[Lswtalk] FYI: OverDrive's Next Generation digital library website release notes - 1.30.2013

[Loretta Gharst]

Overdrive continuing to tweak the new platform.

Loretta Gharst
Collection & Computing Division Head
Calcasieu Parish Public Library

From: Rachel Somerville [mailto:rsomerville at overdrive.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 2:49 PM
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Subject: OverDrive's Next Generation digital library website release notes - 1.30.2013

Dear Library Partner,

Below is a summary of recent and upcoming release notes for OverDrive's Next Generation digital library website.

Recently live enhancements:


*         Bookshelf page reorganization

*         Updated 'Read (in your browser)' button

*         Updated 'Return Title' button

*         Better visibility for the Chrome Plugin requirement for IE 7, 8, and 9 users for OverDrive Read use

*         Lending period update option now at the Title Details page

*         Accessibility improvements

*         Minor bug fixes including:

o    Issues for Advantage titles (consortium only)

o    Localized time zone on Bookshelf

o    Improved subject/publisher filtering

Enhancements scheduled for next week - February 7:


*         Streamlined Borrow/Add to Wish List process
A user will only need to click the respective button once to perform the action when not signed in.

*         Consortium sign-in 'Remember me' option

The site will remember a user's library name in addition to library card number, if selected.

*         Star rating functionality improvement

Improved functionality to rate a title on a mobile device.

*         Updates to OverDrive Help<http://help.overdrive.com/>
Articles to support the Next Generation experience will be added to OverDrive Help.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks,
Rachel

Rachel Somerville, Account Specialist
Library Partner Services
Phone: 216-573-6886 ext. 328
Fax: 216-573-6888

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