Minutes of December 2, 1999 Meeting

Present:

MA Cicerale, H. Hemmasi (recorder), J. Howard, T. Meyer, A. Montanaro, K. Oster, M. Page

Karen Oster

• distributed copies of the U99.2 software testing results for each module and reported that many problems have been resolved
• distributed the Dec/Jan training dates and upgrade schedule for IRIS; training for acquisitions, advanced cataloging, and authority control still need to be scheduled
• asked that each committee test the 99.22 version of the software that is currently loaded on the test system; if there are no problems, this version will be loaded on the production system in 1/00

Ann Montanaro

• asked if there might be presentations RUL could make at the SIRSI Users' Group meeting in May; suggestion: serials claiming if sufficiently developed; group will explore other possibilities
• outlined responsibilities for Bob Warwick and Karen in relation to Unicorn

Karen and Unicorn:

• System administration
  • Communication with the vendor
  • Communication with LIS Committee
  • Responsibility for review, scheduling, installation and testing of new releases.
  • Establishing schedules for support staff and students Establishing schedules for running jobs
  • Coordinating Unix issues
  • Making changes fundamental to Unicorn across all modules
• Circulation
• Reserve
• Serials
• Acquisitions

Bob and Unicorn:

• Cataloging
• Authorities
• Requests
• PAC changes to textual displays and indexing

Karen and Bob and Unicorn:

• Participate in training preparation in their areas of expertise
• Test new releases and upgrades in their areas
• Send problem reports to Sirsi
• PAC customization
• Reports

Mary Page reported that serials training is in progress; by end of week all NB will be trained; during next week staff at Dana and Robeson Libraries will be trained.

Tracey Meyer distributed authority control training plan and provided update on implementation process.

Linda Turzynski reviewed general results of cataloging training evaluations; will send results by email; emphasized need for customized training and the need to consider context-specific needs of those attending training; also emphasized the need for supervisors to follow up general training with training and/or discussion about specific application to jobs