[Eril-l] New Oxford English Dictionary site now live ~4890383

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Dear Trinity,
Thank you very much for taking it forward!
It seems from various responses that I am not the only one that was
confused by it .... and foresees confusion for users more generally.
Thank you!
~ Sara

On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 5:37 PM <online at oup.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Thank you for your email. Yes, all users with a subscription see that text
> block on their screen even after logging in. I believe when it's clicked on
> it will go into detail about your active subscription. I have made note of
> your request though and will pass it along for the team meeting that is
> happening tomorrow regarding the new platform.
>
> Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help.
>
> Kind regards,
> Trinity
> Oxford University Press
> Online Products
>
> ---------- Original message ----------
> From: scolglaz at mtholyoke.edu
> Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 13:13
> To: eril-l at lists.eril-l.org
> Cc: online at oup.com
> Subject: Re: [Eril-l] New Oxford English Dictionary site now live
>
> Hello,
> We appear to have full access, BUT I find it really confusing that at the
> very center of the landing page is the following:
> [image: image.png]
>
> Because I *know* that we have a subscription, I just went ahead and tried
> out a word etc and proceeded, but I think this will throw most users.
> Are others also seeing this right splat in the middle of the Webpage?
> OUP: Can this be made NOT to show when one already has an active/current
> subscription?
> Thanks for considering.
> ~ Sara
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 12:37 PM Electronic Resources in Libraries
> discussion list via Eril-l <eril-l at lists.eril-l.org> wrote:
>
> Thanks OUP.
>
> Cornell University Library has partial access to the new platform.  Right
> now, the word search works fine, but clicking on the other tabs (meaning,
> etymology, pronunciation, etc) points to a login screen.  Can I assume the
> lack of access is part of the 48-hour transition?
>
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Sally Lockwood
>
> E-Resources Specialist
>
> Working from home
>
> Cornell University
>
> Ithaca, NY 14853
>
>
>
> From: Eril-l <eril-l-bounces at lists.eril-l.org> On Behalf Of Electronic
> Resources in Libraries discussion list via Eril-l
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:07 PM
> To: eril-l at lists.eril-l.org
> Subject: [Eril-l] New Oxford English Dictionary site now live
>
>
>
> ***Apologies for cross-posting***
>
>
>
> Oxford University Press is pleased to announce the Oxford English
> Dictionary (oed.com) has officially transitioned onto its new platform!
>
>
>
> Many customers will be seeing the new site already, but the transition may
> take up to 48 hours.
>
>
>
> All institutional customers of the OED will receive an email from us on 19
> July confirming the launch and providing additional resources for
> promotion, training, and support.
>
>
>
> If you are a library subscriber and have not done so already, please refer
> to our frequently asked questions
> <https://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/pdf/librarian/OED_Migration_Checklist_FAQ.pdf>
> document. Should you have any additional queries, contact us at:
>
>
>
> Customers in North & South America
> Telephone: +1 800 334 4249 ext 6484
> Email: online at oup.com
>
>
>
> Customers outside North & South America
> Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 353705
> Email: onlinesubscriptions at oup.com
>
>
>
>
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
>
>
> Lauren Mitchell
> Associate Marketing Manager, Library Programs & Execution
> Oxford University Press
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> Sara Colglazier
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-- 
Sara Colglazier
Head of Discovery Services
Discovery and Access: Discovery Services, Rm. 303
Library, Information, & Technology Services
Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
T: 413-538-2437
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