As many of you know, last year HW Wilson and EBSCO merged. One of the results of this merger was that all Wilson databases have been rolled over to the EBSCOhost platform. When you open the Wilson databases on POWER Library they open in the EBSCOhost interface. In order to make this transition a little easier, below are helpful tips in using the new interface:

• The Wilson Web interface contained a physical description drop down box that allowed users to limit searches by description type. (i.e. graphs, chart, mat, etc.). EBSCOhost uses limiters as part of the Quick View in the results screens. Field Codes can also be used to search for a particular type of document when performing searches. The list of field codes is available in the help section of all EBSCOhost databases.
• Wilson web provided tools for printing, emailing, saving, citing an exporting articles. In additional to all the tools that Wilson offered, the new EBSCOhost interface allows users to create notes and bookmark articles.
• Full-text articles can be translated into 29 languages. This option has been increased from the 13 available as part of the Wilson Web interface.
• The interface itself can now also be translated into one of 28 languages. This is an increase from the 6 that were available in the Wilson Web Interface.

Keep in mind that any folders created using the Wilson Web interface are gone. Please see My EBSCOhost Folder and Account Help Sheet for instructions on creating new folders.

For a complete list of transitioning tips click here.

Are you new to Access PA/POWER Library? Have you used Ask Here PA and want to learn more about it? Or, do you need continuing ed credits?

Just a reminder that Access PA, POWER Library and Ask Here PA training is now available online through WebJunction with the following courses:

- Access PA Database Online Beginner Training

covers using the Access PA website, searching the Access PA Database, using the VDX ILL system, and keeping your library's holdings updated in the Database [7 Act 48 credit hours].

- POWER Library: AP Images

includes an introduction to the AP Images online interface, navigation and set-up options and searching each of the archives [3 Act 48 Credits].

- Understanding and Promoting Ask Here PA

focuses on understanding how Ask Here PA works and on using, evaluating and promoting this valuable service [3 Act 48 credit hours].

- VDX ILL System Version 4.1.3 Online Course

covers the new features available in this upgraded version, including new Work Queue labels, placement of notes, and new actions. [4 Act 48 credit hours].

Students are able to access the courses from any computer connected to the Internet to work independently any time of day or night. All certified Pennsylvania librarians and library aides are eligible to receive Act 48 continuing education credit hours upon completion of the courses. All who complete a course are able to generate a certificate of completion online. [3 Act 48 credit hours.]

To access the courses, eligible persons must create a free account on WebJunction, then request affiliation with WebJunction Pennsylvania.

Detailed Instructions for Registering:

These instructions may also be found on the Access PA website by clicking the link labeled Access PA/POWER Library Online Training Via WebJunction.

As librarians, we all know how important it is to protect the privacy of our patrons. Towards that end, here are a few tips to keep in mind when completing the Access PA Database Interlibrary Loan Request form:

1. Enter all of the information necessary to contact a patron in the Patron Name box only. All of the information entered in the Patron Name box automatically transfers to the Patron Details section of the VDX ILL system Details page for ILL requests placed by your library. Potential responders are not able to view patron information on the Details page of a Responder request.
2. Information entered in the Access PA Database Interlibrary Loan Request form Notes box will automatically be transferred to all potential responders that make up the Rota for ILL requests. The Notes box should be used to enter information that needs to be conveyed to potential responders such as citation information for a journal request and/or additional information pertaining to a request, ie: large print only.

Following these simple guidelines will insure the privacy of your patrons and help potential responders to ship requested items to you.

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29 provides support for POWER Library. If you need assistance accessing POWER Library or any of its databases (except for the Access Pennsylvania Database), please use the Technical Problem Form (http://www.powerlibrary.net/Secure/TechForm/TechForm.asp). This will provide POWER Library support staff with the needed information to resolve your issues as soon as possible.

To access this form, you will need to enter your "Library Use Only" username "(your county)" and the POWER Library website password. If do not know the POWER Library website password, or you experience problems with the form, please call 570-544-9131 ext. 1274.

Requests that have been sent to all locations in the Rota -- with no location indicating the item will be shipped -- are automatically placed in the "End of rota" column on the Borrower's side on the VDX ILL system Work Queue, indicating they are in the status of Not Supplied and must be completed and requested again if still needed.

There are two ways to check for requests in the status of Not Supplied, as follows:

1. Log into VDX.
2. Click on the Work Queue button along the top of the ILL Request Search screen.
3. Click on the total next to End of Rota under Borrower.

OR:

1. Log into VDX.
2. Along the left-hand side of the ILL Request Search screen, select Requester only under Your Library's Role.
3. Along the right-hand side of the ILL Request Search screen, change the Status box to Not Supplied and click the Search button.

Instructions for completing Not Supplied requests, along with illustrations, are available at:

http://www.accesspa.state.pa.us/vdx4.1.3_manual/managing_requesting.htm#car.