1. Creating a Back-Up Data Library Gone Mining!
E. Hamilton
DLI Atlantic Training 2004
M. Sivyer

2. Outline Service level models Essential attributes of a backup
Useful knowledge for a backup
Communication

3. Service Level Models Lots of staff?
Adopt a talented colleague and bring ‘em to training!

4. Service Level Models Specialized Units?
Hee, hee…Sage is finally on vacation--time to create a little havoc in the data world!!
Specialized Units?
Pair up with a trusted IT person, map, or stats person…
Jackie’s Desk

5. Service Level Models Shallow Talent Pool?
Create an alternate with a colleague who loves acronyms, and introduce them to us!

6. Service Level Models No faces in sight? Work on appointment basis
Use web presence and cooperative programs like IDLS
Consider partnering with another DLI Contact
Put your director down as backup
J. Teskey, my first back-up
Other???

7. Essential Attributes Curiosity Approachability Good reference skills
Good manners
The ability to say, “I don’t know—let me check!”

8. Tool Kit for Back-ups  Role of DLI Central Link with STC divisions
Font of most (not all) knowledge
Support for the “how do I…” questions
Liaison with 66 institutions & STC divisions

9. Tool Kit for Back-ups  The License: nut & bolts
Why the license exists
What is at stake
Using the decision flow chart
Case law
When in doubt…

10. Tool Kit for Back-ups  DLI Web, FTP Site & DLI List
Structure of the web site
What is not on the web site
Subscribing and searching the DLI List
Passwords, downloading and where you’ve put things you have already downloaded

11. Tool Kit for Back-ups  Who’s who DLI Contacts in the region
DLI Gurus in the field
DLI Unit names/faces/roles
Regular data users

12. Tool Kit for Back-ups  Tools and Resources
Key finding tools (Online Catalogue, Census site, DLI web site, ESTAT, IDLS)
The local files and codebooks (in the OPAC or on your desk?)
DLI List
DLI Contacts

13. Tool Kit for Back-ups  Local Environment
Role of OPAC and local web site
Remote delivery options (IDLS, Sherlocke, CHASS) on site or via proxy service
File preparation and on-site services (CD burning, local download, local ftp…)
Statistical consultation or referral

14. External Communications
DLI Unit: they need to know changes!
Passwords do not get shared with faculty
Websites, newsletters can be used to convey alterations or suspensions in service to your users
Sign your alternate up to the DLI List before it is needed
Warn of impeding assignments!

15. In Summary… Let’s find you a back-up! ERGO
You need training to do the job
You deserve time to eat, sleep and recreate
Let’s find you a back-up!
ERGO