We read this item with interest as Chadwyck-Healey have been talking to EARL members for many years now about the services we provide to libraries and how we might improve them to meet libraries' needs. We have previously been wary of using lists like these to solicit feedback on our services as we have been loath to prejudice their non-commercial nature. However, if list members feel it is acceptable to focus on new product developments, we would be glad of another forum for collecting feedback. At the current time, for example, we are developing a new biographical service, KnowPeople. We are making a beta release available to a select group of libraries in order to obtain feedback before releasing the service commercially in June - if any of the list members are interested in participating in this, please email Fiona White, KnowPeople Development Editor ([log in to unmask]).
 
With kind regards
 
Andrew Hall and Tom Jackson

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-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Berube [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 04 May 2001 12:22
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Fw: xrefer for libraries

*****Apologies for cross-posting****
 
 
Hi,
 
I've been asked by Daryl Rayner at xrefer to forward the message below to the library lists.  I've been talking with Daryl for the past few months about how electronic resources could be developed that are more responsive to library (and in my case, public library) requirements and budgets.  I'm sure you've seen the publicity about xrefer recently.  Their product is still in development, and they are inviting direct involvement from libraries to participate in this development.  At EARL, we have seen an increase in such approaches from suppliers, which I take as a good sign, and look forward to the products we have helped to "create"!
 
Thanks,
 
Linda
 
 
 
xrefer is launching a new product for libraries this autumn. It will consist of over 50+ reference titles from leading publishers, all fully searchable and cross-referenced (the cross-references work across titles using xrefer's unique technology). The new product will support a range of titles not currently available online. xrefer would like to receive important feedback about this product from librarians. They are also inviting librarians to sign-up for testing during the summer period. To give input into the development of this resource and to register for trials please go to:
http://www.xrefer.com/survey/library/library.jsp
 
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Have a good bank holiday.
 
Regards
 
Daryl

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Daryl Rayner
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