New TAL Online Enhancements Deployed such as e-mail sign in

TAL Online has recently deployed the following enhancements to further reduce barriers to library resources to library users across Alberta: 

• TAL Online is now close to being WCAG2.0 compliant which will make TAL Online more compatible with screen readers / keyboard navigators  
• TAL Online Staff Accounts can now display the status of user's requests in TAL Online without asking the users for their PINs. This means front line library staff will be able to better assist library patrons with status of their requests.
• Allow users to sign into TAL Online and place requests using their e-mail (if they have set an e-mail address with TAL Online) 

TAL member libraries are also now able to configure their settings in TAL Online to better serve their users: 

• A custom message for library users on their ILL request page. For instance when viewing their requests users could see a message that says: "Please note that interlibrary loan staff may cancel your request if they are unable to find a copy of the item you are requesting. If you have any questions about the status of your interlibrary loan requests please contact your home library at example@example.ca
• You now have the option to enable a manual ILL form users can fill out. Users, when signed in can go to the TAL Online dashboard and click on the manual ill request form link where they would enter in information such as title, format, isbn etc...
• TAL Online Libraries can now set the return e-mail address for confirmation e-mails being sent from TAL Online to an e-mail of your choice. When users respond to confirmation e-mails they will be sending messages to the correct department at their home library for questions about ILL requests.

If you have any questions about these recent enhancements, please contact Brian Lin at blin@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca