VALE - Virtual Academic Library Environment of New Jersey

May Consortia Manager Review
2024-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Review how to use Consortia Manager to process your renewals, request quotes, review offers, and more! Bring your questions.
Register Here
You may also schedule a one-on-one session to look at your institution’s specific renewals and offers – email Program Manager Ali Cole, alison.cole@valenj.org with questions.

O'Reilly for Higher Education Demo
2024-05-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join ProQuest for an O’Reilly for Higher Education Demo!

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 ET
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIldOqgpz8tGNXvZjf_-nqkCLqk_y1NjYnl
Attached: O’Reilly for Higher Education – Fact Sheet (4)

ProQuest, part of Clarivate, is excited to partner with VALE to offer academic libraries in New Jersey an opportunity to learn more about O’Reilly for Higher Education–See it in action via a demo by Peg Knight, Sr. Product Manager.
With O’Reilly for Higher Education, your library users can explore expertly curated resources including:

51,000+ relevant ‘unlimited access’ Ebooks from several top-notch publishers
2,900+ audiobooks–popular choice for students on the go
6,400+ streaming videos–30,000 hours of video ideal for visual learners
4,100+ on-demand Courses–helps users develop practical, ‘real-world’ career skills in high-demand job roles

Users experience all of this in one modern digital learning ecosystem with a stellar mobile experience designed to build a bridge from classroom to boardroom. From advancing technical skills to developing business acumen and preparing for future careers, O’Reilly for Higher Education offers a network of world-renowned technical innovators and real-world corporate leaders across all areas of Computer Science, Business, Personal & Professional Development, Marketing, and more—including top trending topics like AI, LLMs, and Prompt Engineering.
In a recent review, The Charleston Advisor rated O’Reilly 4.33 out of 5 and had this to say: “An excellent choice for supporting higher education students and faculty in their technology learning and research…This platform is extremely easy to use – it is very intuitive, no instructions or training is needed”

EBSCO OpenAthens Information Session
2024-06-05 14:00 - 15:00
OpenAthens provides the ultimate single sign-on (SSO) experience with an easy-to-use tool. OpenAthens is an advanced access management system that allows users to connect to multiple electronic resources without needing separate usernames and passwords for each individual vendor. Instead, users each have a common username and password that allows access to your library’s vendors and resources.
OpenAthens removes barriers by providing a simplified, streamlined pathway to library content, increased visibility and usability of valuable library assets and supports data-driven decision making for purchases through a robust set of statistics.
Wednesday, June 5, 2 pm

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArd-utrzMrHddT8Mdzeg9z6U5yoIm8jsd6

EBSCO OpenAthens Information Session
2024-06-12 10:00 - 11:00
OpenAthens provides the ultimate single sign-on (SSO) experience with an easy-to-use tool. OpenAthens is an advanced access management system that allows users to connect to multiple electronic resources without needing separate usernames and passwords for each individual vendor. Instead, users each have a common username and password that allows access to your library’s vendors and resources.
OpenAthens removes barriers by providing a simplified, streamlined pathway to library content, increased visibility and usability of valuable library assets and supports data-driven decision making for purchases through a robust set of statistics.
Wednesday, June 12, 10 am

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-Gorz4uGNVorXJqKf1eL1HWR7i6cqgx

Members' Council Meeting
2024-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, 08550, United States
In person meeting at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor, NJ.

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ, 08550, United States

EBSCO OpenAthens Information Session
2024-06-18 13:30 - 14:30
OpenAthens provides the ultimate single sign-on (SSO) experience with an easy-to-use tool. OpenAthens is an advanced access management system that allows users to connect to multiple electronic resources without needing separate usernames and passwords for each individual vendor. Instead, users each have a common username and password that allows access to your library’s vendors and resources.
OpenAthens removes barriers by providing a simplified, streamlined pathway to library content, increased visibility and usability of valuable library assets and supports data-driven decision making for purchases through a robust set of statistics.
Tuesday, June 18, 1:30 pm

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtcO2tqjkrE9MhGSIzni1ocrzc2AeLMtN8

EBSCO OpenAthens Information Session
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
OpenAthens provides the ultimate single sign-on (SSO) experience with an easy-to-use tool. OpenAthens is an advanced access management system that allows users to connect to multiple electronic resources without needing separate usernames and passwords for each individual vendor. Instead, users each have a common username and password that allows access to your library’s vendors and resources.
OpenAthens removes barriers by providing a simplified, streamlined pathway to library content, increased visibility and usability of valuable library assets and supports data-driven decision making for purchases through a robust set of statistics.
Tuesday, June 25, 10 am

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtf-qsrzspHNHLFseYMd-tVCNs6zTDDbdR

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-07-25 13:00 - 15:00
via Zoom

HeinOnline Webinar
2024-08-20 11:00 - 12:00
Register Here: https://forms.gle/bvJ4mGiaMdvzuMd6A
HeinOnline Webinar with Vale
Tuesday, August 20⋅11:00am – 12:00pm

Join us on August 20 for an exclusive session featuring HeinOnline, where you’ll learn about special discount offerings available only to VALE members. This session will cover the HeinOnline Academic package, a premier research platform subscribed to by nearly 1,000 U.S. institutions. Designed to help institutions replace existing resources at a fraction of the cost, the package covers a multitude of subjects. Attendees will explore the extensive content, unique search tools, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

Springshare LibWizard Demo
2024-08-29 11:00 - 11:45
LibWizard combines all the feedback and assessment functionality your library needs into one easy-to-use platform! Use Forms to streamline workflows, gather library event feedback with intuitive Surveys, create self-paced (and auto-grading!) Quizzes, and build engaging, interactive Tutorials.
This session will cover the highlights, including:

Overview and settings
Live examples
Reports and analysis

Register Here: https://calendar.springshare.com/calendar/consortia_webinars/vale_aug29

LibKey Information Webinar for VALE Libraries
2024-09-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join Third Iron CEO and Co-founder Kendall Bartsch to learn why over 1,600 libraries use LibKey to improve access to library resources

Thursday, September 5 · 2 – 3pm EDT

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/libkey-webinar-for-vale-libraries-tickets-972404005557

Users face common barriers when trying to access library resources: broken links, confusing link resolver menus, being linked to retracted articles, hitting paywalls, and more. Third Iron’s LibKey technology is being used by over 1,600 libraries to resolve these problems and to create seamless access for their users.
LibKey is a flexible technology that can be easily integrated into discovery services, used in databases, installed as a browser extension, and integrated into other services like reading lists. A simple, elegant solution to complex access problems, LibKey saves researchers time, reduces the load on the help desk, preserves scholarly integrity, and decreases unnecessary ILL requests – all while meeting the expectations of students, faculty, and researchers.
Join Third Iron CEO and Co-founder Kendall Bartsch for an overview of LibKey, a live demonstration of the service, and a discussion of how libraries are using it. The webinar is free but space is limited, register today to secure your spot. We look forward to having you join us!

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-09-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 15:00
via Zoom. Contact Program Manager if you have not received a calendar invite.

EBSCO LitBase Demo for VALE
2024-10-03 10:00 - 11:00
LitBase is a world literature database with a modern search experience. It includes over 425,000 primary sources, 100,000 secondary and reference sources, and hundreds of full-text scholarly journals and literary magazines to support literature research.
LitBase-Overview
In addition to the Western canon, LitBase celebrates authors from all over the world as well as authors from marginalized groups such as the LGBTQ+ community, underserved and indigenous populations in the US, Black authors, and women authors.
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAkcO6ppjwvH9d30AJHBOEZZAaeGri_gvU0

EdgeCon Autumn 2024
2024-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Kean University STEM Building, 1075 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ, 07083

Members' Council Meeting
2024-11-07 09:00 - 12:00
via Zoom. Contact Program Manager if you are a Members’ Council Representative and have not received a calendar invite.

McNaughton Info Session & Demo for VALE
2024-12-03 10:30 - 11:30
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsdOyurzMrGdAeJzDW4N45X0y-I8ua5Kmk

McNaughton is a subscription program designed to help libraries keep up with popular, high-demand titles without committing to permanent purchases. Libraries can lease current, high-interest titles that might have fluctuating demand, like bestsellers or popular genres, allowing them to refresh their collections more easily as reader interests shift.
Libraries using McNaughton can exchange books throughout their lease period, helping to manage shelf space and budget more efficiently. It’s a great way for libraries to respond to patron demand without necessarily increasing their permanent holdings.

Data: Key to the Future - IEEE DataPort Demo
2024-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
DATA: THE KEY TO THE FUTURE
The advancements in data analysis are accelerating. AI and machine learning are accelerating at a very fast pace and all research is becoming more data dependent!
Researchers need data – lots of data – and tools to help them manage research data. IEEE DataPort is a data management platform that can help all institutions who need datasets for their researchers or who need to store and manage their data in a secure, reliable platform.
This presentation will provide:
– information on IEEE DataPort and its capabilities
– how to access the 7000+ datasets available on IEEE DataPort
– how IEEE DataPort can provide more citations
– examples of specific IEEE DataPort use cases
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/Amjmxbn27Ek5Vfvk9
IEEE DataPort Flyer

Publishing Open Access Materials with Pressbooks
2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:00
Power Cost Savings and Collaboration with Open Access Learning Materials
Open educational resources (OER) are learning materials that people can freely access and use. When educators use OER instead of traditional textbooks, they can significantly reduce students’ financial burden while enhancing student achievement and success.
As institutions intensify their commitment to developing and supporting OER, Pressbooks can play a pivotal role in this work by making it easy to adapt, publish, and distribute open materials.
To provide an overview of what Pressbooks makes possible, we will be holding an informational workshop for VALE members on January 7th at 10am ET.
REGISTER HERE

New Jersey Academic Libraries Conference
2025-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Middlesex College
Learn more on the 2025 NJAL Conference page.

OverDrive VALE Participation Platform Webinar
2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:00
Register to attend at this link: https://forms.gle/A2p1pMfUKZ4BqodA9
VALE invites our members to join OverDrive on Wednesday, February 19th to learn about the VALE Participation Consortia Platform, which houses a fully shareable collection of ebooks and audiobooks.

The VALE Participation Consortia Platform is a collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks using Libby that successfully launched in September 2024 with 4 participating libraries: Kean University, Rowan College at Burlington, Rowan College of South Jersey – Gloucester, and Salem Community College. The growing collection of titles is used by libraries for a variety of purposes, including to:

support specific curriculum areas
enhance current library collections in specific subject areas
underpin diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
support campus-wide library reads and book clubs
provide recreational reading materials to students, faculty, and staff
add digital audiobooks to the library’s collection

You can browse the shared library here: https://libbyapp.com/library/njedge
Participating libraries enjoy campus-wide access to the shared VALE collection, an optional local collection available only to your users, optional support with collection development and material selection, and a network of other academic libraries cultivating the same collection.

Digital Theatre+ Demo for VALE
2025-03-06 11:00 - 12:00
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/JyVGCqpLR8aN5onQlSXYTg#/registration
Discover why over 700 colleges and universities across the US have chosen Digital Theatre+ to enhance their library collections.
Join our upcoming webinar to see how this interdisciplinary platform supports academic libraries by providing world-class theatre productions, educational resources, and unique insights across drama, literature, and the performing arts.
Digital Theatre+ is designed to meet the needs of students and faculty across a range of disciplines, from Theatre and English to Media Studies, History, and more. It’s the ultimate resource to foster research, inspire learning, and enrich curricula.
During the webinar, Andrew will provide a quick tour of the platform and answer any questions you may have about how it can benefit your library and institution. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore a resource that is reshaping how libraries support learning and teaching.

Members' Council Meeting
2025-03-13 09:00 - 12:00

EBSCO OpenRS Demo
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:00
Resource Sharing with VALE NJ
REGISTER HERE:
In this webinar, EBSCO will share details on the new OpenRS resource sharing platform to support resource sharing for libraries within a regional network. As an official project of the Open Library Foundation, it is an unmediated resource sharing system that is ILS and Discovery agnostic designed to help increase fulfillment rates and speeds as well as lower operations costs. Join Andrew Nagy, Director of Software Innovation from EBSCO for an introduction to OpenRS and learn how it could support resource sharing for VALE member libraries and beyond.
Time: Mar 20, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
OpenRS website: https://openrs.org/

TDS Health | STAT!Ref Demo
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:00
REGISTER HERE
TDS Health will be hosting an informative webinar exclusively for VALE Members on Tuesday April 1st at 11am EST. For the past 30+ years TDS Health has partnered with leading content developers to provide a wide offering of online healthcare resources at universities and hospitals nationwide. From exam prep to video learning platforms, to its extensive e-book collection and 3D anatomy products, they offer a variety of trusted and tailored e-resources to support your Library and its Health-Science Programs (at the Undergrad to Grad, & Professional level). Please review their product offerings below and be sure to RSVP for the webinar… **VALE members receive a 15% discount on all new subscriptions!

TDS Health Product Handout – lists all TDS products with links to additional product details
Visit the TDS Health products page HERE for more information

KEY UPDATES INCLUDE:
NEW Stat!Ref TITLES:

Contraceptive Technology – 22nd Ed. (2025)
Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) – 3rd Ed. (2024)
Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Promoting Recovery and Self-Determination – 3rd Ed. (2024)
Untangling the Thread of Racism: A Primer for Pediatric Health Professionals (2024)
Varney’s Midwifery – 7th Ed. (2024)
Workplace Wellness: From Resiliency to Suicide Prevention and Grief Management (2023)
A full list of titles and package options can be found HERE.

STAT!Ref Specialty of the Month – Patient Safety and Quality Improvement resources. This is such an important area within the clinical and academic setting, and we offer a wonderful collection of these titles for you to consider.

STAT!Ref Patient Safety & Quality Improvement Titles List

OTHER E-Resource updates from TDS Health:

STATPEARLS: building on the success of its PubMed content and Q-banks (for over +500 medical specialties), StatPearls has re-positioned its platform as an “all-in-one solution” that now includes CE/CME and Point-of-Care, at no additional cost. All users within a health system or academic institution (faculty/students: medical, nursing, allied health students, residents, and practicing clinicians of all disciplines) would get unlimited access. The goal is to offer an extremely affordable resource providing an excellent value with a straightforward approach to obtain a subscription (all options included). Click HERE for more info!

Exploring PolicyMap for VALE Member Libraries
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00
Register Here: https://forms.gle/QwGSZXENq6vUnaf76
PolicyMap is a geographic data and mapping platform designed to support academic research, teaching, and institutional planning. With over 70,000 indicators from more than 170 trusted sources, our platform is widely used in disciplines such as public health, social sciences, economics, urban planning, and education.

Data: Key to the Future - IEEE DataPort Demo
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:00
DATA: THE KEY TO THE FUTURE
The advancements in data analysis are accelerating. AI and machine learning are accelerating at a very fast pace and all research is becoming more data dependent!
Researchers need data – lots of data – and tools to help them manage research data. IEEE DataPort is a data management platform that can help all institutions who need datasets for their researchers or who need to store and manage their data in a secure, reliable platform.
This presentation will provide:

information on IEEE DataPort and its capabilities
how to access the 8000+ datasets available on IEEE DataPort
how IEEE DataPort can provide more citations
examples of specific IEEE DataPort use cases
how to initiate and be part of a data competition

REGISTER HERE
