Call for Presenters!!!

[Nancy Fleck <fleckn@xxxxxxxxxx>]

We asked, and you told us. At the end of this email is a list of topics that
YOU would like to hear about at the next Innovative Users Group meeting
(April 27-30, 2002 in Houston, TX). 
We need volunteers to give these presentations. Don't be shy - you know more
than you think you do! If you don't want to go it alone, think about
participating in a panel discussion. You're also not limited to topics on
this list. 
To volunteer to give a program - fill out the web form at:
<http://www.rodman.lib.oh.us/iug/program/iug-proposal.html> Remember that
the deadline for submitting a program proposal is October 15!!!
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Program Tips: 
-- Both novice and advanced user levels are needed - don't be shy about
proposing an advanced topic! 
-- Desirable programs are often either: 
1) an overview of a module or a function for beginners (including
experienced users starting to use the module or function), or 
2) real-life examples from libraries using the module/functionality
 -- Include both public and academic libraries as much as possible on panels

-- Users like "nuts and bolts", "this is how to do it", "what it can do for
you" and "we had this problem and here is what we did about it" programs 
If you want to give a program but aren't really sure about what's involved
or how to proceed, write to any member of the Program Committee for advice: 
	Barbara Dean (bdean@xxxxxxxxxx) 
	Nancy Fleck (fleckn@xxxxxxxxxx) 
	Elizabeth Nichols (lnichols@xxxxxxxxxx) 
	Elisabeth Umpleby (eumpleby@xxxxxxxxxx) 
	Mieko Yamaguchi (m.yamaguchi@xxxxxxxxxx) 
	Anne Myers, Chair (amyers@xxxxxxxxxx) 
All submitted programs will be reviewed by the Committee before being
accepted. We are working with a finite number of program slots and will
consider ALL proposals from IUG members and Innovative to get the most
balanced overall program possible. 
Many thanks to everyone who has already volunteered to present, and thanks
in advance to you out there who are about to volunteer! 
This list is also available on the web at:
<http://people.bu.edu/amyers/iug/iug2002/suggestedtopics.htm>
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	The Topic List: 
MILLENNIUM (GENERAL): 
-- Printing in all modules 
-- In depth use of each Millennium product, especially database maintenance
and create lists, as well as other modules
-- Tips and tricks for various Millennium modules (installation/migration) 
-- Tips and tricks for various Millennium modules (ongoing use, especially
those where Millennium product isn't complete) 
OPAC: 
-- WebOPAC basics
-- WWWOptions A-Z / Customizing the WebOPAC 
-- My Millennium: set up, marketing, use, feedback from users 
-- AVS: set up (including indexing), making the switch, the search paradigms

-- Editing Web Screens [but NOT a basic HTML course!] 
-- Indexing: getting the most of the MARC record 
-- Marketing the WebOPAC 
-- Use of Z39.50 in WebOPACs 
-- WebOPAC and XML Harvesting 
CIRCULATION/RESERVES/ILL: 
There is always intense interest in all aspects of Circulation/ Reserve/ILL
from all types of libraries. In particular, consider: 
-- Migrating to and using Millennium Circulation 
-- Telephone notification system, telephone renewals, etc. 
-- Holds and requests: thorough overview of all the features and options
available 
-- Materials booking 
-- Millennium ILL 
-- Branch libraries 
-- Bookmobiles 
-- Homebound Services 
-- Electronic reserves 
-- Copyright management and e-reserves and ILL 
-- Inventory in the public library 
-- E-commerce/Smart Cards and Innopac (in circ and ILL) 
-- Integrating collection agency routines with Innopac system 
-- Training sessions on Circ issues 
-- Circulation and statistics 
-- Add-on circ. Functions: batch checkin, process PC transactions, ETC. 
-- Clean up of in transit, claims returned, and long-overdue items 
CATALOGING/AUTHORITY CONTROL/DATABASE MAINTENANCE: 
-- Migrating to Millennium Cataloging 
-- Authority Control 
-- Workflow changes when Copy cataloging on Innopac instead of OCLC/RLIN 
-- Reports generation for cataloging 
ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS/BINDING: 
-- Migrating to and using Millennium Serials 
-- Migrating to and using Millennium Acquisitions 
-- MARC holdings format explained 
-- Managing electronic Journals in the INNOPAC 
-- Managing licensing of electronic products within Acquisitions 
-- Fiscal operations basics (what to do when; changing funds; usual
bookkeeping routines; year end fund closing; setting up fund hierarchies) 
-- Electronic invoicing and ordering (set up and ongoing use) 
-- Electronic claiming (set up and ongoing use) 
-- Approval Plan interface for firm orders 
-- Purging order records: strategies and problems 
-- Using the serials interface for more than just serials (classed sep.
analytics, etc.) 
-- Binding with Millennium 
REPORTS/LISTS/STATISTICS: 
-- Web management reports 
-- Create List Basics 
-- Advanced Create Lists 
-- Application of lists to collection development 
-- SCAT table cleanup 
-- User output of lists in other applications Z39.50/"E" 
STUFF/URLs/SECURITY: 
-- PDA's and wireless devices with Innovative
 -- URL checking and maintenance (basic level) 
-- E-books 
-- Implementing Z39 standards in Innopac 
-- Security/Firewall issues 
INNOVATIVE & OTHER VENDORS: 
-- Interface Basics 
-- Oracle Option user presentation
 -- Compatibility with PeopleSoft, Banner, etc. 
-- EDI and electronic transfer topics (payment ordering, claiming, other) 
-- CIS record profile, load and cleanup 
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION: 
-- Inherited system clean up tips/suggestions (loan rules, locations in
particular) 
-- Password authorizations 
-- Millennium Login Manager: setup, options, management 
-- Migrating to Innovative from other systems 
-- Web Access Management 
-- Patron API vs. WAM 
-- PERL applications for Innopac problems 
-- Post load table (profile) training 
OPEN FORUMS: 
-- Circulation, Acquisitions, Cataloging, Serials, INN-Reach, etc. 
-- Public Libraries & Public Library Consortia 
-- System Administrator forums (turnkey and software only) 
-- Enhancements 
-- Regional User Groups 
-- Service Issues 
MISCELLANEOUS: 
-- Forming a consortium: differences with INN-Reach vs. without 
-- Innovative 101: history of product, overview of current products, etc. 
-- Distance Learning 
-- Uses of MAP 
-- Image management/Digital Imaging 
-- INNOPAC and ADA 
-- Training tips and tricks (general & module-specific) 
-- Getting data in/out of III: SQL, XML, scripting languages (Passport,
Expect, ASP, etc.) and how to integrate data with other applications
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Anne Myers IUG 2002 
Program Chair 
Boston University Law Library 
765 Commonwealth Avenue 
Boston, MA 02215 
amyers@xxxxxxxxxx 
617-353-8877