SirsiDynix Project Manager's Weekly Status Report #53

Unicorn Project Status Report

Status Report Date: 4/20/07
Site Name: Memphis Public Library (24 libraries)
Client Contact: Alan Stewart
Go-Live Date: 6/14/07
Software Release: GL 3.1
Go-Live: Yes
SureStart: 9 months

Project Manager: Jeannie Peters
Implementation Team: Damon Hunter (CS), Jenny Hendrickson (DC), Patty Suessen (TR), Pam Tejes (SC)
Sales Representative: Gena Wilhite

Major Activities/ Meetings Completed

• Weekly Call

• Per Norm Curl, a rewrite of the auto backup script will be put into place the week of 4/23. This script will be tested the week of 4/30.

• Pam LaPier has been contacted regarding her work with Steve Foster on the year 2 – 5 for hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and subscription fees associated with the contract between SirsiDynix and the City of Memphis. Pam is waiting to hear from someone else in the company before responding to Steve.

• Paul talked to IBM this week and they do not have Solaris support on their side and they are saying that the problem Paul is experiencing is a Solaris issue. Both Paul and Jeannie have contacted Damon about this.

Activities/ Meetings Scheduled for Next Week

• Weekly Call on Tuesday at 2:00 Central time. The conference number will be used for all future calls.

• Continuing data review on the production server

• Continuing work on EPS/Rooms

Outstanding Issues

• Memphis continues to work with Norm Curl on correcting the error with the custom automated backup script for their EPS/Rooms server.

• Waiting on a response from Damon regarding why the Solaris daylight savings time patch had been applied to the test server but not production.

• Paul is continuing work with Damon on getting the IBM Infoprint configured as the system printer.

• Steve Foster is continuing working with Pam LaPier on determining maintenance for years 2 – 5 for hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and subscription fees associated with the contract between SirsiDynix and the City of Memphis.

• Memphis needs to know no later than 4/24 when the release date for EPS/Rooms 2.2 will be. When the release date is will determine what version Memphis will decide to go live on. They need time to make changes to their EPS/Rooms after the upgrade and to train their staff on the differences in the software version.


Project Status:

Event	Status	Completion Date	Notes:
Schedule	Completed	01/24/06
Hardware Install	Completed	04/18/06
Software	Completed	06/02/06
Policies/Profiling	Completed	05/25/06
Data	On Schedule
SirsiDynix Training	On Schedule
Go Live	On Schedule		Postponed to 6/14/07.

SirsiDynix Project Manager's Weekly Status Report #52

Unicorn Project Status Report

Status Report Date: 4/13/07
Site Name: Memphis Public Library (24 libraries)
Client Contact: Alan Stewart
Go-Live Date: 6/14/07
Software Release: GL 3.1
Go-Live: Yes
SureStart: 9 months

Project Manager: Jeannie Peters
Implementation Team: Damon Hunter (CS), Jenny Hendrickson (DC), Patty Suessen (TR), Pam Tejes (SC)
Sales Representative: Gena Wilhite

Major Activities/ Meetings Completed

• Weekly Call

• Three data issues were submitted to Jenny Hendrickson and she responded to them.

• Alex Feng is continuing discussions with Alan regarding EPS/Rooms questions and issues.

Activities/ Meetings Scheduled for Next Week

• Weekly Call on Tuesday at 2:00 Central time. The conference number will be used for all future calls.

• Continuing data review on the production server

• Continuing work on EPS/Rooms

Outstanding Issues

• Memphis continues to work with Norm Curl on correcting the error with the custom automated backup script for their EPS/Rooms server.

• Waiting on a response from Damon regarding why the Solaris daylight savings time patch had been applied to the test server but not production.

• Paul is continuing work with Damon on getting the IBM Infoprint configured as the system printer.

• Steve Foster is continuing working with Pam LaPier on determining maintenance for years 2 – 5 for hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and subscription fees associated with the contract between SirsiDynix and the City of Memphis

Project Status:

Event	Status	Completion Date	Notes:
Schedule	Completed	01/24/06
Hardware Install	Completed	04/18/06
Software	Completed	06/02/06
Policies/Profiling	Completed	05/25/06
Data	On Schedule
SirsiDynix Training	On Schedule
Go Live	On Schedule		Postponed to 6/14/07.

"Go Live" Reference Training Dates Announced

From: Cynthia White, Staff Development
To: All Managers

Below are the ILS training dates for ALL part-time and full-time Reference staff. Please contact Cynthia White (email: whitec or phone: ext2722) to schedule your staff.

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This training will cover:

• Workflows (Replaces Circle; covers Item Searching and Holds)
• EPS/Rooms (Online Library Catalog and other online content)
• Central Search (Federated searching tool that can search all library databases).

Please note that two evening sessions will be conducted for part-time staff who cannot attend daytime sessions.

Because of the number of staff to be trained, attendance is limited to one session. We can review Refresher training needs after Go Live/June 14, 2007.

Also, because of the number of staff to be trained, some staff will be trained well before Go Live. It is crucial for these staff to spend time at their agency refreshing their skills leading up to Go Live/June 14, 2007.

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Go Live SIRSI Reference Training Dates/Times Available
1. Tues	May 1	9:30a-12:30p
2. Wed	May 2	9:30a-12:30p
3. Fri	May 4	9:30a-12:30p
4. Tues	May 8	1-4p
5. Wed	May 9	9:30a-12:30p
6. Fri	May 11	9:30a-12:30p
7. Mon	May 14	1-4p
8. Wed	May 16	9:30a-12:30p
9. Mon	May 21	1-4p
10. Tues	May 22	9:30a-12:30p
11. Wed	May 23	5-8p
12. Fri	May 25	9:30a-12:30p
13. Tues	May 29	1-4p
14. Wed	May 30	5-8p
15. Fri	June 1	9:30a-12:30p

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All sessions will be held in the Computer Training Lab-L50.

SirsiDynix Project Manager's Weekly Status Report #51

Unicorn Project Status Report

Status Report Date: 4/6/07
Site Name: Memphis Public Library (24 libraries)
Client Contact: Alan Stewart
Go-Live Date: 6/14/07
Software Release: GL 3.1
Go-Live: Yes
SureStart: 9 months

Project Manager: Jeannie Peters
Implementation Team: Damon Hunter (CS), Jenny Hendrickson (DC), Patty Suessen (TR), Pam Tejes (SC)
Sales Representative: Gena Wilhite

Major Activities/ Meetings Completed

• Weekly Call

• Steve Foster contacted Pam LaPier for assistance in determining years 2 – 5 for hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and subscription fees associated with the contract between SirsiDynix and the City of Memphis

• Alex Feng has been working with Alan this week on some EPS/Rooms questions

• Paul resumed work with Damon on getting the IBM Infoprint configured as the system printer

• Paul also questioned Damon as to why the Solaris daylight savings time patch had been applied to the test server but not production.

Activities/ Meetings Scheduled for Next Week

• Weekly Call on Tuesday at 2:00 Central time. The conference number will be used for all future calls.

• Continuing data review on the production server

• Continuing work on EPS/Rooms

Outstanding Issues

• Memphis continues to work with Norm Curl on correcting the error with the custom automated backup script for their EPS/Rooms server.

Project Status:

Event	Status	Completion Date	Notes:
Schedule	Completed	01/24/06
Hardware Install	Completed	04/18/06
Software	Completed	06/02/06
Policies/Profiling	Completed	05/25/06
Data	On Schedule
SirsiDynix Training	On Schedule
Go Live	On Schedule		Postponed to 6/14/07.

"Go Live" Circulation Training Dates Announced

From: Cynthia White, Staff Development
To: All Managers

The "go live" date for implementation of Sirsi Unicorn is quickly approaching. To that end, we have developed a thorough Circulation training piece that will aid everyone in becoming comfortable with using the new system. Below you will find a list of 14 training sessions, scheduled at a variety of days and times for flexibility. This training program is for ALL full-time and part-time Circulation staff. Reference staff actively performing circulation duties will also need attend. This training will NOT cover circulation policy. Therefore, Information staff scheduled to attend must be familiar with circulation policies. Staff will need to attend only one Circulation training session. Please contact Cynthia White (email: whitec/phone: ext2722) to schedule your staff.

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Among the 14 training sessions available listed there are:

• 2 time slots are available for each Thursday date: 1)8:30a-12:30p & 2)1-5pm
• 1 Saturday morning session
• 1 Tuesday evening session

Go Live SIRSI Circulation Training Dates/Times Available
1. Thurs	May 3	8:30a-12:30p
2. Thurs	May 3	1-5p
3. Thurs	May 10	8:30a-12:30p
4. Thurs	May 10	1-5p
5. Thurs	May 17	8:30a-12:30p
6. Thurs	May 17	1-5p
7. Sat	May 19	9:00a-1:00p
8. Tues	May 22	5:00-9:00p
9. Thurs	May 24	8:30a-12:30p
10. Thurs	May 24	1-5p
11. Thurs	May 31	8:30a-12:30p
12. Thurs	May 31	1-5p
13. Thurs	June 7	8:30a-12:30p
14. Thurs	June 7	1-5p

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All sessions will be held in the Computer Training Lab-L50.

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*Dates for Go Live Reference Training dates will be announced Tuesday April 10th.

SirsiDynix Project Manager's Weekly Status Report #50

Unicorn Project Status Report

Status Report Date: 3/30/07
Site Name: Memphis Public Library (24 libraries)
Client Contact: Alan Stewart
Go-Live Date: 6/14/07
Software Release: GL 3.1
Go-Live: Yes
SureStart: 9 months

Project Manager: Jeannie Peters
Implementation Team: Damon Hunter (CS), Jenny Hendrickson (DC), Patty Suessen (TR), Pam Tejes (SC)
Sales Representative: Gena Wilhite

Major Activities/ Meetings Completed

• Weekly Call

• A username and password was sent to Alan so that he can access Hyperion on the example site that was sent to him.

• Bill Ellett responded to a follow-up Classic Bridge question.

• Gina Wilhite is leaving SirsiDynix and will no longer be the Sales Rep. for Memphis.

• A list of contract items yet to be delivered was sent to Steve Foster.

• Steve Foster’s questions regarding maintenance were sent to Pam LaPier. He will be getting in touch with her for assistance in getting the information he needs.

Activities/ Meetings Scheduled for Next Week

• Weekly Call on Tuesday at 2:00 Central time. The conference number will be used for all future calls.

• Continuing data review on the production server

• Continuing work on EPS/Rooms

Outstanding Issues

• Memphis is waiting on Damon’s return to complete IBM printer installation.

• Memphis continues to work with Norm on correcting the error with the custom automated backup script for their EPS/Rooms server.

Project Status:

Event	Status	Completion Date	Notes:
Schedule	Completed	01/24/06
Hardware Install	Completed	04/18/06
Software	Completed	06/02/06
Policies/Profiling	Completed	05/25/06
Data	On Schedule
SirsiDynix Training	On Schedule
Go Live	On Schedule		Postponed to 6/14/07.