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

[Electronic Resources in Libraries discussion list]

Hi, OUP.
For the record, the College of the Holy Cross also would like the
subscription box on the OED Online start page to be removed.
Thanks to Sara and Cornell for bringing this up.

Judith

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Judith Nagata
Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian
Dinand Library
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA 01610
p: 508-793-2639
e: jnagata at holycross.edu

On Tue, Jul 18, 2023 at 5:43 PM Electronic Resources in Libraries
discussion list via Eril-l <eril-l at lists.eril-l.org> wrote:

> 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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>> Discovery and Access: Discovery Services, Rm. 303
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>> T: 413-538-2437
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> Discovery and Access: Discovery Services, Rm. 303
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