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November 21, 2024
OverDrive, creator of the Libby App, recently published the Libby Privacy Statement. This statement specifically describes data privacy and security practices for Libby users. Libby is the reading app that was launched by Overdrive in 2017 and allows users to easily browse titles, checkout and download books, and enjoy content on the go.
The Libby Privacy Statement supplements the overarching OverDrive Privacy Policy that covers all OverDrive services including Libby, Kanopy, Sora, and TeachingBooks. OverDrive states, "We have also added a new “Diagnostics and Analytics” section to the Libby menu, where users can learn more about our practices and make their own decisions about what to share. OverDrive believes that every user should be able to opt out of non-essential data collection, like app feature-usage analytics. When we begin to collect app analytics data in Libby, in accordance with industry best practices, it will be minimal, anonymous, and optional."
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November 12, 2024
The EBSCOhost database platform will migrate to a new interface on December 18, 2024. The updated interface will provide access to the same content but includes many new features such as personalized dashboards, new ways to share and like resources, intuitive limiters and facets, improved translation features, and enhanced accessibility standards.
Preview the new EBSCOhost platform before the migration by visiting https://research.ebsco.com/c/ivm4yd. Watch the Introduction to the New EBSCOhost Tutorial to get started and visit The New EBSCOhost Interface Quick Start Guide to learn more about searching, applying filters, creating projects, and much more. Stay connected and learn about any upcoming enhancements to the new interface by visiting the platform roadmap. Please send any questions or concerns to eresources@boisestate.edu.
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October 10, 2024
The Birds of the World team recently announced the Birds of the World platform is now available in Spanish. They are proud to make this resource accessible to a new audience and shared that there are plans to include translation options to additional languages in the future. Visit the BIG NEWS! Birds of the World is now available in Spanish! news post from October 8, 2024, to learn more about the new technology behind translations, how to toggle the website between English and Spanish, and what will translate and what will not on the page.
| Date Resolved | eResource Effected | Type of Alert | Additional Updates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2024 | Checkpoint by Thomson Reuters | Platform Update | Thomson Reuters is changing how they acquire, enhance, and publish updates to the Internal Revenue Code, Code History, and State Statues for Arkansas, Florida, and Indiana to update in a more efficient timeline. Unfortunately, these changes are not possible without breaking some links to content in your research history, flagging documents, foldering documents, or notes created. To retain annotations, print or export them from your History, Folders, or any affected document before October 4, 2024. |
| 09/16/2024 | ASM International | Platform Update | Starting September 16, 2024, ASM International is rolling out Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a mandatory security feature for all users. Learn more about the ASM International implementation by visiting their website to learn more about Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). |
| 08/01/2024 | Artstor | Platform Update |
The Artstor website will be retired as of August 1, 2024. Artstor collections and content will be available via the JSTOR platform. |
| 07/26/2024 | OVID | Platform Update | Platform security enhancements: Ovid will release an update to enhance platform security. File types that can be uploaded to My Projects will be limited to the following: .csv, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx, .mov, .avi, .m4v, .mkv, .mp3, .mp4, .mpg, .wmv, .ris, .ovd, .xml, .pdf, .txt, .jpg, .png, .tif, .gif. |
| 07/01/2024 | OECD iLibrary | Platform Update | OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) iLibrary moved to an open-access publishing model. OECD content will be freely accessible via the soon-to-be relaunched website https://www.oecd.org/. Publications published after July 1, 2024, will be available by default via CC-BY Creative Commons license. There may be exceptions for some content, which will be indicated. |