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Susan DiRenzo Ashby
Susan DiRenzo Ashby

The document provides an overview of the University of Akron Libraries which migrated to the Sierra library management system in 2012, detailing the benefits of becoming an early development partner such as improved workflows and engagement of library staff. It also discusses how the libraries utilizes various Sierra features and tools like DNA queries, mobile technologies, and APIs to further streamline operations and enhance user services. The libraries seeks to continuously improve, share knowledge, and collaborate with other Sierra institutions.

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Susan DiRenzo Ashby Coordinator Library Systems University Libraries The University of Akron MOBIUS 2014
University Libraries (UL) Bierce Library Science & Technology Library Archival Services Law Library Wayne College Library Center for the History of Psychology Archives of the History of American Psychology 2 remote sites/partners Northeast Ohio Regional Depository Goodyear Research OhioLINK member About The University of Akron Libraries
Migrated to Sierra on June 27, 2012 8th development partner 3rd academic library 2nd library in Ohio 1st academic library in Ohio Benefits Improved staff & service point workflow efficiency Achieved Library Action Plan goal Engaged staff Created a stronger relationship with internal and external partners Gained recognition A Little Bit about the UL Dev Partner Experience
Sierra development, beta testing and implementation as action item in UL Action Plan (2012-2013) Sierra training plan as action item in University Libraries Action Plan (2013-2014) Sierra Audits (functional area reviews) as action item in University Libraries Action Plan (2013-2014) Sierra development and beta testing participation included in annual staff performance review goals (2012-2013) Implementation Team Functional Experts become UL Sierra Functional Experts On-going staff engagement and involvement Continuing to share our experience and knowledge Sierra at UL
Streamline and improve workflows Keep staff engaged Enhance user services Keep up with new Sierra developments Seek and take advantage of opportunities for collaboration Maintaining/Regaining Post-migration Momentum
Develop ongoing Sierra training plan Encourage use of Sierra Web Help and CSDirect Involve staff in IUG Enhancement process Encourage information sharing Keep Staff Engaged
Workflow customizations Customize drop down menu of Sierra functions Sierra System Audits (by functional area) Review system settings, codes, and tables Define standard use of codes and fields Mobile Worklists Sierra DNA and SQL Queries Streamline & Improve Workflows
Direct access to Sierra database Read-only Run internal reports Improve and streamline internal processes Enhance user experience Sierra DNA and SQL Queries
Sierra DNA and SQL Queries used for Permission review Database clean-up Non-local lending report Course Reserves shelf list Overdue notice shelf list ILL record report And much more Sierra DNA and SQL Queries
Sierra Mobile Technologies Mobile Worklists Patron Mobile App Sierra DNA and SQL Queries APIs Enhance User Services
API - Application Based Interface How applications talk to each other Web-based read access to Sierra database Write access to Sierra database coming soon Real time access to data Provide integration with Campus portals Mobile apps Learning Management Systems Custom reports and notifications And much more Sierra APIs
What do you want to do? Has someone else already done it? Does anyone else out there want to do? Can we do it together? Give to get Share what you know Contribute to IUG Clearinghouse Present at MOBIUS or IUG Annual Conference Share knowledge and experience with co-workers and colleagues. Seek Opportunities for Collaboration
Whats new? What are others doing? How can we improve what were doing? How can we enhance our services? What do we want to do? How can we get it done? How can we share what weve done?
If you have any questions or would like more information about Sierra in general or Sierra at The University of Akron - Contact me at ashby@uakron.edu or 330-972-7240.

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  • 1. Susan DiRenzo Ashby Coordinator Library Systems University Libraries The University of Akron MOBIUS 2014
  • 2. University Libraries (UL) Bierce Library Science & Technology Library Archival Services Law Library Wayne College Library Center for the History of Psychology Archives of the History of American Psychology 2 remote sites/partners Northeast Ohio Regional Depository Goodyear Research OhioLINK member About The University of Akron Libraries
  • 3. Migrated to Sierra on June 27, 2012 8th development partner 3rd academic library 2nd library in Ohio 1st academic library in Ohio Benefits Improved staff & service point workflow efficiency Achieved Library Action Plan goal Engaged staff Created a stronger relationship with internal and external partners Gained recognition A Little Bit about the UL Dev Partner Experience
  • 4. Sierra development, beta testing and implementation as action item in UL Action Plan (2012-2013) Sierra training plan as action item in University Libraries Action Plan (2013-2014) Sierra Audits (functional area reviews) as action item in University Libraries Action Plan (2013-2014) Sierra development and beta testing participation included in annual staff performance review goals (2012-2013) Implementation Team Functional Experts become UL Sierra Functional Experts On-going staff engagement and involvement Continuing to share our experience and knowledge Sierra at UL
  • 5. Streamline and improve workflows Keep staff engaged Enhance user services Keep up with new Sierra developments Seek and take advantage of opportunities for collaboration Maintaining/Regaining Post-migration Momentum
  • 6. Develop ongoing Sierra training plan Encourage use of Sierra Web Help and CSDirect Involve staff in IUG Enhancement process Encourage information sharing Keep Staff Engaged
  • 7. Workflow customizations Customize drop down menu of Sierra functions Sierra System Audits (by functional area) Review system settings, codes, and tables Define standard use of codes and fields Mobile Worklists Sierra DNA and SQL Queries Streamline & Improve Workflows
  • 8. Direct access to Sierra database Read-only Run internal reports Improve and streamline internal processes Enhance user experience Sierra DNA and SQL Queries
  • 9. Sierra DNA and SQL Queries used for Permission review Database clean-up Non-local lending report Course Reserves shelf list Overdue notice shelf list ILL record report And much more Sierra DNA and SQL Queries
  • 10. Sierra Mobile Technologies Mobile Worklists Patron Mobile App Sierra DNA and SQL Queries APIs Enhance User Services
  • 11. API - Application Based Interface How applications talk to each other Web-based read access to Sierra database Write access to Sierra database coming soon Real time access to data Provide integration with Campus portals Mobile apps Learning Management Systems Custom reports and notifications And much more Sierra APIs
  • 12. What do you want to do? Has someone else already done it? Does anyone else out there want to do? Can we do it together? Give to get Share what you know Contribute to IUG Clearinghouse Present at MOBIUS or IUG Annual Conference Share knowledge and experience with co-workers and colleagues. Seek Opportunities for Collaboration
  • 13. Whats new? What are others doing? How can we improve what were doing? How can we enhance our services? What do we want to do? How can we get it done? How can we share what weve done?
  • 14. If you have any questions or would like more information about Sierra in general or Sierra at The University of Akron - Contact me at ashby@uakron.edu or 330-972-7240.