OCTOBER 10, 2008
FROM THE COMPUTER ROOM:
Self-check upgrades - If you are considering any changes in your SIP needs or Self-Service units it is advisable to contact the computer room first. Some devices need further setup from our end (or from Sirsi) when they are installed - even if you have been using a similar device for some time. Often the vendors you are working with are not even aware that this is the case. We are happy to talk to any of the vendors to discuss and get these units operational as quickly and smoothly as possible.
CCSWiki- If you have been using the Directors Station Wiki you will find that the scope has been expanded to include more topics. All the Directors Station information is still there. Information on the Java client is being added. The Wiki is at http//ccsdirectorsstation.pbwiki.com. We will be changing the domain name of the wiki to something more general in the near future and will keep you posted.
AUTHORITIES UPDATE:
CCS sent 3727 bibliographic records to MARCIVE on Wednesday, Oct. 8th for Overnight Authorities Processing. The records have been processed and were reloaded into our system. Of the 3727 bibliographic records, MARCIVE returned 1173 updated bibliographic records. MARCIVE also sent us 1873 new authority records. CCS will be sending groups of records for processing each month, so that our database will be kept up to date as much as possible.
Virginia R. Seward
CCS Authorities Librarian
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that I’m asking anyone who has attended a third-party workshop or seminar if they would be willing to share what they learned with the rest of us? At last week’s Continuing Education Steering Committee meeting it was pointed out that there are many worthwhile non-Sirsi classes taught in the area (such as those offered by NSLS) and individuals who weren’t able to attend a session would like to hear about your experiences at a workshop. Specific NSLS classes mentioned by the CESC group include“It’s in the AttitudeBecoming a Better Listener”, “Oh I wish I’d Said ThatTurn Negative Situations into Positive when Dealing with Difficult People”, and “The Resiliency Formula for Stress and Change.” The tips, tricks, and techniques presented in these (and other) classes are likely to be valuable to many members of the CCS community and I want to encourage participants to discuss what you learned
– either with staff at nearby libraries or at Technical Group meetings. If you’ve recently attended a workshop that you think would be beneficial to your CCS colleagues, and are willing to share what you learned, please contact me so we can discuss if, how, and/or when you might pass along your experiences and I will make arrangements as necessary. Ken Victorson
CCS MEETINGS NEXT WEEK:
Wed., 10/15, 10:00, CCS: Executive Committee
Thur., 10/16, 9:30, Round Lake, ILL
