TLC has partnered with Convergent Library Technologies to help libraries extend their community reach with NovelBranch – a mini-library with 24/7 access. Using only a network cable and power outlet, NovelBranch can provide valuable library services in a variety of outreach locations: nursing homes, hospitals, schools, community centers, and more! Plus NovelBranch can be used to offer extended access to Curbside services — patrons only need their library card.

Panelist: Allison Standen, Convergent Library Technologies

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NovelBranch (PDF File)

The newest version of Library•Solution is here with exciting new features and enhancements, such as RFID integration for Inventory workflows, further enhanced LS2 PAC content via Syndetics Unbound, and continued improvements to authority control.

Join TLC’s Director of Marketing Strategy Jamison Reynolds as he hosts a discussion with Library•Solution Product Experts: Sam Brenizer – Director of Library•Solution Product Management, Sarah Simmons – Product Manager, and Kim Mumbower – Product Manager / Cataloger.

TLC has partnered with TeachSmart.org to provide libraries with access to the TAPit®, a Touch Accessible Platform for Interactive Technology. It is the first assistive, learning center using “intended touch” to serve each individual’s special needs. TAPit® serves a wide range of individual special needs with the following Key Features:

• Intended and Multi-Touch: 10-point multi-touch together with ‘intended touch’ ignoring a static hand or Arm, plus gesture recognition. Plug and Play no drivers needed
• Accessibility & ADA Compliance: Motorized – adjusts vertically from 7.5 inches off the floor to 54 inches high with 0-90-degree tilt capability
• Safety: Strengthened safety glass to withstand the rigors of public environments – users can lean their body weight safely without worry of tipping – moisture sealed screen – easy to clean anti-glare surface
• Versatility: Easy to move from room to room, locking wheels
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10 and Mac OS, Chromebook. Compatible with most software solutions currently used along with a complete reference guide included to assist in how to use a TAPit with each different need.

Panelist: Richard Charge, TeachSmart.org

TAP-it (PDF FIle)
TAP-it Reference Guide (PDF File)

Who doesn’t love playing games? TLC has partnered with Legends of Learning to help librarians and teachers create fun and productive learning environments through research-driven curriculum-based games. Using ongoing, original research to create a marketplace filled with an epic range of curriculum-based games for stronger subject mastery and classroom (or virtual classroom) engagement, this adaptable and comprehensive edgame platform can be easily launched throughout your entire school system or right from your library.

Panelist: Sean Reidy (A.K.A. “Nerd Dawg”), Legends of Learning

Curriculum Aligned Games Deliver Significant Impact (PDF File)

Try it for yourself! – Legends of Learning login (PDF File)

TLC has teamed up with Oracle to redefine hosting library services. We would like to introduce you to TLC•Cloud Services, an improved hosting platform. TLC•Cloud Services utilizes Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) to provide our customers with unmatched control, security, and predictability to deliver high-performance, Cloud-based infrastructure services. OCI is a deep and broad platform of cloud services that enables TLC to design and build our applications in a scalable, secure, highly available, fault-tolerant, and high-performance environment. Our current products offering TLC•Cloud Services include CARL•X™, Library•Solution®, and Library•Solution® for Schools. TLC offers ILS hosting in multiple regions of North America and globally, providing support for regions and countries who prefer or require local data residency.

So what does this mean for you? What opportunities does this open up for you and your library? Please join TLC’s Director of Marketing Strategy Jamison Reynolds as he hosts a discussion with Chief Operating Officer John Burns and Chief Technology Officer Justin Duewel-Zahniser about the future of TLC•Cloud Services.

TLC•Cloud Services.PDF

For school staff returning to physical campuses in the Fall, we wanted to share a few creative workflow ideas for managing a circulating classroom collection. Using Library•Solution for Schools, we’ll show you how to use Academic Reserves, Responsible Party, and List Sharing functionality to manage all the library materials on the classroom syllabus, before setting foot on campus.

Discussion led by: Samantha Martz, Software Instructor

Join us as we look at ways to use Lists & Actions within LS2 Staff to create lists and on-the-fly reports to help with weeding, identifying high-value items, high and low demand titles, and many other tasks that all staff can participate in, even if they don’t have access to LS2 Reports.

Discussion led by: Phillip Green

The LS2 Inventory Overview will walk you through the new Inventory functionality housed within LS2 Cataloging upon upgrading or migrating to Version 5.5x. Get a look at the new permissions associated with LS2 Inventory as well a start-to-finish demonstration of how items are scanned and handled in LS2 Inventory including messaging you might see as well as the built-in revert status feature.

Discussion led by: Samantha Martz, Software Instructor