CCS News July 12, 2013

CCS News
 
JULY 12, 2013
FROM THE COMPUTER ROOM:
Graduated holds – We have been testing, testing, testing and refining. The scripts to promote unfilled holds that are 90 days old from GROUP to SYSTEM will begin to be run for all libraries on Tuesday July 23.  Watch the listservs for more details about the process and status. We thank Joel Hahn for his efforts and thanks to Niles for testing the process for several weeks.

Texting – Texting will be rolled out at Wilmette beginning July 15. We will keep you posted for availability at other libraries.

Closed dates - have you checked your closed dates when items are not due? Be sure they are correct for the Labor Day holiday. Check them on the CCS Web site (or contact the computer room staff if you forgot how to do this.)

SIP – Many member libraries have seen great things at ALA that you may wish to implement in the future. Please CONTACT US FIRST if you are thinking of a new product requiring connection to the ILS.  We strongly encourage that you deal with only certified vendors. We can assist uncertified vendors to be in touch with SirsiDynix about certification to test and see if they can safely connect to the system.  For those of you who think of us first when implementing a new vendor, we appreciate these communications.   It simplifies troubleshooting and general upkeep and minimizes the Blame Game between vendors.

CCS MEETINGS NEXT WEEK:

Wed., 7/17, 9:30, CCS: SCRAP

Wed., 7/17, 9:30, Northbrook: CCS Webmasters

Fri., 7/19, 9:30, Fox River Valley: Circulation

(Note: the PAS meeting is a week later than usual, on July 19, also at FRV.)