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Colorado Virtual Library & Open SiteSearch

The Colorado Virtual Library aims to provide equitable access to information for all residents of Colorado, regardless of location. It features a Virtual Union Catalog that allows users to search multiple library catalogs and selected web resources conveniently. The library includes specialized collections for K12 education and children, along with a database of best websites for Colorado residents. The Colorado Digitization Project enhances heritage resources through collaboration with libraries, museums, and historical societies. This initiative showcases the power of technology in resource sharing and community support.

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Colorado Virtual Library & Open SiteSearch

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  1. Colorado Virtual Library & Open SiteSearch Brenda Bailey-Hainer Director, Networking and Resource Sharing Colorado State Library January 2002

  2. Colorado Virtual Library & Open SiteSearch • Vision • Components • Virtual Union Catalog • Best Websites • CVL for Kids • Heritage • Demonstration • Staffing & Equipment • Challenges

  3. Vision • Provide equitable access to information for all Colorado residents, no matter where they live • Provide convenient, single search access to all types of materials: • all library catalogs • selected web resources • collections of digitized materials • resources to support K12 education

  4. Colorado Virtual Library • Virtual Union Catalog • Best Websites • CVL for Kids • Heritage - Colorado Digitization Project

  5. Virtual Union Catalog • Open SiteSearch WebZ software • Search multiple library catalogs simultaneously via Z39.50 • 33 server connections • 275+ library catalogs • regional or consortial union catalogs • individual library catalogs • single database per server • multiple databases per server • 12 different ILS systems

  6. CARL DRA - Classic DRA - Taos Dynix Endeavor Voyager epixtech Horizon Ex Libris Follett Innovative Interfaces Sirsi TLC Winnebago Spectrum 3 locally created databases (Database Builder) Z39.50 Connections

  7. Best Websites Database • Database of web resources for Coloradans • Use abbreviated Dublin Core • Created using proprietary WebTool software for data entry • Converted to Open SiteSearch Database Builder Z39.50 searchable database

  8. Colorado Virtual Library for Kids • Database of web resources suitable for kids • 6300+ sites included • Separate search interfaces for kids and teachers • KidsClick! used as seed database • Enhanced for Colorado resources

  9. Colorado Virtual Library for Kids • Use abbreviated Dublin Core • Support additional data elements • e.g. Grade Level, Colorado Educational Content Standard, Subject Area • Local proprietary WebTool software used for data entry • Loaded into Open SiteSearch Database Builder

  10. Colorado Digitization Project - Heritage Database • Includes libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives • Varying information systems and databases • Few are Z39.50 compliant • Union catalog of metadata • metadata stored centrally • images stored at owning institution

  11. Colorado Digitization Project - Heritage Database • Union catalog records from 3 sources • Input using Dublin Core template • Converted using MARC to Dublin Core crosswalk • Converted to Dublin Core using comma delimited files • Dublin Core records loaded into Open SiteSearch Database Builder

  12. Public Access SiteSearch WebZ (CVL Interface) Z39.50 Z39.50 CVL for Kids (Local DB) Best Websites (Local DB) Heritage (Local DB) SMTP e-mail Library Catalog Library Catalog SWIFT Z39.50 Library Catalog OCLC Library Catalog ISO ILL

  13. Colorado Virtual Library • Demonstration

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