Training Partners
BCR continually strives to offer our members training opportunities to suit every goal. Whether you need a quick refresher, a survey of new technologies or in-depth training, BCR has a training option to fit your needs.
BCR is pleased to offer a variety of classes through our training partnerships for your convenience. These partnerships give BCR members the opportunity to expand their learning potential on specialized topics such as digitization and annual training subscriptions for ILLiad, while still enjoying the benefits of BCR membership.
Atlas Systems, Inc.
Atlas Systems, Inc., provides training and support for its ILLiad interlibrary loan management system, helping libraries and other organizations get the most out of this resource used by more than 1,000 libraries worldwide. Contact training@bcr.org for more information.
- Annual ILLiad Training Subscription Program — BCR and Atlas Systems, Inc., have partnered to offer BCR members the opportunity to purchase the Atlas System's Annual ILLiad Training Subscription service at a special discount.
- ILLiad/BCR Training — BCR and Atlas have teamed up to offer ILLiad-focused training as part of the ILLiad training program. These classes are open to ALL BCR members. The first workshop is designed to help librarians process copyright in the ILLiad system ad handle interlibrary loan copyright challenges. This three-session online class surveys copyright law and how to apply it to the interlibrary loan environment. Participants will review the nuts and bolts of processing copyright in the ILLiad system, integration with Copyright Clearance Center and available copyright reports.
Ex Libris
Ex Libris offers libraries, archives and other information organizations foundation training and consulting services in the rapidly expanding field of digital preservation. Contact training@bcr.org for more information.
LYRASIS
BCR and LYRASIS have formed a cooperative partnership to offer digital and preservation services for the benefit of their respective memberships. Both networks now offer a comprehensive set of resources to their member libraries and cultural heritage institutions by combining BCR's digital expertise with LYRASIS' proficiency in the area of traditional preservation activities. Contact training@bcr.org for more information.
