CCS News

OCTOBER 1, 2010

FROM THE COMPUTER ROOM:
Release 3.3.1 Test System Progress – We have installed Release 3.3.1 on one of our test servers. At this point we are doing some internal testing before we open the system up to general testing. We are currently spending time analyzing the patron database and understanding reports and routines that change the name field to three distinct fields. It is our goal to identify “problem” records on the test server so that they can be fixed on the production server before the conversion if possible. When we complete that analysis we will be able to open the release up for library testing.

ROGER ANDERSON UPDATE:
Roger is expected back on Monday, October 11. He has been checking e-mails and doing some CCS work from home.

LIBRARY CLOSINGS:
Glencoe will be closed Friday, October 1 for a Staff Development Day.

Winnetka-Northfield will be closed for a Staff Institute Day on Friday, October 8.

DES PLAINES IS BACK IN THE MIX FOR HOLDS AND DELIVERY!
As of the first week of October when NSLS’ LSTA funding kicks in, Des Plaines will be fully re-integrated into CCS holds for both fills and requests. This is a happy day for the library and for CCS. I am told that the library has budgeted for delivery if necessary when their next fiscal year commences on January 1, so even if System funding doesn’t arrive by then (anyone want to put money on Springfield NOT announcing shortly after the election that there’s even less money available than previously disclosed and bills will lag even further?) and delivery again becomes a paying proposition, Des Plaines should remain a participant.

CCS MEETINGS NEXT WEEK:

Wed., 10/6, 9:30, Evanston: Catalogers

Wed, 10/6, 1:30, Webinar: BiblioCommons Makeup Config Seminar (limited seats, you must register!)

Thur., 10/7, 2:00, CCS: OPAC Review Task Force

Sat., 10/9, 1-5, Glenview: Opening Celebration (please RSVP through
http://glenviewpl.org/opening)