CCS News
September 14, 2012
FROM THE COMPUTER ROOM:
New WorkFlows Client 3.4.1:
Frank sent out the links to the Maintenance Coordinators for access to the new WF client 3.4.1. There is also a useful procedure Warren Dawkins (thanks again) has developed and documented, which was handed out to the Maintenance Coordinators at this week’s meeting. Please use this client version for testing, and let Willie know via email (wbalitaan@ccs.nsls.lib.il.us) and keep track of the hours you spend testing. We will tally up those hours at the end of the test period, which will be Wednesday, October 11. Please don’t wait until the end of the test period to report any problems. Please let Willie know of any problems or issues as soon as possible. It is recommended to use one workstation as a test station because the 3.4.1 WF version will not work on the production server, which currently runs WF version 3.3.1.
Sirsi’s Facebook App:
Adding Libraily to your library’s Facebook page will allow your patrons to search your library catalog, place holds, and download electronic resources through Facebook. Currently as of this writing, 4 libraries have installed it on their web page, with no major problems. They also said the process was easy and without much to configure. If you would like to add this app to your library’s Facebook page, contact Frank via email, and he will send the information needed for you to install the app. You have to be the library’s Facebook administrator or have rights in order to make and configure the app.
Vendor Demos:
Starting this week, the computer room will be short-staffed during the vendor demos. IF you are working on problems or issues with a staff member, please use the Wonder Desk to track or report a problem. Calling or e-mailing that staff member directly might will leave you waiting if you expect to hear a reply, since the staff member will be out of the office. Or you can just call the general computer room number and see if someone else can assist.
SYMPHONY RELEASE 3.4.1 SERVICE PACK 2 NOTES COMING:
Within the next week we will post the Service Pack 2 Release Notes and highlights on the CCS web site, and excerpt them for the Technical Groups as usual.
ALL GOOD WISHES AND THANKS to Dr. Bill McCully as he retires from directing Prospect Heights PLD (and Park Ridge before that), and CONGRATULATIONS to Alex Todd, promoted from within to take the position (and continue a family tradition)!
CCS MEETINGS NEXT WEEK:
Wed., 9/19, 9:30-3:30, Des Plaines: Symphony presentation
Wed., 9/19, 9:30, CCS: SCRAP
Thur., 9/20, 9:30-3:30, Des Plaines: Symphony presentation (repeat of 9/19)
Fri., 9/21, 9:30, FRV Randall Oaks: Circulation (we’ll send out directions)
(Reminder: the PAS meeting was moved from 9/20 to 10/4!)
