Re: Call for Presenters!!!

[Chris Benson <benson@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ann,

If we have already contacted you and  volunteered to give a presentation, 
do we need to fill out the web form?

Please let me know.

Thank you, Chris

At 04:17 PM 10/1/01 -0400, you wrote:
>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!!!
>--------------------------------------------------------------
>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>
>---------------------------------------------------------------
>         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
>  ----------------------------
>Anne Myers IUG 2002
>Program Chair
>Boston University Law Library
>765 Commonwealth Avenue
>Boston, MA 02215
>amyers@xxxxxxxxxx
>617-353-8877
>
>
>
>
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