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 SirsiDynix Migration
Migration Update
Message from Terri Shutt
April 18, 2006

Java Client Status Report

Several INFOhio districts agreed to pilot SirsiDynix's new GL3.0 Java WorkFlows® clients for PC and Macintosh in early 2006. Although the pilot was deemed to be successful, there were some notable problems (installation/update process, printing, several Wizard problems and response time issues) that we asked SirsiDynix to address before we can begin rolling out these clients statewide.

The most significant issues have been addressed in the new GL3.1 release of SirsiDynix's K-12 software, and GL3.1 will be applied at all ITC sites this summer. Please note the following Wizards will not be available in the Java clients as noted:
- Batch Add Copy (PC and Mac)
- KidPower (PC and Mac)
- MARC Import (Mac)

To ensure that your library's Macintosh or PC workstation will be compatible with the Java client, please review the INFOhio equipment specifications carefully with your district's technology coordinator.

Java Client Rollout Plan

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 Java pilot sites will continue using the GL3.0 client for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year.

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 ITC staff need to become familiar with the Java client, so they can train and support their users.

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 Each instance requires some special setup and preparation before using the Java client against it.

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 June providers training will include preparing Java instances, administering Java clients and learning new features of the client.

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 ITCs having Mac libraries will be scheduled for the GL3.1 upgrade ahead of non-Mac ITCs.

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 SirsiDynix will continue to provide and support a C client through Version GL3.2.

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 We have approximately two years to get all current library users transitioned to the Java client.

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 Providers should develop a plan and timeline for transitioning their own libraries to the Java client, with Mac libraries given priority.

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 After the GL3.1 upgrade, ITCs can begin to prepare instances for Java and transition users according to their transition plan.

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 LSTA requirements are for newly automated libraries expected to be circulating by fall 2006. The Java client will be available in July in time to meet this requirement.

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 ITCs should consider holding off new migrations and training until after the GL3.1 upgrade, especially Mac libraries. PC libraries could come up on C client and later transition to Java.

Terri Shutt
INFOhio Technical Support Team Leader

 

Last Updated on June 13, 2006

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