[il-talk] Fw: [BARD-Announce] BARD status and a request

[Connie Davis]

 Connie Davis 



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From: NLSDownload NLSDownload <NLSDownload at loc.gov>
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Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 2:44:19 PM
Subject: [BARD-Announce] BARD status and a request

To all users of the NLS BARD service:

Now that the new NLS BARD web site has been launched, we're asking again that users exercise restraint in downloading, especially during the critical first weeks of operation of the new site.

We are experiencing an enormous load on the system at the current time.  This load is far higher than is to be expected based on a single day without service or any pent-up demand remaining from the pilot site's thirty-item limit.

Please remember that there is no need to download more than what you can reasonably consume.  The site will be available at all times, and no materials will be removed.  Please download only what you need.

As before, questions and comments should be sent to NLSDownload at loc.gov.  Send questions or requests about the book and magazine collection to your library.