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About Milcirc,
Millennium works well for the circulation functions which is what you asked about. Where Millenium fails is in the Course Reserves area. Innopac works much better. I have also heard that Aquisitions and Cataloging have some difficulties with it. I handle the Course Reserves for University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The instructions provided on line are very difficult to use and often incomplete. It seems certain parts of Millennium are wonderful and certain parts are trouble prone. We are using the Silver Addition. This is my beware.
April White
Course Reserves Coordinator
University of Arkansas
Mullin Library
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Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:03 am
Subject: INNOPAC Digest, Vol 9, Issue 22
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> 1. RE: Patron API dump (Ericsson, Paul)
> 2. Inn-Reach Books Recieved Notices (Jami Miller)
> 3. Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (Karen Schatz)
> 4. Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise (Susan McCann)
> 5. Re: Windows XP - Service Pack 2 (Bob Duncan)
> 6. RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> (Aaron Beebe)
> 7. RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> (karen dot vogel at med dot va dot gov)
> 8. Automated Services Coordinator Job Vacancy (Suffren, Diane)
> 9. RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> (Greg Ferguson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:32:08 -0400
> From: "Ericsson, Paul" <PEricsson at onconcord dot com>
> Subject: RE: Patron API dump
> To: "IUG INNOPAC List" <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
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> Since I wrote this posting to the list last week, we have spent
> time communicating with III and with Envisionware.
>
> The short version of the story is that EnvisionWare time and print
> management software works with the Silver API without
> modification. Many thanks to the III tech folks and the
> Envisionware tech folks on sorting out the issues. It is my
> understanding that last night a III library upgraded to Silver and
> today confirmed that the III API works fine with Envisionware.
>
> Paul
> ___________________________________________
>
> Paul Ericsson
> Adult Services Supervisor / Automation Coordinator
> Concord Public Library
http://www.onconcord.com
> 45 Green St. Concord, NH 03301 603 230-3697
> pericsson at onconcord dot com
> ___________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ericsson, Paul
> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 8:16 PM
> To: 'IUG INNOPAC List'
> Subject: RE: Patron API dump
>
>
> Folks --
>
> We are a library that uses the III API to link back to our
> pc/time/print management system. So Carol's posting really caught
> my attention. I opened a helpdesk ticket and asked III to make the
> reply a priority. I did hear back pretty quickly (thanks Helpdesk).
>
> Carol's example below of the patron API dump after the Silver
> upgrade was confirmed by the III Helpdesk. It appears that there
> is a new field at the top of the record called REC INFO
>
> Unfortunately, the Silver User Manual that is available to us on
> CSDirect as well as the other Silver documentation does not
> provide this information. The documentation for the API record
> format in the user manual incorrectly gives the pre-Silver record
> format.
> I gotta say that I am big-time thankful to Carol for posting this
> one to the list. For our library, the patron API interface to our
> pc/time/print management system is about as mission critical to us
> as III checkout. We are going to wait to do our Silver upgrade
> until I am reasonably confident that our other vendor can deal
> with this record format change.
>
> Thanks Carol -- you've done all of us API customers a big favor.
>
> Paul
> ___________________________________________
>
> Paul Ericsson
> Adult Services Supervisor / Automation Coordinator
> Concord Public Library
http://www.onconcord.com
> 45 Green St. Concord, NH 03301 603 230-3697
> pericsson at onconcord dot com
> ___________________________________________
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carol Gyger [gyger at julip dot fcgov dot com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 1:26 PM
> To: IUG INNOPAC List
> Subject: Patron API dump
>
>
> We just upgraded to Silver and now our VB script which uses Patron
> API is
> not working. My first thought is that the format of the Patron
> API dump
> might be ever so slightly different since the upgrade.
>
> I would like to compare the Patron API dump from my system (now on
> Silver)with a system on a previous version. Is there someone
> willing to send me
> the top 6 lines of a patron api dump?
>
> Mine looks like this -
>
> REC INFO[p!]=p
> EXP DATE[p43]=06-09-05
> PCODE1[p44]=f
> PCODE2[p45]=-
> PCODE3[p46]=3
> P TYPE[p47]=1
>
> -carol
>
> Carol Gyger
> Systems Administrator
> Fort Collins Public Library
> 201 Peterson St.
> Fort Collins CO 80524
> (970)221-6716
> gyger at julip dot fcgov dot com
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 14:59:09 -0400
> From: "Jami Miller" <MillerJ at franklin dot edu>
> Subject: Inn-Reach Books Recieved Notices
> To: <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID: <s145b5c0 dot 065 at gw dot franklin dot edu>
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> All-
>
> I have a request from a co-worker in our library to turn off the
> printing of the notice generated when books from Inn-Reach are
> received at the local site. She wants to save some trees.
>
> Would someone mind filling me on the system option that controls
> this function? I've looked at the circ options and don't see one
> that fits the description. I've also looked for the answer in the
> manual. Not having any luck. I'm sure its something obvious,
> unless its hard coded.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jami
>
> Systems Librarian
> Franklin University Library
> Phillips Hall
> 303 S. Grant Avenue
> Columbus, Ohio 43215-5301
> 1-866-341-6252
> (614)341-6252 x8388 (office)
> (614)461-0957 (fax)
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 12:46:48 -0700
> From: Karen Schatz <karen dot schatz at mail dot ewu dot edu>
> Subject: Windows XP - Service Pack 2
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Message-ID: <4145F928 dot 58D126F7 at mail dot ewu dot edu>
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> So what was the final decision about whether we should be
> concerned with
> repercussions from Windows XP- Service Pack 2. Or has there been a
> final decision?
>
> Is it working for everyone? What is the official III word? By the
> way, we are using III Millennium.
>
> Thanks, everyone.
>
> Karen
>
> --
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> Karen A. Schatz, Library Specialist II
> Cataloging and Acquisitions Unit
> University Libraries
> Eastern Washington University
> 816 F. St.
> Cheney WA 99004-2423
> (509) 359-7988 (509) 359-2476 (FAX)
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:40:20 -0400
> From: "Susan McCann" <sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com>
> Subject: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> To: <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID: <s145cd96 dot 043 at cityofportsmouth dot com>
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>
> We will be migrating to Millennium soon after 10 years using
> INNOPAC. Does anyone have Millennium circulation training
> materials they would be willing to share with me?
>
> I would also be interested in how your migration went and any
> advise, tricks, tips or bewares you might pass along.
>
> TIA,
> Sue
>
> Sue McCann
> Assistant Director
> Portsmouth Public Library
> 8 Islington Street
> Portsmouth, NH 03801
> Phone: 603.766.1711
> Fax: 603.433.0981
> email: sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:52:04 -0400
> From: Bob Duncan <duncanr at mail dot lafayette dot edu>
> Subject: Re: Windows XP - Service Pack 2
> To: IUG INNOPAC List <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID: <5 dot 2 dot 0 dot 9 dot 0 dot 20040913164931 dot 02d886b8 at mail dot lafayette dot edu>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
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> At 12:46 PM 09/13/2004 -0700, Karen wrote:
> >So what was the final decision about whether we should be
> concerned with
> >repercussions from Windows XP- Service Pack 2. Or has there been a
> >final decision?
> >
> >Is it working for everyone? What is the official III word? By the
> >way, we are using III Millennium.
>
>
> We are using Millennium Circulation on an XP-SP2 machine and have
> not
> encountered any problems.
>
> Bob Duncan
>
>
> ~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~
> Robert E. Duncan
> Systems Librarian
> David Bishop Skillman Library
> Lafayette College
> Easton, PA 18042
> duncanr at lafayette dot edu
>
http://www.library.lafayette.edu/
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:55:03 -0400
> From: "Aaron Beebe" <ABeebe at thegdl dot org>
> Subject: RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> To: "IUG INNOPAC List" <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID: <40A554EB25D9404FB1F97A357F2E28860F656A at mail dot thegdl dot org>
> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii"
>
> I am also interested in some Millennium Circulation Training
> Documents.Please include me in replies.
>
> Thanks
>
> Aaron Beebe
> Database Administrator
> Genesee District Library
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org
> [innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org] On Behalf Of Susan McCann
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:40 PM
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Subject: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
>
> We will be migrating to Millennium soon after 10 years using INNOPAC.
> Does anyone have Millennium circulation training materials they
> would be
> willing to share with me?
>
> I would also be interested in how your migration went and any advise,
> tricks, tips or bewares you might pass along.
>
> TIA,
> Sue
>
> Sue McCann
> Assistant Director
> Portsmouth Public Library
> 8 Islington Street
> Portsmouth, NH 03801
> Phone: 603.766.1711
> Fax: 603.433.0981
> email: sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:50:40 -0500
> From: karen dot vogel at med dot va dot gov
> Subject: RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Message-ID:
> <22CF53027D0D6B4E813B984EC1FDEE440143D194 at vhalonexc2 dot v22 dot med dot va dot gov>
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> It would be great if you could respond to the list. We could also
> use some
> training materials.
>
> Karen Vogel
> Health Care Sciences Library (142D)
> VA Long Beach Healthcare System
> 5901 East Seventh Street
> Long Beach, CA. 90822
> 562.826.5465 FAX: 562.826.5447
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan McCann [sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com]
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 1:40 PM
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Subject: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
>
>
> We will be migrating to Millennium soon after 10 years using
> INNOPAC. Does
> anyone have Millennium circulation training materials they would
> be willing
> to share with me?
>
> I would also be interested in how your migration went and any advise,
> tricks, tips or bewares you might pass along.
>
> TIA,
> Sue
>
> Sue McCann
> Assistant Director
> Portsmouth Public Library
> 8 Islington Street
> Portsmouth, NH 03801
> Phone: 603.766.1711
> Fax: 603.433.0981
> email: sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:00:32 -0400
> From: "Suffren, Diane" <DSuffren at osterhout dot lib dot pa dot us>
> Subject: Automated Services Coordinator Job Vacancy
> To: "'innopac at innopacusers dot org'" <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID:
> <E1E63D69D2B1D411AF8000508B9AEF6BB573E2 at mail dot osterhout dot lib dot pa dot us>
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> Automated Services Coordinator
>
>
>
> The Luzerne County Library System (LCLS) Wilkes-Barre, PA is
> searching for
> an Automated Services Coordinator. Located in the northeast
> section of the
> state, approximately 2.5 hours from New York City and 2 hours from
> Philadelphia, the LCLS serves a population of 331,317 through a system
> headquarters library, nine member libraries and seven branches.
> Positioninvolves working with automation and hardware support
> vendors to maintain
> automated library system for fifteen sites, training library staff and
> providing first-line support to library staff. Demonstrated
> familiaritywith PC hardware, Microsoft office; local area
> networks, telecommunications,
> HTML, Java script, Windows 98/NT, 2000 and XP. Strong web development,
> teaching, training and communications skills necessary.
>
> Candidates should possess M.L.S. degree (ALA accredited preferred)
> and 2 - 4
> years demonstrated experience with library automation (experience with
> Innovative Interfaces, Inc. a plus) and current computer technology
> experience plus the ability to quickly learn specialized applications.
> Valid PA driver's license and personal vehicle.
>
>
>
> Send resume, cover letter and three references by October 15, 2004
> to:
>
>
>
> Search Committee
> Luzerne County Library System
> 71 South Franklin Street
> Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1287
>
>
>
> Salary Range - $28,000 to $43,000, commensurate with experience.
> Competitive benefits package.
>
>
> Diane T. Suffren, System Administrator
> Luzerne County Library System
> 71 South Franklin Street
> Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1287
> Voice 570 821-1958 ext. 233
> Fax 570-823-5477
> Email <dsuffren at osterhout dot lib dot pa dot us> dsuffren at osterhout dot lib dot pa dot us
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> Message: 9
> Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2004 15:49:35 -0700
> From: "Greg Ferguson" <Greg at library dot ucsd dot edu>
> Subject: RE: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
> To: <innopac at innopacusers dot org>
> Message-ID: <s145c19c dot 003 at LIBRARY dot ucsd dot edu>
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>
> At the UCSD Libraries, our numerous circulation units and branches
> required us to have a "Train the Trainer" session. I held a
> training session with the designated trainers from each
> circulation unit, then they in turn trained their staff and
> student employees. We used a lab and installed the MilCirc client
> on all of the workstations. Hands on, practical examples were a
> must. I brought lots of books and had them create dummy patron
> records to use. Repetition was also key. We focused on all of
> the functionalities that would be considered 'front office'
> modules, such as Circulation Desk, Check In, Search/Holds, etc..
> Training sessions for any of the 'back office' modules, like
> Course Reserves or Create Lists, are done separately with those
> trainers.
> The overlaying theme of all of my training is how MilCirc makes
> things easier. During the initial training, I asked each of them
> to think of a few things about INNOPAC that they viewed as
> inefficient. In most cases, I was able to show them how MilCirc
> solved that problem and they were very pleased. The key thing is
> to stress the positives. As I am sure you are aware, some people
> do not like doing things differently, but if you convince them
> that MilCirc will make things better for them, even just a little,
> then they will start to use it more and more.
>
> I created a training manual for each of the circulation units,
> then later posted an online version on our intranet where I can
> update information as each new release comes out. This past
> year, I came across a tutorial software called RoboDemo, which
> allows me to create somewhat hands-on tutorials. I call my
> initial work 'MilCirc 101.' It's various chapters will cover the
> basics of MilCirc: retrieving patron records, checking out and in
> an item, renewals, and placing holds. I say 'will' because it is
> still a work in progress, but the chapters that are already done
> are viewable now. Trainers love the tutorial because it gives
> them an effective tool that gives new hires a quick introduction
> to the MilCirc program.
>
> Tips to pass along....be patient with your staff. They will have
> lots of questions. Second, make sure that you know MilCirc before
> you turn it on for general use. Play with it as much as possible
> yourself. For example, prior to our general use of MilCirc, I had
> it installed on one machine at our Circulation Desk and only I
> used it during my desk shifts. This allowed me to work with the
> software in real life situations, which consequently made for
> easier training because I was better able to navigate through
> MilCirc. Plus, it allowed the staff to get a sneak peek at it,
> tantalizing their curiosity a bit.
>
> Tricks....there are just some things that MilCirc does that
> INNOPAC does not. When someone comes to you complaining about an
> INNOPAC functionality or a lack of functionality, ask yourself
> first if MilCirc does what they want done. I have used this
> tactic many times to get less than enthusiastic staff to move to
> MilCirc.
> Bewares...to be honest, I cannot think of anything to truly
> beware. You will run across people who will just not embrace
> MilCirc, but that is ok. Keep a positive attitude about it and
> work on them over time.
>
> If you have any more questions that I might answer, please let me
> know.
> Greg Ferguson
> ILS Circulation Module Coordinator
> UC San Diego Libraries
>
>
> >>> karen dot vogel at med dot va dot gov 09/13/04 01:50PM >>>
> It would be great if you could respond to the list. We could also
> use some
> training materials.
>
> Karen Vogel
> Health Care Sciences Library (142D)
> VA Long Beach Healthcare System
> 5901 East Seventh Street
> Long Beach, CA. 90822
> 562.826.5465 FAX: 562.826.5447
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Susan McCann [sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com]
> Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 1:40 PM
> To: innopac at innopacusers dot org
> Subject: Millennium Circulation Training Material & Advise
>
>
> We will be migrating to Millennium soon after 10 years using
> INNOPAC. Does
> anyone have Millennium circulation training materials they would
> be willing
> to share with me?
>
> I would also be interested in how your migration went and any advise,
> tricks, tips or bewares you might pass along.
>
> TIA,
> Sue
>
> Sue McCann
> Assistant Director
> Portsmouth Public Library
> 8 Islington Street
> Portsmouth, NH 03801
> Phone: 603.766.1711
> Fax: 603.433.0981
> email: sfmccann at lib dot cityofportsmouth dot com
>
>
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