News Summary for 2/1/14 through 3/31/2014

News

• 3/28/14 20,677 items and 2,050 bibliographic records with only withdrawn items attached were deleted in the monthly batch deletion of withdrawn items. 6,027 bibliographic records were added and/or updated in the database between 2/28/14 and 3/27/14.
• 3/26/14 2013 statistics for the LibraryThing enhanced content are posted.
• 3/25/14 The minutes from the March PAC Subcommittee Meeting are available online.
• 3/25/14 We are hosting many live webinar sessions in preparation for the Koha 4.18 Upgrade. These sessions will not be recorded. You can register online.
  • March 27th from 10-11 am
  • April 1st from 1-2 pm
  • April 2nd from 5-6 pm
  • April 3rd from 9-10 am
  • April 7th from 5-6 pm
  • April 10th from 10-11 am
  • April 11th from 2-3 pm
• 3/24/14 SCLS will hold a Technology on April 29th from 9:15am-3:45pm. Details and registration information are available in this LINK 2.0 Koha blog post.
• 3/21/14 The minutes from the March CMC Subcommittee meeting are now available online.
• 3/13/14 The monthly LINKcat.info and LINKcat Mobile reports are posted.
• 3/11/14 We have opened registration for the Koha Circulation/Searching User Group scheduled for April 23rd from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at the Fitchburg Public Libarary. You can register online.
• 3/7/14 The following ILS Hands-on Training Sessions are now open for registration:
  • Linking 2 Hands-on Training in Stevens Point, April 15th, 9 am - 12 pm, register online.
  • Acquisitions 2 Hands-on Training in Stevens Point, April 15th 1 - 4 pm, register online.
  • Acquisitions 2 Hands-on Training at SCLS Headquarters, May 6th 9 am - 12 pm, register online.
  • Linking 2 Hands-on Training at SCLS Headquarters, May 6th, 1 - 14 pm, register online.
• 3/3/14 The quarterly reports of items with no collection code, shelving location, or item type assigned are posted to the Reports Calendar.
• 2/28/14 19,988 withdrawn items and 2092 bibliographic records with only withdrawn items attached were deleted in the monthly batch deletion of withdrawn items. 4679 bibliographic records were added and/or updated in the database between 2/1/14 and 2/27/14.
• 2/28/14 Just a reminder we have opened registration for the following Webinars:
  • Linking 1, March 25th, 10 -11:30 am, register online.
  • Linking 1, April 1st, 10 - 11:30 am, register online.
  • Acquisitions 1, April 9, 10 - 11:30 am, register online.
• 2/26/14 The new Item Type, DAPJ/Digital Audio Player, Juvenile, 28 day loan, has been added to the database, as well as the associated Circulation Issuing Rules for every library. The rules were copied from each library's DAP rules, so if you want to change the Juvenile fines at your library, please reply to the email sent out.
• 2/25/14 The minutes from the February CSC Subcommittee Meeting are available online.
• 2/13/14 As a result of the 4.18 development, there has been a number of changes to the "how and when" overdue fines are charged on a patron's record. An email was sent out requesting that all libraries review their Circulation Issuing rules and to submit changes as needed.
• 2/11/14 The recording of the webinar Koha 4:18 Changes: Fines, Fees, and Payments can be found online. The checklist for you to use after viewing the webinar for testing can also be found online.
• 2/5/14 The monthly LINKcat.info and LINKcat Mobile reports are posted.

Known Problems: Recently Added & Updated

• 3/18/14 New. Diacritics do not always display correctly in LINKcat Mobile App. This problem has been reported to LibraryThing. (SCLS Support Ticket 13)