Register Now to Downlink Free
BCR-sponsored Teleconference

BCR member libraries can downlink the new College of DuPage teleconference series "Virtual Reference Services... What, Why and How?" for free. The two- program series will be broadcast February 8, 2002, and April 19, 2002, 12 noon to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

The BCR Board of Trustees authorized the purchase of this unlimited-site license to allow member libraries in nine of BCR's 12 member states to downlink the series at no charge. (The state libraries in Idaho, Utah and Washington have already purchased their own statewide downlink licenses. Libraries in those states should contact their state libraries for information about participating in the programs.)

All Hawaii libraries are in the satellite reception area. Libraries in Southern Alaska are also in range to receive the satellite transmission. However, libraries in Western Alaska, are outside the satellite's range and will be unable to receive these programs. Interested libraries in those areas can receive videotapes of the programs by registering via BCR's Downlink Site Registration Form. Libraries in Oregon, BCR's other new member state, also are eligible to participate, as are individual member libraries outside BCR's member states.

To downlink the teleconference, please complete BCR's Downlink Site Registration Form at www.bcr.org/~shoffhin/telecon/register.html. The deadline to register is January 22. Already 35 sites have signed up, including the State Library of Iowa, which is rebroadcasting the programs throughout the state via its ICN network. The Shawnee Mission School District (Kansas) also is rebroadcasting to its 60 libraries through its network.

Under the terms of BCR's agreement with the College of DuPage, participating libraries will be provided with Web-delivered collateral materials, the right to record each program on videotape and the ability to call in or fax questions during the broadcasts. BCR's license agreement also allows downlink sites to use the tapes for ILL purposes. Since BCR is providing the downlink licenses at no charge, BCR is requiring participating libraries to open their sites — at no charge — to others who wish to attend the programs.

These programs are designed to clarify the differences between traditional and virtual reference services and analyze the organizational impact this new service can have. For more information about the programs, visit the College of DuPage Web site: www.cod.edu/teleconf/VIRTUAL/index.htm. If you have questions about BCR's sponsorship, or would like more information, please contact BCR's Sharon Hoffhines at shoffhin@bcr.org or call (800) 397-1552.

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