The new LMS system is running quite well - although keeping the student data up to date is an 'interesting' exercise. However, so far, we are on top of it and all is good.
The trial period for the new TV4ED plus has been extended, so I am hoping that you manage to get an hour or so to give it a whirl during the holidays - although I do realise that is probably a bit unfair - asking you to work on our last short break before Term 4.
So, on that note - I'll just wish you a VERY relaxing, albeit very short break and hope you make the most of it doing as you wish.
Aside from that - just carry on being your awesome selves as always.
Friday 30 September 2016
Tuesday 20 September 2016
New LMS is Go Live!
Well, finally the day is here. Our new Library Management system in the Northern Territory is actually Go Live in the schools.
I have made my first student loan using the system and all worked as it should. (Phew!) We have a little bit of a work-around at the moment due to some student data - but it's not making much of a difference.
Now comes the real learning - as this becomes the everyday system. It's a little sad after 20 years of using Virtua - but this system more aptly reflects the global aspect of libraries in today's world.
I have made my first student loan using the system and all worked as it should. (Phew!) We have a little bit of a work-around at the moment due to some student data - but it's not making much of a difference.
Now comes the real learning - as this becomes the everyday system. It's a little sad after 20 years of using Virtua - but this system more aptly reflects the global aspect of libraries in today's world.
Friday 16 September 2016
Trial Period for TV4ED
Well, this week sees us start a 2 week trial period on using the new version of TV4ED, with all it's bells and whistles. Hopefully, it will save you all much valuable time and effort in searching for the right resources for your classes.
I know it already saves me a massive amount of time - I don't have to tape the program, then re-tape it while cutting out the ads and then prepare the DVD case - while doing the rest of whatever I do as well. I can't imagine not having it!
Please make the time to log on, search, add and just generally play with the system - and let us know what you think. If anyone is interested, I can try and organise a Webinar training? If you have any questions, come and talk to me - I am still learning my way around the new version, but I do at least have phone numbers to call and ask questions. Remember - it should be available on any device, any time, anywhere. If you can access a browser, you should be able to access this system.
I know some have been playing - I have seen new stuff added to the 'bookshelf'.
Aside from that, have an awesome weekend folks.
I know it already saves me a massive amount of time - I don't have to tape the program, then re-tape it while cutting out the ads and then prepare the DVD case - while doing the rest of whatever I do as well. I can't imagine not having it!
Please make the time to log on, search, add and just generally play with the system - and let us know what you think. If anyone is interested, I can try and organise a Webinar training? If you have any questions, come and talk to me - I am still learning my way around the new version, but I do at least have phone numbers to call and ask questions. Remember - it should be available on any device, any time, anywhere. If you can access a browser, you should be able to access this system.
I know some have been playing - I have seen new stuff added to the 'bookshelf'.
Aside from that, have an awesome weekend folks.
Tuesday 6 September 2016
New Library Management System update
Well all our bibliographic data came across with just 1 error, which has now been fixed .. and they let me fix it!! (I'm not too sure if it was because they really trusted me to do it - or they wanted to see just how badly I could stuff it up.) All good though!
As predicted, there were problems with the transfer of the Patron data and very few of the students are on the system as yet. I have added all staff myself but we are waiting on the upload of the students minimal information to allow them to borrow.
Most of the schools are in the same boat - which from my point of view is a GOOD thing - because it means it wasn't something that I did - or didn't do - that slowed it all down.
If all goes well, we could be operational by the beginning of next week.
Mrs Squires has also been added as an Admin user, so she will be able to use the Circulation section if I am not available. Thank you Kirsteen for agreeing to do this.
If anyone has any queries about the new system, please don't hesitate to ask - hopefully I will have an answer for you.
As predicted, there were problems with the transfer of the Patron data and very few of the students are on the system as yet. I have added all staff myself but we are waiting on the upload of the students minimal information to allow them to borrow.
Most of the schools are in the same boat - which from my point of view is a GOOD thing - because it means it wasn't something that I did - or didn't do - that slowed it all down.
If all goes well, we could be operational by the beginning of next week.
Mrs Squires has also been added as an Admin user, so she will be able to use the Circulation section if I am not available. Thank you Kirsteen for agreeing to do this.
If anyone has any queries about the new system, please don't hesitate to ask - hopefully I will have an answer for you.
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