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Annual Projects (2005-2006)
  • InfoLinks
    • Upgrade InfoLinks server hardware, of which the existing server has been over 6 years old with limit capabilities to run new release of systems. (done 8/17/05)
    • Upgrade InfoLinks system to release 2005 which would enhance various Millennium modules functions and fixing some existing system problems. (done 1/08/06)
    • Cooperate with Cataloging Department to implement Millennium Cataloging functions, especially labels printing, after new release 2005 installed. (on going )
    • Cooperate with Innovative, Acquisition Department and Serials Department to change printing order form and claim form from dot matrix printer to HP LaserJet printer. (done 09/08/05)
    • Cooperate with Acquisition Department to implement EDI function.
    • Implement Millennium Bindery module with Law Library and investigate LARS to Innopac for binding functions at Mullins. (on going )
    • Cooperate with Circulation Department for automating the process of down-loading payment information from Bursar's Office (or ISIS).
    • Cooperate with Circulation Department to test Circulation Off-line Mode to make it a useful backup function.
    • Cooperate with Circulation Department and Web Services Department for improving the current Hold/recall processing (integrate with OPAC).
    • Cooperate with Circulation Department for reviewing and updating current Circulation Loan Rules and Parameters.
    • Cooperate with Web Services Department to renovate InfoLinks web pages for cascading style sheets to improve response time.
    • Cooperate with Web Services to revisit the SSL certificate.
    • Cooperate with Web Services to explore a z39.50 link to Fayetteville Public Library catalog.
    • Cooperate with Technical Services departements to keep upgrade OCLC Connexion as needed. (done Connexion 1.5 version 1/14/2006)
    • Cooperate with the relevant library departments and Innovative to enhance Arkansas Publications Index. (done 9/2005)
    • Cooperate with Law Library to setup Self-Check-Out Station in Law Library, while Law Library is ready for it.
    • Cooperate with Law Library and Cataloging Department to make relevant changes with Law Library's OCLC symbol
    • Cooperate with the relevant departments and vendors to investigate new products such as WeBridge for Electronic Resources, INN-Reach, etc.;
    • Update SCAT tables (sudoc, law, main).
    • Keep updating systems documentation. (done 9/2005 and keep updating)
  • LAN/WAN
    • Cooperate with Computing Services to upgrade network switches and extend network connections (done 12/18/2005)
    • Cooperate with Computing Services to migrate Anti-Virus system with new release to Computing Services Server through campus networks. (done 12/2005)
    • Update library network documentation based on reviewing library local area networks settings and upgrading.
    • Cooperate with Computing Services to improve wireless access in Mullins Library.
    • Cooperate with Computing Services and the relevant library departments to setup network and workstations and database in LISA storage with accessing storage SQL database.
    • Implement Digital Collections Server with ContentDM new release for digital collections project with Special Collection Department and Web Services Department. (done 9/28/05)
    • Investigate Altiris system to improve inventory of system workstations and software;
    • Cooperate with Computing Services to investigate PrintControl software for improving public workstation printing.
    • Cooperate with Performing Arts and Media Department to upgrade AV equipment.
    • Cooperate with Government Documents and facilities to install and implement map scanner and printer.
    • Cooperate with Reference Department to enhance VisionMaster application software used by instructors. (done 9/05)
    • Upgrade public express workstations in stacks area with recycle computers. (done 10/05)
    • Keep updating Inventory database, including hardware equipment and software inventory. (on going)
    • Upgrade and renew application software such as MS Office, WordPerfact, Adobe products (photoshop, acrobat professional, pagemaker, etc.), Macromedia products (Dreamweaver, flash, etc.)
    • Setup and keep updating LAN systems and applications documentation.
  • Staff Training
    • Provide workshop on using and burning CDs as a series on how to do tasks in the new Windows XP operating system;
    • Coordinate with Computing Services to provide training workshops on MS Office 2003 (access, excel, powerpoint and word) as series;
    • Coordinate with Eve at Computing Services to offer workshops on Adobe Acrobat Professional 7.0;
    • Provide video taping workshops and converting them to CD format. This will allow the faculty and staff to check out a workshop they may not have been able to attend in person.
  • Department
    • Keep updating and improving Systems Department Web pages.
    • Continue to work on systems services policies and procedures to enhance systems services and management.
    • Enhance systems staff development, such as self-study or attending systems related workshops and conferences.

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Friday, December 15, 2006