UIAS, ICS Task Force Notes on Conference Call

April 1999

Participating: Kathleen, Marvin, Kelley, Elizabeth, Jo Ann, Rhonda, Lore, Pat, Gail, and Deborah.

Enhancement List

Kelley presented at length an update of the enhancements. The subcommittee has not yet been able to test the 3.0 version at the pilot sites. This new version was expected very soon and would include from our list E-3a, E-8, E-5, E-18, and E20 per their discussion with Randy. Those items on the list that are highlighted are not in the plan for 3.1, but could still be included in the upgrade.

E-1 — All info on one screen

will not be in 3.1 (due in August); maybe in 4.0, which is due in year 2000.

E-11 — Update RSS and OCLC record from within RSS

Single batch update is ready to implement when OCLC’s new gateway is working

E-14 — Larger screen/maximum windows

Not in 3.1 as there was not enough time to add to upgrade. Still under consideration for 4.0. There is a new interface planned for 4.0, so this could be included.

E-24 — CCL/CCG

Yes for 3.1. Randy needs to work with Kelley

E-23 and E22/59

Reprint pick sheet and printer failiure

Yes for 3.1 version. Can print to file in RSS and continue to work until printer is fixed.

E-20b — Request goes automatically to next supplier

According to Randy, in 3.1 a new task will be added, so a timer is on a request and has an expired status at the end of the time. We would like something that does not require staff intervention in this.

E-82 — Temporary borrowing Record

Not scheduled at all. SDSU has function through OPAC ILL module. It generates overdue notices automatically. Marvin will investigate and stated that 3M protocol is necessary and that an ISO standard is needed.

ILL Unit Heads Meeting

Elizabeth asked if we were going ahead. The meeting is tentatively set for Monday evening 8 August-9 August. Marvin will run this by the Management Team next week. The group reviewed the flyer that the subcommittee sent out. Deborah will be the RSVP contact. Elizabeth will wait until she hears from Marvin before sending out the flyer to each library’s ILL head.

Doug Davis was the suggested keynote speaker. Julie Kowaleski-Ward was suggested as another speaker due to her work with CSULink. Maybe a panel discussion with pilot sites would be useful and a good way to get participants involved. Kathleen was asked and agreed to give an overview of task force accomplishments.

Statistics

Rhonda talked briefly about the categories of statistics we think necessary. She and her subgroup will meet after this meeting. Three big categories suggested were IC Borrowing, IC Lending and Systemwide Statistics.

Web Interface

Kathleen reported that she attended the User Services Task Force meeting. The User Services TF discussed the web pages developed by the ICS TF and suggested some changes to the left hand information bar that will appear on request forms. Kathleen submitted changes to the User Services group in consultation with Rhonda. The User Services group will mesh the ICS web pages with the User Services Pharos screens and put them up on the web for ICS feedback.

Time Line

JoAnn asked about a timeline for the meeting. It was suggested that 15 July would be our drop dead date.

Next Meeting

The Task Force will meet in person at the Chancellor’s Office, 4 June 9:00 — 3:00.
 
 

Submitted by Deborah Schaeffer