After the latest Project Prioritization Process (P3) discussion, the Information Technology team has put together the following plan for 2015Q1 (January-March). We’ve listed each Project that was selected for us to work on for the coming quarter, a Description of the Project as a whole, and the Release Goals, i.e. the work that we hope to accomplish on each project during 2015Q1. To keep up with the ‘live’ version of our work next quarter, check out our wiki page, Sprint Schedule 2015Q1.
| Project | Project Description | 2015Q1 Release Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Video/Audio Repository | Repository to store, organize, and preserve OSUL audio & video files | Assemble stakeholders, gather requirements |
| Image Management System | Repository to store, organize, and preserve OSUL images | System ready for selected production data entry |
| Identifier Resolution Service | System to manage persistent identifiers across systems | Finish use cases, research and design solution |
| Learning Resources System Pilot |
Creating, organizing and presenting information literacy/educational objects | Select and pilot a solution based on user stories |
| ILLiad Mobile Friendly | Update ILLiad patron interface | Implement current branding and improve interface |
| LibGuides Implementation | Update Subject Guides, Carmen Library Link systems | Brand LibGuides, including template work Build ‘wedge’ to match guide with specific Carmen Courses Upgrade LibAnswers, including data migration |
| TEACH Database Redesign | Efficiency & accuracy improvements | Test potential solutions, including LibSurveys |
| Sierra Reporting | OSUL Staff use system reports for workflow improvement | Work with stakeholders to select and implement a few pilot reports |
| Library Notices | Redesign patron notices, adjust business rules | Update appearance of notices, review and possibly adjust rules |
| Buckeye Sensor | Display availability of Study Rooms | Display data from FOD installed sensor system |
| Streamline Communications Department Processes | Work with OSUL Communications to streamline efforts | NewsNotes production (WordPress to MailChimp, developed but not tested) |
| DSpace Upgrade to 5.0 |
Upgrade DSpace from 1.8 to 5.x | Consider options (in-house, contract with vendor) |
| ArchivesSpace Data Entry |
Describing, managing, and providing access to archives, manuscripts, and digital objects | Resolve bugs, support the system |
| Room Reservation – Enhancements | Allow patrons to reserve study rooms online | Prioritize & resolve fixes and enhancements |
| ArchivesSpace Data Migration |
Import existing Special Collections data into ArchiveSpace | Explore methods for bulk importing and validating records for a collection |
| Patron Management | Track patron access to Special Collections | Assemble stakeholders, gather requirements |
