LINC Update

Public Libraries - IPLAR

It has been pointed out to me that in this year's IPLAR, 19.4, 19.5 and 19.6, has changed its wording somewhat in that it includes "all formats" in your total circulation counts.  This also includes ILL stats for Borrowed From another library.

By definition, the "all formats" would include eBooks and downloadable audio from MyMediaMall.  If you would like your statistics, please contact Donna Schaal at dschaal@illinoisheartland.org. 

Please provide me your agency code and your fiscal year. 

Thanks!  Donna

WebReporter Problems

We have been receiving some calls about WebReporter not accepting the data imput or asking for more/different information.This is probably a browser problem. WebReporter was designed to work with Internet Explorer. It will work with FireFox but not with any version later than 3.6.

If you have updated FireFox to a later version, remove it and go to this site for an older version. http://www.oldapps.com/firefox.php?old_firefox=109

OCLC ILL versus LINC and the new ILDS codes

ZCH is the new designation for the Champaign office in OCLC ILL only not LINC.

When sending ILL requests in LINC, continue to use the LINC codes.  If LINC says to send an item to LTN, please continue to check on whether or not it is a non-automated building versus a person at IHLS-Champaign.

If it is a non-automated building then you should check your item out to that building.  You can find the instructions for this in LINC Circulation and Holds booklet (page 13 - depending on your version of the booklet).

If you have any questions, contact Donna Schaal at 217-352-0047 ext. 204 or dschaal@illinoisheartland.org.

 

New ILDS Codes Starting May 1

You have probably seen this but for those that haven't -- RAILS, CARLI and IHLS have changed the ILDS codes to be used for sending items through ILDS.

Please use the ILDS codes listed here.

You can download the new ILDS label by clicking this link:  Download PaperILDSlabel. 

 

Instructions for changing your Constant Data account in OCLC ILL were sent out via IHLS-Announce on April 27th.

If you have questions, contact either Donna Schaal, dschaal@illinoisheartland.org or Bob Towner, btowner@illinoisheartland.org.

Thanks! 

Don’t Forget To Purge

Sometimes we notice that a library will output a batch of notices as many as 3 times while another batch and in some cases two batches have been created but never output. Unless specific borrowers are selected each time the batch is output, the borrowers are getting multiple emails or multiple letters are being printed for the same title.

Please be sure to Select your library and use the Purge button at the bottom of the page once you are finished with your batch.

Schools Last Day for Delivery

Now that the school year is winding down, please notify IHLS-Champaign of your last delivery/pickup day.

Call IHLS-Champaign at 217-352-0047.  When the voice mail begins, press 2 for the delivery voice mail box.  Please leave your library name, library agency code, and your last delivery/pickup date

or

Send an email to delivery-champaign@illinoisheartland.org

Please leave your library name, library agency code, and your last delivery/pickup date.

If you are having summer school, please pass on those dates at the same phone number, and/or email to the same email address.

Please return all cargo tubs with your last delivery! 

If you have any questions, contact Bob Towner at 217-352-0047 ext. 212 or btowner@illinoisheartland.org. 

Have a good summer!

 

Plan Ahead When Replacing Computers

The wrong IP address means no connection to the Horizon. If you are planning on replacing computers be sure the new computer is assigned the same static (dynamic won’t  work) IP address as the old computer.

The wrong IP address problem is more common in schools because IT personnel will come in during summer vacation to do their changing and updating.  If  you are planning a change, be sure whoever is doing it knows the importance of the IP address. It will save time and avoid confusion later.

 

If you are wondering if your computer will run Polaris, see Specs 1. If you are thinking of getting a new system  look at Specs2.

Specs 1 (machine exists today, and you just need to know if it will run the new system)

Minimum AMD or Pentium 4, single core processor running at 2.0 GHz, or newer.

Minimum 1 GB RAM.

Minimum 250GB Harddrive, with 50GB free.  (just a guess here, but I guess high)

Receipt printers should be compatible with 64-bit Windows.  (more on this when we know more about the vendor)

Monitor that will support 1024x768 resolution

 

Specs 2 (purchasing a new machine) spec’ed to last 3-5 years

Minimum AMD or Pentium Dual Core Processor (i5 equiv) or better.

Minimum 4GB RAM

Minimum 500GB Harddrive, with 150GB free.

Monitor that will support at least 1024x768 resolution. 

School Library Dates

As the school year winds to a close, remember to notify LINC staff about important dates so we can change your settings in Horizon.

Please send an email to Donna Schaal, dschaal@illinoisheartland.org, with the following information:

-Select one date-either April 27, May 11, or June 1-for 'turning off' holds

-Date you want to use as a 'fixed due date' (last day of school or last day library will be open, etc.)

-Date you want the above 'fixed due date' implemented.

 

Also, remember to update your school calendar (Calendar Exceptions) in Horizon to reflect the summer days the library will be closed so that we can coordinate the stopping of delivery.  Thank you!

New name announced - SHARE

The merged IHLS LLSAP name was voted on during the LLSAP Governance Group meeting on 3/19, and the winner is SHARE (for Sharing Heartland's Available Resources Equally)!

A logo design contest for this new name will be announced shortly, so get your designs ready.

LINCPac rebuild scheduled for 3/14/2012

In order to fix some problems we are having with the main LINCPac server, we will be rebuilding the machine on Wednesday, 3/14, from 8 am to noon.  

We will have a 'test' version of LINCPac available instead which may look slightly different and will be missing some patron functionality (My Lists), so while the test PAC is in use you may see some differences but the product will be available for searching and requesting.