[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] photos for annual report

[Rogan Hamby]

We in the Outreach Committee will be starting up the annual report planning
in October but this year faces a new challenge.  I always encourage
community photos but use those from in-person events for the bulk.  We
won’t have any this year.  So, I’m beating the drum early.  I’d especially
like to see photos of libraries doing things during these times whether
it’s in-person service you’ve maintained, doing curbside service,
rearranging shelving, staff doing online storytime, and so on. Please send
them my way.  Please note that by sending the photo you are assumed to have
gotten permission to use the photo from the copyright holder and those
shown in the photo.  Thanks!


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] WIKI Clean up

[Rogan Hamby]

Hello all,

The Evergreen Outreach Committee has decided under its umbrella of
providing information to those in and outside the community to take on
ourselves the cleaning up of the Wiki.  We are not the first to walk down
this path.  Dan Wells, Angela Kilsdonk, and others have put critical work
into keeping the wiki healthy but like many things, it's a job that needs
periodic effort.

And it is a big job and we are only a handful of souls so I would like to
extend an invitation to anyone who would like to join us for it.  Our next
meeting is Wednesday, September 2nd,⋅2:00 – 3:00pm Eastern.

Join with Google Meet
meet.google.com/oip-dwca-bpc
Join by phone
‪(US) +1 337-441-4148‬ PIN: ‪125 363 025‬#

At that meeting, we will start coordinating and planning the process so
anyone who wants to join us for the project is welcome.  We will be
breaking the project down into manageable subtasks so it's a great project
for people with limited time but want to contribute.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Dates for the Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

The final dates have been selected: October 26th, 27th and 28th.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] hack-a-way dates selection poll - last week

[Rogan Hamby]

Quick reminder to select the dates best for you.  The event will be online
this year.  I will close the poll next Tues at end of business Eastern
time.

https://doodle.com/poll/cucxe8q42p2qmmik


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Equinox's migration-tools repo

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

As many of you know the Equinox migration-tools repo has been around for a
long time and has a lot of useful utilities in it.  To make it a bit easier
for the community to get to we have moved it to Github.  You can now find
it at:

https://github.com/EquinoxOpenLibraryInitiative/migration-tools

We've always accepted patches but with Github pull requests available that
process will be a bit easier for everyone as well.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way update and poll

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

Following up on my last email about the Hack-A-Way the planning group has
met and selected Hopin.to as the platform that we will use.  A doodle poll
is here for those who hope to attend so that they can select their
availability: https://doodle.com/poll/cucxe8q42p2qmmik

One of the major advantages of Hopin is that we can allow participants to
create their own breakout ad-hoc sessions.  These sessions can have up to
10 active / talking / on-screen participants and up to 100 people attending
the session.  That means 90 of the 100 at a time can only observe but as
people leave active participation others can step in, all without
moderation.  Participants can also share screens or windows of their choice
as well as actively share video and/or audio.

Moderated sessions can also be created as well as a "main stage" area for
planned events with speakers.  The reception area provides a nice
schedule and easy access.  Ad-hoc sessions can also be scheduled.  Some
large events are already being done with Hopin so I'm not concerned about
scalability.

The access  plan we are looking at for us does max out at 100 "tickets" for
the event but that should be plenty for the Hack-A-Way.  Although I expect
more participation with the online event than ones that require physical
travel 100 should still be enough.

In fact, the free tier of the platform addresses all of our core needs but
we are hoping to attract a sponsor that would pay for two months of access
to the platform for $99 a month (with a discount for non-profits).  This
would allow us to record the events as well.  We have not worked out the
details yet but the sponsor would receive recognition as well as possesses
the warm fuzzy feeling of doing a good thing.







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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2020 Conference Videos

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Millissa,

We haven't sat down and created a resource list for each video.  If anyone
wishes to do so, or presenters want to send me a list I will be happy to
update the descriptions of each video with their resources but
unfortunately watching all the videos and compiling the lists isn't
something I have time for.  I agree it would be a great resource though and
I'm making a note that on future projects we should request a resource list
along with slides link.

On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 3:50 PM Millissa Macomber <
millis...@burlingtonwa.gov> wrote:

> Really appreciate these videos being posted.
>
> Is there a way to see the materials that are referenced in the videos? In
> several of the ones I've watched the presenters mention documents that they
> are sharing in the chat. Do I need to contact the individual presenters?
>
> Thanks again. This is a huge resource and all of the videos I've watched
> so far have had valuable information for our system.
>
> mm
>
> Millissa Macomber | Senior Technical Services Associate
> Burlington Public Library
> 820 E. Washington Avenue | Burlington, WA 98233
> 360-755-0760 | millis...@burlingtonwa.gov 
>
> Sign up to receive email or text notices
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>
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> --
> *From:* Open-ils-general [
> open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] on behalf of Rogan
> Hamby [rha...@equinoxinitiative.org]
> *Sent:* Monday, June 29, 2020 2:01 PM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2020 Conference Videos
>
> We are going to keep it short and sweet.  On behalf of the
> Outreach Committee, I'm glad to say that all of the sessions from the
> 2020 Evergreen International Online Conference are now online on our
> Youtube channel for your enjoyment!
>
> link:
> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsktT5b82paWzb6R_C_0pJ4pf_eo9xOGJ
>
> From the link, you can subscribe to our channel and watch the videos
> individually or just let them roll one after another.
>
>
> 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
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020 Volunteers

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Terran,

Dates have not been selected yet, that is part of the process we'll work
through over the next couple of weeks.  I'm putting together the survey for
the community now.  I'll add you to my email list and forward the initial
email to you in a few minutes.



On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 10:43 AM Terran McCanna <
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> wrote:

> Rogan, I'd be happy to help as well.
>
> I'm sorry if I've missed it, but have dates been selected?
>
>
>
> Terran McCanna, PINES Program Manager
> --
>
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>
> 2872 Woodcock Blvd, Suite 250 l Atlanta, GA 30341
>
> (404) 235-7138 | tmcca...@georgialibraries.org
>
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>
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> <https://www.twitter.com/georgialibs>
>
> Join our email list <http://georgialibraries.org> for stories of Georgia
> libraries making an impact in our communities.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 5:49 PM Rogan Hamby 
> wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon,
>>
>> As many people know the Hack-A-Way has been around for about nine years
>> now and has been an event that has allowed developers to concentrate their
>> efforts as a group.  A big part of that has been removing online barriers
>> by letting them interact face to face.  Face to face is not such a great
>> idea right now.  But we will keep calm and Evergreen on.
>>
>> So, the Hack-A-Way this year goes online.  I'm hoping to solicit a few
>> additional volunteers.   We will look at online meeting platforms and
>> evaluate them to try to find the following:
>>
>> 1) one that allows dynamic creation of meeting rooms/streams so that
>> users can gather together just as they could at physical tables at will
>> 2) supports moderated meetings so that presentations can be done with
>> question and input
>> 3) supports recording the meetings and presentations for archival on the
>> community Youtube channel
>> 4) scheduling so that we don't have to do it manually
>>
>> Then, this same group will organize the event, get it scheduled, and do
>> whatever it takes to make it happen.  The requirements may change as we
>> look at platforms but they are a starting point.  All of this will be with
>> an eye toward learning some lessons for the future.  I hope to not only
>> find a strong platform for this year but a platform that can be used to
>> supplement the in-person Hack-A-Way in future years.
>>
>> Anyone interested, just let me know.  We will work heavily by email but
>> have some online meetings, especially to test tools.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020 Volunteers

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Ruth,

That sounds good.  I'm working on the initial email now so I will add you
to the list.



On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 8:17 AM Frasur, Ruth  wrote:

> Rogan,
>
>
>
> If I can help, let me know.
>
>
>
> *Ruth Frasur*
>
> *Evergreen Support and Development Administrator*
>
> Indiana State Library
>
> 140 N Senate Ave
>
> Indianapolis, IN  46204
>
> (317) 460-7556
>
>
>
> *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:
> open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Rogan
> Hamby
> *Sent:* Monday, July 6, 2020 5:49 PM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <
> open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>
> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020 Volunteers
>
>
>
>  This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments
> or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email. 
> --
>
> Good afternoon,
>
>
>
> As many people know the Hack-A-Way has been around for about nine years
> now and has been an event that has allowed developers to concentrate their
> efforts as a group.  A big part of that has been removing online barriers
> by letting them interact face to face.  Face to face is not such a great
> idea right now.  But we will keep calm and Evergreen on.
>
>
>
> So, the Hack-A-Way this year goes online.  I'm hoping to solicit a few
> additional volunteers.   We will look at online meeting platforms and
> evaluate them to try to find the following:
>
>
>
> 1) one that allows dynamic creation of meeting rooms/streams so that users
> can gather together just as they could at physical tables at will
>
> 2) supports moderated meetings so that presentations can be done with
> question and input
>
> 3) supports recording the meetings and presentations for archival on the
> community Youtube channel
>
> 4) scheduling so that we don't have to do it manually
>
>
>
> Then, this same group will organize the event, get it scheduled, and do
> whatever it takes to make it happen.  The requirements may change as we
> look at platforms but they are a starting point.  All of this will be with
> an eye toward learning some lessons for the future.  I hope to not only
> find a strong platform for this year but a platform that can be used to
> supplement the in-person Hack-A-Way in future years.
>
>
>
> Anyone interested, just let me know.  We will work heavily by email but
> have some online meetings, especially to test tools.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 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
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020 Volunteers

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

As many people know the Hack-A-Way has been around for about nine years now
and has been an event that has allowed developers to concentrate their
efforts as a group.  A big part of that has been removing online barriers
by letting them interact face to face.  Face to face is not such a great
idea right now.  But we will keep calm and Evergreen on.

So, the Hack-A-Way this year goes online.  I'm hoping to solicit a few
additional volunteers.   We will look at online meeting platforms and
evaluate them to try to find the following:

1) one that allows dynamic creation of meeting rooms/streams so that users
can gather together just as they could at physical tables at will
2) supports moderated meetings so that presentations can be done with
question and input
3) supports recording the meetings and presentations for archival on the
community Youtube channel
4) scheduling so that we don't have to do it manually

Then, this same group will organize the event, get it scheduled, and do
whatever it takes to make it happen.  The requirements may change as we
look at platforms but they are a starting point.  All of this will be with
an eye toward learning some lessons for the future.  I hope to not only
find a strong platform for this year but a platform that can be used to
supplement the in-person Hack-A-Way in future years.

Anyone interested, just let me know.  We will work heavily by email but
have some online meetings, especially to test tools.



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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2020 Conference Videos

[Rogan Hamby]

We are going to keep it short and sweet.  On behalf of the
Outreach Committee, I'm glad to say that all of the sessions from the 2020
Evergreen International Online Conference are now online on our Youtube
channel for your enjoyment!

link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsktT5b82paWzb6R_C_0pJ4pf_eo9xOGJ

>From the link, you can subscribe to our channel and watch the videos
individually or just let them roll one after another.


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Amnesty project

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Lynn,

I've done a few of these projects on a database level for libraries.  A
quick question, do they want to clear all bills over five years old or all
bills associated with transactions that are more than five years old?  The
difference can lead to some odd edge-case scenarios.  My experience from
making things as simple as possible for the patrons and staff to deal with
is to clear out transactions over five years.  So, some billings might be
more recent but the circ or booking that started them would be more than
five years old.  That really helps remove the oddball cases that cause
confusion in the future. I would also recommend closing out those
transactions.

You'll also want to consider what you want to do with negative balances.
At a minimum, you don't want to make them worse by applying additional
payment offsets to them and applying a negative forgive payment might work
but makes me twitch uncomfortably.

I'll look to see if I have a script I can share that can be cribbed from
but my general approach is:

a) does the transaction have any payments on it?  If no then void it.
b) is the balance negative?  if so then adjust to zero.
c) the balance is positive?  forgive outstanding amount.





On Fri, Jun 26, 2020 at 9:35 AM Floyd, Angelia Lynn 
wrote:

> One of our library systems is wanting to do an Amnesty project, and clear
> all bills over 5 yrs old.  Anyone have a script we can start with? Or any
> gotchas We should know about?
>
>
>
> -
> Lynn Floyd
> MIS Supervisor
>
>
> Indiana State Library
> https://www.in.gov/library/
> 315 W Ohio St
> Indianapolis, IN 46202
> 317-232-3290
> lflo...@library.in.gov
>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen Online Conference

[Rogan Hamby]

Yep.  The introduction comments and keynote are already up at
https://youtu.be/0ui_fR_fiPo

The rest will be released as time allows so I suspect this weekend if not
sooner.  I'll post as things are released on Twitter and some summary posts
on the website as tracks 1 & 2 for each day are up.



On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 10:24 AM Jason Boyer 
wrote:

> Hi Dana, they are indeed being recorded and will end up on Youtube at some
> point. That may be delayed a little because there are some minor edits to
> be made. (Things like splitting single 3-4 hour streams into 3-4 separate
> videos, lining up captions, etc.)
>
> Jason
>
> --
> Jason Boyer
> Senior System Administrator
> Equinox Open Library Initiative
> phone:  +1 (877) Open-ILS (673-6457)
> email:  jbo...@equinoxinitiative.org 
> web:  https://EquinoxInitiative.org/
>
> On Jun 10, 2020, at 10:20 AM, Dana Schwarz 
> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> Will the Evergreen Online Conference sessions be recorded to view later? I
> have registered but cannot attend a couple of the sessions listed.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Dana Schwarz
> *Technical Services Coordinator*
> 
> Lincoln Public Library, MFR Branch
> 4080 John Charles Blvd.
> Vineland, Ont, Canada
> 905.562.5711
>
> schw...@lincoln.library.on.ca
>
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

As many know, we have had two institutions express interest in hosting the
2020 Hack-A-Way.  I was discussing the logistics with both early this year
when the COVID-19 situation escalated and everything went on pause.   I've
been waiting a while to write this email hoping that as May arrived the
future would be clear and I'd be able to say we would still go ahead with
plans for the 2020 Hack-A-Way.  It's about as clear as mud on a foggy day.
At this point in time, I can not ask anyone to commit to the resources
necessary to ensure the hosting of an event in October.

It is possible that by October the situation will be remarkably better.  I
certainly hope so.  However, there are some pretty dire forecasts for the
current infection vectors as well as the possibility of another outbreak in
the Fall ... just in time for the Hack-A-Way.   I also suspect that many of
us are working for institutions that will be evaluating their travel rules
in light of all these variables and that may complicate attendance for
many.  Waiting until June or July for a decision, aside from the difficulty
for a host, also adds a time based set of complications for attendees in
regards to budget request cycles.

So, to get to the point (finally) my inclination unless I hear an uproar of
"no, we can definitely make it!" is to cancel the in-person Hack-A-Way this
year.

I am open to investigating online options.  They are less than ideal and
the Hack-A-Way was intended to avoid those same barriers that an online
event causes but sometimes we just have to keep calm and Evergreen on.  I
will investigate options for collaboration software such as GoTo Meeting or
Zoom that may allow for both the whole group to meet and break out into
smaller interest groups.  This could also be useful to supplement the
future in-person events.

So, I welcome feedback, including from those who think we may have a means
to make this happen.  But, at this point I am going to proceed with
creating plans to take things online this year and will be reaching out to
others in the next few months both for feedback and with a few
supplications for assistance.

Hope everyone is well,

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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Announcement - Online Conference

[Rogan Hamby]

The Evergreen International Conference is the premier event for the
Evergreen open-source ILS community.  Each year, a broad cross-section of
software developers, systems administrators, librarians, and other
stakeholders gather to discuss, learn, and do work related to the continual
development and implementation of this full-featured and highly scalable
library management system.  The conference serves as both a high-level
professional development opportunity as well as a vehicle to develop and
fortify community relationships.

This year, due to the CoViD-19 pandemic and the pursuant societal
constraints, local planners and community leaders made the responsible, but
difficult, decision to cancel the in-person conference.  The content that
would have been shared during the traditional event, however, remains
valuable and relevant.  Responding to all of these realities, and with
thanks to the willingness of those groups and individuals scheduled to
present, teach, and facilitate to shift gears, the Evergreen community will
present its first-ever online conference June 9-11.  Mark your calendars
and stay tuned for more information.  Make sure to subscribe to the General
Discussion List for details as they are available.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 Annual Report

[Rogan Hamby]

Good morning,

The 2019 Annual Report has been released:

https://evergreen-ils.org/about-us/annual-reports/

Enjoy!


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Marc field change script

[Rogan Hamby]

To me, and this is personal preference I think, I don't see a big
difference between writing something once outside the db versus in it.
Both approaches are fine in my mind.  It does make me think of a point I
didn't mention though, which is I wouldn't store a function in any existing
Evergreen schema.  If you do make your own functions for tasks like this
create a distinct schema for them along with any tables.  I'm not a fan of
mixing project stuff into the stock schemas.



On Tue, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:45 AM Jason Stephenson  wrote:

> Glen & Rogan,
>
> I prefer to do these things outside of the database, i.e. pull the
> record out with DBI, modify it, and then update it with DBI.
>
> I'm not a fan of writing database functions for something that I'll use
> only once or twice.
>
> I have some utility scripts that I've used and shared with the world
> available on Github:
>
> https://github.com/Dyrcona/evergreen_utilities/tree/master/perl
>
> A couple of those might prove useful as examples, possibly loaderecords.pl
> .
>
> My pre-conference presentation last year covered getting started writing
> utility programs in Perl using the Evergreen back end. The files for it
> are also available on Github:
>
> https://github.com/Dyrcona/evergreen2019-preconference
>
> I hope that you find the above to be useful, and if you have more
> technical questions, the conversation should probably move to the
> development list.
>
> Cheers,
> Jason
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Marc field change script

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Glen,

If you have someone on staff comfortable with MARC::Record this is a simple
thing to do with PLPERL as a function.  In fact I'd say this is a good
really simple one for someone to cut their teeth on if they were learning
and the kind of thing I was going to do in the preconference.  Depending on
how things work out I may still do something like it for the virtual
conference.

As always caveat auctor (writer beware) - use a test server first, test
carefully, etc...



On Mon, Apr 6, 2020 at 12:25 PM Glen Modell  wrote:

> Hello, I would like to know if anyone has a script which changes or
> eliminates a given MARC subfield for a given list of bibliographic records.
>
> In particular, we have about 10,000 records with contents in the 100-e
> subfield which we would like to eliminate.  In those cases, the 100-a ends
> in a comma, which we would like to eliminate (or change to a period) as
> well.
>
> Thanks.  --  Glen.
>
> *
> Glen Modell
> Library Automation Specialist
> Ann Arbor District Library
> mode...@aadl.org
> 734-327-8322
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Upcoming Evergreen Conference

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

I just wanted to express thanks for everyone on the conference committee
and the board that is having to deal with this situation.  Obviously no one
anticipated this when they signed up for helping with the conference and
this is added stress on top of whatever else is going on.




On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 12:18 PM Terran McCanna <
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I have been fielding a lot of emails from conference registrants and
> exhibitors asking whether the conference will still occur, and
> cancellations have begun coming in from state government employees that
> have been directed to cancel all non-essential travel (Georgia is one of
> the states that has done so).
>
> We are still investigating options, but it is quite complicated with
> multiple contracts involved. We will announce a final decision next week.
>
> Be safe out there,
> Terran
>
>
> Terran McCanna, PINES Program Manager
> --
>
> Georgia Public Library Service | University System of Georgia
>
> 2872 Woodcock Blvd, Suite 250 l Atlanta, GA 30341
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Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Assistance with circulation numbers reports

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Trisha,

On the circulation source there is a field of Parent Circ.  That records
the previous circulation when it is a renewal so if you do a filter
requiring that to be null it won't include renewals.



On Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 7:42 AM Trisha Cantwell Keene 
wrote:

> Good morning.
> We need to supply IPEDS with the count of initial circulations, that is
> the number of times our items circulated not including renewals.
>
> Any assistance with how to get this number is greatly appreciated.
>
> Stay well.
> --
> Trisha Cantwell Keene
> Associate Director
> Thorndike Library
> College of the Atlantic
> 109 Eden St.
> Bar Harbor, ME  04609
>
> (207) 801-5661
> (207) 288-2328 Fax
> tcantw...@coa.edu
>
> "Google can bring you back a hundred thousand answers. A librarian can
> bring you back the right one."  The Guardian (London)
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] [OPEN-ILS-DOCUMENTATION] Favorite Text editor

[Rogan Hamby]

GUI or command line?  They're different answers.  :)



On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 2:56 PM Floyd, Angelia Lynn 
wrote:

> Quick survey on your favorite text editor:
>
>
>
> https://forms.gle/dPZj7b8nQGWDfzEQ7
>
>
>
> -
> Lynn Floyd
> MIS Supervisor
>
>
> Indiana State Library
> https://www.in.gov/library/
> 315 W Ohio St
> Indianapolis, IN 46202
> 317-232-3290
> lflo...@library.in.gov
>
>
> ___
> OPEN-ILS-DOCUMENTATION mailing list
> open-ils-documentat...@list.georgialibraries.org
> http://list.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-documentation
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holds / Circulation question

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Kate,

If I'm undestanding your question correctly it's not possible.  The
circulating library is an item attribute and requires an org unit id or it
can't save the entry in the database.  The owning library as others have
noted is a volume / call number attribute and has the same restriciton to
not allow null values.



On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 9:46 AM Kate Coleman  wrote:

> Speaking of brains unwilling to compute...
>
> If a multi-branch system (which additionally belongs to a large
> consortium) chooses to only use the owning library section for their items
> and leave the circulating library blank, are their negative repercussions
> for that?
>
>
> Kate Coleman
> Jefferson County Library - Central Services
> Technical Services Specialist
> 5678 State Rd. PP
> High Ridge, MO 63049
> 636-677-8689
> Fax: 636--677-1769
> kcole...@jeffcolib.org
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 8:18 AM Frasur, Ruth 
> wrote:
>
>> Stuart,
>>
>>
>>
>> The “circulation library” is the library that owns the material.  This
>> doesn’t change (unless someone cedes ownership).  The “checkout/renew
>> library” is the library that is circulating that item at any given moment.
>> The labeling for libraries is confusing.
>>
>>
>>
>> Ruth Frasur
>>
>> *Evergreen Development and Support Administrator*
>>
>> Indiana State Library
>>
>> 140 N. Senate Ave.
>>
>> Indianapolis, IN 46204
>>
>> (317) 460-7556
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:
>> open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Forrest,
>> Stuart
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 4, 2020 9:04 AM
>> *To:* Group, Evergreen 
>> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Holds / Circulation question
>>
>>
>>
>>  This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments
>> or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email. 
>> --
>>
>> Hi
>>
>>
>>
>> This may sound a simple question to some, but my brain seems unwilling to
>> compute!
>>
>>
>>
>> So if a book that has been placed on hold that has a Circulating Library
>> of ‘LibraryA’ is then transitted to ‘LibraryB’ where the hold is being
>> fulfilled. Does the circulating library temporarily change to ‘LibraryB’ so
>> that library gets the circulation? I’m thinking of circ reports now. Or
>> would it be better to use Checkout Library instead to capture all
>> circulations at ‘LibraryB’
>>
>>
>>
>> Hopes this makes sense to someone as I am not quite understanding it.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Much
>>
>> Stuart
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Stuart Forrest, Library IT Manager/Analyst Beaufort County Library System
>>
>> 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
>>
>> 843 255 6450
>>
>> sforr...@bcgov.net
>>
>> beaufortcountylibrary.org
>>
>>
>>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Register to Vote in the Evergreen Project Board 2020 Election!

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Jessica,

I'm getting a 'resource unavailable" message on that link.




On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 3:11 PM Jessica Woolford 
wrote:

> Voter registration for the Evergreen Project Board (formerly the Evergreen
> Oversight Board) 2020 election is now open. Anyone who has contributed to
> Evergreen or is employed by an institution that runs Evergreen is eligible
> to vote. To complete your registration, please fill out this short survey:
>
> https://forms.gle/SJ85JjRDakaQCZHN8
>
> *Voter registration will end on March 6th*. The election will begin on
> March 9th. If you are registered, you will receive an email from
> Opavote.com with information on how to cast your vote. Voting will end on
> March 27th and results will be announced the week of April 6th. Candidates
> will be announced before voting begins. Due to the delay in starting voter
> registration, the dates have been shifted from what was previously
> announced.
>
> Information on the Evergreen Project board and its function in the
> community can be found here: https://evergreen-ils.org/governance/
>
> Feel free to contact me or any board member with questions about the board
> or the election process.
>
> Jessica (On behalf of the Evergreen Project Board)
>
> --
> Jessica Woolford
> Evergreen Systems Manager
> Bibliomation, Inc.
> 24 Wooster Ave.
> Waterbury, CT 06708
> 203-577-4070 ext. 105
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] ALA Event in 2019

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

Did anyone who attended the Evergreen and Koha presentation at ALA last
summer take any pictures of the event?


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 new Evergreen Libraries

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Diane,

I had found the information for most of those but had missed Ray County so
thank you, I'm glad to have a more complete list!



On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 9:51 AM Diane Disbro 
wrote:

> I forgot about this! Maybe someone from Missouri already replied but here
> is the list of libraries that migrated to Missouri Evergreen in 2019. I
> would have to search through old emails to find collection sizes and patron
> counts. If you need that information, let me know.
>
> [image: image.png]
>
> Diane Disbro
> Pronouns: she/her
> Branch Manager/Circulation Coordinator
> Union Branch
> Scenic Regional Library
> 251 Union Plaza Drive
> Union, MO 63084
> (636) 583-3224
> ddis...@scenicregional.org
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 6:59 AM Rogan Hamby 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Not too late at all, thank you!
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 12:49 AM Linda Jansova 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Rogan,
>>>
>>> I hope it's not too late by now but I'll try anyway:
>>>
>>> In 2019 our Evergreen Common Catalog welcomed three new member libraries:
>>>
>>>- Varianty Educational Programme Library - this library started
>>>using Evergreen as its first ever ILS. The educational programme is
>>>operated by a Czech nonprofit organization People in Need, widely known 
>>> for
>>>its humanitarian work in a number of countries around the world. The
>>>library has about 5,000 volumes.
>>>- Evangelical Theological Seminary Library - this library previously
>>>used its own Evergreen installation but switched to using Evergreen in 
>>> the
>>>Common Catalog format in 2019. The library is operated by a vocational
>>>school focusing on theology, social and pastoral work. It has about 
>>> 17,000
>>>volumes.
>>>- Montessori Library - this library started using Evergreen as its
>>>first ever ILS. The library is operated by a Czech nonprofit organization
>>>Montessori Czech Republic which focuses on promoting and supporting
>>>Montessori method of education. It has about 2,000 volumes.
>>>
>>> The Common Catalog is described in detail in the 2015 community annual
>>> report:
>>> https://evergreen-ils.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Evergreen%20Annual%20Report%202015%20Max%20Resolution.pdf.
>>> Currently, it serves as a shared Evergreen installation for seven
>>> independent libraries based in the Czech Republic.
>>>
>>> Also in 2019, the Security Services Archive Library started using
>>> Evergreen by joining an installation operated by the Institute for the
>>> Study of Totalitarian Regimes, thus creating a second cluster of Evergreen
>>> libraries in the Czech Republic. The Security Services Archive Library - as
>>> its name suggests - is operated by the Security Services Archive. This
>>> archive is a governmental organization which focuses on archival materials
>>> resulting from the security services activities during the communist era.
>>> It has about 4,000 volumes.
>>>
>>> Thank you in advance for including some of the above mentioned
>>> information in the annual report!
>>> Linda
>>>
>>> On 12/12/19 6:05 PM, Rogan Hamby wrote:
>>>
>>> Good afternoon on behalf of the Outreach Committee,
>>>
>>> One thing we are doing in the community annual report this year is
>>> dedicating space to discussing the growth of Evergreen during 2019 in terms
>>> of those who have moved to Evergreen.  Obviously, various institutions can
>>> migrate into Evergreen without any kind of fanfare or announcement but I'm
>>> hoping to create as strong a list of possible.  So, if you know of an
>>> institution that has moved to Evergreen this year please let me know.  A
>>> few stats like bib collection size would be great but I'll take as
>>> little as a name and location!
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 new Evergreen Libraries

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi,

Not too late at all, thank you!



On Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 12:49 AM Linda Jansova  wrote:

> Hi Rogan,
>
> I hope it's not too late by now but I'll try anyway:
>
> In 2019 our Evergreen Common Catalog welcomed three new member libraries:
>
>- Varianty Educational Programme Library - this library started using
>Evergreen as its first ever ILS. The educational programme is operated by a
>Czech nonprofit organization People in Need, widely known for its
>humanitarian work in a number of countries around the world. The library
>has about 5,000 volumes.
>- Evangelical Theological Seminary Library - this library previously
>used its own Evergreen installation but switched to using Evergreen in the
>Common Catalog format in 2019. The library is operated by a vocational
>school focusing on theology, social and pastoral work. It has about 17,000
>volumes.
>- Montessori Library - this library started using Evergreen as its
>first ever ILS. The library is operated by a Czech nonprofit organization
>Montessori Czech Republic which focuses on promoting and supporting
>Montessori method of education. It has about 2,000 volumes.
>
> The Common Catalog is described in detail in the 2015 community annual
> report:
> https://evergreen-ils.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Evergreen%20Annual%20Report%202015%20Max%20Resolution.pdf.
> Currently, it serves as a shared Evergreen installation for seven
> independent libraries based in the Czech Republic.
>
> Also in 2019, the Security Services Archive Library started using
> Evergreen by joining an installation operated by the Institute for the
> Study of Totalitarian Regimes, thus creating a second cluster of Evergreen
> libraries in the Czech Republic. The Security Services Archive Library - as
> its name suggests - is operated by the Security Services Archive. This
> archive is a governmental organization which focuses on archival materials
> resulting from the security services activities during the communist era.
> It has about 4,000 volumes.
>
> Thank you in advance for including some of the above mentioned information
> in the annual report!
> Linda
>
> On 12/12/19 6:05 PM, Rogan Hamby wrote:
>
> Good afternoon on behalf of the Outreach Committee,
>
> One thing we are doing in the community annual report this year is
> dedicating space to discussing the growth of Evergreen during 2019 in terms
> of those who have moved to Evergreen.  Obviously, various institutions can
> migrate into Evergreen without any kind of fanfare or announcement but I'm
> hoping to create as strong a list of possible.  So, if you know of an
> institution that has moved to Evergreen this year please let me know.  A
> few stats like bib collection size would be great but I'll take as
> little as a name and location!
>
>
> 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
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] photos for annual report

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

As many of you know the Evergreen Outreach Committee annual produces a
report about the state of the Evergreen project that is shared at the
conference.

https://evergreen-ils.org/about-us/annual-reports/

We have a strong batch of photos from major events such as the conference
and Hack-A-Way but I'm always hoping for more pictures from local events,
whether it is a regional meetup, a consortium training or a go live event.
If anyone has pictures they would like to share please send them my way.
Note that if you send them we will be looking to use them in the report so
make sure you have permission from the copyright holder to share them and
have them used in print and electronically.  Also, as a matter of
consideration we don't want to include pictures of anyone who would be
unpleasantly surprised to find their image used in the report so please
keep that in mind.



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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 new Evergreen Libraries

[Rogan Hamby]

That's great, thanks for letting me know!



On Thu, Dec 12, 2019 at 2:45 PM Sharon Herbert <
sharon.herb...@bc.libraries.coop> wrote:

> Hi Rogan,
>
> 6 libraries joined Sitka's consortia of Evergreen libraries in 2019:
>
> Vancouver Community College (Vancouver, BC)- migrated from Sierra
> Vancouver Island University (Nanaimo, BC) - migrated from Symphony
> Selkirk College (Castlegar, BC) - migrated from Symphony
> Camosun College (Victoria, BC) - migrated from Symphony
> Royal BC Museum and Archives (Victoria, BC) - migrated from Voyageur
> YMCA of Greater Vancouver (Vancouver & Burnaby, BC) - not automated
>
> Thanks,
> Sharon
>
>
> Quoting Rogan Hamby :
>
> > Good afternoon on behalf of the Outreach Committee,
> >
> > One thing we are doing in the community annual report this year is
> > dedicating space to discussing the growth of Evergreen during 2019 in
> terms
> > of those who have moved to Evergreen.  Obviously, various institutions
> can
> > migrate into Evergreen without any kind of fanfare or announcement but
> I'm
> > hoping to create as strong a list of possible.  So, if you know of an
> > institution that has moved to Evergreen this year please let me know.  A
> > few stats like bib collection size would be great but I'll take as
> > little as a name and location!
> >
> >
> > 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
>
>
> --
> Sharon Herbert
> Sitka Manager | BC Libraries Cooperative
> Toll-free: 1-855-383-5761 x1013 | Skype: sherbert42
> Email: sharon.herb...@bc.libraries.coop | Twitter @sherbertbc
> Website: http://bc.libraries.coop
>
> Living and working in Abbotsford, the traditional and unceded
> territory of the Máthxwi (Matsqui) First Nation and the Sema:th
> (Sumas) First Nation, which are both part of the Stó:lō Nation. In
> Halq'emeylem, Sto:lo translates as ''river'' and the Sto:lo people are
> called the ''people of the river".
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 new Evergreen Libraries

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon on behalf of the Outreach Committee,

One thing we are doing in the community annual report this year is
dedicating space to discussing the growth of Evergreen during 2019 in terms
of those who have moved to Evergreen.  Obviously, various institutions can
migrate into Evergreen without any kind of fanfare or announcement but I'm
hoping to create as strong a list of possible.  So, if you know of an
institution that has moved to Evergreen this year please let me know.  A
few stats like bib collection size would be great but I'll take as
little as a name and location!


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

Proposals are still open for the Hack-A-Way in 2020.  Right now we have
several locations that have expressed interest but no actual proposals.
Past entities that have hosted the Hack-A-Way have included Calvin College,
Equinox (twice), State Library of Indiana (thrice), and MassLNC.

The Hack-A-Way is a great opportunity to host a community event that
doesn't require the resources of the conference.  The Hack-A-Way is an
annual event now in its 9th year and an opportunity for developers to work
together face to face and do strategic planning for the coming year for
Evergreen.  The event is held in the Fall each year and more details can be
found here:
https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:start

The host facility is expected to provide the following:

   - A clean meeting space for 15 - 30 people.
   - Working space and power for laptops.
   - A TV, projector or other display.
   - Adequate bandwidth for the users.
   - A few snacks and forms of hydration and caffeine to keep blood sugar
   and typing up.
   - Facilitate reasonable hotel accommodations (cheaper is better but no
   bed bugs).
   - Although not required, it has become a tradition for the host to
   supply lunches.

What a host receives for their labors is good will, recognition, helping
move development forward and a warm fuzzy feeling inside.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

With the 2019 Hack-A-Way now behind us it's time to start looking at next
year.  A few institutions have asked about hosting in 2020 but there have
been no actual proposals at this point.  If you're an institution that is
interested in hosting a community event the Hack-A-Way is a far simpler
even than the conference.  The requirements are:


   - A clean meeting space for upwards of 30 people.
   - Working space for laptops.
   - A TV, projector or other display.
   - Adequate bandwidth for the users
   - A few snacks and forms of hydration and caffeine to keep blood sugar
   and typing up
   - facilitated reasonable hotel accommodations (cheaper is better but no
   bed bugs)
   - Although not required it's become a tradition for the host to supply
   lunches

If there are any questions, please ask.


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Position Available: Automation Services Librarian, Pioneer Library System

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Bob,

Would you like this also posted to the Evergreen job site which also goes
out to the social media feeds?



On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 4:27 PM Bob Wicksall  wrote:

> Position Available: Automation Services Librarian
> The Pioneer Library System (PLS) is a cooperative library system located
> in Canandaigua, NY and serves 42 small and rural public libraries across
> Ontario, Wyoming, Wayne, and Livingston Counties. We are currently looking
> for a detailed oriented and coding savvy librarian to help further the
> development and support of our Integrated Library System (ILS), Evergreen.
> Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will be part
> of the ILS team that focuses on the enhancement, development, management,
> and support of our ILS. Typical tasks include running report queries in the
> ILS, monitoring and testing updates, supporting ILS issues at member
> libraries, offering training sessions, and influencing system-wide policy.
>
> *Essential Duties Include*:
>
>1. Work with Computer and Network Services Manager, PLS staff, and
>member libraries to identify and coordinate ILS developments, enhancements,
>upgrades, and reporting; third party services associated with the ILS; and
>other services and projects relating to library technologies provided by
>PLS.
>2. Effectively lead ILS related projects through development,
>management, implementation, and closing.
>3. Maintain professional communication and working relationships with
>system staff, member libraries, project team members, vendors, and ILS
>related communities.
>4. Coordinate activities with system staff on ILS related projects.
>5. Manage, implement, and advise on ILS related policies and
>procedures.
>6. Organize and conduct project team meetings, policy advisory
>committee meetings, and user group meetings.
>7. Provide support for procedure and policy-related ILS questions.
>8. Present and train on ILS related topics to system staff and member
>libraries.
>9. Partners with the Cataloging & E-Resources Specialist for backup
>and support.
>10. Other duties as assigned.
>
> *Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities*
>
>- Working knowledge of integrated library systems and technology
>specific to the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of library
>resources; bibliographic databases, public access catalogs, and how they
>are used.
>- Knowledge of SQL, HTML, CSS, and XML.
>- Knowledge of issues and workflows that have an impact on member
>libraries.
>- General knowledge of cataloging (i.e. MARC, RDA).
>- Skills in consulting and working with library professionals and
>contractors.
>- Skills in drafting and updating written policies, procedures, and
>directives.
>- Ability to manage projects successfully.
>- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to member libraries
>and conferences as required.
>
> *Education and Experience*
>
>- MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited school of library
>and information science
>- New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate.
>- Two or more years of relevant professional library experience
>sufficient to perform essential duties of the position; or equivalent
>combination of training, education, and experience.
>
> *Salary & Benefits*
>
>- Salary range $52,000 - $56,000, commensurate with experience.
>- Vacation, sick time, holiday, and health insurance benefits
>- NYS Retirement
>
> *How to Apply*
>
> To apply for this position, send a PDF with your cover letter, resume, and
> contact information for three professional references to
> care...@pls-net.org with the subject line: Automation Services Librarian.
> Preference will be given to applications received by November 18, 2019. The
> position will remain open until filled.
>
> Visit http://pls-net.org/careers for the full job posting.
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Angular 8

[Rogan Hamby]

The Hack-A-Way zoom connection will go live in a few minutes with the
discussion of Angular 8.

https://zoom.us/j/405615768?pwd=M25weGpHRk8xVlNWQ1Nlc2t3eldGQT09


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Remote Hack-A-Way Events

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Kate,

That is a good question.  We are in Indianapolis so it is US EST or UTC-5 /
UTC-4




On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 10:46 AM Kate Coleman 
wrote:

> Rogan, I forget where the Hack-a-way is this time, so what time zone are
> these meetings?
>
>
> Kate Coleman
> Jefferson County Library - Central Services
> Technical Services Specialist
> 5678 State Rd. PP
> High Ridge, MO 63049
> 636-677-8689
> Fax: 636--677-1769
> kcole...@jeffcolib.org
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 9:14 AM Rogan Hamby 
> wrote:
>
>> For those who want to pop into the Hack-A-Way remotely:
>>
>> https://zoom.us/j/405615768?pwd=M25weGpHRk8xVlNWQ1Nlc2t3eldGQT09
>>
>> We will record organized group discussions and place them on Youtube
>> later as well.  Events currently planned:
>>
>> Moday (today) 11:30 am - Angular 8 (Bill)
>> Monday (today) 1 pm - Self Check, then Reports Discussion (Chris and
>> Terran)
>> Tuesday: 1 pm - Patch / Bug Activity (Galen)
>> Tuesday: 2 pm - Docs, then Elasticsearch (Blake)
>>
>> 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
>>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Remote Hack-A-Way Events

[Rogan Hamby]

For those who want to pop into the Hack-A-Way remotely:

https://zoom.us/j/405615768?pwd=M25weGpHRk8xVlNWQ1Nlc2t3eldGQT09

We will record organized group discussions and place them on Youtube later
as well.  Events currently planned:

Moday (today) 11:30 am - Angular 8 (Bill)
Monday (today) 1 pm - Self Check, then Reports Discussion (Chris and Terran)
Tuesday: 1 pm - Patch / Bug Activity (Galen)
Tuesday: 2 pm - Docs, then Elasticsearch (Blake)

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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way Agenda

[Rogan Hamby]

Everyone attending the Hack-A-Way, please remember you can add discussion
topics and bugs you want to work on to the WIKI page here:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2019-agenda

If you add a bug you want to work on you might find someone else who wants
to work with you.  If you don't have a wiki account let me know and I'll be
glad to add an item for you.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

Just a quick reminder that we are still taking proposals for the Hack-A-Way
2020.  The requirements (which are minimal) for hosting are here:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:start

The short version is somewhere reasonable to travel to, reasonably priced
rooms and some supplied caffeine during the event.  Traditionally, hosts
have provided lunches as well but it is not required (though welcome).

Last year we were in the Peach State, Georgia.  This year we are returning
to Indiana which has a history of being wonderful hosts to us.  Next year
we could return to a previous host or somewhere brand new!  Submit your
proposals by gathering the details and emailing me.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] highlighting community resources on twitter

[Rogan Hamby]

As some of you know the Evergreen community twitter account @EvergreenILS
is making a much stronger effort of late and the Outreach Committee has
taken charge of aiming to put up content once every week day.  If any
community members have resources, announcements, events, etc... they would
like pointed out - tutorials, hints, training materials, blog posts, etc...
that might be of interest to the community please let me know and there is
a very good chance they will make their way onto the twitter feed.



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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] We're hiring!

[Rogan Hamby]

Anna,

Would you like the position added to the Evergreen job listings?




On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 8:09 AM Goben, Anna  wrote:

> Evergreen Indiana is adding a Development & Training Coordinator to our
> support team here in Indianapolis!
>
>
>
> We’re looking for you if you are passionate about:
>
> · Making the Evergreen ILS better through cooperative development
>
> · Improving awareness of the Evergreen ILS and Evergreen Indiana
> functionalities
>
> · Supporting the Evergreen Indiana community
>
>
>
> This is a salaried position with the State of Indiana starting at $54,782
> with excellent benefits.  Full details in the job posting.  Applications
> will be accepted thru June 14, 2019.
>
>
>
> *Apply here!
> *
>
>
>
>
>
> Please let me know if you have any questions!
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Anna
>
>
>
>
>
> Anna Goben
>
> Evergreen Indiana Coordinator
>
> Indiana State Library
>
> 140 N Senate Ave
>
> Indianapolis, IN 46204
>
> 317-234-6624
>
> Fax: 317-232-1925
>
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2020

[Rogan Hamby]

Good morning,

Following up on the mention this morning of the Hack-A-Way returning to
Indiana in 2019, I would like to announce that submissions are open for
hosting the 2020 Hack-A-Way.  The Hack-A-Way is intentionally a much
smaller scale event than the conference and it would be very reasonable for
a single library to host.

More information can be found here:
https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:start

Email proposals and questions should be sent to me.  Thank you for to
everyone who has hosted in the past and future!


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] New core committers named

[Rogan Hamby]

Congrats!

On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 1:09 PM Galen Charlton 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am pleased to announce that the Evergreen core committers have chosen to
> add two more people to their ranks: Jane Sandberg and Jason Boyer.
>
> Jane Sandberg works for the Linn-Benton Community College and has been
> active in the Evergreen community since 2015, contributing to DIG and most
> recently taking ownership of the booking module and spearheading its
> conversion to Angular. Jason Boyer works for the Indiana State Library,
> supporting Evergreen Indiana, and has been active for years testing and
> writing patches.
>
> Please join me in congratulating them.
>
> 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
>
-- 


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Cataloging Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga

[Rogan Hamby]

HI Janet,

Please try again.  The pesky option to not have it restricted to within my
organization was, of course, buried in a submenu! (not ideal UI design)




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 29, 2019 at 3:44 PM Janet Schrader  wrote:

> Hi Rogan,
>
> Permission denied! Oops.
>
>
>
> Janet
>
>
> Janet Schrader
>
> Bibliographic Services Supervisor | CW MARS
>
> 67 Millbrook Street, Suite 201, Worcester, MA 01606
>
> P: 508-755-3323 x 325 | F: 508-757-7801
>
> --
>
> jschra...@cwmars.org  ||  http;//cwmars.org <http://www.cwmars.org/>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 3:41 PM Rogan Hamby 
> wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon,
>>
>> At the upcoming conference in PA, Meg Stroup and I will be presenting a
>> session on cataloging graphic novels, manga and comics.  We've had some
>> requests for the ability to submit questions in advance and who are we to
>> say no?  So, here is a simple Google form:
>>
>> https://forms.gle/KzzkgCpQEhvCmxwT6
>>
>> And you're also welcome to contact me off list if you have any
>> questions.  Have a great weekend!
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Cataloging Graphic Novels, Comics and Manga

[Rogan Hamby]

Good afternoon,

At the upcoming conference in PA, Meg Stroup and I will be presenting a
session on cataloging graphic novels, manga and comics.  We've had some
requests for the ability to submit questions in advance and who are we to
say no?  So, here is a simple Google form:

https://forms.gle/KzzkgCpQEhvCmxwT6

And you're also welcome to contact me off list if you have any questions.
Have a great weekend!


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Request to have a new company listed at Evergreen dokuwiki

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Jansa,

This meets all the requirements so I will be glad to go ahead and add it.



On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 5:21 AM Václav Jansa  wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> We would like to have our non-profit listed at the dokuwiki page with
> companies providing Evergreen-related services:
> https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=faqs:evergreen_companies.
>
> Based on requirements specified at
> https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=faqs:evergreen_companies:listing_policy
> we have gathered the requested information and send it below:
>
> ---
>
> Name of company/organization:
> Osvobozená knihovna, z. s.
>
> Contact person:
> Václav Jansa
>
> Contact email:
> i...@osvobozena-knihovna.cz
>
> Phone:
> +420.604.172.718
>
> Web site address:
> https://www.osvobozena-knihovna.cz/
>
> Brief description of services:
> We have been involved in Evergreen promotion and implementation in the
> Czech Republic since 2008. In 2017 we set up a non-profit organization
> called Osvobozená knihovna, z. s., which offers a variety of services
> related to Evergreen. These include consulting, implementation, data
> migration and cleanup, support, hosting, staff training, and software
> development to satisfy specific needs of Czech libraries. Any librarian
> interested in trying Evergreen and/or cataloging his/her personal library
> is welcome to join our Personal Library (
> https://osobni.osvobozena-knihovna.cz/eg/opac/home) project for free.
>
> ---
>
> If there is agreement in the community that we can be listed, you can
> either put the information up on the dokuwiki on our behalf, or Eva
> Cerninakova (also a member of our non-profit organization) can add it to
> the dokuwiki page since she has a dokuwiki account of her own.
>
> Thank you in advance for considering our request!
> Vaclav Jansa
> chairman of Osvobozena knihovna, z. s.
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Anyone willing to answer some general questions about Evergreen ILS?

[Rogan Hamby]

Just a a quick follow up from what Andrea said, if your assignment is
specifically to talk to a vendor (which it sounds like) look carefully at
that page and you may want to talk to some community members about vendors
first to make sure you good a good representative one.  Even better I'd
recommend talking to multiple.  Unlike a proprietary ILS vendors for
Evergreen don't offer a uniform slate of services.  One may only offer
development while another may offer hosting and another may offer those and
training and migration services.

full disclaimer: I work for Equinox, one of said providers on that page



On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 9:54 AM Andrea Buntz Neiman <
abnei...@equinoxinitiative.org> wrote:

> Hi Nita,
>
> If it's relevant to your assignment, I have a hair to split: Evergreen is
> not in itself a vendor -- it is a software project.  There are vendors who
> provide support, development, migration, etc. for Evergreen libraries but
> there is no one single Evergreen vendor in the same way there are for
> proprietary products like Polaris (III) or Symphony (SirsiDynix), etc.
>
> A current list of Evergreen service providers is here:
> https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=faqs:evergreen_companies
>
> Additionally there are groups which -- while not vendors in the
> traditional sense -- serve in a vendor capacity for their respective
> consortia, such as the Georgia Public Library Service does for Georgia
> PINES.
>
> That said, I work for one of the Evergreen service providers and I will
> answer questions from that perspective if you need information.
>
> Andrea
>
> On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 3:43 PM Dan Scott  wrote:
>
>> I'm willing to provide answers. It might make sense to just post your
>> questions to the mailing list, that way the people who are most familiar
>> with particular aspects of Evergreen can answer those questions--for
>> example, there might be libraries that use the built-in self-check
>> functionality who can answer questions about that, while some of the
>> developers can provide detailed answers about API compatibility, etc
>>
>> On Sun, Feb 17, 2019 at 9:59 AM Nita Dickerson 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello,
>>> I am an MLIS student at San Jose State University.  This term I am
>>> taking an Intro to Library Automation Systems class.  One of my assignments
>>> asks me to do an evaluation of a vendor, I chose Evergreen.
>>> Your "Frequently Anticipated Questions" page gives some good
>>> information but wondering if there is someone I can talk with to fill in
>>> some of the blanks.
>>>
>>> Thanks for responding,
>>> Nita Dickerson
>>>
>>
>
> --
> Andrea Buntz Neiman
> Project Manager for Software Development
> Equinox Open Library Initiative
> abnei...@equinoxinitiative.org
> 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457) x5583
> *www.equinoxinitiative.org *
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Test

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Stuart,

I know that Andrea at Equinox keeps abreast of many of the projects that
the community has an interest in.


When Kathy was at MassLNC she kept an eye on those things fairly studiously
as well. Lucien Kress is there now and filling in some of her duties but I
don't want to speak for him if he wold be a good contact for you but might
be.

On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 10:21 AM Forrest, Stuart  wrote:

> Hi
>
>
>
> SCLENDS Consortium is interested in contributing to any development
> projects that are either in the works or about to be. Does someone have a
> list of these or can make some suggestions.
>
>
>
> Any information would be greatly received.
>
>
>
> Thanks
> Stuart
>
>
>
> ***
>
> Stuart Forrest
>
> Library IT Analyst
>
> Beaufort County Library
>
> 311 Scott Street
>
> Beaufort
>
> SC 29902
>
> 843 255 6450
>
> For Leisure, For Learning, For Life.
>
>
>
> *From:* Open-ils-general <
> open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org> *On Behalf Of *Mariann
> Kmetz
> *Sent:* Friday, January 4, 2019 8:12 AM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <
> open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Test
>
>
>
> Good morning Scott,
>
>
>
> Received.
>
>
>
> Mariann
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 4, 2019 at 7:17 AM Scott Thomas  wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Mariann Kmetz
>
> Head of Technical Services
>
> Parkland Community Library
>
> 4422 Walbert Ave
>
> Allentown, Pa 18104
>
> 610-398-1361 ext 12
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Job Posting: Executive Director PaILS

[Rogan Hamby]

Scott,

Did you want me to post this on the Evergreen job board?





On Wed, Dec 19, 2018 at 11:23 PM scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <
scott.tho...@sparkpa.org> wrote:

> Forwarding on behalf of Lisa Rives-Collens, President of PaILS Board of
> Directors.
>
> THE PENNSYLVANIA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
>
> The Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS) seeks a dynamic
> Executive Director with strong leadership and communication skills,
> strategic vision, and a track record of building strong customer
> relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. The Executive
> Director is the chief operating officer of PaILS, a non-profit corporation,
> and is charged with implementing the organization’s policies and programs,
> exercising administrative oversight of all the affairs and finances of the
> consortium, overseeing the technical operation of the Pennsylvania library
> open-source software consortium, known as SPARK, and developing and
> implementing long-term organizational and strategic goals. Currently, PaILS
> has two FTEs and is supported through a combination of member fees and
> Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds provided by PA’s Office of
> Commonwealth Libraries (OCL).
>
> SPARK is a comprehensive, remotely hosted, “one-price” solution for over
> 140 libraries in Pennsylvania. The software includes circulation,
> cataloging, serials, and acquisitions functionality. The online library
> catalog for library end-users offers the enhanced functionality found in
> the most expensive commercial discovery layers. SPARK utilizes the
> Evergreen open source integrated library system (ILS). Evergreen is
> currently available in over 1,000 libraries, both in the US and
> internationally, and has an active and growing community of developers and
> users.
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:
>
> The Executive Director provides overall leadership for PaILS and reports
> to a nine-member volunteer board of directors. The successful candidate
> will plan and manage the operations of the SPARK system to ensure system
> reliability and high-quality functioning for member libraries and other
> stakeholders. The Executive Director is also responsible for building
> relationships, and developing and implementing strategies for collaboration
> with the various PaILS stakeholders to ensure the effective operation of
> SPARK for Pennsylvania libraries. Key stakeholders include SPARK member
> libraries, the larger Evergreen open source community, key technology
> partners, and other library partner organizations within the Commonwealth.
> The new Executive Director will lead system staff in fostering an
> environment of collaboration, trust, and transparency that propels
> continual development of the SPARK system. Day-to-day administrative
> oversight of PaILS operations and grant writing are also key
> responsibilities.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
>
> While the ideal candidate may not possess all of the qualities listed
> below, s/he will possess many of the following professional and personal
> abilities, attributes, and experiences:
>
> *   Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited
> institution (preferred) or equal experience and advanced education;
>
> *   Experience in business administration or a strong foundational
> knowledge of the principles of business administration, financial planning,
> and organizational management, with a minimum of five years of experience
> as a proven leader and administrator including a demonstration of:
>
> *   excellent written and verbal communication skills;
>
> *   ability to collaborate with a board of directors to
> achieve an organizational mission and implementation of successful
> development practices;
>
> *   ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve the
> organizational mission and goals, including proactive community relations,
> outreach, and advocacy;
>
> *   administrative and supervisory experience, along with
> experience in the management and leadership of member committees and
> cross-functional teams; and
>
> *   federal grant-writing experience.
>
> *   Strong knowledge of and technology management experience ideally
> with integrated library systems or technology systems designed for
> information management and consortial collaboration;
>
> *   Experience in building relationships with customers such as
> libraries, library organizations and consortia, state and local government
> officials and legislators;
>
> *   Experience in managing RFI and RFQ processes, product evaluations,
> and developing service level agreements and negotiating costs with vendor
> partners;
>
> *   Experience in conducting presentations and exhibits at
> conferences;
>
> *   Residence in Pennsylvania or willingness to become Pennsylvania
> resident.
>
> *   Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout
> Pennsylvania.
>
> 

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] images for annual report

[Rogan Hamby]

Aside from proof readers I have another request of the community related to
the annual report and that is for images.  We always are looking for images
from the community that we can use for the report.  These can be from
community events (the conference, the Hack-A-Way) or from events at your
libraries.  Training events, meetups, even staff checking out patrons at
the desk are all welcome.  What we do need is permission to re-use the
image from the copyright holder and permission from anyone who is in the
image.  We don't need it in writing but anyone who sends us images is
assumed to have gotten all of that squared away.  And we need to know who
to credit in the annual report for the image if we use it.

Thanks!


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] proof readers for annual report

[Rogan Hamby]

A quick follow up to my previous email.  We had a lot of people willing to
pitch in and help proof the annual report for which I'm very grateful but
18 people is more than we can use.  So, I used a tried and true random
method of grabbing random names and have already contacted those picked.  I
do want to thank everyone who was willing 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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] call for annual report proofreaders

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Lucien,

We had a lot of people volunteer so I rolled randomly for names and the
dice were apparently in your favor so I'd like to take you up on the
offer.   Thank you!  I'll be contacting you with more details before the
month is out.



On Fri, Nov 30, 2018 at 4:27 PM Lucien Kress  wrote:

> I would be happy to contribute.
>
> Lucien
> --
> Lucien Kress
> Interim Project Coordinator
> MassLNC
>
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 30, 2018, 8:49 AM Rogan Hamby  wrote:
>
>> Good morning,
>>
>> Andrea Buntz Neiman and myself will be putting together the community
>> annual report this year.  One thing we always want is proof readers.  A few
>> extra sets of eyes is invaluable in the process.  By the time we reach the
>> proofreading stage content will be largely set in place so the primary need
>> is for spelling, grammar and proofing for readability though feedback like
>> "hey that page isn't using the header font consistently with the rest of
>> the document" is always welcome.  If questions come up during that stage
>> about layout issues, color choices, graphics, etc... your opinion will be
>> appreciated on those as well (and at least a few of those do usually come
>> up in that stage).  The schedule will be:
>>
>> March 1st - Rogan sends version one to proof readers
>>
>> March 8th - first proof with feedback due from proofreaders
>>
>> March 15th - second proof due from Rogan
>>
>> March 22nd - second proof with feedback due from proofreaders
>>
>> March 29th - third proof due from Rogan
>>
>> April 5th - third proof due back from proofers
>>
>> If anyone is interested and will be available during those times let me
>> know.  If I get 20 people volunteering I'll probably pull three names out
>> of a hat but everyone's enthusiasm would be very welcome!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] call for annual report proofreaders

[Rogan Hamby]

Good morning,

Andrea Buntz Neiman and myself will be putting together the community
annual report this year.  One thing we always want is proof readers.  A few
extra sets of eyes is invaluable in the process.  By the time we reach the
proofreading stage content will be largely set in place so the primary need
is for spelling, grammar and proofing for readability though feedback like
"hey that page isn't using the header font consistently with the rest of
the document" is always welcome.  If questions come up during that stage
about layout issues, color choices, graphics, etc... your opinion will be
appreciated on those as well (and at least a few of those do usually come
up in that stage).  The schedule will be:

March 1st - Rogan sends version one to proof readers

March 8th - first proof with feedback due from proofreaders

March 15th - second proof due from Rogan

March 22nd - second proof with feedback due from proofreaders

March 29th - third proof due from Rogan

April 5th - third proof due back from proofers

If anyone is interested and will be available during those times let me
know.  If I get 20 people volunteering I'll probably pull three names out
of a hat but everyone's enthusiasm would be very welcome!





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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Midwest Library Seeking Contact

[Rogan Hamby]

[community hat firmly on]

This was one of the most awkward subject lines to write but the context is
that a library in the midwest with a population of about 60,000 is looking
into Evergreen.  They've contacted the Evergreen email address to see if
they could contact another library of similar size to ask questions of
about Evergreen.  I've referred them to the vendors page on the wiki so
someone may hear from them via that but if anyone would be willing to talk
to them please let me know and I'll forward your email address to them.
They'd like to not make their inquiries public at this time.

In advance, thanks!


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way Followup and Beyond

[Rogan Hamby]

Well, Hack-A-Way 2018 is officially wrapped up so that means we're already
planning for the future ones.  Before we completely say good by to 2018's I
do want to point to :

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018-agenda

If you have some accomplishments not listed here please list them.  I know
the list isn't complete but I think we can agree that's a pretty darn
healthy list as it is.  I personally heard a lot of people felt it was very
productive and heard a lot of thanks expressed towards Equinox Open Library
Initiative for hosting.  This was a record setting year.  Not everyone was
able to attend every day but over the three days we had 27 attendees.

The 2019 Hack-A-Way will be returning to the land of Hoosiers.  Evergreen
Indiana have always been great hosts and will be again.  For those
interested in hosting in 2020 go ahead and start thinking about it. The
requirements are not particularly odious:


   - A clean meeting space for 15 - 30 people.
   - Working space for laptops.
   - A TV, projector or other display.
   - Adequate bandwidth for the users
   - A few snacks and forms of hydration and caffeine to keep blood sugar
   and typing up
   - Facilitate reasonable hotel accommodations (cheaper is better but no
   bed bugs)
   - Although not required it's become tradition for the host to supply
   lunches



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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-a-Way 1 PM copy statistics view discussion

[Rogan Hamby]

https://youtu.be/wPCrPZibrMM




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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] scheduled events on youtube today

[Rogan Hamby]

Today we have two events scheduled.

At 1 PM EST Chris Sharp wants to talk about
https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1672346

And at 2 PM EST we will have the developer meeting.  I will send out links
to each shortly before each meeting.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Angular Discussion During Hack-A-Way

[Rogan Hamby]

I'd like to thank everyone for bearing with us while we work out some kinks
with the new AV setup.  I think it went well and I'll be reviewing the
audio on it this evening to see what we can improve on but for anyone who
missed it Galen and Bill's presentation is available here:

https://youtu.be/VbdgUT5Omp8

One thing I personally learned is that the scheduled YouTube event has some
awkwardness with the interface that makes it simple to share screens (and
thus slides) which is why we started a second livestream feed.  So, the
future events may not be "scheduled" in the Youtube language specific sense
but things we have specific times for I will still send out notifications
in advance to the community lists and via the community Twitter channel and
Facebook.



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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] updated url for the hack-a-way live video

[Rogan Hamby]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdgUT5Omp8



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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way Live on Youtube

[Rogan Hamby]

Join us at 2pm for the Angular Discussion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIpmJwzzLmw


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way reminders

[Rogan Hamby]

For everyone attending the Hack-A-Way, a few reminders and links:

The agenda page can be found below.  We will take some time Monday to talk
about scheduling these topics so that remote participants can plan to be
involved.  Discussions that are of broad interest will be shared via the
community Youtube Live channel.

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018-agenda

General information about the facility and this year's event can be found
here:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018

The above wiki page includes links to parking maps, lists of nearby
eateries for the evenings as well as policies.  We are expected in the
space between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm each day though we can arrive and leave a
bit on either side of those hours.  Lunches, breakfast, coffee and water
(as well as the space) is being supplied by Equinox Open Library Initiative
so thanks to Equinox. Equinox has tied Indiana with hosting us twice though
it will be short lived as Indiana is already scheduled to host us again
next year and take the lead again.

Everyone attending should have a working knowledge of two specific
policies.

First, the photography policy:
https://evergreen-ils.org/conference/photography-policy/

We will have colored lanyards available at the event.  Please keep in mind
that if you consent to have your photo taken it may be used in community
communications (Twitter posts for example).  Also be mindful of the camera
when we setup the Youtube live feeds.  We will endeavor to keep anyone out
of the feed who does not which to be on it but people may have to move
seating in some situations.  Speaking of that, if you want to subscribe to
the Evergreen community Youtube channel you can do so here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/EvergreenLibrarySystem

Secondly, the community behavioral policy:
https://evergreen-ils.org/code-of-conduct/

Please keep in mind that the code of conduct is not meant to be
comprehensive.  This particular event is held in close quarters so that
developers can work closely together.  So, please be considerate of each
other, keep voices down, no audible music, keep phone ringers muted or
quiet, etc  Additionally, while everyone can discuss whatever they want
in the course of the Hack-A-Way please do recognize that we come from
diverse backgrounds and viewpoints so some topics (such as politics) are
probably best to avoid.

The behavioral policy says that if you have problems you need addressed to
contact staff.  If something does happen please don't hesitate to contact
either myself, Rogan Hamby, or Andrea Buntz Neiman.  We will have moire
detailed contact information at the event for participants.

That's it!  Safe travels and I look forward to seeing everyone in ATL.










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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way Online

[Rogan Hamby]

For those who want to chime into the discussions at the Hack-A-Way during
the group discussions we will be using Youtube Live on the community
Evergreen channel for those events but we are not planning on broadcasting
during non group discussion times.  At this time we don't have a schedule
for when the discussions will happen but once we do (likely not until
Monday morning) we will publish it on the WIKI and schedule it on Youtube
for those subscribed to the channel.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way Sunday Night dinner

[Rogan Hamby]

For those arriving to the Hack-A-Way Sunday let me know who might be
interested in gathering up for a dinner before the event.



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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2018 Hack-A-Way Sign up and dietary restrictions

[Rogan Hamby]

A quick reminder that the 2018 Evergreen Hack-A-Way is coming up quickly in
early November.  This year it will be in Atlanta, GA, sponsored by the
Equinox Open Library Initiative :

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018

Registration is not required but we are trying to make sure we have an
accurate head count for purposes like refreshments so please register and
list any dietary restrictions at:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018-agenda

If you plan on attending but do not want to be listed on the wiki feel free
to contact me directly.  Look forward to seeing everyone here!

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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2018 Hack-A-Way

[Rogan Hamby]

This is my periodic reminder that if you are planning to attend the 2018
Hack-A-Way in Atlanta, November 5th - 7th, you can find more information
about the location here:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018

There are a number of hotels in walking or minutes of driving distance from
the meeting space.

Also, if you're planning to attend I encourage you to place yourself on the
attendee list here so that we can can get a head count of attendees in
advance for planning purposes:
https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018-agenda

Also, if you have special access or dietary restrictions feel free to place
them on the page with your name.  If you don't feel comfortable listing any
of the information on the WIKI page (including your attendance) feel free
to contact me privately.  Also, if you don't have a WIKI account but want
to be listed contact me and I will be glad to add you.


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

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2018

[Rogan Hamby]

Just a quick reminder for anyone looking to attend the Hack-A-Way this year
November 5 - 7th in Atlanta, the sign up page is here:

https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way:hack-a-way-2018-agenda

If you don't have a wiki login let me know and I'll be glad to add your
name for you.  If you plant to attend but don't want to share your name on
the page that's fine as well, just let me know as I do want to get a
general count of attendees for planning purposes.  Also, if you have any
dietary restrictions or access needs feel free to add them to that page or
contact me privately.


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Reminder: Student Success Working Group

[Rogan Hamby]

That's certainly possible.  I do think the overlaying is something that
needs to be considered as a factor in both scenarios though.  In a perfect
world things like YAOUS for things like updated expiration dates as well
for refreshed accounts.




On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 10:31 AM Jane Sandberg 
wrote:

> On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 6:41 AM, Jason Stephenson  wrote:
> > What would be better than all of these useful scripts floating around
> > would be if someone would fund development for batch patron loading in
> > the client.
>
> I agree that a GUI batch loader would be very helpful.  However,
> several libraries need to batch load these patrons on a daily basis,
> since students may start programs at various times throughout the
> semester.  So the nightly cron job script approach is pretty important
> for these cases, and I think it would be nice if there were a more
> standard way in Evergreen to do that particular approach.
>
> I'm wondering if we might consider including a very general, flexible
> patron batch import/update script in the support-scripts directory.
> Thoughts?
>
>
> --
> Jane Sandberg
> Electronic Resources Librarian
> Linn-Benton Community College
> sand...@linnbenton.edu / 541-917-4655
> Pronouns: she/her/hers
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2018 and beyond!

[Rogan Hamby]

Extremely eagle eyed wiki watchers may notice that a new page was just
created for the 2018 Hack-A-Way:
https://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=hack-a-way-2018

That's right, details are there!  Links are on the page but some of the
most pertinent information is that it will be November 5th - 7th and use a
meeting space at the Infinite Energy Forum in NE Atlanta.  Nearby hotels
are listed.  It's an excellent meeting site close enough to walk to hotels
and dining.  More details will come out as we get closer.  Minor things I
will simply post on the WIKI page but larger announcements will be posted
on the list and social media.   Feel free to go ahead and sign up on the
attendees page and if you're planning to attend and don't have a WIKI
account I'll be glad to add you.  Similarly, feel free to go ahead and add
topics of discussion to the agenda.

After some discussion and a resounding lack of objection (and quite a bit
of praise for the idea) we are going to go ahead and announce that the 2019
Hack-A-Way will be in Indiana again thanks to the gracious hosting of
Evergreen Indiana and the Indiana State Library.  Choosing them in advance
allows them to incorporate the event into their budget cycle.

In that spirit of choosing our locations far enough out to give hosts
plenty of time to plan I am also opening the floor to proposals to host the
2020 Hack-A-Way at this point.  All I need at this point is an informal
"we're interested." Right now Mobius has their hat in the ring and although
I'd love to see more of MO in fairness to everyone I'll keep informal
offers open until November 1st.  If more than one entity is interested in
hosting I will then ask everyone for more formal proposals and go through
the selection process.

If anyone has any questions, let me know.  Thanks!






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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Edelweiss Analytics script

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Jennifer,

Edelweiss Analytics is a vendor service that provides collection analysis
and recommendations.  I believe their website is abovethetreeline.com.  The
script allows an Evergreen library to setup regular exports of data to be
compatible with their ingest process.


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 16, 2018 at 1:38 PM Jennifer Bruch <jbr...@bapl.org> wrote:

> For us noobs, what does this accomplish? Is it a way to analyze data
> outside of Reports?
>
> *Jennifer Bruch*
> Bethlehem Area Public Library
> 11 W. Church Street
> Bethlehem, PA 18018
> 610-867-3761 x232
>
> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 12:35 PM, Sarah Childs <
> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org> wrote:
>
>> Awesome! Thanks so much!
>>
>> On Tue, May 15, 2018 at 4:11 PM, Andrea Buntz Neiman <
>> abnei...@equinoxinitiative.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Evergreeners!
>>>
>>> I wanted to let you know that Equinox has written a script to export
>>> data from Evergreen & FTP it into the Edelweiss Analytics service provided
>>> by Above The Treeline.  This script is available under the GPL 2+, and can
>>> be found here:
>>>
>>>
>>> http://git.evergreen-ils.org/?p=contrib/equinox.git;a=tree;f=above_the_treeline;hb=master
>>>
>>> The directory includes both the script itself and some
>>> administrator-level documentation.
>>>
>>> Many thanks to Above The Treeline for funding this development, and for
>>> Richland Public Library for being the first user!
>>>
>>> Andrea
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Andrea Buntz Neiman
>>> Project Manager for Software Development
>>> Equinox Open Library Initiative
>>> abnei...@equinoxinitiative.org
>>> 1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
>>> *www.equinoxinitiative.org <http://www.equinoxinitiative.org>*
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Sarah Childs
>> Technical Services Department Head
>> Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library
>> 250 North Fifth Street
>> Zionsville, IN 46077
>> 317-873-3149 x13330
>> sar...@zionsvillelibrary.org
>>
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 Hack-A-Way

[Rogan Hamby]

While many folks are still en-route home from the Evergreen conference I
thought I’d start a conversation about the Hack-A-Way ... for next year!
We’ve planned the year in advance for the event before when it was useful
for the host and it may be again.  Evergreen Indiana is interested in
hosting in 2019.  As many of you know they were excellent hosts for us in
2016 & 2017 and would like to do it again.  This is a community decision so
if there are others interested in hosting in 2019 or 2020 please throw your
hat in the ring.  An idea I would like to propose for discussion is leaning
on the generosity of Indiana and an offer from them to host every other
year.  They are in a fairly central location with a lot of advantages that
I won’t elaborate on now though we can certainly can but first I wanted to
solicit initial feedback.   So, thoughts?
-- 


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] For Conference Presenters: Send me your slides (please!)

[Rogan Hamby]

​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>
wrote:

> Terran,
>
> Lightening talk:
> http://slides.mobiusconsortium.org/blake/sip_proxy/
>
> On Wed, May 2, 2018, 9:48 AM Rogan Hamby <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>
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:38 PM, Terran McCanna <
>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] For Conference Presenters: Send me your slides (please!)

[Rogan Hamby]

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> 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
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:38 PM, Terran McCanna <
> 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
>>
>>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Issues with evergreen slow or not logging in

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Bill,

This is the Evergreen community listserv so most of the folks here won't be
on your shared system but on their own Evergreen installations so you will
want to contact the administrators of your system (assuming it's not a
local network issue and all that).




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, Apr 25, 2018 at 8:32 AM, Bill Coffey <bill.cof...@waynegov.com>
wrote:

> Wayne County Is having issues with evergreen giving no errors and not
> logging in.
>
> The server area gives ok, but after entering password it does not show the
> usual script running.
>
> When I tried it it took 2 minutes for the script to show it running.
>
> Is anyone else having an issue?
>
>
>
>
>
> [image: Electronic Circuit Board]
>
> Bill Coffey
>
> Systems Administrator
>
> Wayne County Public Library
>
> 1001 E. Ash St
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1001+E.+Ash+St+%0D%0A+Goldsboro,+NC+27530=gmail=g>
>
> Goldsboro, NC 27530
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1001+E.+Ash+St+%0D%0A+Goldsboro,+NC+27530=gmail=g>
>
>
>
> Phone:  (919) 735-6249
>
> Fax:  (919) 731-2889
>
> email:   bill.cof...@waynegov.com
>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Activity metric?

[Rogan Hamby]

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> 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
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 1:52 PM, Thomsen, Elizabeth <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
>>
>> --
>> Elizabeth B. Thomsen
>> Member Services Manager
>> NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange
>> Danvers, Mass.
>> www.noblenet.org
>>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Proposed Change to LP Bug Tracking

[Rogan Hamby]

Sounds sane to me.


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 30, 2018 at 10:35 AM, Bill Erickson <beric...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I like it, Dan.  Thanks for the proposal.
>
> -b
>
> On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 10:08 AM, Terran McCanna <
> tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> wrote:
>
>> I think that's an excellent plan.
>>
>> 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 <(404)%20235-7138>
>> tmcca...@georgialibraries.org
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Mar 30, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Daniel Wells <dbwe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> Our current practice is to only allow bugs to be targeted to a release
>>> only if there is code ready for testing.  This change was made several
>>> years back to help focus community efforts on testing of existing fixes,
>>> and also to avoid a lot of extra work in constantly moving huge numbers of
>>> bugs from milestone to milestone when no effort was being made to actually
>>> address them.  Overall, this change has worked as intended, and has greatly
>>> helped cases where branches would previously sit for months (or years)
>>> without inclusion into the shared codebase, or at least feedback.
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, this practice has also left a hole where some of our
>>> worst bugs are not getting the attention they deserve.  While we met our
>>> goal of satisfying all the "High" priority bugs targeted at 3.1 before
>>> final release, we currently have 25 other "High" priority bugs not targeted
>>> at any 3.1 milestone at all.  I am not sure how others work, but at least
>>> for me, as a release approaches, I am focused almost exclusively on the
>>> activity for bugs within the next release milestone, and it is therefore
>>> easy to lose track of important bugs where no branch has been offered (as
>>> those bugs, by current standards, remain untargeted).
>>>
>>> The natural solution, of course, is to target important bugs even before
>>> any solution exists.  (This does happen in some cases already.)  The
>>> challenge, then is to do this without again causing the issues we've faced
>>> in the past.  As stated, we currently have 25 such bugs, so it seems we
>>> aren't in imminent danger of a sudden deluge.  Still, I think we should
>>> have some modest standards to keep the bug flow reasonable and usable.
>>> With that in mind, here is a proposed starting point to work from:
>>>
>>> 1. Any bug with a status of "High" or "Critical" can be targeted to a
>>> milestone by the release manager/maintainer at any time.
>>> 2. Any High/Critical bug with at least 3 "affects me too" votes can be
>>> targeted to a milestone at any time by anyone.
>>> 3. A targeted High/Critical bug with no pullrequest is not a guarantee
>>> of inclusion the next release.  Timely releases are required for getting
>>> existing committed fixes to end users, so any delay for a High/Critical bug
>>> with no pullrequest will remain at the discretion of the release
>>> manager/maintainer.
>>>
>>> Overall, this is a very minor change, but given the cooperative nature
>>> of our community, there is little which can be done to actually force
>>> action on these bugs.  The goal, instead, is to make sure those responsible
>>> for releases are well aware of community needs, and also requiring us to at
>>> least confront any such bugs at each release time.
>>>
>>> Feedback is welcome!
>>>
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Dan
>>>
>>
>>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] calling all photographers

[Rogan Hamby]

Once again I'm gathering photos of Evergreen people and events to use in
the annual report.  If you have any photos you'd like to see considered for
inclusion from any Evergreen event please send them my way.  Evergreen
event here is a pretty broadly defined - it could be a community event such
as a DIG, a hackfest, the conference and so on or it could be a local
event, a training, a go live or anything else.  Heck, it could be a normal
day at the circ desk.

What I do require is that you have consent from the subjects, especially if
we can see their faces or anything identifying to use the photo for
community purposes.  The most likely purpose would be the annual report but
they could potentially get used in other media such as Facebook or
Twitter.  If you send a photo where the community lanyards are in use and
someone has a red lanyard in the photo I will edit them out or not use the
photo.


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 3.0.2-3.0.3 Upgrade DB script takes over a week to finish

[Rogan Hamby]

Um, yeah.  A hundred times, yes.  Don't disable triggers that you don't
hard code in re-enabling afterwards.  And then make sure you have.  Twice.

If you're paranoid like I am, then three times.


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 4:26 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org> wrote:

> 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>
> 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=O
>> pen-ILS/src/sql/Pg/version-upgrade/2.12.5-3.0-beta1-upgrade-
>> db.sql;h=7fc9b51936854db32a1a09a20ea276bb1a16747e;hp=97ca7fa
>> 5fff4bd301dc021cf5a0bac0112a2463b;hb=d388f7019a90a5809514407
>> d7139eb1ed1843432;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_visibilit
>> y_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) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
>> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
>>
>>
>
> --
> Kathy Lussier
> Project Coordinator
> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative(508) 343-0128kluss...@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

[Rogan Hamby]

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> 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=97ca7fa5fff4bd301dc021cf5a0bac
> 0112a2463b;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) 343-0128kluss...@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

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Jesse,

Am I correct in understanding that you're saying that particular update
took over a week?  That seems a bit extraordinary but I have seen where
some updates like this are better off broken up into chunks or run serially
for best results.  The best path will vary based on system level, well,
variables.


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 3:16 PM, Jesse McCarty <jes...@burlingtonwa.gov>
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
>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Frequency of Open-ils-general digest

[Rogan Hamby]

Same.  I had assumed that it was being sent out daily (my experience on
other listservs which is a bad assumption to make) but have no preference
since I won't use it.




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 10:25 AM, Chris Sharp <csh...@georgialibraries.org>
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>
> 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
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150+Atlanta,+Georgia+30345=gmail=g>
> Atlanta, Georgia 30345
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=1800+Century+Place,+Suite+150+Atlanta,+Georgia+30345=gmail=g>
> (404) 235-7147
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Frequency of Open-ils-general digest

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Chris (and anyone else with this question),

If you go to your account on the mailing list manager:

http://libmail.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-general

You can select an option to receive a daily digest instead of individual
mails.  Just login with the password you selected when you signed up.




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 10:06 AM, Chris Burton <cbur...@nflibrary.ca> wrote:

> Hi, we recently started using Evergreen in December and in anticipation I
> signed up for these newsletters and they contain some great helpful
> information! I love the idea of having a community of ideas rather than a
> proprietary vendor that you can't get much from. That being said, these
> Digests have completely taken over my inbox as sometimes I get 10-12  a day 
> (11
> on March 21)  as well as all the IT tickets and other things in the inbox
> and have had to move these digests to another folder which gets forgotten
> sometimes (out of sight out of mind). Is there any way to get a condensed
> version of a daily rundown? This would allow me to place them back in the
> forefront of thought again.
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] discouraged

[Rogan Hamby]

And I'd like to caution people about creating boundaries between parts of
the community.  I know that the technical and front line staff seem to
often speak different languages.  I worked on the front line of libraries
for two decades including as a circulation and reference manager as well as
systems librarian.  I now mostly do technical work.  Many of the
programmers have a very deep understanding of how libraries work.  They may
not know specific workflows but some have worked with libraries their
entire career and know a lot even if they've never brought the book drop in
on a cold morning (I don't miss that part at all).  The developers I've
gotten to know well in the community over the years love libraries and have
made them their career.  Those gaps should be bridged as much as possible
as it really is one community.


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, Mar 20, 2018 at 9:10 AM, Terran McCanna <
tmcca...@georgialibraries.org> wrote:

> I agree that this list is a good venue to discuss problems, solutions, and
> workarounds, but want to stress that any bugs that are identified need to
> be put into launchpad with as 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 <(404)%20235-7138>
> tmcca...@georgialibraries.org
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 20, 2018 at 8:14 AM, scott.tho...@sparkpa.org <
> 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-bounc
>> e...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Diane Disbro
>> *Sent:* Monday, March 19, 2018 9:43 PM
>> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group <open-ils-general@list.georgia
>> libraries.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
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 11:41 AM, Jason Stephenson <ja...@sigio.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> On 03/19/2018 11:55 AM, 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
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] 2019 Site Selected

[Rogan Hamby]

I eagerly look forward to it!


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 9, 2018 at 1:19 PM, Ruth Frasur <direc...@hagerstownlibrary.org>
wrote:

> Congratulations to PaILS!
>
> On Fri, Mar 9, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Tim Spindler <tjspind...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The 2019 Evergreen Conference Site Selection Committee has chosen the
>> next host and venue for the 2019 conference.  The PaILS consortium will
>> be our 2019 conference host and Valley Forge, PA  (outside of
>> Philadelphia) will be the 2019 location.  Conference dates to be
>> determined.
>>
>> Congratulations, PaILS and welcome to a piece of American Revolutionary
>> War history!
>>
>>
>> --
>> Tim Spindler (Chair, EOB)
>> 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
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=10+W.+College+Street=gmail=g> 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>*
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] More SQL for Librarians

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Stuart,

I admit I'm fairly new to Google Forms having mostly used Survey Monkey in
the past so thanks for catching that!  Give it another shot, it should be
corrected now.


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, Mar 7, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Forrest, Stuart <sforr...@bcgov.net> wrote:

> Hi Rogan
>
>
>
> Hope you are well.
>
>
>
> Tried to do the survey and got this response
>
>
>
> “You need permission
>
> This form can only be viewed by users in the owner's organization.
>
>
>
> Try contacting the owner of the form if you think this is a mistake.”
>
>
>
> Stuart
>
>
>
> ***
>
> Stuart Forrest PhD
>
> IT Analyst
>
> Beaufort County Library System
>
> 843 255 6450 <(843)%20255-6450>
>
> sforr...@bcgov.net
>
>
>
> www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
>
>
>
> For Leisure, For Learning, For Life
>
>
>
> *From:* Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-
> boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] *On Behalf Of *Rogan Hamby
> *Sent:* Tuesday, March 06, 2018 7:59 PM
> *To:* Evergreen Discussion Group
> *Subject:* [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] More SQL for Librarians
>
>
>
> Once again this year I'm doing a pre-conference workshop on introductory
> SQL with an emphasis on tips and tricks for working in Evergreen.  As in
> past years I'd like feedback from those attending about what you'd like to
> see.  If you're planning to attend please respond to this short survey
> before the conference:
>
>
>
> https://goo.gl/forms/mmOUYIuSf7KhvENp2
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> 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
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] More SQL for Librarians

[Rogan Hamby]

Once again this year I'm doing a pre-conference workshop on introductory
SQL with an emphasis on tips and tricks for working in Evergreen.  As in
past years I'd like feedback from those attending about what you'd like to
see.  If you're planning to attend please respond to this short survey
before the conference:

https://goo.gl/forms/mmOUYIuSf7KhvENp2

Thanks!


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

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Inventory

[Rogan Hamby]

HI Marcia,

There are a few ways to do it.  Unfortunately Evergreen doesn't have the
functionality baked in to make it really streamlined.  I know that
Evergreen Indiana did a presentation a few years back and I think the PDF
of that is on the community wiki.  I wrote up a process I did with SC that
should be floating around (I'll look in a bit) and I've had feedback from
some others that used it that it worked well for them.  We've floated the
idea of baking in additional features for inventory several times over the
year but were never able to get the partners together to make it happen.  I
continue to cross my fingers that we do at some point.


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, Feb 28, 2018 at 12:33 PM, Marcia Ledin <mle...@ecrlib.org> wrote:

> We are looking to do an inventory of our collection this year. Does anyone
> have any step-by-step documentation for this? From start to finish. We are
> on 2.10.5.
>
>
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thank  you.
>
>
>
> Marcia Ledin, Technical Services Manager
>
> East Central Regional Library (ECRL)
>
> 244 Birch Street South Cambridge, MN 55008
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+Birch+Street+South+Cambridge,+MN+55008=gmail=g>
> Phone: 763-392- <(763)%20392-> FAX: 763-689-7436
> <(763)%20689-7436>
> http://www.ecrlib.org/
> <https://mail.ecrlib.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=dhrq4zFFo0qyCm7vLkPK4V4dd7YqsdEIzPoop3m-GjZp6JWpWQr5XQYa3A4mrtP923Fn-_VqoPM.=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ecrlib.org%2f>
>   mle...@ecrlib.org
>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Can one run Evergreen 3.0 on an iPad?

[Rogan Hamby]

I haven't tested recently so that's a significant caveat since dev has been
fast and furious but in the late 3.0 beta stages I was able to do quite a
bit in the staff client on an iPad.  I didn't systematically test features
but did enough to feel that there is at least significant functionality
there.




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, Feb 21, 2018 at 10:38 AM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org>
wrote:

> 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 <(706)%20367-9399>
>
> 770-891-0654 <(770)%20891-0654> (cell)
>
> 706-367-8032 <(706)%20367-8032> (fax)
>
> gtut...@prlib.org
>
> [image: image002]
>
>
>
>
> --
> Kathy Lussier
> Project Coordinator
> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative(508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Open Position: NC Cardinal Systems Consultant at State Library of North Carolina

[Rogan Hamby]

Benjamin,

Do you want this position listed on the Evergreen web site's job page?  If
we do it will also go out to the Evergreen social media.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 11:16 PM, Murphy, Benjamin <
benjamin.mur...@ncdcr.gov> wrote:

> We're looking for someone to join the team here at NC Cardinal!
>
>
>
> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/
> jobs/1959690/nc-cardinal-systems-consultant?keywords=cardinal=
> jobOpportunitiesJobs
>
>
>
>
>
> NC Cardinal is a consortium of North Carolina public libraries that share
> an instance of Evergreen, and share resources with other member libraries.
> The program's mission is to maintain and continually develop a working,
> efficient, and sustainable ILS for public libraries and library staff
> within North Carolina.  The NC Cardinal Systems Consultant provides
> front-line support for configuration, trouble-shooting and resolution of
> basic issues in managing the NC Cardinal ILS application.   Duties include
> but are not limited to:
>
>
>
> Responding to ILS application support questions.
>
> Leading migration projects as well as assigned special projects.
>
> Reviewing and creating data mappings between different ILS systems.
>
> Preparing reports to support library operations.
>
> Participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of additional
> ILS projects.
>
> Occasional travel required.
>
>
>
> Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
>
>
>
> To qualify for this position, you must meet ALL the following KSAs listed
> below:
>
>
>
> Knowledge of principles, practices, operations, trends and issues related
> to public library services and programs.
>
> Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems.
>
> Demonstrated skill with customer service Ability to perform complex
> problem-solving; answer routine and non-routine inquiries independently;
> and exercise judgment, discretion and negotiation skills in difficult
> situations.
>
>
>
> Management Preferences:
>
>
>
> Demonstrated ability to use web-based communication and online learning
> tools.
>
> Demonstrated experience with open-source integrated library systems.
>
> Demonstrated experience working with a trouble ticketing system.
>
> Demonstrated experience in developing user-oriented instruction guides,
> online presentation materials, and related documentation.
>
> Demonstrated experience planning, implementing and evaluating new library
> services and processes.
>
> Ability to identify documentation needs and evaluate existing help desk
> programs.
>
> Substantial skill in current technologies and tools used to organize,
> manage, and provide access to print and digital information.
>
> Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
>
> Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Benjamin Murphy*
>
> NC Cardinal Program Manager
>
> NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
>
> 919.807.7424 <(919)%20807-7424>  |  *benjamin.mur...@ncdcr.gov
> <benjamin.mur...@ncdcr.gov> *
>
>
>
>
>
> 109 East Jones Street
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>  | 4640 Mail Service Center
>
> Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4600
>
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> <https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/>
>
>
>
> *Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
> Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.*
>
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2017 Survey

[Rogan Hamby]

We're not quite ready to survey dates for the 2018 Hack-A-Way yet but I
would like to gather some feedback from this year and solicit any ideas
people have for next year.  I would especially like to hear from potential
contributors and mentors who may be interested in a program to help new
contributors get started.  It would require a commitment in the months
leading up to the Hack-A-Way to help contributors be ready to get the most
out of the event but the initial mentors would be needed to help shape the
program.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFDFC22


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Publication Year in Reports

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Irene,

Are you using the reporter table for this?  I have seen this before there
and not had the tuits to look into it in any depth since I've only seen it
on rare occasions but checking a few data sets it's not hard to find
examples under a number of scenarios and it's not hard to imagine a regular
expression creating this result.  It's probably worth a launchpad bag and
some discussion on how to handle it.  Maybe we should be checking for a
four digit number and using it when found.

Ultimately that table might get replaced with newer functionality of course
as the pub date field itself isn't RDA friendly but that's another
discussion.


Rogan Hamby

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, Dec 12, 2017 at 4:38 PM, Patrick, Irene <irene.patr...@ncdcr.gov>
wrote:

> Has anyone ever noticed that there is some strangeness with the
> Publication Year in Evergreen reports?  The Publication Year is normalized
> in the output, and there seems to be an issue with how the data gets
> normalized.  Some examples of what I am seeing:
>
>
>
> 264 $c  September 1, 2015Publication Year in report:  1
>
>
>
> 264 $c  October 6, 2017 Publication Year in report:  6
>
>
>
> 264 $c October 31, 2016Publication Year in report:  31
>
>
>
> When the date in the 264 is not simply the year, the normalization routine
> seems to be pulling out only a piece of the date, not the full date.
>
>
>
> I tried looking for any previous reports of this issue in Launchpad but
> didn’t find one.  Apologies if it is there and I missed it.
>
>
>
> *Irene Patrick*
>
> Library & Information Management Systems Librarian
>
> NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
>
> 919.807.7413 <(919)%20807-7413>  |  irene.patr...@ncdcr.gov
>
>
>
>
>
> 109 E. Jones St
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=109+E.+Jones+St=gmail=g>.
> | 4640 Mail Service Center
>
> Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4600
>
> Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/ncghl>  Twitter
> <http://www.twitter.com/ncpedia>  YouTube
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> <https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/>
>
>
>
> *Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North
> Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.*
>
>
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Hack-A-Way 2018

[Rogan Hamby]

I’m pleased to announce that the selection committee for the 2018
Hack-A-Way have made their choice.  We had several competing offers to host
the event in 2018 from wonderful community members.  Having just wrapped up
spending two years in Indiana, hosted by Evergreen Indiana, I can say that
the bar has been set pretty high for future events.  This year Kathy
Lussier from MassLNC, Dan Wells from Calvin College and Jason Boyer from
Evergreen Indiana, all past hosts, acted as our selection committee.

And the choice was …. we’re going back to Atlanta!  The host is Equinox
Open Library Initiative.  Equinox is now the second institution to be a two
time host and was the host of the original Hack-A-Way in 2012.  In a way it
seems fitting.  Back in 2012 we had the first discussions of what became
the web based staff client and we are returning as we approach the next
wave of challenges.

I would like to thank everyone who submitted proposals, who acted on the
selection committee and otherwise do so much to make this happen for the
community.  More communication will be forthcoming in the next week as a
follow up survey to the 2017 Hack-A-Way comes out both to look back at the
past Hack-A-Way and to start planning it for 2018.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] t-shirt voting

[Rogan Hamby]

There hasn't been any new voting in a few days so we will be closing the
voting this Wed 11/22/17 at midnight EST.

https://t.co/cKcImKvHAT


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] merchandising survey from outreach committee

[Rogan Hamby]

Last year we did our first community t-shirt featuring a quote from a
community member (pulled from the IRC quotes database).  This year we are
doing it again but it will be a new quote.  Please rank your favorites from
1 to 6 and the one with the strongest weight will be used.  This shirt will
be available at the next International Evergreen Conference for sale along
with the limited supply stock of the existing "I'm not a cataloger but I
know enough MARC to be fun at parties" shirt.

To vote go here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DWYZMKT


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] seving multiple patrons at once

[Rogan Hamby]

I tested quickly and Firefox does all that as well.


Rogan Hamby

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, Nov 8, 2017 at 1:05 PM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org> wrote:

> Hi Diane,
>
> Yes, you could retrieve each patron in a different browser tab and flip
> between the classes.  I think there are a couple of ways you could do this
> fairly efficiently so you don't have to search teachers or scan teacher
> barcodes during each visit.
>
> - Add a bookmarks folder on your toolbar, and then add a direct link to
> each teacher account in that folder. When you go to the school, use the
> Open All option on the bookmarks folder to open each teacher in a new tab.
> This option is available in Chrome. I imagine Firefox has a similar option.
> Many thanks to Rogan Hamby for coming up with this idea!
>
> - Add each of the teachers to a user bucket. Pull up the user bucket when
> you visit the school. Ctrl-click each barcode to open each patron in a
> separate tab.
>
> A nice wishlist item that we might want to add to LP is a retrieve-all
> option in the user bucket so that you can retrieve all of those patrons in
> fewer clicks.
>
> I hope this helps!
> Kathy
>
> On 11/08/2017 12:29 PM, Diane Disbro wrote:
>
> Good morning –
>
>
>
> When our bookmobile visits school, students from more than one class come
> onto the bookmobile at the same time. In XUL, staff keep several teacher
> accounts open at once so that they can flip between classes as they serve
> patrons.
>
>
>
> Is there a way to do the same thing in Webby without creating permanent
> tabs for each teacher at each school – which, of course, we can’t do
> because the Favorites bar isn’t long enough?
>
>
>
> Thank you.
>
>
>
> *Diane Disbro*
>
> Circulation Coordinator/Branch Manager
>
> Union Branch
>
> Scenic Regional Library
>
> 308 Hawthorne Drive
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive%0D+Union,+MO%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g>
>
> Union, MO 63084
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=308+Hawthorne+Drive%0D+Union,+MO%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0+63084=gmail=g>
>
> 636-583-3224 <(636)%20583-3224>
>
> ddis...@scenicregional.org
>
> www.scenicregional.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Kathy Lussier
> Project Coordinator
> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative(508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] [Eg-oversight-board] Authorities with Armenian characters

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Erlanda,

Specifically you can find the email lists here:
https://evergreen-ils.org/communicate/mailing-lists/

The general list is good for general issues.   If your technical staff have
specific encoding problem they are encountering I would recommend the Dev
list though many developers also watch the general list.

For technical staff the IRC channel is also very active:
https://evergreen-ils.org/communicate/irc/

The technical community there is mostly English speaking and most active
during North American' daylight hours (roughly UTC -4 to -7 zones during
the day).  If the time offset is an issue the email lists are definitely
better.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 7:52 AM, Timothy Spindler <tspind...@cwmars.org>
wrote:

> Erlanda,
>
> I would suggest you send these messages to the Evergreen list.  This is
> the list for general questions about Evergreen and there are many who would
> be happy to help you.
>
> Tim Spindler | EOB Chair
> Executive Director | C/W MARS
>
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 6:28 AM, Erlanda Simonyan <
> erlanda_simon...@flib.sci.am> wrote:
>
>> Dear List,
>>
>> We know, that  in Evergreen we can use  Library of Congress Authorities ,
>> but we want to use  our Authority Data too which  has  Armenian characters.
>> How can we do it to work? Can you give an advice?
>>
>> Thanks a lot,
>> Erlanda
>>
>> ___
>> eg-oversight-board mailing list
>> eg-oversight-bo...@list.evergreen-ils.org
>> http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eg-oversight-board
>>
>>
>
>
> --
>
> Tim Spindler | Executive Director
>
> tspind...@cwmars.org | 508-755-3323 x120 <(508)%20755-3323>
>
> C/W MARS | http://www.cwmars.org
>
> 67 Millbrook St., Ste. 201
>
> Worcester, MA 01606
>
>
> ___
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> http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/eg-oversight-board
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen as OAI-PMH provider - any plans?

[Rogan Hamby]

I think adding it as a feature in a future release would be a good thing.
While not a make or break feature it's a part of the open ecosystem that
Evergreen users ten to adopt and certainly a welcome enhancement IMO.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Erhan Tuskan <e...@iisg.nl> wrote:

> Hi Jason,
>
> If you mean in terms of use and rights, no there is no reason, maybe we
> can call it "thoughtlessness". As you can notice it is just open source and
> it will be great if it the community embraces it...
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Open-ils-general [mailto:open-ils-general-
> boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Jason Stephenson
> Sent: maandag 30 oktober 2017 12:53
> To: open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org
> Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen as OAI-PMH provider - any plans?
>
> Erhan,
>
> Is there any reason that this has not been shared with the community as a
> potential enhancement?
>
> I think this would be a good feature for stock Evergreen to have, and then
> your institution would not be solely responsible for maintaining it.
>
> Jason
>
> On 10/30/2017 06:12 AM, Erhan Tuskan wrote:
> > Dear all,
> >
> > The International Institute of Social History (IISH) in Amsterdam has
> already developed an OAI-PMH service for Evergreen. We have been using it
> for a long time.
> >
> > You can find here more information about the service:
> >
> > https://github.com/IISH/Evergreen/blob/iish_master_rel_3_0_1/OAI2.md
> >
> > For further details you can also contact Lucien van Wouw (l...@iisg.nl)
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Erhan Tuskan
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Open-ils-general
> > [mailto:open-ils-general-boun...@list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf
> > Of Linda Jansova
> > Sent: maandag 30 oktober 2017 8:28
> > To: Evergreen Discussion Group
> > <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>; Evergreen Discussion
> > Group <open-ils-general@list.georgialibraries.org>
> > Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Evergreen as OAI-PMH provider - any plans?
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > We are just considering drafting a grant proposal to get funding for
> adding OAI-PMH provider capability to Evergreen (possibly via OpenSRF and a
> piece of software which would get data from Evergreen). If our proposal is
> accepted, then it is rather likely that the project output would be ready
> by the end of 2018.
> >
> > Just a quick question before we proceed further - is there anyone else
> > also considering OAI-PMH provider development? (Just want to make sure
> > that we do not duplicate someone else's efforts.)
> >
> > Thank you in advance!
> >
> > Linda
> >
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] new mailing list

[Rogan Hamby]

A new mailing list has been added to the list of teams to facilitate the
Outreach Committee and can be signed up for at

http://list.evergreen-ils.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/evergreen-outreach

As always we welcome anyone who wants to join in ongoing efforts to promote
Evergreen as well as our existing members.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Reading History opt in on patron application

[Rogan Hamby]

Hi Eva,

I could certainly see that being a developed feature.  I certainly can
think of a lot of handy situations for it and it's certainly doable.  I'm
thinking of the folks that come in an bulk check out by genre and check out
20 items at a time because they assume they've read at least half of them
and won't remember until they are a chapter into the book.

I would be a little worried about the workflow and if it was meant as a
preventive (i.e. give them a chance to not check the item out) that there
might be a speed/timing issue so it might take a bit of thought of the best
way to do it.





Rogan Hamby

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, Oct 18, 2017 at 6:24 PM, Cerninakova Eva <cer...@jabok.cz> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I know it is a little bit out of the topic, but I have another question
> regarding patrons reading history:
>
> We were asked by some libraries, whether it is possible in Evergreen to
> alert staff at checkout in cases when a patron had already borrowed the
> same book before. Such feature is available in most of the ILS that are
> used  in the Czech Republic  and patrons  (and librarians too) find it
> quite useful.
>
> Is there such possibility in Evergreen? I don't think so, but I just want
> to be sure.
>
> By the way, Czech libraries would also appreciate reading history opt in
> on  patron application ;-)
>
> Eva
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> Dne 18. října 2017 11:43:39 odpoledne Aubrey Area Library <
> aubreyarealibr...@gmail.com> napsal:
>
>> Hey Josh,
>>
>> An interesting proposal. I think it would be a neat addition to to add to
>> patron registration process.
>>
>> Like Terran, staff being able to view a patrons reading history would be
>> better off as a togglable library setting. The fact that we can retrieve a
>> patrons reading history is a somewhat guarded secret due to privacy
>> concerns in our consortium.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jordan Woodard
>> Aubrey Area Library
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM, Josh Stompro <stomp...@exchange.larl.org
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Hello, we are running into the fact that many of our patrons that want
>>> to make use of a reading history, don’t find out about it until long after
>>> they sign up for an account. Many of these patrons are also non
>>> computer/online catalog users, so there is no chance that they would ever
>>> find the option to enable it themselves, and even if they knew about it,
>>> they wouldn’t be able to set it themselves.  So they find out about it
>>> after talking with staff, and then get mad when they find out that it will
>>> only have their history starting at the point they sign up.  Since they
>>> don’t use computers, they need staff to walk them through (do it for them)
>>> logging into their account and finding the option, so it would be handy if
>>> staff could just do it for them.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> We could set the library setting to default the checkout history to
>>> being enabled, but we really don’t want to make that decision for everyone,
>>> and then put the onus on them to figure out how to use the catalog to turn
>>> it off.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> So we are considering adding an opt in checkbox to the patron
>>> application, along with a user setting that staff can check, to allow staff
>>> to enable the circ history at patron registration time.  The user setting
>>> being checked or unchecked would trigger a nightly process that would
>>> enable/disable the reading history for that account.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> In theory, this could result in a customer saying that they never signed
>>> up for the feature, saying that staff did it on their own.  But since it is
>>> already trivially easy for staff to log into the catalog as a customer, it
>>> seems like that would already be a problem.  (staff know what the default
>>> pin numbers are based on, or could just change the pin, a custo

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Reading History opt in on patron application

[Rogan Hamby]

There's a lot to think about here.  I do like the idea of the setting being
on the patron registration page so that staff can turn it on and off for
patrons as an assistance.  Actually, I think we should have had that for a
long time now.  If you're doing this as a local hack how you do it is
certainly up to you but if it's an actual change to Evergreen code the idea
of tying it to a nightly cron job unnecessary.  There is a question about
if older circs should get fed in but that might be tangential here and more
about how the reading history works.

I'm not fond of giving staff access to the history though.  Staff trusted
with reporter permissions can do that anyway, to the extent that you
haven't aged out circulations anyway.  It feels like an unnecessary
threshold to cross or at least one that we shouldn't cross, on principle.
It does mean that patrons that want staff to see their reading history have
to go to the step of giving it in some form to the staff but I feel like
that's an acceptable price to pay for privacy.  But I know that some
communities will probably see me as paranoid in that regard.

If it was implemented I feel library options, patron toggling, protection
for patron toggles, etc... would be needed.  It would be it's own viper
nest of issues to sort through.




Rogan Hamby

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, Oct 18, 2017 at 2:44 PM, Josh Stompro <stomp...@exchange.larl.org>
wrote:

> Hello, we are running into the fact that many of our patrons that want to
> make use of a reading history, don’t find out about it until long after
> they sign up for an account. Many of these patrons are also non
> computer/online catalog users, so there is no chance that they would ever
> find the option to enable it themselves, and even if they knew about it,
> they wouldn’t be able to set it themselves.  So they find out about it
> after talking with staff, and then get mad when they find out that it will
> only have their history starting at the point they sign up.  Since they
> don’t use computers, they need staff to walk them through (do it for them)
> logging into their account and finding the option, so it would be handy if
> staff could just do it for them.
>
>
>
> We could set the library setting to default the checkout history to being
> enabled, but we really don’t want to make that decision for everyone, and
> then put the onus on them to figure out how to use the catalog to turn it
> off.
>
>
>
> So we are considering adding an opt in checkbox to the patron application,
> along with a user setting that staff can check, to allow staff to enable
> the circ history at patron registration time.  The user setting being
> checked or unchecked would trigger a nightly process that would
> enable/disable the reading history for that account.
>
>
>
> In theory, this could result in a customer saying that they never signed
> up for the feature, saying that staff did it on their own.  But since it is
> already trivially easy for staff to log into the catalog as a customer, it
> seems like that would already be a problem.  (staff know what the default
> pin numbers are based on, or could just change the pin, a customer that
> never uses the catalog would never know that the pin was changed)
>
>
>
> Has anyone else done this or something like this?  Is this a horrible idea?
>
>
>
> I think staff would also like to be able to access the patrons history
> from their staff stations, which would make readers advisory easier.
> “Which Louis L’Amour titles haven’t I read yet”.
>
>
>
> We have had problems in the past with patrons physically marking books
> that they have read before, to make it easier for them to find the ones
> they haven’t read.
>
>
>
> Josh
>
>
>
> Lake Agassiz Regional Library - Moorhead MN larl.org
>
> Josh Stompro | Office 218.233.3757 EXT-139 <(218)%20233-3757>
>
> LARL IT Director | Cell 218.790.2110 <(218)%20790-2110>
>
>
>

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Road to 3.0 Video Series: Patron Batch Editing

[Rogan Hamby]

Correction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNlh9C5zfaY


I was using the link Youtube generated which contained the 'edit' string
which only works (of course) when you are logged into the owning account.
Thanks to Remington for prompting me on my error!

On Mon, Oct 2, 2017 at 8:34 AM, Rogan Hamby <rha...@equinoxinitiative.org>
wrote:

>
> The latest in our Road to 3.0 series is now up on YouTube: Patron Buckets!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U_id=FNlh9C5zfaY
>
> Please subscribe while you're there, if we hit 100 subscribers we can
> customize the channel more with our community branding.
>
>
> Rogan Hamby
>
> Data and Project Analyst
>
> Equinox Open Library Initiative
>
> phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)
>
> email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
> web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org
>

[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Road to 3.0 Video Series: Patron Batch Editing

[Rogan Hamby]

The latest in our Road to 3.0 series is now up on YouTube: Patron Buckets!

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U_id=FNlh9C5zfaY

Please subscribe while you're there, if we hit 100 subscribers we can
customize the channel more with our community branding.


Rogan Hamby

Data and Project Analyst

Equinox Open Library Initiative

phone:  1-877-OPEN-ILS (673-6457)

email:  ro...@equinoxinitiative.org
web:  http://EquinoxInitiative.org

Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] History of Check outs?

[Rogan Hamby]

I won't repeat what Kathy said but ask instead, are you doing any kind of
batch loading of students annually or at the start of semesters?  If so the
process might effectively be resetting that flag.




Rogan Hamby

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, Sep 27, 2017 at 11:01 AM, Kathy Lussier <kluss...@masslnc.org>
wrote:

> Hi Janice,
>
> No, once a user enables a checkout history, it stays enabled until the
> user disables it. Any time a user chooses to disable the checkout history,
> it will clear out any history that has previously been maintained.
>
> Kathy
>
> On 09/27/2017 10:57 AM, Janice Huber wrote:
>
> We have worked hard to inform our students about the feature of turning on
> your check out history so they can find books they used in the past for
> their research. I was just told by a couple of students that it seems this
> feature has to be reset annually? Is that true? If so, why? It is hard
> enough to get  them to do it once, let alone remember every year. Tell me
> "it ain't so".
>
>
>
> Janice Huber
> Library Help Desk Manager
> 204 N Lexington Ave
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> Wilmore, KY 40390
> 859.858.2230 <(859)%20858-2230>
>
>
> --
> Kathy Lussier
> Project Coordinator
> Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative(508) 343-0128kluss...@masslnc.org
> Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
>
>