SirsiDynix

Calling all SaaS-hosted Symphony and Horizon customers in North America and EMEA: has your library heard about Offload System Administration Services (OSAS), the latest addition to SirsiDynix’s professional services lineup? If not, now is a great time to learn more about this proactive, adaptable offering—and discover how it can help you bring your library’s goals to life: https://rb.gy/jeb3f0

It’s #NationalCatDay! To celebrate our feline friends—and canine companions, too!—we present our #sdconnections2024 pet parade in all its glory: https://shorturl.at/e2s11 And because one can never have enough pet photos, we also encourage you to share even more cats (or dogs, or baby pygmy hippos) in the comments. 😻

Wow, what a conference! To each one of you who joined us—often in spite of conflicting time zones and demanding schedules—we cannot thank you enough. As our CEO Bill Davison said yesterday, you all are why we do what we do—and why we will forever believe in the power of libraries. We are so grateful for your time and for the incredible work you do every day. THANK YOU. We can't wait to see you again next year. #sdconnections2024

The final day of #sdconnections2024 begins today at 11 a.m. ET. Are you ready!? With three different tracks to follow—Partner, Academic, and SirsiDynix Connect—you can customize your schedule and attend the sessions that best align with your role, goals, and schedule. Check out the full agenda at cs.sirsidynix.com/sessions, and don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any questions. For those of you who haven’t yet registered, you have one last chance! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gitR97hZ to join us today—and get on-demand access to ALL presentations come November.

How's #sdconnections2024 Day Two going, everyone? What's one new thing you learned about BLUEcloud today? We'd love to hear from you in the comments. ☁️ When we return from the break, we'll shift gears to: 🌟 Hear inspiring success stories from Hampden-Sydney College and Friends of the Multnomah County Library 🌟 Talk IT infrastructure and take a behind-the-scenes look at SD development processes Join us: https://shorturl.at/vw0EM

Now that you know what BC Accelerate is and where it's heading, let's zero in on the core products it's impacting! For the next 1.5 hours, our incredible product managers will provide in-depth overviews of BLUEcloud Circulation, Cataloging, Acquisitions, Mobile2, and Discovery. Expect detailed explanations of new and forthcoming product capabilities as well as key roadmap updates. Peruse the full session lineup at https://lnkd.in/gQ8WGW67 — and remember, if you haven't yet registered for #sdconnections2024, you can still do so at any time: https://lnkd.in/gitR97hZ

Good morning, and welcome back to #sdconnections2024! Today, we'll be exploring the ins and outs of BC Accelerate, a new initiative that's, you guessed it, accelerating 🏎️ ☁️ product functionality and release timelines—and elevating the staff and patron user experience. After our Welcome and Introductions at 11 a.m. ET, you can opt to delve into: ⚡ 11:10 a.m.: Introduction to BLUEcloud Accelerate ⚡ 11:30 a.m.: BLUEcloud Accelerate Product Roadmap ⚡ 12:15 p.m.: BLUEcloud Circulation: Are We There Yet? ⚡ 12:40 p.m.: BLUEcloud Cataloging and Acquisitions: A Look into What's Coming ⚡ 1:05 p.m.: BLUEcloud Mobile2: Ready for Prime Time! ⚡ 1:30 p.m.: BLUEcloud Discovery Overview and Update ⚡ 2:15 p.m.: Tigers in the Cloud: Hampden-Sydney Embraces CloudSource+ ⚡ 2:40 p.m.: Effecting Change with OSAS: A Conversation with Multnomah County ⚡ 3:05 p.m.: SaaS and BC Accelerate: Empowering Your Library’s Future ⚡ 3:30 p.m.: Agile In Action: Development Processes at SirsiDynix See you soon!

Thank you all for a fabulous first day of #sdconnections2024. We are so grateful for your participation, and we can't wait to continue learning with (and from!) you over the next two days. We'll see you tomorrow for a comprehensive look at BLUEcloud Accelerate, a new investment initiative that's taking SirsiDynix product functionality to the next level. Reminder: if you haven't yet registered, there's still time! RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gitR97hZ to catch the rest of this free online conference for library professionals everywhere—and get on-demand access to today's presentations come November.

In today's final keynote, see how Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is addressing the digital divide—and what your library can do to join them. Join LVCCLD Executive Director Kelvin Watson MBA, MLS at 2:55 p.m. ET: https://shorturl.at/UB055 #sdconnections2024

“Doing our own research” has quickly become a ubiquitous facet of daily life, but the world of search is dramatically changing. What dynamics shape how we perceive—and interact with—that world? Sociologist and information scholar Francesca T. will weigh in at 2:25 p.m. ET. Listen in: https://shorturl.at/z6Akd