 pm – Break
English and French breakout rooms
No recording
3:00 pm – Cleanup Update
Heads of the Implementation Working Groups will provide an update of the projects that each group have been working on and where they are in their progress.
Speakers: Adam Keylor – MSVU, Terri Winchcombe – SMU & Corinne Gilroy – MSVU
Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/D7mxzCB9cpkrfc5LLPGWcDH4uWoO5o6e7L0HlDUfUi-CbeAugxQHdLXbuRrQ7ujC.JtUsa7N0weZ24A2f?startTime=1630000980000
Passcode: 4VxKPB!!
3:30 pm – Green Monster going away party
As many know this transition to Alma means saying goodbye to the green Novanet catalogue, or the Green Monster as many refer to it. This will be a living wake of sorts where participants will be encouraged to share short stories and give words of thanks. Prizes will be awarded to be mailed out at a later point.
No recording