RE: Logins in Millennium

["Leo Papa" <papal at cantonpl dot org>]

Hi Adriene

We have been using generic logins at Canton Public Library but implemented
individual logins for catalogers (about a month ago) so they would have
their own print queues. I've also created unique logins for librarians in
our adult services department, and am moving toward putting everyone on a
unique login, since our organization has a limited set of licenses.  This
makes it a bit easier to track 'who is logged in' or phantom sessions (not
properly logged out), in order to resolve problems with all ports in use.

Leo


> Hi, everyone.  We just went "live" with Millennium (everything except
> acquisitions) last week! We hadn't heard anything about   system
> slowdowns related to individual logins, so I hope this isn't the case.
> In fact, the more we heard about the login accounts and what was
> controlled by them, we really wanted to take advantage of everything
> that generic logins didn't allow us to do, e.g. individuals saving their
> own preferences, managers designing and setting up special templates for
> individuals, etc.  We do have some generic logins for students and other
> basic service area functions, but so far have not noticed any slowdowns
> related to the individual logins.  As Andrea noted, staff seem to feel
> more comfortable too having their own logins, in addition to their own
> initials.
>
> This is requiring a bit more work for us at first, but I think in the
> long run will be worth it.  I'm noticing that it really is a training
> issue too, as staff become more familiar with what controls the
> *environment* they are working in, as opposed to their *authorizations*.
>  Just as a side note, we decided that staff users would not have access
> to the "settings" part for their accounts, since there are options there
> that we wanted to make sure were set consistently across the board.
> Hope this helps, even though we are very very new users!  I'd be very
> interested to hear about any slowdowns related to this too.
>
> - Adriene
>
> ***********************************
> Adriene Lim
> Systems Librarian,
> Digital Library Services
> Wayne State University Libraries
> Purdy/Kresge Library
> 5265 Cass Avenue
> Detroit, MI 48202 - 313-577-0367
> alim at wayne dot edu
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org
> [mailto:innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org]On Behalf Of Tomlinson, Andrea
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 1:25 PM
> To: IUG INNOPAC List
> Subject: RE: Logins in Millennium
>
>
> We are smaller library and have created individual logins for staff for
> the same reasons you have. It did create more work in the beginning but
> once people were comfortable with Millennium the trouble shooting slowed
> down.
>
>  We have 11 individual logins and 5 generic logins for our volunteers
> etc.  I have not noticed any significant slow down with the system.  I
> did notice that the staff was more comfortable experimenting with
> Millennium when they had their own logins.  Some of the staff was afraid
> of messing up system settings and individual logins let people do what
> they want without worrying about the other users.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org
> [mailto:innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org] On Behalf Of
> kjohnson at library dot caltech dot edu
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 1:14 PM
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Subject: Logins in Millennium
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm in the process of setting up logins for our Millennium, and would
> like some feedback.
>
> In telnet logins, I created individual logins so I could track problems.
> Our trainer suggested that I not do that in Millennium as it apparently
> slows things down, but rather that I just use the generic logins
> provided by the system (milcat, milacq...) and just add a few extra ones
> for special use.
>
> I know I'm not clear on why individual logins can slow things down in
> Millennium, and perhaps someone could explain it better to me.  I
> understand that the more logins I have, the more maintenance I have to
> handle, but that's work I would be creating for myself with my eyes wide
> open.  I also know that if I don't have individual logins, people won't
> be able the screen colors and what-not to their personal liking.
> Considering the color variations we now have in telnet, I know that
> opportunities for individual expression can be important around here -
> for those of you who are wondering, the background colors around here
> range from bright green to white... and no, mine's not the bright green
> one...
>
> So in addition to my question about slow-down, I would in general like
> to know how various libraries have dealt with the issue.  Thanks for any
> help you can provide.
>
> Katherine Johnson
> Head, Technical Services
> Caltech Library System
> Millikan Library 1-32
> California Institute of Technology
> Pasadena, CA  91125
> Tel: (626) 395-6065     Fax: (626) 792-7540
> kjohnson at library dot caltech dot edu
>
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Leo Papa
System Librarian
Canton Public Library
papal at cantonpl dot org
734.397.0999 ext 160
fax 734.397.1130