CODI 2005 – Day One (am)

Following on from Pat, the Horizon 8 development team got 10 minutes each to wow us with the new features in each module – the biggest cheer of all was for the graphical prediction pattern tool in the Serials module 🙂
For what it’s worth, here are my brief notes of those features:

1. ACQ
   • “research” button that shells out to a chosen web site (e.g. Amazon / Dawson EnterBooks, etc)
   • multiple VIP
   • hold can be placed on patron selections, ready for when stock finally arrives
2. CAT
   • record management – easy method of creating item lists from multiple search criteria
   • batch edit of items in any item list – these changes can be temporary (changes can be restored later on) or permanent
   • URL checker – item level, built in web browser, easy change of 856 link via browser, schedule full URL check of catalogue (inc. domain exclusions)
3. CIRC
   • quick access of patron records from nav bar
   • multiple email addresses from patrons
   • patron records can be easily linked together
   • checked out items automatically appear on screen
   • requests can be grouped and prioritised
   • requests groups – can set up many requests, but have them cancelled when X copies have been fulfilled
4. Serials
   • check-in – pre check-in notes (e.g. processing instructions), quick access to check-in history, audit trails (inc. staff info)
   • graphical calendar for prediction patterns
5. HIP 4.1
   • Kids PAC – channels
   • ADA
   • multi language
   • Howard Country – created their own skin
6. ERM (PowerPoint slides)
   • processes can be allocated to individuals, with automatic alerting to let them know when new tasks are ready
7. Web Reporter 1.4
   • generate notices (send via NarrowCast)

My notes from Ed Riding’s ERM Module session are here (login required).