A Java version of GEMCat is under development. Collection holders with difficulty using the current version of GEMCat should contact Ray. The current method of GEM cataloging training was discussed. Most of the training has been face to face group training. It was agreed that the GEM Union Catalog is ready to go public, but with a notice that it's an early version of a new product and that collections will be added.
Evaluation forms with permission from the users to share their comments.
Canned search strategies on the GEM site that automatically launch into a search. The Governance Board will need to develop a statement that explicitly states property rights of collection holders - ownership and use. A procedure for collecting usage statistics from member sites who put up the GEM catalog will need to be developed. It is still not clear what resources should go into GEM, but the Consortium was reminded that it is possible for users to filter out unwanted resource types. The results will be shared with the Consortium membership.