[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Contact for MassLNC Development Projects
Hi all, MassLNC has contracted with Lucien Kress to manage MassLNC development projects on an interim basis. If you need to contact MassLNC about any ongoing development work after tomorrow, please email him at lkr...@masslnc.org. Specifically, we are still seeking funding partners for our project to move acquisitions to Angular. We have a little more than half of the commitments we need. We also expect to be getting quotes soon for more acquisitions sprints, so we're looking forward to hearing from more community members who are interested in assisting with the next important phase of the web client project. Lucien will be coordinating the funding commitments from here on out. Don't forget. There are lots of goodies in this project for those who do not use acquisitions! On a more personal note, I want to thank everyone who welcomed me to this community and showed me what it means to be part of a vibrant, open-source project. I truly enjoyed the experience of contributing to the project, getting to know all of you who are also working to improve Evergreen, and doing my part to make Evergreen better for all of our libraries. I'm hopeful that our paths will cross again some day and that I will once again find myself in a game of Resistance with a bunch of Evergreeners. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: Acquisitions coding is ready to begin!
Hi all, I know Fridays are not the best day to send out e-mails, so I'm re-sending this appeal for partners to help with acquisitions funding. This project is important for anyone who wants to see continued development of the web client or improvements to acquisitions. Many common annoyances with acquisitions will be addressed through this project. No contribution is too small to help get this acquisitions project off the ground! We have a few development partners lined up or seeking approval from their funding authorities, but we only have about half the funds required to funds the first sprint. Feel free to let me know if you have any interest or questions. My goal is to have preliminary funding lined up, even if some of the funding is still waiting approval, before November 28. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org -- Forwarded message - From: Kathy Lussier Date: Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 2:08 PM Subject: Acquisitions coding is ready to begin! To: Evergreen Discussion Group , Hi all, As I've mentioned in previous emails, the MassLNC Evergreen Development Initiative has been working with Equinox to implement the next step of the web client project: moving acquisitions to Angular interfaces. The coding project will be divided up into ten sprints, and I'm please to report that we have a quote and tech specs for the 1st sprint (Sprint 0). Sprint 0 is for infrastructure and tool building, which will lay the groundwork for all future sprints. Sprint 0 comes with some exciting features, some of which can be used in other web client interfaces when they eventually move from AngularJS to Angular. My favorite is a new filter available in the top row of grids that will allow users to filter the data retrieved in the grid. Although this filter is a necessary component to bring feature parity to the acq interfaces, I can think of many other web client interfaces where this filter will be handy. Sprint 0 will also include the adoption of a JavaScript library to accurately perform monetary calculations in the client. This feature will fix the existing issue where calculations are not always rounded to two decimal places. The MassLNC partners believe that implementing this project is a critical next step in the web client project. A clean and consistent client across all interfaces is essential to bring on new Evergreen libraries and to make the experience a positive one for our existing staff users. Just as the community came together to help fund the initial web client project, we're hopeful that you all can come together again to fund its continued development. The full tech specs for the project are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/angacq_sprint0_final.pdf. There are two options available for filters that are outlined in the tech specs, and the MassLNC development partners agree that Option A is the best to implement. If anyone is interested in helping us fund this project, please send me an e-mail, and I will provide more details. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] The Evergreen web team
Hi all, I'm sending out a dual purpose message to both inform the community of the Evergreen web team list and to see if there is anyone interested in taking a leadership role in getting the web team back on track again. The web team was made up of a group of people who met regularly to discuss and work on improvements for the evergreen-ils.org web site. The team also has a mailing list where people can discuss significant changes they would like to make to the web site. In general, people with wiki accounts or Evergreen WordPress accounts make small changes to the web site without checking in with the web team. However, larger changes often were posted to the mailing list before they were made. Details about the mailing list are available at http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/evergreen-web-team The web team has been defunct for a few years, not due to lack of interest, but due to limited time. I'm sending out this message to 1) encourage people with an interest in the web site to sign up for the web team list (instructions are at the above URL and 2) to see if anyone would be interested in taking on the role of web team chair so that the group can start planning for the Evergreen web site again. Although there are many people who help keep the web site updated, the regular team meetings were a good way to keep people thinking of the mission of the site and improving it to better meet the needs of Evergreen users. In particular, the Outreach Committee has been discussing ways to make the site better for newcomers to the community. This is an improvement that I think should be in the hands of the web team or, at a minimum, should be done in conjunction with the web team. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Acquisitions coding is ready to begin!
Hi all, As I've mentioned in previous emails, the MassLNC Evergreen Development Initiative has been working with Equinox to implement the next step of the web client project: moving acquisitions to Angular interfaces. The coding project will be divided up into ten sprints, and I'm please to report that we have a quote and tech specs for the 1st sprint (Sprint 0). Sprint 0 is for infrastructure and tool building, which will lay the groundwork for all future sprints. Sprint 0 comes with some exciting features, some of which can be used in other web client interfaces when they eventually move from AngularJS to Angular. My favorite is a new filter available in the top row of grids that will allow users to filter the data retrieved in the grid. Although this filter is a necessary component to bring feature parity to the acq interfaces, I can think of many other web client interfaces where this filter will be handy. Sprint 0 will also include the adoption of a JavaScript library to accurately perform monetary calculations in the client. This feature will fix the existing issue where calculations are not always rounded to two decimal places. The MassLNC partners believe that implementing this project is a critical next step in the web client project. A clean and consistent client across all interfaces is essential to bring on new Evergreen libraries and to make the experience a positive one for our existing staff users. Just as the community came together to help fund the initial web client project, we're hopeful that you all can come together again to fund its continued development. The full tech specs for the project are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/angacq_sprint0_final.pdf. There are two options available for filters that are outlined in the tech specs, and the MassLNC development partners agree that Option A is the best to implement. If anyone is interested in helping us fund this project, please send me an e-mail, and I will provide more details. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC seeks consultant to serve as Interim Project Coordinator
Hi all, MassLNC is seeking a candidate for a contract position to serve as an Interim Project Coordinator while the organization seeks a new Executive Director. The Interim Project Coordinator would be responsible for the management of ongoing software development projects to improve the open-source Evergreen Integrated Library System (ILS). The contract position is expected to run from November 26, 2018 through the end of March. The contract could be eligible for extension at the end of the original contract period. View the Request for Proposals at http://masslnc.org/system/files/Request%20for%20Proposals%20for%20MassLNC%20Interim%20Project%20Coordinator.pdf for more details on the contract position. Interested candidates should send a proposal, including an hourly contract rate, their resume and three references to kluss...@masslnc.org by the end of the day Friday, November 9, 2018. Questions about this RFP can be sent to kluss...@masslnc.org at any time. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Executive Director Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC Demo Server down this morning
Hi all, The MassLNC community demo server will be down until about 10:30 this morning while we update it with the latest 3.1 release. I'll let you know when it's back up again. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Do you have video production skills? The Outreach Committee needs your help
Hi all, During the Evergreen Outreach Committee's September meeting, we discussed the idea of creating promotional videos for the Evergreen project. Although a few of us have some skills with video-editing software, allowing us to create the 'On the Road to 3.0' video series this time last year, we would like to create some high-quality production-level videos as part of this campaign. I'm putting out a general call to see if anyone in the community has these skills and would be interested in volunteering to help us create some promotional videos. We are still determining the topic and number of videos, but we would be more than happy to work around whatever time a volunteer has to give to this project. If you're interested, feel free to send me an email directly at kluss...@masslnc.org. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] [OPEN-ILS-DEV] 3.2 Getting back on schedule
I can commit to testing patches for any of those bugs. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Tue, Sep 18, 2018 at 3:13 PM Galen Charlton wrote: > Hi, > > On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 4:50 PM Bill Erickson wrote: > > A few web staff blockers remain. Most of them have been there for > months, though, so I don't think another few days here or there is going to > make much difference. > > > > If that's an unfair assessment, let me know. > > Of the remaining open webstaffblocker bugs, I can commit to having > patches by Friday for the following ones: > > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1745427 (predict new > issues defaults to previous pattern) > > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1791340 (Web Client Hourly > Loan Checkin Time Wrong) > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1789442 (Web client: When > editing an hourly due date the time is automatically changed to 12:00 > am) > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1552778 (Web client > check-in "effective date" and check-out "specific due date" should > also include times) > > Note that for the two above that the fix I'm thinking of would either > require an OpenSRF update, as the main change is a fix to > cleanse_ISO8601, or (my preferred approach) copying cleanse_ISO8601 > over to Evergreen as (say) clean_ISO8601 and updating references > everywhere -- straightforward, but obviously would require a fair > amount of testing across the board. > > I think that amelioration, if not total fixes, should be straightforward > for: > > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1773191 (Untranslatable > Last Billing Type values) > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1791335 (Transferring > items and vol/items does not maintain stat cats) > > One that has a good start by Cesar, but looks like needs more discussion > is: > > * https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1746536 (web client: > cannot edit vol/call number in item status) > > If folks can commit to helping out with the last three in particular > and with testing patches for the first four, I think there would be > benefit to delaying the RC to the 24th to make it a true release > candidate. That said, this is a position I hold at +0.75, as it would > be reasonable for us to also choose to make 3.2.1 a hard target for > those bugs. > > Regards, > > Galen > -- > Galen Charlton > Implementation and Services Manager > Equinox Open Library Initiative > phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457) > email: g...@equinoxinitiative.org > web: https://equinoxInitiative.org > direct: +1 770-709-5581 > cell: +1 404-984-4366 >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Release schedule extension (was: feature freeze and more)
This all sounds good to me. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Wed, Aug 29, 2018 at 11:19 AM Bill Erickson wrote: > > On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 7:39 PM Dan Wells wrote: > >> Bill, I think this sounds fine, but would make two possible suggestions. >> > > Thanks for the feedback, Dan. > > >> >> 1) I think we should get some kind of release built before bug-squashing >> week, to be usable for anyone wanting that sort of testing path during the >> following week. That could easily happen late on the 7th, or we could >> XUL/Angular merge on the 6th and have the 7th to build. Whether this is >> branded as an alpha or a beta1 doesn't matter too much, though if it is >> "feature complete", beta1 seems more correct. >> > > Good point. XUL merging will happen later, but again that should be a > relatively small change at the code level, so I'm fine calling the Sept 7 > build Beta 1. > > >> >> 2) It is reasonable to expect this might lead to a need for a beta2, but >> my preference would be to make that call a little later on, as needed. It >> is easy to add more delays, but assuming we'll need them all now means >> we'll never get the time back :) >> >> > Schedule update v3: > > Feature freeze Sept 4th. > Angular merge by Sept 6th. > Beta 1 Sept 7th. > Bug Squashing Sept 10-14 > XUL vote (and subsequent patching if approved) Sept 17th. > Remaining milestones TBD. > > -b > > >> Just my two cents. >> >> Dan >> >> >> From: Open-ils-general < >> open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org> on behalf of Bill >> Erickson >> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:11:01 PM >> To: Public Open-ILS tech discussion >> Cc: open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org >> Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Release schedule extension (was: feature >> freeze and more) >> >> Breaking this message out specifically to discuss extending the 3.2 >> release schedule. >> >> We have a lot of competing priorities at the moment. This week really >> should be about wrapping up feature merges, but the pending Beta is forcing >> us to address a number of outstanding issues, and each depends on the other. >> >> Extending the release schedule seems perfectly reasonable to me. My only >> concern is determining how best to leverage the Sept 10-14 bug squashing >> week. Ideally, all major changes would be merged so we can work out the >> kinks during the group bug squashing. >> >> That means features, XUL removal, and Angular merging would need to be >> done by the end of next week, with time to spare to ensure all this chaos >> leaves us with a usable code base for testers. >> >> To buy us some breathing room in the short term, I'll make this proposal: >> >> Feature freeze pushed to Sept 4th. >> XUL and Angular merge freeze Sept 7th. >> Bug Squashing Sept 10-14 >> Beta Sept 19th (remaining targets pushed back 2 weeks as well). >> >> This may not be the extension you were hoping for Kathy, and we can >> certainly modify this, but this at least gives us a little time to focus >> specifically on wrapping up the big ticket items before bug squashing >> ensues. >> >> Suitable compromise for now? Thoughts? >> >> Thanks, >> >> -b >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 28, 2018 at 2:39 PM Kathy Lussier > <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote: >> Hi Bill, >> >> In looking at the list of showstoppers, I see one has a pullrequest, so >> it seems reasonable it could be tested and merged soon. For the other bugs, >> does anyone have a sense of whether any are particularly complex? Or are >> they mostly straightforward bugs that just haven't been addressed yet due >> to lack of tuits? If it's the latter, could we consider delaying the full >> release (with xul removal) until the showstoppers are fixed? >> >> I'm concerned about the breakage that is likely to occur the longer we >> continue to make the xul client available in our releases, but these bugs >> were identified as real issues in getting libraries to adopt the web >> client. At this time, there are just a handful of remaining showstoppers, >> and if we can commit to getting them resolved before the full release, I >> think it will make a smoother transition to 3.2 for our libraries. >> >> Kathy >> >> -- >> Kathy Lussier >> Project Coordina
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] [OPEN-ILS-DEV] 3.2 feature freeze and more
Hi Bill, In looking at the list of showstoppers, I see one has a pullrequest, so it seems reasonable it could be tested and merged soon. For the other bugs, does anyone have a sense of whether any are particularly complex? Or are they mostly straightforward bugs that just haven't been addressed yet due to lack of tuits? If it's the latter, could we consider delaying the full release (with xul removal) until the showstoppers are fixed? I'm concerned about the breakage that is likely to occur the longer we continue to make the xul client available in our releases, but these bugs were identified as real issues in getting libraries to adopt the web client. At this time, there are just a handful of remaining showstoppers, and if we can commit to getting them resolved before the full release, I think it will make a smoother transition to 3.2 for our libraries. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 6:47 PM Bill Erickson wrote: > Hi Scott, > > On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 5:24 PM scott.tho...@sparkpa.org < > scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote: > >> Hi Bill, >> >> I have two questions about this: >> >> >> >> 1. You mentioned a vote. Who is the “we” that votes? >> > Good question. This would be a core developer vote. I started typing > this as a developer list message, then added the general list just before > sending... > > From my perspective, this vote is more about getting a public record of > developer buy-in (or otherwise) as is typically the case before proceeding > with a large architectural change. It also acts as a "should we do this?" > safety valve. However, I call the vote now because in my opinion as RM we > are ready to proceed and I suspect that's what we'll decide. It's not done > 'til it's done, though. > > It's also worth reminding everyone we are also providing extended support > for Evergreen 3.1, so users can continue using the XUL client for a longer > period of time. Normally, a release is supported for 12 months of bug > fixes, plus 3 months of security fixes. 3.1 will be supported for a longer > period of time -- duration TBD -- so sites will have more time before > needing to upgrade to 3.2. This will buy us more time in the community to > continue squashing bugs as well. > >> 2. If it is determined that not enough blockers are fixed, does >> this mean that a 3.2 version of XUL will be made available and XUL will not >> be removed until 3.3 >> >> Yes, if the core developers vote not to proceed with XUL removal, it > would be delayed until the next release cycle (3.3). > > Just to offer some perspective, from the dev side it's not just a question > of how many web staff blockers remain, but how much work is required to > resolve each, who can sign up to fix them, how many sites they likely > affect, how much developer time will be siphoned away from fixing these > issues trying to maintain XUL in 3.2 (!), the fact the XUL is already a > little bit broken in 3.2 based on the agreement it would it would be > removed, etc, etc. > > Thanks, > > -b > > >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Question about label names in Print Item Labels interface
Hi all, I'm sending along a question to the list that I also posted on Launchpad at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1787479. We have been working with Emerald Data Networks on code that would allow printing spine / pocket labels to an 8 1/2 by 11 sheet. The code is still a work in progress, but, in initial testing, we're finding some difficulty using the names given to these label in the web client. When item label printing was added to the web client, Jason Etheridge noted in bug 1704873 that they called this interface Item labels to make it a little more generic. I'm guessing this is also why the spine and pocket labels were renamed as left and right label, which works well in the current implementation. We've been trying to maintain the spirit of a more generic interface, but have been struggling with the left / right designations under this project. Here is the problem. Under our current implementation, a label set doesn't always have to be one spine (left) label and one pocket (right) label. There is a place where users can designate that the left label be used for column 1, the right label for column 2, and another right label for column 3. They could also conceivably put the right label in column 1, in which case it would appear to the left of the left label. With this additional flexibility, the 'left' and 'right' labels don't really make sense. I tried to keep things generic by renaming them as label 1 and label 2, but these terms have turned out to be a little too generic and lead to a less intuitive UI. I would like to float the idea of returning to spine / pocket as the labels. Staff understand what these labels mean, and it will help us in providing clearer explanations on what different settings do. However, I'm also open to other ideas people may have. Let me know what you think! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Towards more consistent terminology in the web client
Hi all, I'm sending along a reminder to please fill out this survey by tomorrow if you haven't done so already. We've received 97 responses so far! https://goo.gl/forms/jZeADWhF9u7ilM072 Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 1:28 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: > As promised, here is the link to the survey for gauge community opinion on > these terms. > > https://goo.gl/forms/jZeADWhF9u7ilM072 > > I see the survey as a way to set a general direction for which terms we > want to use. Once we have that direction, I think we can dive into the > details more to see if there are specific instances where we shouldn't be > changing a term because it has a slightly different meaning or context. > > I'll keep the survey open until next Friday. > > Thanks all! > Kathy > > -- > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org > > > On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 11:29 AM, Mary Llewellyn > wrote: > >> +1 for holdings and Sarah! >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Deborah Luchenbill < >> debo...@mobiusconsortium.org> wrote: >> >>> +1, Sarah! I like Holdings for that label. >>> >>> Debbie Luchenbill >>> Evergreen Coordinator >>> MOBIUS >>> 111 E. Broadway, Ste. 220 >>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=111+E.+Broadway,+Ste.+220+Columbia,+MO+%C2%A065203=gmail=g> >>> Columbia, MO 65203 >>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=111+E.+Broadway,+Ste.+220+Columbia,+MO+%C2%A065203=gmail=g> >>> deb...@mobiusconsortium.org >>> 573-234-4914 >>> https://mobiusconsortium.org <http://mobiusconsortium.org> >>> Missouri Evergreen Help Desk: h...@mobiusconsortium.org / 877-312-3517 >>> http://libraries.missourievergreen.org >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 7:08 AM, Elaine Hardy < >>> eha...@georgialibraries.org> wrote: >>> >>>> +1 Sarah! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> J. Elaine Hardy >>>> PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager >>>> Georgia Public Library Service/PINES >>>> 1800 Century Place, Ste. 580 >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+580+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> >>>> Atlanta, GA 30045 >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+580+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> >>>> >>>> >>>> 404.548.4241 Cell >>>> eha...@georgialibraries.org >>>> Helpdesk: http://help.georgialibraries.org >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Janet Schrader >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> +1 to holdings. >>>>> I like that because it's consistent with "Holdings transfer" and can >>>>> be either a copy or a volume. Holdings should be familiar to any librarian >>>>> who used MARC record loads to create items 852 or 94x fields. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Janet Schrader >>>>> >>>>> Bibliographic Services Supervisor | CW MARS >>>>> >>>>> 67 Millbrook Street, Suite 201, Worcester, MA 01606 >>>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=67+Millbrook+Street,+Suite+201,+Worcester,+MA+01606=gmail=g> >>>>> >>>>> P: 508-755-3323 x 325 | F: 508-757-7801 >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> jschra...@cwmars.org || http;//cwmars.org <http://www.cwmars.org/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 4:06 PM, Sarah Childs < >>>>> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:41 PM, Elaine Hardy < >>>>>> eha...@georgialibraries.org> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I do like Holdings transfer. I think it is a good descriptor of what >>>>>>> we are doing with the functionality. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A little quibble, though with not having the button labelled Add >>>>>>> volumes and copies. I realize that is cumbersome, however, it is more >>>>>>> descriptive, especially from a cataloger's point of view. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Maybe it should be labeled "Add Holdings"? Then it's distinct from >>>>>> both Add Volumes and Add Copies. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Sarah Childs >>>>>> Technical Services Department Head >>>>>> Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library >>>>>> 250 North Fifth Street >>>>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=250+North+Fifth+Street+%0D%0AZionsville,+IN+46077=gmail=g> >>>>>> Zionsville, IN 46077 >>>>>> 317-873-3149 x13330 >>>>>> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Mary Llewellyn >> Database Manager >> Bibliomation, Inc. >> 24 Wooster Ave. >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=24+Wooster+Ave.+Waterbury,+CT+06708=gmail=g> >> Waterbury, CT 06708 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=24+Wooster+Ave.+Waterbury,+CT+06708=gmail=g> >> mllew...@biblio.org >> > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening
A little birdie also just reminded me that you can find your Evergreen release in the web client by clicking on the About page from the hamburger menu in the upper right corner. I hope this helps! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Kathy Lussier wrote: > Hi Susan, > > It sounds like Martha is sending you in the right direction for help on > the ezproxy issue, but as an added tip for getting help on this list, I > would highly recommend that you contact your sys admin to determine what > exact release of Evergreen you are on. The reason I asked the question was > because I was trying to ascertain if you already had the fix that opens > links in a new tab or if there was another unexpected issue you were > running into. There are big differences between 3.0 and 3.1, and, even > within each major release, each monthly maintenance release has been loaded > with bug fixes lately, especially ones that improve the web client. If we > know which specific release you are on, it makes it easier for us to help > you troubleshoot whatever issue you are encountering. > > Thanks so much! > Kathy > > > > -- > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org > > > On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:17 AM, Oxford, Susan wrote: > >> Thank you. I’m trying to contact my EzProxy guy now. Would anyone happen >> to have a correct url for an electronic book I could look at to see how >> it is built? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Susan >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-bounc >> e...@list.georgialibraries.org] * On Behalf Of *Martha Driscoll >> *Sent:* August 14, 2018 10:14 AM >> *To:* open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org >> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening >> >> >> >> Hi Susan, >> >> That message is coming from your ezproxy. It does not have a >> configuration for the resource in the 856. Either that's a new database >> that your >> >> ezproxy does no know about or the URL in the 856 is incorrect. >> >> >> >> You should check with your ezproxy administrator. >> >> >> >> >> >> Martha Driscoll, Systems Manager >> North of Boston Library Exchange >> www.noblenet.org >> >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:06 AM Oxford, Susan wrote: >> >> Hi Kathy, >> >> >> >> We are using 3.something. It’s a new version for us. I hit Ctrl and Enter >> and here’s what I get: >> >> >> >> *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-bounc >> e...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Kathy Lussier >> *Sent:* August 14, 2018 10:02 AM >> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group > libraries.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening >> >> >> >> Hi Susan, >> >> >> >> What version of Evergreen are you on and is this problem in the web >> client? >> >> >> >> There is a problem where the browser prevents you from opening links with >> http. You can open them by using CTRL-click to open the links in a new tab. >> >> >> >> A fix was added to the most recent maintenance releases so that those >> links now automatically open in a new tab - https://bugs.launchpad.net/e >> vergreen/+bug/1777954. >> >> >> >> I hope this helps! >> Kathy >> >> >> -- >> >> Kathy Lussier >> >> Project Coordinator >> >> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative >> >> (508) 343-0128 >> >> kluss...@masslnc.org >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 10:49 AM, Oxford, Susan wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> >> >> I think I’m noticing that electronic books with a 856 tag are not opening >> up. In fact, I think I’m noticing any 856 tag in any record is not opening. >> Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a solution? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Susan >> >> >> >> >> >> Susan Oxford, MLIS >> >> Campus Librarian >> >> University College of the North >> >> UCN Thompson Campus >> >> 55 UCN Dr. >> >> Thompson, MB, R8N 1L7 >> >> 204-677-6408 x 2 >> >> soxf...@ucn.ca >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening
Hi Susan, It sounds like Martha is sending you in the right direction for help on the ezproxy issue, but as an added tip for getting help on this list, I would highly recommend that you contact your sys admin to determine what exact release of Evergreen you are on. The reason I asked the question was because I was trying to ascertain if you already had the fix that opens links in a new tab or if there was another unexpected issue you were running into. There are big differences between 3.0 and 3.1, and, even within each major release, each monthly maintenance release has been loaded with bug fixes lately, especially ones that improve the web client. If we know which specific release you are on, it makes it easier for us to help you troubleshoot whatever issue you are encountering. Thanks so much! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:17 AM, Oxford, Susan wrote: > Thank you. I’m trying to contact my EzProxy guy now. Would anyone happen > to have a correct url for an electronic book I could look at to see how > it is built? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Susan > > > > > > *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general- > boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] * On Behalf Of *Martha Driscoll > *Sent:* August 14, 2018 10:14 AM > *To:* open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org > *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening > > > > Hi Susan, > > That message is coming from your ezproxy. It does not have a > configuration for the resource in the 856. Either that's a new database > that your > > ezproxy does no know about or the URL in the 856 is incorrect. > > > > You should check with your ezproxy administrator. > > > > > > Martha Driscoll, Systems Manager > North of Boston Library Exchange > www.noblenet.org > > > > > > On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 11:06 AM Oxford, Susan wrote: > > Hi Kathy, > > > > We are using 3.something. It’s a new version for us. I hit Ctrl and Enter > and here’s what I get: > > > > *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general- > boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Kathy Lussier > *Sent:* August 14, 2018 10:02 AM > *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group georgialibraries.org> > *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening > > > > Hi Susan, > > > > What version of Evergreen are you on and is this problem in the web client? > > > > There is a problem where the browser prevents you from opening links with > http. You can open them by using CTRL-click to open the links in a new tab. > > > > A fix was added to the most recent maintenance releases so that those > links now automatically open in a new tab - https://bugs.launchpad.net/ > evergreen/+bug/1777954. > > > > I hope this helps! > Kathy > > > -- > > Kathy Lussier > > Project Coordinator > > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > > (508) 343-0128 > > kluss...@masslnc.org > > > > On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 10:49 AM, Oxford, Susan wrote: > > Hello, > > > > I think I’m noticing that electronic books with a 856 tag are not opening > up. In fact, I think I’m noticing any 856 tag in any record is not opening. > Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a solution? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Susan > > > > > > Susan Oxford, MLIS > > Campus Librarian > > University College of the North > > UCN Thompson Campus > > 55 UCN Dr. > > Thompson, MB, R8N 1L7 > > 204-677-6408 x 2 > > soxf...@ucn.ca > > > > > > > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Electronic books not opening
Hi Susan, What version of Evergreen are you on and is this problem in the web client? There is a problem where the browser prevents you from opening links with http. You can open them by using CTRL-click to open the links in a new tab. A fix was added to the most recent maintenance releases so that those links now automatically open in a new tab - https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1777954. I hope this helps! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 10:49 AM, Oxford, Susan wrote: > Hello, > > > > I think I’m noticing that electronic books with a 856 tag are not opening > up. In fact, I think I’m noticing any 856 tag in any record is not opening. > Has anyone else noticed this? Is there a solution? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Susan > > > > > > Susan Oxford, MLIS > > Campus Librarian > > University College of the North > > UCN Thompson Campus > > 55 UCN Dr. > > Thompson, MB, R8N 1L7 > > 204-677-6408 x 2 > > soxf...@ucn.ca > > > > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Towards more consistent terminology in the web client
As promised, here is the link to the survey for gauge community opinion on these terms. https://goo.gl/forms/jZeADWhF9u7ilM072 I see the survey as a way to set a general direction for which terms we want to use. Once we have that direction, I think we can dive into the details more to see if there are specific instances where we shouldn't be changing a term because it has a slightly different meaning or context. I'll keep the survey open until next Friday. Thanks all! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 11:29 AM, Mary Llewellyn wrote: > +1 for holdings and Sarah! > > > On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 9:19 AM, Deborah Luchenbill < > debo...@mobiusconsortium.org> wrote: > >> +1, Sarah! I like Holdings for that label. >> >> Debbie Luchenbill >> Evergreen Coordinator >> MOBIUS >> 111 E. Broadway, Ste. 220 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=111+E.+Broadway,+Ste.+220+Columbia,+MO+%C2%A065203=gmail=g> >> Columbia, MO 65203 >> <https://maps.google.com/?q=111+E.+Broadway,+Ste.+220+Columbia,+MO+%C2%A065203=gmail=g> >> deb...@mobiusconsortium.org >> 573-234-4914 >> https://mobiusconsortium.org <http://mobiusconsortium.org> >> Missouri Evergreen Help Desk: h...@mobiusconsortium.org / 877-312-3517 >> http://libraries.missourievergreen.org >> >> On Fri, Aug 10, 2018 at 7:08 AM, Elaine Hardy < >> eha...@georgialibraries.org> wrote: >> >>> +1 Sarah! >>> >>> >>> >>> J. Elaine Hardy >>> PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager >>> Georgia Public Library Service/PINES >>> 1800 Century Place, Ste. 580 >>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+580+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> >>> Atlanta, GA 30045 >>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+580+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> >>> >>> >>> 404.548.4241 Cell >>> eha...@georgialibraries.org >>> Helpdesk: http://help.georgialibraries.org >>> >>> On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Janet Schrader >>> wrote: >>> >>>> +1 to holdings. >>>> I like that because it's consistent with "Holdings transfer" and can be >>>> either a copy or a volume. Holdings should be familiar to any librarian who >>>> used MARC record loads to create items 852 or 94x fields. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Janet Schrader >>>> >>>> Bibliographic Services Supervisor | CW MARS >>>> >>>> 67 Millbrook Street, Suite 201, Worcester, MA 01606 >>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=67+Millbrook+Street,+Suite+201,+Worcester,+MA+01606=gmail=g> >>>> >>>> P: 508-755-3323 x 325 | F: 508-757-7801 >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> jschra...@cwmars.org || http;//cwmars.org <http://www.cwmars.org/> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, Aug 9, 2018 at 4:06 PM, Sarah Childs < >>>> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org> wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 3:41 PM, Elaine Hardy < >>>>> eha...@georgialibraries.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I do like Holdings transfer. I think it is a good descriptor of what >>>>>> we are doing with the functionality. >>>>>> >>>>>> A little quibble, though with not having the button labelled Add >>>>>> volumes and copies. I realize that is cumbersome, however, it is more >>>>>> descriptive, especially from a cataloger's point of view. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Maybe it should be labeled "Add Holdings"? Then it's distinct from >>>>> both Add Volumes and Add Copies. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Sarah Childs >>>>> Technical Services Department Head >>>>> Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library >>>>> 250 North Fifth Street >>>>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=250+North+Fifth+Street+%0D%0AZionsville,+IN+46077=gmail=g> >>>>> Zionsville, IN 46077 >>>>> 317-873-3149 x13330 >>>>> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> > > > -- > Mary Llewellyn > Database Manager > Bibliomation, Inc. > 24 Wooster Ave. > <https://maps.google.com/?q=24+Wooster+Ave.+Waterbury,+CT+06708=gmail=g> > Waterbury, CT 06708 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=24+Wooster+Ave.+Waterbury,+CT+06708=gmail=g> > mllew...@biblio.org >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Towards more consistent terminology in the web client
Thanks for the feedback everyone! We certainly can tackle the call number / volume issue on the survey, though I suspect I know where the votes will fall on that question. >From Dan: As we do so, we should also keep in mind how these labels overlap and > interact. Otherwise, we might paint ourselves into a corner if by deciding > to replace every X with Y, when some of the X was really Xa or Xb. Yes, I agree that this could be a problem. As I was creating the branch, I tried to be cognizant of context as I changed the labels. If we decide to go with a preferred term, I think it would beneficial if a few people gave the branch additional scrutiny to see if there are places where there is a valid reason for not changing the term. >From Jennifer: If we stick with item (which implies copy, call number, and barcode), that > keeps it very simple. Copies has the implication of multiple copies of > a title of a book, whereas we mean more than that in most systems because > we will have different kinds of physical things attached to one MARC > record.Using the term ‘items’ keeps it most generic. I disagree with the idea that item implies copy, call number and barcode. IMO, we are choosing the best term to describe what lives in the asset.copy table, which certainly could be a physical thing rather than a copy of a book, but is not the same thing as a call number, which can contain multiple items/copies, or a barcode, which is an identifier for that item/copy. We need to be very precise in what we call these entities in the client. When we are referring to a call number, we should say call number (or volume). I like Dan's approach of using 'holdings' when we need some way to refer to a group that can contain items/copies and/or call numbers. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 12:07 PM, Walz, Jennifer wrote: > All – > > > > I would prefer the ITEM and ITEM LOCATION designators – and consistency > across all functions / buttons / screens / views etc would be very welcome. > > > > As Dan and Lynn point out below, there have been VAST inconsistencies and > also problems with function.If we stick with item (which implies copy, > call number, and barcode), that keeps it very simple. Copies has the > implication of multiple copies of a title of a book, whereas we mean more > than that in most systems because we will have different kinds of physical > things attached to one MARC record.Using the term ‘items’ keeps it most > generic. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jennifer > > > > *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-bounc > e...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Daniel Wells > *Sent:* Tuesday, August 07, 2018 6:52 PM > *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group > *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Towards more consistent terminology in > the web client > > > > > > As for the "Add Volumes" vs "Add Copies", the problem there was that the > omnibus branch created an "Add Volume" menu entry within the holdings view > which did exactly that, add an empty "volume" (call number) with no copy. > It felt like bad design to have this menu entry for "Add Volume" which only > added the call number while also having an "Add Volumes" button which added > both the call number and the copy. An early revision, for maximum clarity, > relabeled the record-level button to "Add Volumes and Copies", but a long > button label such as that brings its own challenges. It was then reasoned > that "Add Copies" in some sense implicitly means (at the record level) "Add > (Volumes and) Copies", since you can't have the second without the first. > And thus the current label was born. > > > > Sincerely, > > Dan > > > > On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 5:40 PM, Lynn Floyd > wrote: > > I came up with another terminology that should be looked at Call Number > vs. Volume. There are lots of places where these terms are used > interchangeably. > > > > Lynn Floyd > > lfl...@andersonlibrary.org > > Anderson County Library > > Anderson, SC > > > > >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Towards more consistent terminology in the web client
Hi all, A recent discussion on the cataloging list turned my attention back to https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1538691. This bug primarily focused on the way we used items and copies to describe the same entity in Evergreen. A majority of people providing feedback on the bug indicated a preference for items over copies. I have created a branch that does so, as well as another branch that does the opposite. I have also loaded each branch on a test server to give people an idea of how things would look in an all item world or in an all copy world. https://mlnc2.noblenet.org/eg/staff/ uses 'items.' https://mlnc3.noblenet.org/eg/staff/ uses 'copies' The login for each server is admin / evergreen123. I think it would be good to get broader community feedback before deciding on a direction. While working on the branch, I realized we also need to make a decision about the use or shelving location vs. copy location. What I would like to do is send out a community survey that asks: 1) do we need these terms to be consistent (people may be perfectly happy using items and copies interchangeably) and b) which terms are preferred. Do you all think this is the best approach for moving forward? Are there any other inconsistent terms we should be adding to the survey? Let me know what you think. My hope is to issue the survey by Thursday. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Setting up a stand-alone ILS in northern Haiti
Hi David, Welcome! 1) What version of Evergreen should I download on a small network of > computers (3-4 PC network)? We generally recommend the latest stable release, which currently is 3.1.4. 2) Does Evergreen print spine, pockets and card labels? Evergreen currently supports printing labels to continuous feed printers. There is some current work to allow printing to sheet labels, but it isn't expected to be available until a later release. If you need to print to sheet labels, many libraries use mail merge in their word processing programs or use the solution developed by Branch District Library - https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/professional/labels/. 3) Anyone else working on Evergreen in Haiti? I haven't heard of any libraries in Haiti using Evergreen yet, but it's always possible that there are libraries using it that we have never heard from. We would love to hear about it if there are! If you run into any technical issues while installing the software, feel free to post questions to this list or the technical discussion list - http://libmail.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-dev. You can also get help in our the #evergreen IRC channel on the freenode network. It is most active Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Eastern time zone. More information is available at https://evergreen-ils.org/communicate/irc/. If you join the IRC channel, we recommend that you register your nickname first to guarantee that you can post messages - https://freenode.net/kb/answer/registration. Feel free to let us know if you have any more questions! -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 1:45 AM, David Harmeyer wrote: > Hi all, this is my first post to the list. > > I've been a librarian at Azusa Pacific University (10,000 students, > Christian liberal arts, 1/2 undergrad, 1/2 masters and doctoral students) > in southern California for 21 years. > > I directed creating a 10,000 volume library in Ethiopia back in 2005-6 > using something called Right On Programs (a stand-alone PC-based ILS). But > sadly the folks at their last location (in New York) have not responded to > my many calls, faxes and emails. > > I'm now in need of stand-alone ILS to catalog and run circulation for a > 3,200 volume health science library going to northern Haiti in a couple of > weeks (the request is to use Dewey Decimal Classification). Stand-alone > because Internet is quite irregular (if at all) in the final location of > the collection. > > At a recent library directors meetings of other colleges and universities, > Evergreen was highly recommended. So here I am. > > Three questions: > 1) What version of Evergreen should I download on a small network of > computers (3-4 PC network)? > 2) Does Evergreen print spine, pockets and card labels? > 3) Anyone else working on Evergreen in Haiti? > > Appreciate your Help! > > Dave > > > Dave Harmeyer, M.L.S., Ed.D. > Library Faculty and Professor > Azusa Pacific University > Marshburn Library, 105 > > (626) 815-6000, ext. 3255 > dharme...@apu.edu > > Maximizer • Strategic • Learner • Achiever • Belief > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] standalone interface
Hi Diane, Offline circ is available, and it looks like the documentation for using it in the web client has been created - http://docs.evergreen-ils. org/reorg/3.1/circulation/_introduction_2.html. Evergreen uses something called web service workers to store information for offline use. This is the same technology that allows people to use Google docs and other web applications offline. All of the transactions you perform while offline are stored in a database in your browser. I hope this helps! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 2:34 PM, Diane Disbro wrote: > Good afternoon - > > What is the status of a standalone interface for the web client? How can > there be a non-web dependent interface for a web based program? > > Thank you. > Diane Disbro > Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator > Union Branch > Scenic Regional Library > 308 Hawthorne Drive > <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+Union,+MO+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g> > Union, MO 63084 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+Union,+MO+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g> > (636) 583-3224 > ddis...@scenicregional.org >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] New England area Bug Squashing Day - September 12
Hi all, As many of you know, Evergreen Bug Squashing Week is scheduled for the week of September 10. We are planning to hold a New England/Northeast-area Evergreen libraries meetup on Wednesday, September 12 for people who want to squash bugs in the company of other Evergreeners. By meeting in the same location for Bug Squashing Day, our hope is that people will be able to truly focus on bug squashing activities. It will also give people an opportunity to learn about the Evergreen bug wrangling process from experienced community members and to ask questions as they go along. CW MARS in Worcester, MA is hosting this meetup. If you are interested in attending, please send me a direct email to let me know. For more information about Bug Squashing Day, see https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=dev:bug_squashing I hope to see some of you there! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Notes on browser client settings moving to server
Hi Bill, 2. A workstation setting can be turned into a user setting by creating a > matching user setting type (same setting name) and removing the workstation > setting type. Such settings will follow the logged user account instead of > the workstation. Can we assume the opposite is true too? While testing, I was thinking that some sites may prefer the copy templates to be a workstation setting instead of a user setting. Thanks for your work on this! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Fri, Aug 3, 2018 at 2:23 PM, Bill Erickson wrote: > Hi All, > > With special thanks to Kathy Lussier (and Chris Sharp), > https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1750894 was merged to master > today. This change moves persistent browser client preferences / settings > out of the browser (localStorage / Hatch) to the server. With this, > preferences and settings will persist across browser sessions and be > shareable across multiple browsers. Clearing localStorage will no longer > delete preference values. > > This code will impact administration and development of new features. I > wanted to review some of those here since it might impact active > development. > > Developers > > 1. New browser client settings/preferences that should persist across > browser sessions require a DB upgrade script to add the needed rows to > config.worksation_setting_type. > > 2. Settings that should only be stored locally (e.g. last retrieved > patron) should be stored using hatch.setLocalItem / getLocalItem or the key > prefix should be added to the list of special prefixes in hatch.js => > service.browserOnlyPrefixes. > > 3. Beware that storing preferences on the server means more API calls are > needed to load the data. Whenever possible, make use of the > hatch.getItemBatch call to condense lookups into fewer API calls. > > Admins > > 1. Migration from browser storage to server storage should happen > seamlessly as each setting is accessed using the new code. > > 2. A workstation setting can be turned into a user setting by creating a > matching user setting type (same setting name) and removing the workstation > setting type. Such settings will follow the logged user account instead of > the workstation. > > 3. No setting can be both a workstation and user setting. They are > mutually exclusive. > > 4. Org settings with the same name as a user/workstation setting act as a > fall-through value. > > 5. Org setting types that match a browser preference/setting where no > user/workstation setting type exists (or has been deleted) act as a > read-only configuration for the setting. This can be useful, for example, > for applying a grid display configuration that cannot be changed by staff. > > There are more UI improvements to make for this feature, especially for > managing org unit settings, but I wanted everyone to be aware the pieces > are in place to do these things on the back-end. > > -b > > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 856 subfield u
Hi Valerie, In the last link you shared, I noticed that the subfield 9 contains the value Lummi, instead of LUMMI, which is what was used in the original record you shared. I think Lummi may need to be added in all caps for the catalog to show the link. The link will only display if the search library either matches the org unit in the subfield 9 or is a child of that org unit. Without entering the Lummi in all caps, the system probably isn't able to identify which org unit is listed there. For the first record you sent, the link is displaying as expected since it's pulling the label from the subfield 3 and is pulling the URL from the subfield u. Were you hoping that it would display the text of the link? That may be doable with a tweak to the template code, but I haven't taken a look at it to see what would need to be done. I can't remember how the 856 fields displayed back in 2.1 and don't know what changes may have been made since then. I hope this helps! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 6:14 PM, Valerie McBeth wrote: > So I added a subfield 3 to a different record: > http://opac.nwic.edu/eg/opac/record/37700?query=quiet% > 20crisis;qtype=title;locg=1;detail_record_view=0;expand=marchtml#marchtml > > Restarted Evergreen and the link didn’t show up in the display. But that > record has a URL in the 538 field, isn’t a link, but when copied and pasted > into the browser gets there. That address isn’t the PURL, which does show > in the MARC record, which also works when copied and pasted. > > Other thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Valerie > > > > *From:* Open-ils-general list.georgialibraries.org> *On Behalf Of *Elaine Hardy > *Sent:* Monday, July 09, 2018 12:23 PM > > *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group georgialibraries.org> > *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 856 subfield u > > > > The |3 replaces the |u in the display -- see https://www.oclc.org/ > bibformats/en/controlsubfields.html#subfield3 > > > > > > > J. Elaine Hardy > > PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager > > Georgia Public Library Service/PINES > > 1800 Century Place, Ste. 150 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+150+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> > > Atlanta, GA 30045 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+150+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> > > 404.235.7128 Office > > 404.548.4241 Cell > > 404.235.7201 FAX > > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Valerie McBeth wrote: > > Elaine, > > The indicators are 4 and 0. > > Kathy, > > Here’s a link to one record; http://opac.nwic.edu/eg/opac/ > record/37612?query=Museum%20handbook;qtype=title;locg=1; > detail_record_view=0 > > Interestingly, this record has an 856 subfield 3, which does function as a > link, and I can’t figure that out, and the other ebook records I’ve sampled > don’t have that. > > Thank you both, > > Valerie > > > > *From:* Open-ils-general list.georgialibraries.org> *On Behalf Of *Elaine Hardy > *Sent:* Monday, July 09, 2018 12:00 PM > *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group georgialibraries.org> > *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 856 subfield u > > > > Check the indicators on the 856. If they aren't 40, the subfield might not > show up > > > > > > > J. Elaine Hardy > > PINES & Collaborative Projects Manager > > Georgia Public Library Service/PINES > > 1800 Century Place, Ste. 150 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+150+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> > > Atlanta, GA 30045 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Ste.+150+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Atlanta,+GA+30045=gmail=g> > > 404.235.7128 Office > > 404.548.4241 Cell > > 404.235.7201 FAX > > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 2:56 PM, Kathy Lussier > wrote: > > Hi Valerie, > > > > Would you be able to send a link to an example record? > > > > Thanks! > > Kathy > > > -- > > Kathy Lussier > > Project Coordinator > > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > > (508) 343-0128 > > kluss...@masslnc.org > > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 2:23 PM, Valerie McBeth wrote: > > Hello, > > We recently moved from 2.1 to 3.0.4. In 2.1, when we retrieved a record > for an ebook, the field 856 subfield u content showed up as a functional > link. Now it doesn’t show up on the on the initial page, it does show up in > the MARC view, but doesn’t function as a link. Any thoughts? Remedies? > > Thanks, > > Valerie > > > > > > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 856 subfield u
Hi Valerie, Would you be able to send a link to an example record? Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 2:23 PM, Valerie McBeth wrote: > Hello, > > We recently moved from 2.1 to 3.0.4. In 2.1, when we retrieved a record > for an ebook, the field 856 subfield u content showed up as a functional > link. Now it doesn’t show up on the on the initial page, it does show up in > the MARC view, but doesn’t function as a link. Any thoughts? Remedies? > > Thanks, > > Valerie >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] It's a runoff! Baskets vs. shelves
Hi all, Our new name for the gathering place that will replace temporary lists is basket! Eighty people responded to the runoff survey. Forty-nine voted for baskets and 31 voted for shelf. For more updates on this project, follow the wishlist bug report at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1721575. We've been testing this new feature for the past month, and we think people will be very happy with the ease in which people will be able to select titles from a search results screen and quickly place holds on them, add them to a permanent list, or add them to a bucket. Many thanks to Equinox for their work on this project and to the MassLNC Evergreen Development Initiative partners for funding it! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:33 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: > Sorry for the late reminder on this. Today is the last day to participate > in the survey to rename temporary lists. https://www. > surveymonkey.com/r/JSVPPDX > > Kathy > > -- > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Kathy Lussier > Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 4:32 PM > Subject: It's a runoff! Baskets vs. shelves > To: Evergreen Discussion Group > > > > Hi all, > > Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey to rename temporary > lists. The results are below, and we have a tie! > > 24 - Basket > 24 - Shelf > 19 - Bag/bookbag > 16 - Cart > 7 - Clipboard > 2 - Lists (under Other) > 1 - Folder > > A few people suggested bookbag under the 'Other' option, and I decided to > bundle those votes together with the bag option. > > I've created a new survey with just two options - basket and shelf - to > see if we can get a clear winner. > > The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSVPPDX and > will be open until the end of the day Wednesday, June 20. > > Thank you! > Kathy > > -- > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org > > >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: It's a runoff! Baskets vs. shelves
Sorry for the late reminder on this. Today is the last day to participate in the survey to rename temporary lists. https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/JSVPPDX Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org -- Forwarded message -- From: Kathy Lussier Date: Thu, Jun 14, 2018 at 4:32 PM Subject: It's a runoff! Baskets vs. shelves To: Evergreen Discussion Group Hi all, Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey to rename temporary lists. The results are below, and we have a tie! 24 - Basket 24 - Shelf 19 - Bag/bookbag 16 - Cart 7 - Clipboard 2 - Lists (under Other) 1 - Folder A few people suggested bookbag under the 'Other' option, and I decided to bundle those votes together with the bag option. I've created a new survey with just two options - basket and shelf - to see if we can get a clear winner. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSVPPDX and will be open until the end of the day Wednesday, June 20. Thank you! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: Evergreen at ALA Annual: Open-source Software is Not Just for Tech Gurus
Hi all! I'm sending along a reminder for those who will be in New Orleans for ALA this weekend to join us Saturday at 4 p.m. for our panel discussion: Tech gurus optional: Running an open-source ILS your way <https://eventscribe.com/2018/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=PresInfo=381387> I hope to see many of you there! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org -- Forwarded message -- From: Kathy Lussier Date: Tue, Jun 5, 2018 at 2:20 PM Subject: Evergreen at ALA Annual: Open-source Software is Not Just for Tech Gurus To: Evergreen Discussion Group One appealing benefit of using open-source software is the many different options available for hosting, support and development. A library organization with a large technical staff may choose to support the system in house while other organizations might choose to have their system hosted in the cloud by a support vendor. Still others may start with a support system that gradually changes over time as their staffing changes over time. The Evergreen community will lead a panel discussion at the American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans that highlights the many options available to libraries running open-source systems. Tech gurus optional: Running an open-source ILS your way <https://eventscribe.com/2018/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=PresInfo=381387> will feature a panel of three Evergreen users who will discuss the different ways their systems are hosted and supported, cover the many options that are available to open-source users, and highlight the added security that comes with not being locked into one vendor. The panelists, who will include Meg Stroup of SC LENDS (South Carolina), Amy Terlaga of Bibliomation (Connecticut), and Elizabeth Thomsen of NOBLE (Massachusetts), will also answer any audience questions about their experience running an open-source ILS. Moderated by Evergreen Outreach Committee Chair Kathy Lussier, the panel discussion is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in Morial Convention Center, Rm 214. All attendees with an interest in open source are invited to join us to learn how these Evergreen users have made open source work for their libraries. -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] It's a runoff! Baskets vs. shelves
Hi all, Thanks to everyone who participated in our survey to rename temporary lists. The results are below, and we have a tie! 24 - Basket 24 - Shelf 19 - Bag/bookbag 16 - Cart 7 - Clipboard 2 - Lists (under Other) 1 - Folder A few people suggested bookbag under the 'Other' option, and I decided to bundle those votes together with the bag option. I've created a new survey with just two options - basket and shelf - to see if we can get a clear winner. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JSVPPDX and will be open until the end of the day Wednesday, June 20. Thank you! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Carts, baskets, folders or something else?
Hi all, I'm sending out a reminder to fill out our poll if you haven't done so already. I'm planning to close it at the end of the day tomorrow. Thanks! Kathy > On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 2:58 PM, Kathy Lussier > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> I'm reaching out to the community for help in naming a new feature that >> we hope will be included in Evergreen 3.2. >> >> MassLNC has sponsored a project that will allow users to select a batch >> of titles from the catalog search results page and then perform a variety >> of actions on those titles (place a hold, add to a list, print, email, >> etc.). >> >> When titles are selected they are automatically added to something that >> will essentially replace the Evergreen temporary lists. >> >> When MassLNC ran some focus groups with library staff over a year ago, >> this was a frequently requested feature. At the same time, focus group >> participants often said they just wanted a quick way to add titles to "a >> cart." When I pointed out that people could already add titles to a >> temporary list, a common response was that the label "temporary list" isn't >> very informative for the end user. They are used to web apps that use a >> cart, basket or bag to perform the same function. >> >> We would like community input on what this new thing should be called. If >> you would like to provide feedback, please fill out the one-question survey >> at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNKWPZ9. >> >> More information about the project can be found at >> https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1721575. MassLNC is testing it >> now and is very excited about seeing it in an upcoming release! >> >> Kathy >> >> -- >> >> Kathy Lussier >> Project Coordinator >> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative >> (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org >> >> >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Carts, baskets, folders or something else?
Hi all, I've heard from a couple of people that they just got a spinning green circle with no confirmation page after submitting the survey. I have confirmed that those survey responses have been recorded. I have also fixed the issue, and a confirmation page should now be displaying. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 2:58 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: > Hi all, > I'm reaching out to the community for help in naming a new feature that we > hope will be included in Evergreen 3.2. > > MassLNC has sponsored a project that will allow users to select a batch of > titles from the catalog search results page and then perform a variety of > actions on those titles (place a hold, add to a list, print, email, etc.). > > When titles are selected they are automatically added to something that > will essentially replace the Evergreen temporary lists. > > When MassLNC ran some focus groups with library staff over a year ago, > this was a frequently requested feature. At the same time, focus group > participants often said they just wanted a quick way to add titles to "a > cart." When I pointed out that people could already add titles to a > temporary list, a common response was that the label "temporary list" isn't > very informative for the end user. They are used to web apps that use a > cart, basket or bag to perform the same function. > > We would like community input on what this new thing should be called. If > you would like to provide feedback, please fill out the one-question survey > at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNKWPZ9. > > More information about the project can be found at > https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1721575. MassLNC is testing it > now and is very excited about seeing it in an upcoming release! > > Kathy > > -- > > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org > >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Carts, baskets, folders or something else?
Hi all, I'm reaching out to the community for help in naming a new feature that we hope will be included in Evergreen 3.2. MassLNC has sponsored a project that will allow users to select a batch of titles from the catalog search results page and then perform a variety of actions on those titles (place a hold, add to a list, print, email, etc.). When titles are selected they are automatically added to something that will essentially replace the Evergreen temporary lists. When MassLNC ran some focus groups with library staff over a year ago, this was a frequently requested feature. At the same time, focus group participants often said they just wanted a quick way to add titles to "a cart." When I pointed out that people could already add titles to a temporary list, a common response was that the label "temporary list" isn't very informative for the end user. They are used to web apps that use a cart, basket or bag to perform the same function. We would like community input on what this new thing should be called. If you would like to provide feedback, please fill out the one-question survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XNKWPZ9. More information about the project can be found at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1721575. MassLNC is testing it now and is very excited about seeing it in an upcoming release! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen at ALA Annual: Open-source Software is Not Just for Tech Gurus
One appealing benefit of using open-source software is the many different options available for hosting, support and development. A library organization with a large technical staff may choose to support the system in house while other organizations might choose to have their system hosted in the cloud by a support vendor. Still others may start with a support system that gradually changes over time as their staffing changes over time. The Evergreen community will lead a panel discussion at the American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans that highlights the many options available to libraries running open-source systems. Tech gurus optional: Running an open-source ILS your way <https://eventscribe.com/2018/ALA-Annual/fsPopup.asp?Mode=PresInfo=381387> will feature a panel of three Evergreen users who will discuss the different ways their systems are hosted and supported, cover the many options that are available to open-source users, and highlight the added security that comes with not being locked into one vendor. The panelists, who will include Meg Stroup of SC LENDS (South Carolina), Amy Terlaga of Bibliomation (Connecticut), and Elizabeth Thomsen of NOBLE (Massachusetts), will also answer any audience questions about their experience running an open-source ILS. Moderated by Evergreen Outreach Committee Chair Kathy Lussier, the panel discussion is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23, in Morial Convention Center, Rm 214. All attendees with an interest in open source are invited to join us to learn how these Evergreen users have made open source work for their libraries. -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC demo server down tonight
Hi all, The MassLNC community demo server is available again. It has also been upgraded to release 3.1.1. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 9:34 AM, Kathy Lussier wrote: > Hi all, > > The MassLNC community demo server will be down tonight starting at 5 p.m. > Eastern so that it can move to a new location. I'll send out a message when > it's back up again. > > Thank you! > Kathy > > -- > Kathy Lussier > Project Coordinator > Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative > (508) 343-0128 > kluss...@masslnc.org > Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Monograph Parts in Consortiums
Hi Sylvia, I do not know of a way to limit the display of parts to the scoped library without development. Just to give some background on this feature, one of the primary reasons it was developed was precisely so that holds on a specific volume or disc could be applied across the entire consortium. Prior to the existence of parts, the only way to place a hold on a specific volume or disc was to place a volume-level hold, which targets copies that share the same call number owned by the same org unit. For our consortia, this was too limiting because we want our part holds to be fillable by all libraries just as we do with title holds. We don't use any hard or soft hold boundaries in our consortia that might limit which libraries can fill a hold. If you want to limit the holds to just holdings within the library or system, you could probably refrain from adding parts, make the volume hold link available to the public, and encourage them to place holds that way. However, I think this would be very unintuitive and would lead to a lot of title holds on the record that could be filled by a random volume. Barring that, I think development would be required to get what you're looking for. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 10:58 AM, Sylvia Orner wrote: > Hi everyone, > > > > We’ve recently had a couple of libraries in our consortium (SPARK) move > towards using monograph parts for things like manga. > > > > We are now noticing that when patrons go to place a hold on a record with > monograph parts, they can chose from all parts that exist within the > consortium, not just those with holdings at their library or library > system. I understand that the parts are shared at the consortium level, > but is there any way to hide parts that are not associated with any > holdings at the scoped library or library system? > > > > If it’s not possible, I would be interested in hearing how other > consortiums deal with monograph parts. > > > > Thanks so much! > > > > > > Sylvia Orner > > Head of Technical Services > > Scranton Public Library > > 2006 N. Main Ave. > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2006+N.+Main+Ave.+%0D%0A+Scranton,+PA+18508=gmail=g> > > > Scranton, PA 18508 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=2006+N.+Main+Ave.+%0D%0A+Scranton,+PA+18508=gmail=g> > > 570-207-2379 > > sor...@albright.org > > >
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Question about the Database Schema
Hi Jon, Codey Kolasinski, who used to work for CW MARS, created some diagrams a couple of years ago. They aren't current, but I'm hoping they're helpful. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VuhjLIWTKwT-ZoNfHfJ9xBojIqpichQR?usp=sharing Kathy Lussier On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 6:45 PM, JonGeorg SageLibrary < jongeorg.sagelibr...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you. I was actually aware of that link but am a very visual person > and so was hoping there was something more 'diagramy' out there. I really > appreciate the response though. > -Jon > > On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 12:44 PM, Soulliere, Robert mohawkcollege.ca> wrote: > >> Hi Jon, >> >> >> >> There are schema diagrams on the EG docs page: >> >> http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/ >> >> >> >> There is a section called : >> Database Schema Map >> >> >> >> Here is the schema for 3.1: >> >> http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/3.1_schema/ >> >> >> >> It is not very “diagrammy”, but I use it all the time when putting >> together queries and finding names of tables and fields. >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> Robert >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Open-ils-general > .georgialibraries.org> *On Behalf Of *JonGeorg SageLibrary >> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 30, 2018 3:37 PM >> *To:* open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org >> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Question about the Database Schema >> >> >> >> This may be a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway. I'm hoping to find >> someone that has done a relational diagram of the base Evergreen Database >> Schema [it doesn't even have to be the most recent version] so that I can >> better wrap my head around what is what and where it lives. >> >> -Jon >> >> -- >> >> This E-mail contains privileged and confidential information intended >> only for the individual or entity named in the message. If the reader >> of this message is not the intended recipient, or the agent responsible >> to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that >> any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication >> is prohibited. If this communication was received in error, please >> notify the sender by reply E-mail immediately, and delete and destroy >> the original message. >> > >
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC demo server down tonight
Hi all, The MassLNC community demo server will be down tonight starting at 5 p.m. Eastern so that it can move to a new location. I'll send out a message when it's back up again. Thank you! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen 3.1.2 and 3.0.8 released
displays parts data. Additionally, the following improvements were added to the 3.1.2 maintenance release: * Removes an error that got thrown in the Holdings View when a call number contains no copy. * The order of the Z39.50 servers on the Z39.50 import screen no longer relies on capitalization. * Author and contributor names are no longer highlighted in search results when the user has turned off highlighting. * Repairs broken author search links on the catalog record page. * Pins AngularJS support to version 1.6, which prevents unsupported AngularJS versions (such as 1.7) from breaking the build process. Please visit the Evergreen downloads page at https://evergreen-ils.org/egdownloads/ to download the upgraded software and to read full release notes. Many thanks to all of the Evergreen community members who submitted bug reports, contributed code, tested bug fixes, and wrote documentation for these two maintenance releases! -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] [OPEN-ILS-DEV] Bug Squashing Week Results
Thank you, Terran, for coordinating a very successful bug squashing week! I'm very excited about all of the web client bug fixes available in the latest Evergreen release! Kathy On 05/29/2018 11:00 AM, Terran McCanna wrote: Last week's Bug Squashing Week saw a record number of participants and a whopping 18 new bug patches submitted, 231 feedback comments, and 32 patches committed!!! The final chart is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pKdrHjwWpuQY-F0wGrIew5I65tAM4NxOZJfpJL33vDk/edit?usp=sharing And the Evergreen web page has been updated here (scroll down): https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=dev:bug_squashing An enormous thank you to everyone involved! The next Bug Squashing Week will be scheduled for late Summer. Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC test servers will go down tomorrow
Hi all, Due to a change in the move date for the MassLNC servers, the community demo server and Sandboxes will remain up today and through the rest of the weekend. Kathy On 05/24/2018 10:45 AM, Kathy Lussier wrote: Hi all, The MassLNC test servers, which include the community demo server and our Sandboxes (the ones with a URL that start with mlnc), will be going down tomorrow at 4 p.m. EDT so that they can move to a new location. I'll send an email to the list when they are back up again. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Bill Print Templates
Hi Bianca, It looks like patron information was added to the bills template in 3.0.4. https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1737540 John Amundson from CW MARS also pulled together an omnibus bug related to print templates that seems very useful. It cites all previous bugs where print template fields have been fixed and links to a spreadsheet that lists problem fields that still exist. See https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1772053 Kathy On 05/25/2018 01:47 PM, Bianca Parisi wrote: Hi— I hoping that someone can help me with this issue. I am getting my print templates set-up in the web client and I am having some issues with information that I want to show up in several of the templates; bills (historical, current, payment). I want the patron information (name, ID, Phone, and term) to appear at the top of the template but I am not having any luck. This is what I am using (see attached). Is patron data not available for bill templates? Have any of you been able to make this work? We currently using version 3.0.3. Thanks for your help and have a great weekend! Bianca *Bianca Parisi*MLIS, Library & Learning Commons Technology Coordinator cid:image001.png@01D062EF.B6F045D0 <http://www.niagaracollege.ca/> *Library & Learning Commons* *phone* 905-735-2211 ext 7404 *email* bpar...@niagaracollege.ca <mailto:bpar...@niagaracollege.ca> *website *.** http://nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca/library -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Overview and mockups for acquisitions development project
Hi all, I'm sending along an update on our project to move acquisitions to Angular. The MassLNC Evergreen Development Initiative and Georgia PINES have committed to funding the entire set of technical specifications for this very important next step in web client development. Many thanks to the partners in the Development Initiative for supporting this project: CW MARS, NOBLE, Bibliomation, BC Libraries, Georgia PINES, Evergreen Indiana, Lake Agassiz Regional Library / Northwest Regional Library and Howe Library. We expect to receive our first quote to code this project in the fall with the quotes for the final sprints arriving at the beginning of 2019. At that time, we will be seeking funding from the community to move this project forward. As you plan your development budgets, please consider setting aside some funds for this project so that we can look forward to seeing revamped acquisitions interfaces as soon as possible. Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. Thank you! Kathy On 05/03/2018 03:18 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: Hi all, I'm sending along a link to the overview of the acquisitions development project that was discussed at the acquisitions interest group this morning. https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/angular-acq-phase0-rept.pdf Equinox created this report, which breaks down a project to move acquisitions to AngularJS (or Angular) in ten different sprints. The report also includes some draft mock-ups for acquisitions interfaces. Many thanks to Georgia PINES for funding this report! Along with this report, MassLNC has received a quote to create tech specs for this project. We'll be reviewing the quote over the next few weeks and will possibly reaching out to the community for help in funding this project. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC test servers will go down tomorrow
Hi all, The MassLNC test servers, which include the community demo server and our Sandboxes (the ones with a URL that start with mlnc), will be going down tomorrow at 4 p.m. EDT so that they can move to a new location. I'll send an email to the list when they are back up again. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Potential project to sort by geographic proximity
Hi all, I'm sending along another set of development requirements for community feedback and questions. The MassLNC Development Initiative is considering funding for a project to allow users to sort holdings by geographic proximity. The user can either manually enter their current location or click a location marker to have their browser automatically detect their location. An Evergreen site could also set their catalog to default to sorting by geographic location, in which case the preferred library or other criteria might be used to identify the default location. There is also an option to display holdings a map. The full set of requirements is available at http://masslnc.org/node/3404. Feel free to send along any feedback you might have! We're hoping to begin seeking quotes for this and the patron note consolidation project (https://markmail.org/message/7itgyexmbzrfjg7g) very soon. Also, many thanks to the MassLNC development partners who provided feedback to create these initial requirements and/or are providing funding for this projects: CW MARS, NOBLE, Bibliomation, BC Libraries, Georgia PINES, Evergreen Indiana, Lake Agassiz Regional Library / Northwest Regional Library and Howe Library. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Preparing for XUL client removal / browser client blockers
Hi Diane, It looks like this one was also fixed and included in last month's 3.07 and 3.1.1 releases. Hooray for progress! https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1735539 Kathy On 05/15/2018 07:37 PM, Diane Disbro wrote: Good evening - Kathy Lussier says this bug was fixed in 3.0.3 - but the related issue of not being able to delete more than one item at a time is still being worked on. That is another showstopper for us. We are using 3.0.2 and we still use the XUL client. Thank you. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org> On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 12:09 PM, Walz, Jennifer <jlw...@asbury.edu <mailto:jlw...@asbury.edu>> wrote: All – I will have to strenuously agree with Diane on this one. If this is non-functional in the web version, it will be a no-go for us. Thanks! Jennifer *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] *On Behalf Of *Diane Disbro *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 8:11 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Preparing for XUL client removal / browser client blockers Good evening - I know there is a bug report for not being able to edit the attributes of more than one item at a time in Webby but I can't find it. XUL allows that function. It is used by circ staff to change shelving locations and circulating library.We positively must have that function. I talked to several people at the conference about this bug and everyone told me that it isn't slated for squashing in any upcoming upgrade. I know that we can use copy buckets to change attributes of more than one item at a time but that makes a simple task more complicated. If I need to submit another bug report about this, let me know. Thank you. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g> Union, MO <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g> 63084 <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g> (636) 583-3224 ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org> On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Bill Erickson <beric...@gmail.com <mailto:beric...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi All, We had a discussion at the Evergreen conference hackfest about our plans for removing the XUL staff client from Evergreen, effective with the release of version 3.2. I wanted to recap some of that here and open the door to any questions or concerns about the process. The key point of discussion centered around ensuring the browser client is up to the task of replacing the XUL client for all users when the XUL client goes away. (A number of cataloging bugs in particular stood out during the discussion). Of special interest will be input from sites that are already using the browser client in production, but still have some staff using the XUL client, or any sites that delayed migration. We need details on why they are unable to make the switch to the browser client. To track these, I propose we once again make use of the Launchpad "webstaffblocker" tag to indicate which bugs we consider blockers for migrating away from the XUL client. These bugs should of course also be marked as High priority. We have a few such bugs already: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bugs?field.tag=webstaffblocker <https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bugs?field.tag=webstaffblocker> If you are aware of any bugs that should be added to this list, please add/update the bugs in Launchpad. Of course, we can't plan when we'll find bugs, but getting the ones we know about solidified sooner than later helps ensure we can address them during the 3.2 development cycle. When determining whether a bug should be a blocker, a good rule of thumb is that the bug describes a feature or work flow that's regularly performed by staff in the XUL client that either has no analog in the browser client or requires an untenable number of extra steps in the browser client to accomplish. Please feel free to add anything I missed from the discussion or reply with questions, etc. Thanks, -b -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Preparing for XUL client removal / browser client blockers
I just wanted to add a note that the fix for the bug where batch edits could not be performed on copies with differing required statistical categories has been tested and added to Evergreen. It will be available in the next Evergreen maintenance releases (3.1.2 and 3.0.8). Kathy On 05/15/2018 01:09 PM, Walz, Jennifer wrote: All – I will have to strenuously agree with Diane on this one. If this is non-functional in the web version, it will be a no-go for us. Thanks! Jennifer *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Diane Disbro *Sent:* Monday, May 14, 2018 8:11 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Preparing for XUL client removal / browser client blockers Good evening - I know there is a bug report for not being able to edit the attributes of more than one item at a time in Webby but I can't find it. XUL allows that function. It is used by circ staff to change shelving locations and circulating library.We positively must have that function. I talked to several people at the conference about this bug and everyone told me that it isn't slated for squashing in any upcoming upgrade. I know that we can use copy buckets to change attributes of more than one item at a time but that makes a simple task more complicated. If I need to submit another bug report about this, let me know. Thank you. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org> On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Bill Erickson <beric...@gmail.com <mailto:beric...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi All, We had a discussion at the Evergreen conference hackfest about our plans for removing the XUL staff client from Evergreen, effective with the release of version 3.2. I wanted to recap some of that here and open the door to any questions or concerns about the process. The key point of discussion centered around ensuring the browser client is up to the task of replacing the XUL client for all users when the XUL client goes away. (A number of cataloging bugs in particular stood out during the discussion). Of special interest will be input from sites that are already using the browser client in production, but still have some staff using the XUL client, or any sites that delayed migration. We need details on why they are unable to make the switch to the browser client. To track these, I propose we once again make use of the Launchpad "webstaffblocker" tag to indicate which bugs we consider blockers for migrating away from the XUL client. These bugs should of course also be marked as High priority. We have a few such bugs already: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bugs?field.tag=webstaffblocker If you are aware of any bugs that should be added to this list, please add/update the bugs in Launchpad. Of course, we can't plan when we'll find bugs, but getting the ones we know about solidified sooner than later helps ensure we can address them during the 3.2 development cycle. When determining whether a bug should be a blocker, a good rule of thumb is that the bug describes a feature or work flow that's regularly performed by staff in the XUL client that either has no analog in the browser client or requires an untenable number of extra steps in the browser client to accomplish. Please feel free to add anything I missed from the discussion or reply with questions, etc. Thanks, -b -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.2 Preparing for XUL client removal / browser client blockers
Hi Diane,
This bug was fixed in the 3.0.3 release.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1691861 Because the bug has a
Fix Released status, it isn't automatically retrieved when you do a
search on LP. You need to use the advanced search options to find bugs
with a fix that have already been rolled into a release.
There is also a related bug
https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1738893 that has a fix
available for testing.
There is also a bug related to batch editing volumes, which is not
available - https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1739290. If I
remember correctly, this bug was on the list Andrea sent out that would
be a tackled as part of the web client cataloging bug fix project.
Kathy
On 05/14/2018 08:10 PM, Diane Disbro wrote:
Good evening -
I know there is a bug report for not being able to edit the attributes
of more than one item at a time in Webby but I can't find it. XUL
allows that function. It is used by circ staff to change shelving
locations and circulating library.We positively must have that
function. I talked to several people at the conference about this bug
and everyone told me that it isn't slated for squashing in any
upcoming upgrade.
I know that we can use copy buckets to change attributes of more than
one item at a time but that makes a simple task more complicated.
If I need to submit another bug report about this, let me know.
Thank you.
Diane Disbro
Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator
Union Branch
Scenic Regional Library
308 Hawthorne Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3224
ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org>
On Wed, May 9, 2018 at 3:57 PM, Bill Erickson <beric...@gmail.com
<mailto:beric...@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi All,
We had a discussion at the Evergreen conference hackfest about our
plans for removing the XUL staff client from Evergreen, effective
with the release of version 3.2. I wanted to recap some of that
here and open the door to any questions or concerns about the process.
The key point of discussion centered around ensuring the browser
client is up to the task of replacing the XUL client for all users
when the XUL client goes away. (A number of cataloging bugs in
particular stood out during the discussion).
Of special interest will be input from sites that are already
using the browser client in production, but still have some staff
using the XUL client, or any sites that delayed migration. We
need details on why they are unable to make the switch to the
browser client.
To track these, I propose we once again make use of the Launchpad
"webstaffblocker" tag to indicate which bugs we consider blockers
for migrating away from the XUL client. These bugs should of
course also be marked as High priority.
We have a few such bugs already:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bugs?field.tag=webstaffblocker
<https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bugs?field.tag=webstaffblocker>
If you are aware of any bugs that should be added to this list,
please add/update the bugs in Launchpad. Of course, we can't plan
when we'll find bugs, but getting the ones we know about
solidified sooner than later helps ensure we can address them
during the 3.2 development cycle.
When determining whether a bug should be a blocker, a good rule of
thumb is that the bug describes a feature or work flow that's
regularly performed by staff in the XUL client that either has no
analog in the browser client or requires an untenable number of
extra steps in the browser client to accomplish.
Please feel free to add anything I missed from the discussion or
reply with questions, etc.
Thanks,
-b
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Potential development project to consolidate patron notes, messages and alerts
Hi all, MassLNC is exploring the possibility of funding a project to consolidate patron notes, messages, and alerts into one entity. Most likely, this would mean moving notes and alerts functionality to the existing messages/penalty feature, since it currently provides the most flexibility for adding messages to a patron record. We have draft requirements available here - http://masslnc.org/node/3403. I would like to get broader feedback from the community on these requirements before moving forward with this project. Also, if anyone is already working on a similar project, let us know so that we don't duplicate efforts. We have three goals with this project: - Consolidate the different methods for adding notes about or to a patron into one method that supports all of the functionality currently offered through notes, alerts and messages. - Make some user interface changes when adding a note. Rather than asking the user to start by selecting a note/penalty type, the user would select the main options (publicly-visible, alert, block, display depth) at the time the note is added. We felt like this would be a bit more intuitive for staff. The ability to select a specific note or penalty is still available for sites that want to configure some canned note configurations for their staff. - Add a link between a publicly-visible note and its corresponding message in the Message Center so that edits to that note (if the message is unread) or deletions can propagate to the Message Center message. Our requirements also include a section on how to migrate existing notes, alerts and messages. If you have any questions or feedback on the project, please let us know! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] For Conference Presenters: Send me your slides (please!)
Brush Up Your Evergreen Search Preconference
http://slides.com/kathylussier/brush-up
More than just Webby: New Features in 3.0 and 3.1
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ERB7dTTF5nslW88xYVyZCRStiElP9D-9FNOv2fdabNg/edit?usp=sharing
Kathy
On 05/02/2018 08:39 PM, Rogan Hamby wrote:
Dedupe Presentation
http://bit.ly/realworlddedupe
Searching Presentation
http://bit.ly/beyondmods
Rogan Hamby, MLIS
Data and Project Analyst
Equinox Open Library Initiative
phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
email: ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web: http://EquinoxInitiative.org
On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 6:43 PM Blake Henderson
<bl...@mobiusconsortium.org <mailto:bl...@mobiusconsortium.org>> wrote:
Terran,
Lightening talk:
http://slides.mobiusconsortium.org/blake/sip_proxy/
On Wed, May 2, 2018, 9:48 AM Rogan Hamby
<rha...@equinoxinitiative.org
<mailto:rha...@equinoxinitiative.org>> wrote:
The SQL Pre-Conference: http://bit.ly/rogansql
Let's Change Everything! : http://bit.ly/changesevgils18
Basic Opensrf: The Tip of the Iceberg:
http://bit.ly/opensrficeberg
Rogan Hamby, MLIS
Data and Project Analyst
Equinox Open Library Initiative
phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
email: ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web: http://EquinoxInitiative.org
On Wed, May 2, 2018 at 9:14 AM Dawn Dale
<dd...@georgialibraries.org
<mailto:dd...@georgialibraries.org>> wrote:
Dawn Dale
PINES Services Specialist, Circulation
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-235-7136
dd...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:dd...@georgialibraries.org>
On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:38 PM, Terran McCanna
<tmcca...@georgialibraries.org
<mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org>> wrote:
If you are presenting at this year's Evergreen
conference, please send me your slides/handouts/docs
over the next week or so and I will add them all to
the conference web site.
Thank you!
Terran McCanna
PINES Program Manager
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345++404=gmail=g>
Atlanta, GA 30345
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345++404=gmail=g>
404
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345++404=gmail=g>-235-7138
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org
<mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org>
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Overview and mockups for acquisitions development project
Hi all, I'm sending along a link to the overview of the acquisitions development project that was discussed at the acquisitions interest group this morning. https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/angular-acq-phase0-rept.pdf Equinox created this report, which breaks down a project to move acquisitions to AngularJS (or Angular) in ten different sprints. The report also includes some draft mock-ups for acquisitions interfaces. Many thanks to Georgia PINES for funding this report! Along with this report, MassLNC has received a quote to create tech specs for this project. We'll be reviewing the quote over the next few weeks and will possibly reaching out to the community for help in funding this project. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Activity metric?
I've created such a space at https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=search:activity_metric_configs. I started with the badges that are currently being used at CW MARS. I know of a few other sites that are using them. I hope you all add your details there too! Kathy On 04/10/2018 11:57 AM, Rogan Hamby wrote: I don't think this is in heavy use yet but I'm a big proponent of us creating a space on the community wiki for people to share their formulas and how they work. Rogan Hamby, MLIS Data and Project Analyst Equinox Open Library Initiative phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457) email: ro...@equinoxinitiative.org web: http://EquinoxInitiative.org On Tue, Apr 10, 2018 at 11:54 AM, Terran McCanna <tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org>> wrote: We have not yet implemented this either and would also love to see examples / get feedback. Thank you! Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> Atlanta, GA 30345 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Thomsen, Elizabeth <e...@noblenet.org <mailto:e...@noblenet.org>> wrote: We're currently testing the activity metric feature (AKA Statistical Popularity Badges) and are planning to implement this on our public catalog soon. If you currently have this turned on or are testing it, we'd love to know which badge configurations you're using, and how they're working. If you have this live, we'd love to check out your catalog, and hear how it's going! Thanks! Documentation: http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/3.0/_statistical_popularity_badges.html <http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/3.0/_statistical_popularity_badges.html> -- Elizabeth B. Thomsen Member Services Manager NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange Danvers, Mass. www.noblenet.org <http://www.noblenet.org> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] batch receiving items
Hi, I think many of our libraries receive their lineitems from the invoice, which also allows you to receive many at one. Also, when adding items to the invoice from the Search tab, if you select the building the results list progressively box and search by LIA - ISBN, you should be able to scan a bunch of ISBN's as you described in your workflow to add those lineitems to the invoice. I don't know if anyone actually does this, but it was a workflow we had in mind when that Invoice Search tab was built. Kathy On 04/27/2018 09:44 AM, Tiffany Little wrote: Hi Millissa, I usually tend to receive from within the purchase order itself, and at the line item level if possible. That way I can receive many at once. Tiffany -- Tiffany Little /PINES Services Specialist, Acquisitions/ Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place NE, Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 (470) 512-1454 tlit...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tlit...@georgialibraries.org> On Thu, Apr 26, 2018 at 2:34 PM, Millissa Macomber <millis...@burlingtonwa.gov <mailto:millis...@burlingtonwa.gov>> wrote: I was hoping this might have been fixed in 3.0 but it doesn’t look like. How do others batch receive items in Evergreen? This is the bug for the way we are currently doing it.#1607922 We are limited to receiving no more than 15 items at a time. Our current workflow is to scan the ISBN’s in batches of 15. We then load them into the Acquisitions/General Search. We can then select them all and Mark Selected Items as Received. If we load more than 15 the second page of ISBN’s won’t allow us to Mark Selected Items as Received. Just thought I would see if there is a better way. *Millissa Macomber* /Technical Services Coordinator/ Burlington Public Library millis...@burlingtonwa.gov <mailto:millis...@burlingtonwa.gov> 360-755-0760 -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] receipt templates
Hi Diane,
This thread might help you out:
https://markmail.org/message/dc6bmdeuv6dqneqd
Kathy
On 04/24/2018 12:09 PM, Diane Disbro wrote:
Thank you!
Something like
this*http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/3.0/_receipt_template_editor.html*
for Webby is what those of us who aren't programmer need. My most
pressing need is language for Hold_Slip #2.
Hold_Slip #2
This is the slip that prints when a hold is fulfilled. This slip uses
the SUBSTR macro to truncate the Patrons Last name to the first 4
characters and the patron’s barcode to the last 5 digits. This slip is
designed for libraries that use self-serve holds. So, you will notice
a lot of information about the hold is left off of the receipt.
Header
%SUBSTR(0,4)%%PATRON_LASTNAME%%SUBSTR_END%
%SUBSTR(-5)%%PATRON_BARCODE%%SUBSTR_END%
This item needs to be routed to %route_to%:
Barcode: %item_barcode%
Title: %item_title%
Notify by phone: %notify_by_phone%
Notify by email: %notify_by_email%
Notify by text: %notify_by_text%
Line Item
%formatted_note%
Footer
Request date: %request_date%
Slip Date: %TODAY_TRIM%
Diane Disbro
Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator
Union Branch
Scenic Regional Library
308 Hawthorne Drive
Union, MO 63084
(636) 583-3224
ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org>
On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 10:47 AM, Jennifer Bruch <jbr...@bapl.org
<mailto:jbr...@bapl.org>> wrote:
One thing I have not gotten down yet is sorting, I was able to
sort the Holds Pull List by Shelving Location Etc and items in a
Check Out slip by Due Date. However, I have not got it working in
Webby yet.
*Jennifer Bruch*
Bethlehem Area Public Library
11 W. Church Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>
Bethlehem, PA 18018
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>
610
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>-867-3761
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On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:46 AM, Jennifer Bruch <jbr...@bapl.org
<mailto:jbr...@bapl.org>> wrote:
Here is where to start, PINES documentation. Then after that
it is html and a lot of tinkering.
https://pines.georgialibraries.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=circ:workstations:receipt-content
<https://pines.georgialibraries.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=circ:workstations:receipt-content>
*Jennifer Bruch*
Bethlehem Area Public Library
11 W. Church Street
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>
Bethlehem, PA 18018
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>
610
<https://maps.google.com/?q=11+W.+Church+Street+%C2%A0+Bethlehem,+PA+18018+%C2%A0+610=gmail=g>-867-3761
x232
On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 11:43 AM, Diane Disbro
<ddis...@scenicregional.org
<mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org>> wrote:
*Good morning -*
*
*
*When we migrate to Webby, we will need to set up our
receipt templates again. I couldn't find instructions for
doing that in the official documentation. All I can see is
that XUL template language (hold transit slip below)*
* doesn't look like the Webby template language.*
*
There are a LOT of differences between the two templates.
Where can I find instructions for this?*
Thank you.
Diane Disbro
Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator
Union Branch
Scenic Regional Library
308 Hawthorne Drive
<https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+Union,+MO+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g>
Union, MO 63084
<https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+Union,+MO+%C2%A0+%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g>
(636) 583-3224
ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org>
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts
Hi Scott, You're correct. The penalty alerts do not display in the patron sidebar on the search results screen when you are first searching for a patron. The alert message on the patron record does appear as does the red highlighting used when there is a problem with the record, so the issue appears to be confined to penalty alert messages. I would consider that to be a bug. Kathy On 04/11/2018 03:01 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: HI Terran, It also happens with manually created Alerts. I also just discovered that both the manually created Alert and the Invalid Address alert will appear in the sidebar if, when in a patron record, I toggle the sidebar to display. (Before I had it set to not display.) However, the question remains: why do these two Alerts not appear in the sidebar when I select a patron in Search Results? Our staff would like all Alerts, whether system-created, manually created, or entered from the patron edit screen, to appear in the sidebar under search results. Right now only the alerts enter from the patron edit screen appear there. Scott *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Terran McCanna *Sent:* Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:29 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts Hmm, I'm not getting that "Patron has an invalid address" alert at all - perhaps a configuration difference? If you add an alert message manually through the Messages tab are you seeing that as soon as you double-click on the account or only after you hit the back button? Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:22 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> <scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>> wrote: Hi Terran, Please see the attached screen shot. When I first search for me by name and click on my record, only the “Test” alert appears in red. If I double-click to open my record and then use the Back button to go back to the results page, it appears. Scott *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] *On Behalf Of *Terran McCanna *Sent:* Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:13 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts Are you talking about invalid mailing addresses or invalid email addresses? When I'm testing, alerts don't show up until you open the patron record (just clicking on a patron in a search list doesn't show the alerts), however, the name appears in red if there are problems and if the mailing address is invalid then it appears red. If the email address is invalid, the email field is just blank on the summary bar. Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++%0D%0AAtlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 1:50 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote: Hi Scott, I don't see the invalid address in the sidebar at all, even after pressing the Back button. I do get the alert on the Stop Sign screen. Kathy On 04/11/2018 01:09 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote: We were wondering why, if a patron has an invalid address, there is nothing to alert you in the left-hand summary column. It turns out such an alert will appear, but only if you go into the patron record and then press the Back button on the PC. Has anyone else seen this? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachus
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts
Hi,
I wasn't seeing the message either, but I finally figured out how to get
it to display. The "Patron has an invalid address" message that Scott
sees appears when the "Invalid patron address penalty" Library Setting
is enabled. If it's not enabled, then you just see the Address header
turn red.
I believe the issue Scott is seeing is related to the toggle that turns
the sidebar on and off when accessing the patron record.
Kathy
On 04/11/2018 02:28 PM, Terran McCanna wrote:
Hmm, I'm not getting that "Patron has an invalid address" alert at all
- perhaps a configuration difference?
If you add an alert message manually through the Messages tab are you
seeing that as soon as you double-click on the account or only after
you hit the back button?
Terran McCanna
PINES Program Manager
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-235-7138
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org>
On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 2:22 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org
<mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> <scott.tho...@sparkpa.org
<mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>> wrote:
Hi Terran,
Please see the attached screen shot. When I first search for me by
name and click on my record, only the “Test” alert appears in red.
If I double-click to open my record and then use the Back button
to go back to the results page, it appears.
Scott
*From:*Open-ils-general
[mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org
<mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] *On
Behalf Of *Terran McCanna
*Sent:* Wednesday, April 11, 2018 2:13 PM
*To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
<open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org
<mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>>
*Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts
Are you talking about invalid mailing addresses or invalid email
addresses?
When I'm testing, alerts don't show up until you open the patron
record (just clicking on a patron in a search list doesn't show
the alerts), however, the name appears in red if there are
problems and if the mailing address is invalid then it appears
red. If the email address is invalid, the email field is just
blank on the summary bar.
Terran McCanna
PINES Program Manager
Georgia Public Library Service
1800 Century Place, Suite 150
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++%0D%0AAtlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g>
Atlanta, GA 30345
404-235-7138
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org>
On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 1:50 PM, Kathy Lussier
<kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote:
Hi Scott,
I don't see the invalid address in the sidebar at all, even
after pressing the Back button. I do get the alert on the Stop
Sign screen.
Kathy
On 04/11/2018 01:09 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org
<mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote:
We were wondering why, if a patron has an invalid address,
there is nothing to alert you in the left-hand summary
column. It turns out such an alert will appear, but only
if you go into the patron record and then press the Back
button on the PC. Has anyone else seen this?
Scott
Scott Thomas
Executive Director
*PaILS / SPARK*
(717) 873-9461
scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>
Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List:
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<http://www.palibrary.org/pails/>
--
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Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
<http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier>
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts
You're right Terran. I was testing it with the mailing address and did not notice that 'Mailing' header turns red. Kathy On 04/11/2018 02:13 PM, Terran McCanna wrote: Are you talking about invalid mailing addresses or invalid email addresses? When I'm testing, alerts don't show up until you open the patron record (just clicking on a patron in a search list doesn't show the alerts), however, the name appears in red if there are problems and if the mailing address is invalid then it appears red. If the email address is invalid, the email field is just blank on the summary bar. Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 1:50 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote: Hi Scott, I don't see the invalid address in the sidebar at all, even after pressing the Back button. I do get the alert on the Stop Sign screen. Kathy On 04/11/2018 01:09 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote: We were wondering why, if a patron has an invalid address, there is nothing to alert you in the left-hand summary column. It turns out such an alert will appear, but only if you go into the patron record and then press the Back button on the PC. Has anyone else seen this? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users <https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users> Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org> Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier <http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Alerts
Hi Scott, I don't see the invalid address in the sidebar at all, even after pressing the Back button. I do get the alert on the Stop Sign screen. Kathy On 04/11/2018 01:09 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: We were wondering why, if a patron has an invalid address, there is nothing to alert you in the left-hand summary column. It turns out such an alert will appear, but only if you go into the patron record and then press the Back button on the PC. Has anyone else seen this? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Possible Web Client Bug: Circulation Modifier Not Appearing in Item Status
Hi Scott, I believe that one has been fixed. https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1743793 Kathy On 04/09/2018 01:39 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: Hi, I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this possible Web Client bug: in Item Status / List View, the Circulation Modifier column does not populate. It is populated in Detail View. Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client
Regarding Holdings View, we can describe how we want it to work. (One of our libraries provided excellent screen shots.) Do I share that here or LP both? I would put it on the Launchpad bug. However, whenever I add something to LP that I believe needs broader end-user feedback, I usually post a message to a list to let people know since they may not be following that particular LP bug. Regarding IRC, I am not shy about my opinions on that. I have to use it for EOB meetings, but find it to be arcane to the uninitiated. Also, it is simply not the way people in libraries communicate. Please note that the one tiny reference to IRC in an email was not a way to push people to IRC who don't want to go there. It was just one of many options I cited for discussing problematic bugs. People should use the communication venue that works best for them. For many in the community, librarian and developer alike (FWIW, I am a librarian), that's IRC, but we're all on the list too and are listening to the concerns and ideas raised here. My main concern, for tracking purposes, is that any discussions happening here or in IRC about a particular bug eventually get linked from the bug in the question. Otherwise, it's too easy to lose the different threads of that discussion. Kathy On 03/30/2018 11:26 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: Hi Kathy, Your points about “positive advocacy” are well-stated and well-taken, but advocacy is what we are doing with Congress as we try to get IMLS money restored for FY2019. We who live in the non-developer neighborhood of the Evergreen community have more power than that, and, yes, it does involve sponsoring development or bug-fixing projects. I also agree on the need for very good communication between those of us who want a feature, but are not developers, and those who have the skills to do the work. It is almost like I’m the patron and the developer is the reference librarian, and I am probably in need of a good reference interview. Regarding Holdings View, we can describe how we want it to work. (One of our libraries provided excellent screen shots.) Do I share that here or LP both? Regarding IRC, I am not shy about my opinions on that. I have to use it for EOB meetings, but find it to be arcane to the uninitiated. Also, it is simply not the way people in libraries communicate. I’ve been involved with Evergreen, us a user and then as a consortium leader, since 2015, and these recent discussion have been incredibly illuminating. I feel privileged to be a part of this community. Scott *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Kathy Lussier *Sent:* Friday, March 30, 2018 10:46 AM *To:* open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client Hi, In regards to this question: What can we do to get this fixed in 3.2 if not sooner? And the responses thus far: 1. Fix it yourself. 2. Hire someone else to fix it. 3. Wait for someone else to do 1 or 2. #4: work together to get it fixed (i.e. funding through development partnerships) I also would like to talk about the role of positive advocacy in getting attention on particular bugs, which may not guarantee that they get fixed, but certainly could draw enough developer attention towards the bug to result in it getting fixed. I guess this is really another spin on Jason's solution #3 - wait for someone else to do 1 or 2. What exactly is positive advocacy? It's raising discussion on the lists, just as we did here, to ask about a bug and to see if it also has an impact on other Evergreen sites. It involves participating in LP discussions or raising questions in IRC. It not only involves discussing why the bug is important, but contributing to discussions on the best approach to fix it. In the case of this particular bug, for example, there was discussion of adding a "show empty libraries" option and a question of whether it should replace the "show empty volumes" option or not. Getting feedback on questions like this is very helpful. If a developer decides to take on the bug, it will give them a clear direction for moving forward. Positive advocacy also includes committing to test a fix when it is available. On a related side note, that Sandbox request form we use for Bug Squashing Day is never turned off. If you ever want to test a bug fix when it's not Bug Squashing Day, feel free to submit it or contact me directly. If I have the a server and the time, I'm happy to load fixes so that people can help with getting that bug fix merged to Evergreen. It's available at https://goo.gl/forms/PE4fYfWDh5AixYpy2 I use the word 'positive' because I do think there is a thin line between advocating that *we* as a community work together to fix a bug and treating the community as a *they *that should be fixing a given bug
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Last day to pre-order conference t-shirts!
Hi all, I'm sending along a reminder that today is the last day to pre-order conference t-shirts - https://evergreen-ils.org/merchandise/conference-t-shirt/ The t-shirts start at the very low price of $15. Order your now so that you don't miss out! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client
ckly say yes without a thought. If they ask you to organize the bake sale, the answer may depend on whether you have time or on how strongly you feel about the cause. If you don't care about the cause at all (i.e. you can't understand why anyone would ever want Evergreen to work that way), you may never say yes no matter how much time you have. If the fundraiser is actually a capital campaign project for a new library, it doesn't matter how many people feel strongly about the issue, you may still need to hire a professional fundraiser to organize the campaign for you. No matter how much positive advocacy I personally do for specific bugs, in the end, I know if the MassLNC organizations feel strongly about a bug fix or feature, we need to be prepared to fund it or have one of our internal developers work on it. There are times when I've gritted my teeth while funding a project, either because I think the software should just work that way or because I feel like we've already invested enough into the feature. However, I also know we are also indebted to many developers in this community who have quickly fixed issues, both large and small, as a result of our positive advocacy. In the end, it all balances out. Kathy On 03/29/2018 02:02 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: Jason, Thank you for this information. Regarding this particular bug, it is too serious to leave to #3, and we don't have the wherewithal to do #1 so we may try to do #2...but will likely need funding partners...which brings us to #4: work together to get it fixed. Scott -Original Message- From: Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Jason Stephenson Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 1:44 PM To: open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client On 03/29/2018 11:27 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: I agree this is an impediment to implementing the Web Client in centralized or semi-centralized cataloging departments (of which we have many). I am just not conversant on the ins & outs of how to get fixes into a release versus a maintenance release versus a patch Bug targeting is done by one of the members of the drivers group. It is usually done only for bugs that have patches or where someone is working on it and is likely to have a patch ready in time for the release. We (mostly I) sometimes break the unwritten rules and target bugs prematurely. As for how to get specific bugs fixed, you basically have 3 options: 1. Fix it yourself. 2. Hire someone else to fix it. 3. Wait for someone else to do 1 or 2. HtH, Jason -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.0.2-3.0.3 Upgrade DB script takes over a week to finish
Hi Jesse, After I responded to your e-mail, I submitted a bug with some code to make this change to the 3.0.2-3.0.3 upgrade script. If you look at the submitted code, you'll see exactly how you would add the lines to that particular script. You could copy and paste the code the additions that were made to the script. If you use git, you could also cherry-pick this patch to apply the changes. Please note: this patch has not been reviewed by anyone yet, so it might not be a bad idea for somebody to take a look at it and verify that it looks okay. http://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=working/Evergreen.git;a=blobdiff;f=Open-ILS/src/sql/Pg/version-upgrade/3.0.2-3.0.3-upgrade-db.sql;h=6ca665dad31f9e34b39b04fecc9f84ea44745ce1;hp=74a7c0117003a9db2b0d69cde85337216bdab467;hb=d1918fdd3627332a06b9d7a214544d2e46302a1a;hpb=5a6636f53ad07c718c6ba207d3f9d543deec72db If you make those changes as is, there is a section at the end that reenables the triggers before it finishes up. Kathy On 03/29/2018 06:10 PM, Jesse McCarty wrote: Thanks again for the info. We are on 2.10.3 now and upgrading to 3.0.3. How would I go about re-enabling the triggers mentioned and is disabling them as simple as copy/paste the code snipped Kathy sent into the upgrade script? For combing the scripts, would it just be copy/paste the contents of each one sequentially into a single file? Do you have a workable single file upgrade script that you can share? Modifying these files is new to me. Thanks again. Jesse McCarty City of Burlington Information Systems Technician -Original Message- From: Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Jason Stephenson Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4:34 PM To: open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.0.2-3.0.3 Upgrade DB script takes over a week to finish On 03/28/2018 06:52 PM, Jesse McCarty wrote: Not sure how to proceed to test getting the upgrade more manageable prior to upgrading production. Obviously cannot have production down or having issues for several business days. If you add the code to disable triggers, etc., from the 2.12.6 to 3.0 upgrade script, then it runs it much less time. It ran in about half an hour on my test system. BTW, are you upgrading from 2.10 to 3.0? If so, it sometimes helps to make a single upgrade script because some steps are occasionally repeated. In this particular case, the 2.12.6 to 3.0.0 upgrade script does this calculation. It would be wise to bundle everything up and put that update at the end so you only have to do it once, rather than twice. There's an authority ingest in that 2.12.6 to 3.0 upgrade that takes a lot longer on my test system. Jason -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client
To be clear, nobody is talking about getting rid of Holdings Maintenance. It has a new name - holdings view - and there have been some changes in the display, some of which are improvements and other changes that are causing problems, some of which are significant. But I haven't heard anyone suggest getting rid of it. Kathy On 03/29/2018 01:00 PM, Walz, Jennifer wrote: All – From a ‘end user’ / power user standpoint (and the admin) PLEASE PLEASE don’t get rid of the Holdings Maintenance view / screen / option!! Oh my. We use that for so many things. It just helps visually to know where a volume is, if it is labeled correctly, if it has copies assigned, and are there others in the system. PLEASE keep the Holdings Maintenance. It is one of the BEST things in Evergreen. (The other BEST thing ever is the Item Status Display. NEVER get rid of that either!) Thanks! Jennifer -- Jennifer Walz, MLS - Head of ILS concerns Kinlaw Library - *Asbury University* One Macklem Drive, Wilmore, KY 40390 859-858-3511 ext. 2269 jlw...@asbury.edu *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *scott.tho...@sparkpa.org *Sent:* Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:12 AM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holdings View in Web Client I just had this reported to me, and it does seem to be problematic. Many of our libraries use Holdings Maintenance in XUL as the first step in adding volumes and copies. This works out well because, even if a given library system has no volumes or copies under a given title, the org unit tree for that system appears in Holdings Maintenance and you can easily add volumes / copies to a specific branch. This tree does not appear in the Web Client so adding volumes to a branch requires several more steps as a user is forced to select the branch org unit at several junctures. Am I missing something? Has anyone else noticed this? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen 3.1 Release Candidate
Hi all, The MassLNC Community demo server is now running the 3.1 Release Candidate for those of you who would like to take a look around and see what's available. Access information is available at https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=community_servers Kathy On 03/27/2018 11:04 AM, Daniel Wells wrote: Hello all, As of yesterday morning, the Evergreen 3.1 Release Candidate is available on the main downloads page: http://evergreen-ils.org/egdownloads/ While we haven't always been consistent over the years, this release candidate is meant to not be a final "beta", but to be a preliminary version of the 3.1.0 release. Other than failures with the actual build or late-discovered critical bugs, the 3.1 RC will essentially be rebranded as 3.1.0 later this week (pending final feedback from testers). While we can never get in everything we hope for, I am extremely thankful to everyone who made a push in the last few weeks to prepare for this release, and am proud of what was accomplished. Here is a list of the 24 improvements since the beta 3 weeks ago: https://launchpad.net/evergreen/+milestone/3.1-rc To everyone who tested, commented, and provided code for fixes, thank you! So, looking ahead a little bit, 3.1.1 is just about 3 weeks away. If we can keep up a similar pace for fixes, we will make a significant dent in our number of client bugs sticking around, and in two or three releases more, perhaps clear up the most aggravating bugs in that backlog entirely. The most important thing we all can do is continue to make (hopefully productive) noise on the bugs which matter most to us; a stale bug is often a forgotten bug, but if you champion something, people generally will respond. I know I will! Sincerely, Dan -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Launchpad "Importance": How Determined?
Hi Diane, No, those are two different bugs. There was mention of the batch delete issue in that earlier bug, but it became its own bug once it was determined that they were two separate issues. Kathy On 03/26/2018 06:08 PM, Diane Disbro wrote: Good evening - I thought this was fixed in 3.0.3 along with not being able to edit the attributes of more than one item at a time. (This doesn't have anything to do with Scott's question.) Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 ddis...@scenicregional.org <mailto:ddis...@scenicregional.org> On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 11:43 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> <scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>> wrote: Hi, We ran into this bug today: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1735539 <https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1735539>. It says “This bug affects you and 13 other people” which is high in the scheme of thing, but it has an importance of Medium. How is Importance determined? In this case the bug has a workaround. Does that get factored in? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 <tel:%28717%29%20873-9461> scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users <https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users> Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Launchpad "Importance": How Determined?
Hi Scott, We have a page on the wiki that defines the different levels of importance - https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=dev:bug_wrangler:faq It's a fairly subjective determination on the part of the person who sets importance for a bug. Anyone who has been added to the Evergreen Launchpad bug wranglers group can set the importance. With the web client bugs, we have also been using high for those web client bugs that libraries see as showstoppers from being able to use the web client in production. Sometimes, they start out as Medium, but an Evergreen site that sees at as a barrier to adopting the web client may bump it up a little higher. Kathy On 03/26/2018 12:43 PM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org wrote: Hi, We ran into this bug today: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1735539 <https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1735539>. It says “This bug affects you and 13 other people” which is high in the scheme of thing, but it has an importance of Medium. How is Importance determined? In this case the bug has a workaround. Does that get factored in? Scott Scott Thomas Executive Director *PaILS / SPARK* (717) 873-9461 scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> Stay informed! Join the SPARK-User Email List: https://mail.palibrary.org/mailman/listinfo/spark-users Description: Description: Training | SPARK – Pennsylvania's Statewide Library System <http://www.palibrary.org/pails/> -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Last chance to pre-order conference t-shirts
Hi all, It's your last chance to pre-order 2018 Evergreen International Conference t-shirts, starting at the very low price of $15 per t-shirt! https://evergreen-ils.org/merchandise/conference-t-shirt/ . T-shirts range in sizes from Small to 5XL. Because we need time to get the t-shirts made and shipped to the venue, they must be pre-ordered by this Friday. The t-shirts will be available for pickup at the Evergreen merchandise table. I look forward to seeing everyone at the conference next month! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.0.2-3.0.3 Upgrade DB script takes over a week to finish
Yes, absolutely, and please note that you do need to reenable those
triggers when the recalculation is done. :)
Kathy
On 03/23/2018 04:22 PM, Rogan Hamby wrote:
Just to follow up on this the essence of the triggers Kathy is
pointing to are triggers that mostly are there to maintain the MARC
XML or tables derived from the MARC in various ways so when only
altering the visibility row it's probably safe to disable them but I'd
be hesitant to, make that as a blanket statement. I do agree with
Kathy that this is probably a similar scenario though.
Rogan Hamby, MLIS
Data and Project Analyst
Equinox Open Library Initiative
phone: 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
email: ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web: http://EquinoxInitiative.org
On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 4:13 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org
<mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote:
Hi Jesse,
Yes, the recalculation at the end of that upgrade script is
necessary. In 3.0, we made some changes to the way catalog
searches determine record visibility, and this part of the script
recalculates visibility to fix a few search issues that were
discovered in the 3.0 release. Without recalculating visibility,
you'll find that some records for electronic resources or those
that have a bib source (which cover almost all records in our
system) will appear in searches when they shouldn't.
Having said that, I think we can speed up that upgrade script. We
had a similar calculation in the 2.12 to 3.0 upgrade script, and I
one point we made a change to disable various triggers before
performing the calculation. My understanding is that the
calculations perform much more quickly with those triggers
disabled. See the changes at:
http://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=Evergreen.git;a=blobdiff;f=Open-ILS/src/sql/Pg/version-upgrade/2.12.5-3.0-beta1-upgrade-db.sql;h=7fc9b51936854db32a1a09a20ea276bb1a16747e;hp=97ca7fa5fff4bd301dc021cf5a0bac0112a2463b;hb=d388f7019a90a5809514407d7139eb1ed1843432;hpb=0b749e554c3a5c8a93ca36e06e8b587991ab70a3
<http://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=Evergreen.git;a=blobdiff;f=Open-ILS/src/sql/Pg/version-upgrade/2.12.5-3.0-beta1-upgrade-db.sql;h=7fc9b51936854db32a1a09a20ea276bb1a16747e;hp=97ca7fa5fff4bd301dc021cf5a0bac0112a2463b;hb=d388f7019a90a5809514407d7139eb1ed1843432;hpb=0b749e554c3a5c8a93ca36e06e8b587991ab70a3>
I'm going to file a bug to see if we can make a similar change for
the 3.0.2-3.0.3 upgrade script.
Kathy
On 03/23/2018 03:16 PM, Jesse McCarty wrote:
Hello Everyone,
During my last test cycle we ran into an issue upgrading from
2.10 to a newer version with an update script that was setting
the 901$sfor bib records. This took an extended amount of time to
complete. Well now, in testing our upgrade to the 3.0 series part
of the 3.0.2-3.0.3 version upgrade script took over a week to
finish in testing, which is a big issue for updating production.
Is it possible to comment out/remove the offending part of the
upgrade script and not have any issues with the new system after
the upgrade? Could it be the last part of the script in lines
277-291 of the upgrade script taking this long (line 290 perhaps)?
277 UPDATE biblio.record_entry
278 SET vis_attr_vector =
biblio.calculate_bib_visibility_attribute_set(id)
279 WHERE id IN (
280 SELECT DISTINCT cn.record
281 FROM asset.call_number cn
282 WHERE NOT cn.deleted
283 AND cn.label = '##URI##'
284 AND EXISTS (
285 SELECT 1
286 FROM asset.uri_call_number_map m
287 WHERE m.call_number = cn.id <http://cn.id>
288 )
289 UNION
290 SELECT id FROM biblio.record_entry WHERE source
IS NOT NULL
291 );
Wondering if others have met something similar and how they dealt
with it so as not to cause issues upgrading a production system
and minimizing down time. We typically run our upgrades on a
Sunday morning and all Evergreen related services are only down
for about half a day and usually back up before 10am Monday worst
case.
Thanks in advance,
Jesse McCarty
City of Burlington
Information Systems Technician
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128 <tel:%28508%29%20343-0128>
kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>
Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier <http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier>
--
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
kluss...@masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.0.2-3.0.3 Upgrade DB script takes over a week to finish
Hi Jesse, Yes, the recalculation at the end of that upgrade script is necessary. In 3.0, we made some changes to the way catalog searches determine record visibility, and this part of the script recalculates visibility to fix a few search issues that were discovered in the 3.0 release. Without recalculating visibility, you'll find that some records for electronic resources or those that have a bib source (which cover almost all records in our system) will appear in searches when they shouldn't. Having said that, I think we can speed up that upgrade script. We had a similar calculation in the 2.12 to 3.0 upgrade script, and I one point we made a change to disable various triggers before performing the calculation. My understanding is that the calculations perform much more quickly with those triggers disabled. See the changes at: http://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=Evergreen.git;a=blobdiff;f=Open-ILS/src/sql/Pg/version-upgrade/2.12.5-3.0-beta1-upgrade-db.sql;h=7fc9b51936854db32a1a09a20ea276bb1a16747e;hp=97ca7fa5fff4bd301dc021cf5a0bac0112a2463b;hb=d388f7019a90a5809514407d7139eb1ed1843432;hpb=0b749e554c3a5c8a93ca36e06e8b587991ab70a3 I'm going to file a bug to see if we can make a similar change for the 3.0.2-3.0.3 upgrade script. Kathy On 03/23/2018 03:16 PM, Jesse McCarty wrote: Hello Everyone, During my last test cycle we ran into an issue upgrading from 2.10 to a newer version with an update script that was setting the 901$sfor bib records. This took an extended amount of time to complete. Well now, in testing our upgrade to the 3.0 series part of the 3.0.2-3.0.3 version upgrade script took over a week to finish in testing, which is a big issue for updating production. Is it possible to comment out/remove the offending part of the upgrade script and not have any issues with the new system after the upgrade? Could it be the last part of the script in lines 277-291 of the upgrade script taking this long (line 290 perhaps)? 277 UPDATE biblio.record_entry 278 SET vis_attr_vector = biblio.calculate_bib_visibility_attribute_set(id) 279 WHERE id IN ( 280 SELECT DISTINCT cn.record 281 FROM asset.call_number cn 282 WHERE NOT cn.deleted 283 AND cn.label = '##URI##' 284 AND EXISTS ( 285 SELECT 1 286 FROM asset.uri_call_number_map m 287 WHERE m.call_number = cn.id 288 ) 289 UNION 290 SELECT id FROM biblio.record_entry WHERE source IS NOT NULL 291 ); Wondering if others have met something similar and how they dealt with it so as not to cause issues upgrading a production system and minimizing down time. We typically run our upgrades on a Sunday morning and all Evergreen related services are only down for about half a day and usually back up before 10am Monday worst case. Thanks in advance, Jesse McCarty City of Burlington Information Systems Technician -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Frequency of Open-ils-general digest
Currently the digest frequency is set to Monthly. I think that setting determines when a new volume is started, not when a new digest is sent out to subscribers. I don't use digest mode, but I'm pretty sure the people I know who are using it are getting e-mails more often than monthly. Kathy On 03/23/2018 10:25 AM, Chris Sharp wrote: Currently the digest frequency is set to Monthly. Other options are Yearly, Quarterly, Weekly, or Daily. We can change it to whatever suits people best. I don't use the digest feature, so no dog in the hunt. On Fri, Mar 23, 2018 at 10:20 AM, Jason Stephenson <ja...@sigio.com <mailto:ja...@sigio.com>> wrote: Rogan, et al. I believe Chris's complaint is that the digests have become more frequent. They have become more frequent because there has been an uptick in traffic to the list overall. The number of digests sent per day can be reduced if the digest size threshold setting is adjusted upward. (NOTE: I do not run this list, so that is not in my power.) The number of digests can be limited to 1 per day by unsetting the size threshold. However, the resulting digests may be large enough to cause delivery issues with some mail servers. HtH, Jason -- Chris Sharp PINES System Administrator Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345 (404) 235-7147 -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Funding help needed for xul report templates conversion
Hi all, I'm pleased to announce that we were able quickly find development partners to fund this project. Many thanks to PaILS, Evergreen Indiana, and SC LENDS, who joined Georgia PINES and Sitka, to fund this important improvement to the web client. Many thanks to the other sites that also showed interest in helping move this project forward. This was a great example of many Evergreeners joining together to make the transition to the web client a little easier for l of alour users. What a great community! Kathy On 03/19/2018 10:00 AM, Kathy Lussier wrote: Hi all, I've been working with Georgia PINES and Sitka on a web client bug fix project that would allow report templates built in the old client to convert to the new web client format as soon as they are opened in the web client. Currently, if you try cloning an old reports template in the new client, it opens in an old editor that does not carry over True / False fields for the templates, does not have support for nullability, as well as some other problems. More information on this bug is available at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1642344. This project is a bit larger than some of our other web client bug fixing projects. We have a quote from Equinox, and Georgia and Sitka have committed funds to the project, but more funding is needed to proceed with the project. This development is expected to ease the transition to reports in the web client by giving staff the ability to work with their existing templates rather than creating them all from scratch. The tech specs for the project are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/clone_reports.pdf. If we can commit to the project soon, we expect it can be completed in just a few months, making it available for the 3.2 release, which is the release when the XUL client will be entirely moved from Evergreen. If anyone is interested in helping us out, please send me a direct email! Thank you! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen Oversight Board Elections
is a healthy and thriving consortium, I am ready to get more involved with the larger Evergreen community. I am looking forward to the opportunity to serve and I think I can make a valuable contribution to Evergreen community through service on the Evergreen Oversight Board. Jessica Woolford- Systems Manager, Bibliomation Candidate Statement I attended my first Evergreen conference in 2010. I was still in library school and just beginning my professional career at Bibliomation. It was my first professional conference, I was on a panel, and I was terrified! I soon learned I had nothing to fear. I have found the Evergreen community to be extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and friendly. It has contributed greatly to my professional development, as I have moved up to the role of Evergreen Systems Manager at Bibliomation. In my career, I have been able to see Evergreen from many angles, from the perspective of the supporting the end users, and now the "care and feeding" of the Evergreen system. I continuously look for ways to contribute to the community. I have presented at several Evergreen conferences and served as the Reports Interest Group convener. I am grateful for the opportunities the Evergreen community has given me, and I would be honored to serve the community in a new capacity. -- Tim Spindler, Evergreen Oversight Board Chair tjspind...@gmail.com <mailto:tjspind...@gmail.com> *P** Go Green - **Save a tree! Please don't print this e-mail unless it's really necessary.* -- Ruth Frasur Director of the Historic(ally Awesome) Hagerstown - Jefferson Township Library 10 W. College Street in Hagerstown, Indiana (47346) p (765) 489-5632; f (765) 489-5808 *Our Kickin' Website <http://hagerstownlibrary.org>, Our Rockin' Facebook Page <http://facebook.com/hjtplibrary>, and The Nettle Creek Players <http://nettlecreekplayers.com>* -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged
much detail as possible. Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> Atlanta, GA 30345 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150++Atlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> 404-235-7138 <tel:%28404%29%20235-7138> tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 8:14 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> <scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>> wrote: Hi Diane, I agree completely. I only use IRC to attend the Evergreen Oversight Board Meeting because that is the venue of choice for those meetings. Otherwise, I avoid it. I find it to be difficult to use, and it seems to lean more towards the programmer side of things. Launchpad, while a great tool, is similarly geared for the programming community. For library-speak, this list seems to be the best place. Now that we know there is an audience who wants to discuss Web Client issues in library-speak, our consortium will share more of its discoveries and issues here. Scott *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] *On Behalf Of *Diane Disbro *Sent:* Monday, March 19, 2018 9:43 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged Absolutely. If I only complained at my library and never sent a help desk ticket to the IT department, it would be my own fault if nothing got fixed. There are, however, two sets of people working with Evergreen. The programmers and the end users. And we speak two different languages. I have looked at the IRC and it is programmer-speak, not library-speak. I would like more communication with end users in library-speak. Thanks for listening. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g> Union, MO <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g><https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++%C2%A0+%C2%A0++63084=gmail=g>63084 <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+%0D%0A+Union,+MO++63084=gmail=g> (636) 583-3224 <tel:%28636%29%20583-3224> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 11:41 AM, Jason Stephenson <ja...@sigio.com <mailto:ja...@sigio.com>> wrote: On 03/19/2018 11:55 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote: > Jason, > I agree Launchpad is a great tool, but I, for one, would like to see more discussion about bugs and Webby issues on this list. I often have trouble finding bugs in Launchpad so I feel sheepish about creating new ones there without first discussing it with others with more expertise, and this seems like a good place to do that. And I am not trying to stop people from discussing bugs on this or any other list. I think that's fine, too. It's just that Launchpad is the official record of the known bugs and feature requests, so if it is not on Launchpad, it is not on the RADAR. I hear that IRC is also a good place to discuss bugs or other issues. :) > > Scott -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged
Hi Diane, I'm interested in looking at these bugs further. Can you point me in the direction of the LP bugs filed for the following? Losing settings and workstation registration after clearing the browser cache or restarting the computer. Several functions require being applied twice before the the function is performed. Thanks so much! Kathy On 03/19/2018 04:32 PM, Diane Disbro wrote: Yes, Scott! We are all about resource sharing and one of the resources we should share is our insights! There are bug reports for four of the five showstoppers I reported this morning. The slow-down/freeze-up happening often does not have a bug reportas far as I know. (It is hard to find pertinent bug reports because you need to think like the person making the report in order to come up with the key words.) We used Webby for a month and had issues with it not loading all information on a screen or showing something odd that seemed to be tied with the number of functions we performed. After we had been clicking around, checking out patrons, checking in materials, editing records for a while, we were brought to a stand-still. Clearing the browser history usually solved the problem. And meant reregistering the workstation and checking settings. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 10:55 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> <scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <mailto:scott.tho...@sparkpa.org>> wrote: Jason, I agree Launchpad is a great tool, but I, for one, would like to see more discussion about bugs and Webby issues on this list. I often have trouble finding bugs in Launchpad so I feel sheepish about creating new ones there without first discussing it with others with more expertise, and this seems like a good place to do that. Scott -Original Message- From: Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] On Behalf Of Jason Stephenson Sent: Monday, March 19, 2018 11:35 AM To: open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged Diane, and anyone else. If you are encountering web client bugs and there are not already Launchpad bug entries to cover them, please go to Launchpad and create new bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen <https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen> Otherwise, no one else will be aware of the bugs you've found. Thanks, Jason -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged
Hi Diane, I have comments on a few of these: The inability to edit item attributes in the copy editor of more than one item at a time. At this time, you can batch edit items from both item status and copy buckets, but there are some remaining bugs. I'm not sure which issue is the critical one for you. - If the items you are editing have different values for required statistical categories, there is a bug that prevents them from being successfully edited. MassLNC has contracted with Equinox to address this bug, so there is a fix in the works for that one. More information on this bug is available at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1738893. - You cannot batch edit volume/call number information for these items. More info at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1739290 and at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1747664. Losing settings and workstation registration after clearing the browser cache or restarting the computer. This shouldn't be happening, and I have not seen a Launchpad bug on this issue. My recollection is that clearing cookies will remove settings from the browser's local storage, but clearing the cache has not removed these settings when I've worked in the web client. It isn't unusual for me to clear my cache several times per day. However, it is very easy to clear all of these things (cache, history, cookies) from the browser, and it would be good for staff to learn how to clear just what needs to be cleared. Are your libraries using hatch at all for storage? If so, I think it will help with this issues. There has also been ongoing discussion/work on moving these settings to the database. For the problems when restarting the computers, are these computers that automatically clear changes to the hard drive on restart (something like Deep Freeze)? The frequent need to clear the browser cache because of system freeze. I haven't heard of this problem, or the one that requires clicking twice before performing a function, but if it is happening, it needs to be reported on Launchpad. Kathy On 03/19/2018 11:09 AM, Diane Disbro wrote: Good morning - I appreciate hearing from several communities members their frustrations and suggestions for using the web client. Showstoppers for me are: * The inability to edit item attributes in the copy editor of more than one item at a time. * Losing settings and workstation registration after clearing the browser cache or restarting the computer. * The frequent need to clear the browser cache because of system freeze. * Several functions require being applied twice before the the function is performed. * Dymo printers aren't compatible with the web client. I chose the top five from my list of thirty-six. Thank you. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 3:08 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote: Hi Diane, I'm sorry to hear your frustration, but I can also empathize. While working on a recent project to sponsor more bug fixes for the web client, I also got discouraged as new bugs were reported, particularly when they were ones that would have made our priority list if we had known about them at the time we were selecting bugs to fix. To keep myself from getting discouraged, I found it helped to keep some things in mind. - Despite the current open bugs, the web client has come a long way just in the past year. Setting aside the addition of serials and offline, there has been a lot of bug fixing over the last months. In many cases, the fixes have been for what I consider to be showstopper bugs. I continued to see this work even today as I was going through my bug mail. It might be useful for the community to track statistics of how many web client bugs are getting fixed on a monthly basis to help us see the progress that's been done. Looking at the 3.0 point release notes is also a good way to see how much work has been done. - There were many people, including myself, who spent a lot of time testing the web client when the code was initially written, but, no matter how much testing was done, we knew that there are just some bugs that just won't be found until people start using it in production. This isn't unique to Evergreen or open-source software, but is something I've seen when using proprietary software as well. We tried to catch some of these bugs by having 2.12 available for trial use in production, but I don't think most sites really started using the web client heavily until 3.0, which was just released in October. I would say the flurry of bug reporting since that time is an expected part of the process of eventually getting to a more stable web client. This
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Funding help needed for xul report templates conversion
Hi all, I've been working with Georgia PINES and Sitka on a web client bug fix project that would allow report templates built in the old client to convert to the new web client format as soon as they are opened in the web client. Currently, if you try cloning an old reports template in the new client, it opens in an old editor that does not carry over True / False fields for the templates, does not have support for nullability, as well as some other problems. More information on this bug is available at https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1642344. This project is a bit larger than some of our other web client bug fixing projects. We have a quote from Equinox, and Georgia and Sitka have committed funds to the project, but more funding is needed to proceed with the project. This development is expected to ease the transition to reports in the web client by giving staff the ability to work with their existing templates rather than creating them all from scratch. The tech specs for the project are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/clone_reports.pdf. If we can commit to the project soon, we expect it can be completed in just a few months, making it available for the 3.2 release, which is the release when the XUL client will be entirely moved from Evergreen. If anyone is interested in helping us out, please send me a direct email! Thank you! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged
>> Back in the Template Toolkit days, there was a tag we used in Launchpad that identified bugs we thought should be fixed before removing the old catalog from Evergreen. Maybe we could consider doing something similar for the web client. << I like that idea. Although our circulation staff have moved over to the web client for the most part, there are still some major roadblocks that need to be overcome in cataloging before we are able to move everyone over completely. I like the idea too, but, along with it, there also needs to be a commitment to make sure bugs with those tags get fixed before the old client is removed. IIRC, the old javascript catalog was removed before many of those bugs were fixed because nobody directed their developers, funded development, etc. to get those bugs addressed. I think the tag is a good way to organize the bugs and highlight the important ones, but it doesn't offer a guarantee that they will be fixed without that commitment. Kathy On 03/16/2018 04:20 PM, Terran McCanna wrote: >> Back in the Template Toolkit days, there was a tag we used in Launchpad that identified bugs we thought should be fixed before removing the old catalog from Evergreen. Maybe we could consider doing something similar for the web client. << I like that idea. Although our circulation staff have moved over to the web client for the most part, there are still some major roadblocks that need to be overcome in cataloging before we are able to move everyone over completely. Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 4:08 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org <mailto:kluss...@masslnc.org>> wrote: Hi Diane, I'm sorry to hear your frustration, but I can also empathize. While working on a recent project to sponsor more bug fixes for the web client, I also got discouraged as new bugs were reported, particularly when they were ones that would have made our priority list if we had known about them at the time we were selecting bugs to fix. To keep myself from getting discouraged, I found it helped to keep some things in mind. - Despite the current open bugs, the web client has come a long way just in the past year. Setting aside the addition of serials and offline, there has been a lot of bug fixing over the last months. In many cases, the fixes have been for what I consider to be showstopper bugs. I continued to see this work even today as I was going through my bug mail. It might be useful for the community to track statistics of how many web client bugs are getting fixed on a monthly basis to help us see the progress that's been done. Looking at the 3.0 point release notes is also a good way to see how much work has been done. - There were many people, including myself, who spent a lot of time testing the web client when the code was initially written, but, no matter how much testing was done, we knew that there are just some bugs that just won't be found until people start using it in production. This isn't unique to Evergreen or open-source software, but is something I've seen when using proprietary software as well. We tried to catch some of these bugs by having 2.12 available for trial use in production, but I don't think most sites really started using the web client heavily until 3.0, which was just released in October. I would say the flurry of bug reporting since that time is an expected part of the process of eventually getting to a more stable web client. This is also why we are keeping the xul client around through the 3.1 release, because we knew it would take time to get the web client to where it needs to be for all Evergreen users to move to it. I still remember the early days of the Template Toolkit catalog. I was equally discouraged about bugs and missing features, but as more sites started using it, they made sure features important to them were fixed or added, and we now have a stable and feature rich public catalog. - I'm worried about stating this the wrong way, but we also have to remember the number of bugs we've learned to live with under the xul client. I'm not saying we should just learn to live with the web client bugs, but they certainly are more noticeable now because they are new. There are also several xul client bugs we were able to close out because they were fixed in the web client. The important thing is that the bugs are open and known. Evergreen sites can see where the problems are and ultimately choose to focus on addressing the ones most important to them. Having said all of this, I do think it's important that if there
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged
Hi Diane, I'm sorry to hear your frustration, but I can also empathize. While working on a recent project to sponsor more bug fixes for the web client, I also got discouraged as new bugs were reported, particularly when they were ones that would have made our priority list if we had known about them at the time we were selecting bugs to fix. To keep myself from getting discouraged, I found it helped to keep some things in mind. - Despite the current open bugs, the web client has come a long way just in the past year. Setting aside the addition of serials and offline, there has been a lot of bug fixing over the last months. In many cases, the fixes have been for what I consider to be showstopper bugs. I continued to see this work even today as I was going through my bug mail. It might be useful for the community to track statistics of how many web client bugs are getting fixed on a monthly basis to help us see the progress that's been done. Looking at the 3.0 point release notes is also a good way to see how much work has been done. - There were many people, including myself, who spent a lot of time testing the web client when the code was initially written, but, no matter how much testing was done, we knew that there are just some bugs that just won't be found until people start using it in production. This isn't unique to Evergreen or open-source software, but is something I've seen when using proprietary software as well. We tried to catch some of these bugs by having 2.12 available for trial use in production, but I don't think most sites really started using the web client heavily until 3.0, which was just released in October. I would say the flurry of bug reporting since that time is an expected part of the process of eventually getting to a more stable web client. This is also why we are keeping the xul client around through the 3.1 release, because we knew it would take time to get the web client to where it needs to be for all Evergreen users to move to it. I still remember the early days of the Template Toolkit catalog. I was equally discouraged about bugs and missing features, but as more sites started using it, they made sure features important to them were fixed or added, and we now have a stable and feature rich public catalog. - I'm worried about stating this the wrong way, but we also have to remember the number of bugs we've learned to live with under the xul client. I'm not saying we should just learn to live with the web client bugs, but they certainly are more noticeable now because they are new. There are also several xul client bugs we were able to close out because they were fixed in the web client. The important thing is that the bugs are open and known. Evergreen sites can see where the problems are and ultimately choose to focus on addressing the ones most important to them. Having said all of this, I do think it's important that if there are showstopper bugs in the web client (not annoyances, but things that really prevent you from using the web client), we need to identify those to increase the likelihood that they will be fixed ahead of other bugs. For example, one of the groups I work with recently set the bug priority to High for a handful of bugs they considered to be showstoppers. Back in the Template Toolkit days, there was a tag we used in Launchpad that identified bugs we thought should be fixed before removing the old catalog from Evergreen. Maybe we could consider doing something similar for the web client. Kathy On 03/16/2018 03:27 PM, Diane Disbro wrote: Good afternoon - I volunteered to keep track of Webby problems for the Missouri Evergreen circulation committee. I am pretty discouraged. My library began using Webby in December but there were so many frustrations that we stopped after about a month. My spreadsheet of problems now has thirty-five issue on it. Every time a new bug report is sent out my heart sinks. Diane Disbro Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator Union Branch Scenic Regional Library 308 Hawthorne Drive Union, MO 63084 (636) 583-3224 -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Donate to Support Evergreen Outreach Efforts
Hi all, As many of you know, the Evergreen Outreach Committee has been working since 2015 to increase Evergreen's visibility to the larger library community. As part of this effort, we have scheduled programs at ALA Midwinter meetings and annual conferences that showcase Evergreen to potential and existing users. These programs have included a focus on innovative catalog features during the 2017 annual conference in Chicago as well as a program on the new web client in Denver last month. More information on the latest program is available at https://evergreen-ils.org/evergreen-project-represents-at-ala-midwinter/ Due to the limited funds available through the community, the Outreach Committee tries to plan dynamic programs that also don't place too high of a burden on the funds that support this effort. However, during our program at Midwinter, we had an unanticipated expense for audio-visual equipment, which cost the project a little more than $1,000. The cost is high for the Evergreen project to support. I therefore am putting out a call to see if any Evergreen organizations would be willing to contribute a small portion of the fee to help offset the expenses for this program. If several organizations contribute a small amount of money, I am confident we can quickly replenish the community funds that supported this program. C/W MARS and MassLNC have already contributed some funds to offset this expense, leaving about $775 that needs to be reimbursed. If you are interested in contributing to support community outreach, you can donate by following the donation instructions at https://evergreen-ils.org/conservancy/. Also, please send me a direct email letting me know so that I can track how much has been donated for this specific purpose and can give credit to your organization. Finally, I wanted to leave off with a note on why I think it is important for Evergreen organizations to support these Outreach efforts. Conferences are where a lot of libraries do their system shopping, and proprietary ILS vendors are highly visible at these conferences with booths in the exhibit hall as well as meetings (or maybe breakfasts or lunches). By scheduling Evergreen programs at these conferences, we are also providing a way for system shoppers to learn about our system. Growing our community of users ultimately benefits all Evergreen users since a larger user base expands the potential for more vendors to support the system and increases the number of people who can contribute to code, documentation, testing, etc. All of this grown ultimately leads to continued improvements of Evergreen. I hope you can help us out! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier, Evergreen Outreach Committee Chair Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Order your conference t-shirts by the end of the month!
Hi all, I'm sending out a reminder that the community is selling conference t-shirts that feature the 2018 conference logo for the very low price of $15 per t-shirt. https://evergreen-ils.org/merchandise/conference-t-shirt/ . They come in Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large. Because we need time to get the t-shirts made and shipped to the venue, they must be pre-ordered by Friday, March 30. The t-shirts will be available for pickup at the Evergreen merchandise table. Don't miss out on this opportunity! I'll be wearing mine! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] We still need your survey responses!
Hi all, I'm sending along a reminder that we still need to hear from libraries / consortia using Evergreen for our annual community survey. The results of the survey will be compiled for the 2017 Evergreen annual report. We have heard from consortia and libraries listed in this spreadsheet - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vkGnS3mrjukPw9tJVt1qaPk3n13vvRJuF8eDTbROvRU/edit?usp=sharing If your library / consortium is listed here or if your library is a member of a consortium listed here, you can ignore this e-mail. However, if your library / consortium is not listed, please fill out the survey (or ask somebody to do it for you) at https://goo.gl/forms/15GrbXDo3HkgKCDw1. The survey is very quick, but you will need to know a few pieces of information before filling it out: * The number of libraries that joined your Evergreen system in the past year. * Your total number of branches and systems * Your total circulation transactions from January 1 to December 31, 2017 * Your total number of registered users. * Your service population. If you are unsure of the answers to one of those questions, please fill out the survey with the information you know so that we can make sure some portion of your information included in our aggregate data. If you filled out this survey in previous years, we still need your responses this year as we expect some of these numbers have changed. Our hope is to make this survey easier in future years by allowing you to update your previously-entered information instead of asking you to fill out the entire survey every year. You can help us with this effort by responding to this year's questions, which will be used as the basis for next year's survey. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Upcoming development projects from MassLNC
Hi all, MassLNC is considering a handful of development projects to fund over the coming months. The projects are listed below. I'm sharing these projects with the community to see if anyone has feedback on general concept behind the projects or the proposed implementations. Also, if anyone is already working on one of these projects, or a similar one, please let me know so that we don't duplicate efforts. I also have a specific question on the first listed project. * Improvements for Hopeless Holds - http://masslnc.org/node/3388 - this project would provide a new interface for managing hopeless holds. In the current description, we identify hopeless holds as ones that do not have copies in the hold_copy_map. However, we do have at least one site that has holdable statuses that they would want to show up as hopeless holds. Our current requirements don't cover this use case, but I wanted to throw the idea out there in case anyone had ideas of a way to incorporate those with little additional development. * Update hold information when patron contact information is updated - http://masslnc.org/node/3388 - this project would prompt staff and the public to update holds contact information when phone and SMS numbers are updated in their record and in their hold preferences. * Test notification method - http://masslnc.org/node/3377 - an easy way for staff or patrons to test the e-mail or SMS number on their account. * Support for inventory date - http://masslnc.org/node/3379 - the addition of some inventory-related fields to the copy could help libraries performing inventory. It could be added to a copy at checkin through the use of a checkin modifier or from the item status page. * Improvements to Deletion of Serials Items - http://masslnc.org/node/3383 - When deleting these items, linked copies will be removed and summary statements will be updated. * Improvements to Spine Label printing - http://masslnc.org/node/3386 - specifically, support for sheet label printing. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions or comments on these projects! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Going to ALA Annual in New Orleans?
Hi all, I know we have a few months until ALA Annual, but since I need to begin thinking about an Evergreen's ALA program now, I was wondering who in the community is planning to be there in June. If you are, send me a direct email to let me know? No need to send it to the entire list. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Can one run Evergreen 3.0 on an iPad?
Hi George, You won't be able to run hatch on an iPad, but this is only an issue if you plan to print from the iPad or store your local settings somewhere other than in browser storage. My understanding is that you also won't be able to perform offline circ on an iPad. However, the next 3.0.4 release of Evergreen, which I believe is scheduled to be released today, should fix an issue where you could not log into the web client on iOS devices. I can't speak to how well the web client is working on iPads outside of that login issue. See previous discussion at http://markmail.org/message/rijxfn7s2fjo4mf7 Kathy On 02/21/2018 10:33 AM, George Tuttle wrote: Can one run Evergreen 3.0 on an iPad? Is the answer no since iPads don’t support Java? George Tuttle Information Technology Librarian Piedmont Regional Library System 706-367-9399 x1130 770-891-0654 (cell) 706-367-8032 (fax) gtut...@prlib.org <mailto:gtut...@prlib.org> image002 -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Logos on Receipt Templates
Hi Geoff, We had a discussion about this in IRC a couple of months back. I don't know if I ever was able to get it to work because I had to move on to something else, but the discussion is here - http://irc.evergreen-ils.org/evergreen/2017-12-15#i_338518. It's unclear if we ever arrived at an answer in that discussion, but it does give you some things to try. Kathy On 02/14/2018 03:38 PM, Geoff Sams wrote: Hello all, After the myriad receipt template related emails I thought I’d jump in with a question that has come up while replicating old receipt templates in the web client. We had a logo setup in our old templates that printed without issues, but now when we embed that logo it shows up in preview without issue but shows up as an outlined box on the actual printed receipts. Has anyone else run into similar issues and found a work around? Thanks, Geoff Sams Library Manager Roanoke Public Library 817-491-2691 -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Print Templates - "You Saved" Calculator
I'm sorry Bill. I was only half reading the thread and thought you were talking about the web client. Yes, that method should continue to work on 2.12. Kathy On 02/14/2018 10:26 AM, Bill Coffey wrote y2.12 I do believe it did work on 2.9, but not sure. Electronic Circuit Board Bill Coffey Systems Administrator Wayne County Public Library 1001 E. Ash St Goldsboro, NC 27530 Phone: (919) 735-6249 Fax: (919) 731-2889 email: bill.cof...@waynegov.com *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Kathy Lussier *Sent:* Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:13 AM *To:* open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Print Templates - "You Saved" Calculator Hi Bill, Are you on 2.12 or 3.0? I'm not sure, but it could be an issue that didn't work in 2.12, but was eventually resolved in 3.0. Kathy On 02/14/2018 10:09 AM, Bill Coffey wrote: I have added it to (2) staff workstations and there not getting any totals. Electronic Circuit Board Bill Coffey Systems Administrator Wayne County Public Library 1001 E. Ash St Goldsboro, NC 27530 Phone: (919) 735-6249 Fax: (919) 731-2889 email: bill.cof...@waynegov.com <mailto:bill.cof...@waynegov.com> *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *John Amundson *Sent:* Wednesday, February 14, 2018 10:04 AM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> <mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Print Templates - "You Saved" Calculator Hi, Bill: Your code seems to work for me. The summed amount will not show in the preview. To confirm it is added correctly, you can print a checkout receipt. John <http://www.cwmars.org> John Amundson | Library Applications Associate III | CW MARS jamund...@cwmars.org <mailto:jamund...@cwmars.org> | 508-755-3323 x322 <tel:%28508%29%20755-3323> http://www.cwmars.org <http://www.cwmars.org/> On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 7:42 AM, Bill Coffey <bill.cof...@waynegov.com <mailto:bill.cof...@waynegov.com>> wrote: I am having a problem with the receipt for checkouts. I have tried several variants for the coding, but I can’t get the total. In the Line Item section I can get the Price of the books with the addition of the section in red. Here is the setup for my Library. Header: Welcome to %LIBRARY%! 919-735-1824 <tel:%28919%29%20735-1824> Please see a staff member to update your email address. You checked out the following items: Line Item: %title% Barcode: %barcode% Due: %due_date% Added and shows price of books %price% %price% Footer: Cost to buy these books: $ The Value of your Public Library - PRICELESS! %SHORTNAME% %TODAY_TRIM% You were helped by %STAFF_FIRSTNAME% DVDs are $1.00 per day. All other items are 25 cents each for every day they're late up to a maximum of $10 per item. Bill Coffey Systems Administrator Wayne County Public Library 1001 E. Ash St <https://maps.google.com/?q=1001+E.+Ash+St%0D+Goldsboro,+NC+27530=gmail=g> Goldsboro, NC 27530 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1001+E.+Ash+St%0D+Goldsboro,+NC+27530=gmail=g> Phone: (919) 735-6249 <tel:%28919%29%20735-6249> Fax: (919) 731-2889 <tel:%28919%29%20731-2889> email: bill.cof...@waynegov.com <mailto:bill.cof...@waynegov.com> *From:*Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org>] *On Behalf Of *Terran McCanna *Sent:* Tuesday, February 13, 2018 5:41 PM *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org <mailto:open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Print Templates - "You Saved" Calculator Great! Glad it works! Terran McCanna PINES Program Manager Georgia Public Library Service 1800 Century Place, Suite 150 <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150+%0D+Atlanta,+GA+30345=gmail=g> Atlanta, GA 30345 404-235-7138 <tel:%28404%29%20235-7138> tmcca...@georgialibraries.org <mailto:tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 5:03 PM, John Amundson <jamund...@cwmars.org
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Web Client Print Templates - "You Saved" Calculator
pines.georgialibraries.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=circ:workstations:receipts#subtotals
I haven't tested this scenario, but you should be able to
do something similar...
1) Set up am empty variable before the ng-repeat loop:
2) Somewhere inside the loop do some math:
3) After the end of the ng-repeat display your subtotal:
You Saved: {{transactions.subtotal | currency}}
Terran McCanna
PINES Program Manager
Georgia Public Library Service
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On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 3:29 PM, John Amundson
<jamund...@cwmars.org <mailto:jamund...@cwmars.org>> wrote:
Hi,
We are preparing for our move to the web client and
are currently going through and updating print
templates. For the Checkout, Items Out, and Renew
templates, many of our libraries print "You saved
$x.yz by borrowing from your local library." The price
of the items out would be added together and displayed
at the end of the receipt with the above text.
We did this by adding the following code to the line
item section of the template:
%price% %price% %price%
and the following in the footer, where the sum is
displayed:
I updated the line item portion for the web client
with the new variable name,
{{checkout.copy.price}}
but no matter what I do, the total sum is blank.
I cannot figure how to make this work. I was wondering
if anyone has gotten this to work yet and would be
willing to share their code. If not, does anyone have
any suggestions I could try?
Thank you,
John
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John Amundson | Library Applications Associate III |
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Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Get Your Conference T-Shirts!
Hi all, We're all looking forward to attending this year's conference in St. Charles, Missouri! It's a great opportunity to meet and learn from some fantastic people in the Evergreen community. This year, the community is selling conference t-shirts that feature the 2018 conference logo for the very low price of $15 per t-shirt. https://evergreen-ils.org/merchandise/conference-t-shirt/ . They come in Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large. The t-shirts need to be pre-ordered before the conference and will be available for pickup at the Evergreen merchandise table. Don't miss out on this opportunity! I'll be wearing mine! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Opportunity for donated booth at Southern California Linux Expo
Hi all, One of the organizers from the Southern California Linux Expo contacted us via the Evergreen Facebook page to ask if the Evergreen project would be interested in a donated booth at the conference to help promote the project to attendees. If there is anyone in the area who might be interested in attending the conference and talking about Evergreen at a booth, feel free to send me an email directly. The Outreach Committee would be able to send you some materials for the booth. Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Join us for Evergreen session at ALA MidWinter!
With the changing services libraries offer to their patrons, staff workflows are quickly changing as we strive to keep up with our customers’ high expectations. Library systems also need to adapt to support these modern workflows. The Evergreen community is leading a session at the 2018 American Library Association Midwinter meeting to show how Evergreen 3.0 is helping libraries serve their users in the modern age. Evergreen at the desk, on the road, and everywhere in between <https://www.eventscribe.com//2018/ALA-Midwinter/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo=333551>is scheduled for 1 to 2 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center, Mile High 1E. Released this fall, Evergreen 3.0 features a new client that can run in a web browser on a desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. In addition to a new modern interface and new way of doing business, Evergreen 3.0 brings us many new features like digital bookplates, batch-editing of user records, public catalog support for linking to maps of shelving locations, and more robust infrastructure. The session will also highlight new features expected in the March 2018 Evergreen release and provide opportunities for attendees to ask question about Evergreen and the community that supports it. I hope to see many of you there! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2017 Evergreen Community Survey
Hi all, I'm sending out a reminder to please fill out the Evergreen community survey by the end of the month. https://goo.gl/forms/1kuRHlWScS85sYwY2 If you aren't sure if somebody from your organization has already responded, you can check with me. We also don't mind getting duplicate response from the same organization since the important thing is that we get numbers from everyone. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! Kathy On 01/02/2018 02:10 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: Hi all, Happy New Year! Now that 2017 is behind us, the Evergreen Outreach Committee is beginning to gather highlight the year’s activities for the 2017 annual report. We are asking Evergreen libraries and consortia to respond to our annual community survey. The survey is essential for capturing a snapshot of the libraries that make up the Evergreen community. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and requires the following information that you may need to obtain from a report or another source: * Total service population * Total number of registered users * Total number of circulations in 2017 We are hoping to make the data-gathering process for these surveys a little easier in future years. The information you submit for this year’s survey will be available for you to review/update next year so that you will no longer need to re-submit the same information from year to year. Whether you are a single, standalone library or a large consortium, we want to hear from you! We’ve received great responses over the past two years, but we also know we missed hearing from many Evergreen sites. Please make sure your library is represented. The survey is available at https://goo.gl/forms/KgkcgLLiInGm6Pj93. -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen 3.03 and 2.12.9 released
The Evergreen community is pleased to announce two maintenance releases of Evergreen 3.0.3 and 2.12.9. Evergreen 3.0.3 has the following changes improving on Evergreen 3.0.2: * Fixes several issues related to the display of located URIs and records with bib sources in search results. * Setting opac_visible to false for a copy location group now hides only the location group itself, rather than also hiding every single copy in the group. * Fixes a bug that prevented the copy editor from displaying the /fine level/ and /loan duration/ fields. * The "Edit Items" grid action in the Item Status interface will now open in the combined volume/copy editor in batch. This makes the behavior consistent with the "Edit Selected Items" grid action in the copy buckets interface. * Staff members are now required to choose a billing type when creating a bill on a user account. * The Web client now provides staff users with an alert and option to override when an item with the Lost and Paid status is checked in. * Fixes a bug where the Web client offline circ interface was not able to set its working location. * Fixes an issue that prevented the ADMIN_COPY_TAG permission from being granted. * The MARC editor in the Web staff client now presents bib sources in alphabetical order. * Both circulation and grocery bills are now printed when a staff user selects a patron account and clicks "Print Bills". * Fixes an issue in the XUL serials interface the "Receive move/selected" action from succeeding. * Fixes a typo in the user password testing interface. Please note that the upgrade script for 3.0.3 contains a post-transaction command to forcibly update the visibility attributes of all bibs that make use of Located URIs or bib sources. This script may take a while to run on large datasets. If it it running too long, it can be canceled, and administrators can use a psql command detailed in the Release Notes <https://evergreen-ils.org/documentation/release/RELEASE_NOTES_3_0.html#_upgrade_notes> to perform the same action serially over time without blocking writes to bibs. Evergreen 2.12.9 has a fix that installs NodeJs from source, allowing the web staff client to build without failure. Please visit the Evergreen downloads page <https://evergreen-ils.org/egdownloads/> to download the upgraded software and to read full release notes. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the releases! -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Are folks still interested in Evergreen for Academics?
I'm still interested in participating. I think it died mostly because there was nobody taking a leadership role to keep the meetings/discussions going. In addition to discussing workflows, I would like to discuss development that could make Evergreen a more attractive option for academics. My preference is to keep any e-mail discussion on the Evergreen general list. I do think it was beneficial to have periodic meetings in IRC. Kathy On 01/11/2018 08:19 PM, Jane Sandberg wrote: Hi Evergreeners, A while back, there was a great group of folks at academic institutions who were discussing issues of interest to academic libraries that use Evergreen (e.g. course reserves, cataloging and display needs, workflows, integration with campus systems). There's some documentation of this group here: https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=evergreen_for_academics Would folks be interested in seeing this group return? If so, what sorts of activities and/or discussions do you think would be fruitful for this group to engage in? Thanks, -Jane -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: Seeking funding partners for two potential development projects
Hi all, Since I sent this e-mail shortly before the holidays when it may have been missed, I'm re-sending this message that MassLNC is seeking development partners to help fund two potential development projects. Feel free if you would like further information on either of these projects. Thank you! Kathy Forwarded Message Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Seeking funding partners for two potential development projects Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:34:14 -0500 From: Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org> Reply-To: Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> To: 'Evergreen Discussion Group' <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org> Hi all, The MassLNC development partners are considering funding of two projects to improve Evergreen. We have quotes and technical specifications for the projects, but we are looking for help in funding the projects before we move forward. *Improved printing and e-mail options from the catalog:* This project would allow Evergreen sites to offer brief and full options for printing or e-mailing citations from the catalog. Sites can customize which fields will be printed or e-mailed when using these options. One problem with current printing / e-mail is that call number and copy information cannot be part of the output. Under this project, those fields would now be eligible to be included in the output. The original requirements for this work are available at http://masslnc.org/node/3314. Please note that OPAC-01b-2017 is not part of this project at this time. The technical specs are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/opac_email_and_print.pdf *Alternate patron names* The other project would support alternate names for patrons. The goal of this project is to improve findability of patrons who may have had name changes or maybe go by a middle name. It also allows the patron to designate a preferred name, which may not be the primary name listed on their records. Many libraries have policies requiring that a patron's legal name be used on the record, but some patrons, such as transgender patrons, may have another name they prefer to use. The preferred name would display when they log into the catalog and will be available to use in action trigger notifications. There are two possible approaches to this project: allowing just one alternate name per patron or allowing unlimited alternate names. The MassLNC partners would really like to move forward with the fuller approach of supporting unlimited alternate names, but we would require additional funds to pursue this approach. The original requirements are available at http://masslnc.org/node/3303. The tech specs are still in a draft state and undergoing review, but I can share those with anyone who might be interested in the project. Please contact me directly if you are interested in helping fund either of these projects! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter:http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hatch installer can't detect java
If someone could please update the downloads page to use this new version, I'd appreciate it. The new version should be used by all versions of Evergreen. Done. On 01/03/2018 03:16 PM, Bill Erickson wrote: Hi, I have copied the latest Hatch Windows installer (the same as the Mobius link) to /var/www/open-ils.org/downloads/Hatch-Installer-0.1.3.exe on evergreen-ils.org. https://evergreen-ils.org/downloads/Hatch-Installer-0.1.3.exe If someone could please update the downloads page to use this new version, I'd appreciate it. The new version should be used by all versions of Evergreen. -b On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 2:28 PM, Jane Sandberg <sand...@linnbenton.edu> wrote: Update: this installer from the Mobius Consortium worked for me: https://dropbox.mobiusconsortium.org/pickup/Hatch-Installer-0.1.3.exe But the one from the official Evergreen Web site did not: https://evergreen-ils.org/downloads/previews/Hatch_Windows_Installer.0.0.3.exe On Wed, Jan 3, 2018 at 10:41 AM, Marcelo Lorca <marcelo.lo...@gmail.com> wrote: The version of Java is correct for you evergreen?. 2018-01-03 15:27 GMT-03:00 Jane Sandberg <sand...@linnbenton.edu>: Hi Evergreeners, When I try to run the hatch installer on a Windows 7 machine, I get the following error message: "Java not detected. Setup will now exit." However, the JRE is totally installed, and no other program that relies on java is complaining. When I run `java -version` in the command prompt, I get the following output: java version "1.8.0_151" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_151-b12) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.151-b12, mixed mode) Any suggestions for what I should try next? Thanks! -Jane -- Jane Sandberg Electronic Resources Librarian Linn-Benton Community College sand...@linnbenton.edu / 541-917-4655 Pronouns: she/her/hers or they/them/theirs -- * Marcelo Lorca González Bibliotecario Documentalista Programador Computacional -- Jane Sandberg Electronic Resources Librarian Linn-Benton Community College sand...@linnbenton.edu / 541-917-4655 Pronouns: she/her/hers or they/them/theirs -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2017 Evergreen Community Survey
Hi all, Happy New Year! Now that 2017 is behind us, the Evergreen Outreach Committee is beginning to gather highlight the year’s activities for the 2017 annual report. We are asking Evergreen libraries and consortia to respond to our annual community survey. The survey is essential for capturing a snapshot of the libraries that make up the Evergreen community. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and requires the following information that you may need to obtain from a report or another source: * Total service population * Total number of registered users * Total number of circulations in 2017 We are hoping to make the data-gathering process for these surveys a little easier in future years. The information you submit for this year’s survey will be available for you to review/update next year so that you will no longer need to re-submit the same information from year to year. Whether you are a single, standalone library or a large consortium, we want to hear from you! We’ve received great responses over the past two years, but we also know we missed hearing from many Evergreen sites. Please make sure your library is represented. The survey is available at https://goo.gl/forms/KgkcgLLiInGm6Pj93. -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Seeking funding partners for two potential development projects
Hi all, The MassLNC development partners are considering funding of two projects to improve Evergreen. We have quotes and technical specifications for the projects, but we are looking for help in funding the projects before we move forward. *Improved printing and e-mail options from the catalog:* This project would allow Evergreen sites to offer brief and full options for printing or e-mailing citations from the catalog. Sites can customize which fields will be printed or e-mailed when using these options. One problem with current printing / e-mail is that call number and copy information cannot be part of the output. Under this project, those fields would now be eligible to be included in the output. The original requirements for this work are available at http://masslnc.org/node/3314. Please note that OPAC-01b-2017 is not part of this project at this time. The technical specs are available at https://yeti.esilibrary.com/dev/public/techspecs/opac_email_and_print.pdf *Alternate patron names* The other project would support alternate names for patrons. The goal of this project is to improve findability of patrons who may have had name changes or maybe go by a middle name. It also allows the patron to designate a preferred name, which may not be the primary name listed on their records. Many libraries have policies requiring that a patron's legal name be used on the record, but some patrons, such as transgender patrons, may have another name they prefer to use. The preferred name would display when they log into the catalog and will be available to use in action trigger notifications. There are two possible approaches to this project: allowing just one alternate name per patron or allowing unlimited alternate names. The MassLNC partners would really like to move forward with the fuller approach of supporting unlimited alternate names, but we would require additional funds to pursue this approach. The original requirements are available at http://masslnc.org/node/3303. The tech specs are still in a draft state and undergoing review, but I can share those with anyone who might be interested in the project. Please contact me directly if you are interested in helping fund either of these projects! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC demo server to go down later today
Hi all, The MassLNC community demo server is back up again. Thanks! Kathy On 12/01/2017 02:35 PM, Kathy Lussier wrote: Hi all, I just wanted to let everyone know that the MassLNC community demo server down at 4 p.m. Eastern today so that we can update it with the latest 2.12 release. I'll let everyone know when it will be back up again. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] MassLNC demo server to go down later today
Hi all, I just wanted to let everyone know that the MassLNC community demo server down at 4 p.m. Eastern today so that we can update it with the latest 2.12 release. I'll let everyone know when it will be back up again. Thanks! Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen 3.0.2 and 2.12.8 released
On behalf of the buildmasters, Dan Wells and Blake Henderson, the release maintainers, Galen Charlton and myself, and all who contributed to the releases, I am pleased to announce the release of Evergreen 3.0.2 and 2.12.8. For full details, please see the release announcement at https://evergreen-ils.org/evergreen-3-0-2-and-2-12-8-released/ Thank you, Kathy -- Kathy Lussier Project Coordinator Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative (508) 343-0128 kluss...@masslnc.org Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Catalog holds status display - Hold queue and potential copies
her
since half the copies might be age hold protected so they cannot
fill the users holds.
Did you just remove that section from
templates/opac/parts/hold_status.tt2? Did you modify it in some
way? I would like to see examples of what you changed it to if
you changed it.
Should the potential copies count exclude copies that are age hold
protected and cannot be captured for that hold? Right now it
pulls from hold copy map, but it looks like restricting the copy
count based on the age hold protection might be possible to add.
Thanks
Josh
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Kathy Lussier
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