LLIS Meeting September 2, 2010

Announcements & Discussion Introductions Committee Sign-up Reminder INFOhio-L – sign up at:

Announcements & Discussion Back to School Checklist Housekeeping Calendars Forms: LLIS, Library Staff, and District Contact Information

Announcements & Discussion OELMA Update Betsey Lee, East Regional Director Marie Sabol, Past President OELMA Conference

Announcements & Discussion Discussion: Forum or Wiki? Focus group met last May and considered whether a forum or wiki might be useful for obtaining feedback, providing information, and sharing documents among peers. Currently, individuals share/solicit information via and share documents via the Peer Resources LNOCA will continue to communicate via our established methods.

Announcements & Discussion Advocacy Session The need for advocacy is ongoing…and increasing; schools have expressed the desire for an advocacy session Input Needed

Announcements & Discussion Advocacy Session Who: Who should present this information? What: What information should be provided? (Needs to be pertinent to a variety of library staff coming from different situations.) How: What would be an effective way to collect, organize, discuss, and deliver information and ideas; and what is the best way to get that information across to all library staff (not just the LLIS) ?

Announcements & Discussion SchoolRooms The subscription ends on 9/30/2010. After that, SchoolRooms will probably be free for all buildings automated with INFOhio. Current subscribers will be the first to have access under the new plan. Negotiations for FY2011 are underway. Stay tuned…

LLIS Meeting Report from John Mitchell

Users Council Users Council Update INFOhio Username/Password (for home access only) If you are being prompted at school, provide LNOCA with your IP Address Range(s)

Users Council Users Council Update INFOhio Home Page – New look! INFOhio Toolkit: Electronic Resources Pricelist through OHIONET (same password as for electronic resources)

Users Council Users Council Update INFOhio Learning Commons: Promote this site to your Local Professional Development Committee Schedule of Webinars

CAT / CAT Jr. – Adios Web2 URLs for CAT / CAT Jr. URLS are case-sensitive! Whenever you enter the DISTRICT code or BUILDING code, it must be in ALL CAPS You will need your DISTRICT code and WebPort number, which are available here: You will need your BUILDING code(s), which are available here:

CAT / CAT Jr. Welcome Screen URL Format: Example:

CAT / CAT Jr. CAT Quick Search Screen Format 0/49?user_id=BUILDINGCODECAT Example: Note: You cannot navigate to the quick search screen and bookmark it. You must use the above URL format.

CAT / CAT Jr. CAT Jr. Quick Search Screen Format 0/49?user_id=BUILDINGCODECATJR Example: Note: You cannot navigate to the quick search screen and bookmark it. You must use the above URL format.

CAT / CAT Jr. CAT & CAT Jr. Quick Search Screen URL GOOD: user_id=LNESCATJR BAD: wh5/LNES/ /60/1180/X

CAT / CAT Jr. See section 2 of the INFOhio Java Manual Lexile bug fixed Customization Overview – What’s New Item Group, Material Type, Funding Source drop down menus Default order for search results CAT Jr. – fewer customizations possible (slogan, item group, reading program tests, and sort only) See also:

BookMyne BookMyne - SirsiDynix Mobile OPAC app Allows patrons to locate libraries worldwide and: Search the library catalog. Renew checked out items. Place and cancel hold requests. Check their account details. Navigate to the library's home page

BookMyne iPhone GPS establishes location and identifies participating libraries within a specified distance.

BookMyne BookMyne - SirsiDynix Mobile OPAC app Now only available for iPhone, iTouch, iPad Date for android availability unknown Free download from iTunes, Apple Store and other mobile app download sites Requires special setup for any instances wanting to use Interested? Contact LNOCA Support.

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade What’s New? Circulation Sets Re-order Holds User Registration StaffWeb

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade Circulation Sets Demonstration See section 8 of the INFOhio Java Manual Missing this Wizard Group from your LIB1 toolbar? If so, please contact LNOCA SUPPORT.

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade Re-order Holds See section 9.7 of the INFOhio Java Manual

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade Patron Record Changes See section 4 of the INFOhio Java Manual

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade StaffWeb Enhancements See section 18 of the INFOhio Java Manual

Sirsi Symphony Upgrade Known Bugs Please refer to This ‘n That document

Workflows Reports Patron List Report - Demonstration From the ITC Custom tab, run the LN: Student List Spreadsheet template report.

WorkFlows Reports Reminders: Customized templates are available on the ITC Custom report tab and are preset to suit a variety of needs. Documentation is at: Holds Reports have been scheduled for those schools using online holds. Do not delete the reports from your Scheduled Reports…or ELSE!

Offline Circulation Please see new documentation on preliminary setup for Offline Circulation at:

Next LLIS Meeting Wednesday, November 17, 2010