1. Streamlining recommend for purchase
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Steve Mosing
Rochester Public Library
Streamlining recommend for purchase

2. Project Goals Save Staff Time Enforce Limits
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Project Goals
Accurately Record Patron Intentions
Enforce Limits
Save Staff Time

3. Old process Patrons filled out a web form E-mail sent to selectors
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Old process
Patrons filled out a web form
sent to selectors
Decide to Order, Deny or ILL the Material
Staff Contacted Patron
Acquisitions Contacted to Order

4. Old process Incomplete Information from Patrons “Patrons” Not Verified
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Old process
Incomplete Information from Patrons
Patron might not have complete information for material to be recommended.
“Patrons” Not Verified
Could be abused by authors
Patron might leave inaccurate contact information
Library Limits not Enforced
Consumed More Staff Time

5. technology used Programmed in Coldfusion Microsoft SQL Database
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technology used
Programmed in Coldfusion
Microsoft SQL Database
Incorporated API calls to Amazon.com
Large database of materials
Detailed information
SirsiDynix Web2
API: Application Programming Interface

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Code Snippet

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Streamlined proccess
Patron clicks on link from within OPAC and authenticates to ILS

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Streamlined process
Patron enters keyword search and selects material type

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Streamlined process
Hitlist based on Amazon.com API call

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Streamlined process
Searches OPAC by ISBN to see if we own…

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Streamlined process
If there is no match in our OPAC…

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Streamlined process
Librarian Management Interface

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Streamlined process
Pending Request

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Streamlined process
Action view of request

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Streamlined process
Customized rejection based on reason for denial.

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Streamlined process
History
And
Reporting

17. outcomes Accurate Patron Recommendations Limits Can Be Enforced
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outcomes
Accurate Patron Recommendations
Limits Can Be Enforced
Better Communication with the Patron
Less Staff Time Involved
Happier Librarians!

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