Monday, March 2, 2009

GVRL explorations

now I see why branch managers were so enthused at our last meeting. I have barely scratched the surface of the surface here, and can begin to see what a powerful tool this is. as a former branch manager, I remember how frustrating some searches could be. you might know that a certain source would have what a customer / patron needed ......but your branch didn't have that particular tool. perhaps TR or a neighboring branch did - and they were usually willing to help- but in the after-school rush it was hard to ask them to search, photocopy, fax the material when they were straight-out busy themselves. this is an exciting tool. I'm delighted that all branches, even the smallest, have this access. this is a playing field - leveler for sure.
thank you for dreaming up this exercise !

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