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- | We have updated the COVID-19 page to include NEW information | + | Join us in May for the continuing training webinar Sharing is Caring: Interlibrary Loans in Evergreen. |
- | The new topics covered include: | + | Sharing is what libraries do. Do you know your options when it comes to handling interlibrary loans in Evergreen? This session will take a look at sending, receiving, |
- | * circulation policies | + | |
- | * courtesy | + | |
- | * automatic | + | |
- | Please take a moment to review this important information. | + | Register now https://bc.libraries.coop/ |
- | We are currently seeing a high volume of requests coming into our ticketing system. | + | The Thursday session will be recorded and posted publicly |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | ||
+ | //Updated April 8, 2024// | ||
- | //Updated May 20, 2020// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Support Closure** |
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- | BC Libraries Cooperative | + | |
- | With provinces introducing re-opening plans we know that some libraries will be expanding their available services. | + | Emergency telephone support is available. If you are unable to access Evergreen, your LibPress site is down, or authentication of 3rd party services |
- | We have updated the COVID-19 page to include NEW information for expanding library services https:// | + | All other support |
- | We anticipate a high volume of tickets so ask that you give us several days notice for all changes and appreciate your patience as we work through the requested updates. | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | + | //Updated April 3, 2024// |
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Moving our Servers** | ||
+ | The Co-op recently announced plans to move all operations from our physical hardware to new cloud based servers. | ||
- | //Updated May 17, 2020// | + | **What does this mean for Sitka & Sitka’s Evergreen? |
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+ | Moving 15 years worth of technology and services is a big job, especially as we aim to do so with little-to-no interruptions of service. Many of the Co-op' | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Service Advisory - Welcome | + | Sitka’s Evergreen move to the cloud is planned for the weekend of October 19-21. |
- | The Sitka Team has successfully upgraded the system to version 3.5 of the Evergreen | + | Other Co-op services that interact with Sitka’s Evergreen |
- | Wondering what has changed? | + | |
- | See our New Features Playlist: | ||
- | Sitka’s Evergreen 3.5 Documentation is now available at: http://docs.libraries.coop/sitka/ | + | //Updated April 2, 2024// |
- | Please note regular Co-op Support | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative |
- | Emergency | + | Co-op Support is pleased to announce new videos available now on our YouTube channel. |
- | Should you discover any issues, please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | Want to know more about using item or patron statistical categories? |
- | Thank you to everyone | + | Missed the latest webinar More Then Just Cloning: Editing Report Templates or want to see it again? |
+ | Don’t forget we have other continuing training webinars recorded and available to view including Reports for Beginners: Fun with Sitka Templates - https:// | ||
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- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Sitka' | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Email notices now available in HTML format** |
- | The Evergreen 3.5 upgrade is this weekend, please review all the important information at https:// | + | Email notification templates can now be formatted in HTML. This means that we can add hyperlinks to patron notification emails. |
- | The Evergreen server will be unavailable from 9 PM PDT Saturday May 16 to 5 AM PDT Tuesday May 19th 2020. While the Evergreen web client will be unavailable, 3rd party resources will continue | + | If you are interested in updating your email notification templates |
- | If your library will be open on Sunday May 17 or Monday May 18, please | + | For guidance |
- | We have not posted our usual server outage banner on the public catalogues as most libraries | + | Your local system administrators can now view the notification/ |
- | Please contact | + | Please contact |
+ | //Updated March 7, 2024// | ||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Sitka Business Function Group meeting** | ||
- | //Updated May 11, 2020// | + | We're planning the next Sitka Business Function Group meeting (via Zoom) for May. Please take a moment to complete this poll so we can find a date and time that will work best for most: https://doodle.com/ |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Libraries Re-opening** | + | The poll will close on **March 13th at 5:00pm Pacific**. |
- | With provinces introducing | + | We're planning to provide updates in the May meeting on several projects and initiatives, |
- | We have updated | + | If you have other topics you'd like us to include on the agenda, please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop |
- | https://bc.libraries.coop/ | + | |
- | We anticipate a high volume of tickets so ask that you give us several days notice for all changes and appreciate your patience as we work through the requested updates. | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | + | //Updated March 5, 2024// |
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Continuing Training in March** | ||
- | //Updated May 5, 2020// | + | Last chance to register for More Than Just Cloning: Editing Report Templates! |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Training Server Upgrade & New Features Video** | + | Have you got the hang of cloning report templates and want to learn how to do more? This session will look at adding and removing display fields and filters in report templates as well as some tips on how to make your report output more user friendly for staff. |
- | Sitka' | + | Register now https://bc.libraries.coop/ |
- | You can log in to the training server to check out the new features before our upgrade on May 16-19 | + | Registration closes at the end of the day Friday, March 8th. |
- | Training server URL and login credentials can be found here | + | |
- | https:// | + | |
- | Please note: this server is unsupported Sitka Support | + | This webinar |
- | Watch the new features videos playlist for a look at the new features in Evergreen 3.5 | + | The Thursday session will be recorded and posted publicly to our Youtube channel. |
- | https:// | ||
+ | //Updated February 21, 2024// | ||
- | //Updated May 1, 2020// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Continuing Training in March** |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Evergreen 3.5 New Features + Offline Circulation** | + | Ready for the next level of reporting? |
- | We pulled together some of the new features and bug fixes coming with Evergreen 3.5 and posted them to our 3.5 preview page. This is not an exhaustive list, but will give you an idea of what is coming. https:// | + | Have you got the hang of cloning report templates |
- | If your library will be open on Sunday May 17 or Monday May 18, please note that Offline Circulation is not working as expected. Please plan to use alternative methods for circulation tracking. | + | Register now https://bc.libraries.coop/ |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | + | This webinar will assume attendees know how to clone templates, run reports, and are familiar with the existing Sitka templates. To ensure |
+ | //Updated February 16, 2024// | ||
- | //Updated April 22, 2020// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Evergreen International Online Conference** |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory Reminder | + | This year the annual Evergreen International Conference is virtual and takes place April 22 -24! Interested in learning more about Evergreen and the Evergreen |
- | Co-op Support would like to remind everyone that we are upgrading the Postgres database this weekend. | + | https:// |
- | **We expect Sitka’s Evergreen server will be unavailable from 9PM Saturday April 25th to 9PM Sunday April 26th, 2020** | + | The conference schedule can be found here: https:// |
- | Patrons | + | The Evergreen Hackfest |
- | Registration for the 3.5 upgrade webinars ‘What’s new in 3.5?’ closes on Friday, April 24th at 4PM. | + | Recordings from past conferences can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/ |
- | If you would like to register for one of the sessions, please sign-up here https:// | ||
+ | //Updated February 1, 2024// | ||
- | //Updated April 16, 2020// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka’s Evergreen Services Restored** |
+ | Hello everyone, | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Search Results Fix Completed.** | + | All Evergreen services have now been fully restored. |
- | Thank you for your patience. We are happy to advise that we have resolved | + | Thank you to all the sites who reported issues. |
- | If you have any questions, please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | We apologize for the interruption to services and any inconvenience it may have caused. |
- | //Updated April 16, 2020// | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Search Results Fix in Progress.** | ||
- | Thank you to all the sites that reported so promptly. We are happy to advise we are in the process of fixing the problem with search results, and will update everyone with our progress. | + | //Updated January 31, 2024// |
- | If you have any questions, please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka’s Evergreen Outage 01/ |
+ | Evergreen is continuing to experience intermittent slowness due to server issues. Techs are working to identify the issue and fully restore services. | ||
+ | Libraries may find Sitka’s Evergreen slow or unresponsive. | ||
- | //Updated April 15, 2020// | + | Further updates will be posted as we have more information on when services will be fully restored. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Development Advisory - Sitka' | + | We apologize for the inconvenience |
- | BC Libraries Co-op Support advises we have decided to proceed with Sitka' | ||
- | We are able to bring you the new features and bug fixes with 3.5, on schedule, | + | //Updated January 31, 2024// |
- | The upgrade to Evergreen | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka’s |
- | We are also upgrading the Postgres database this year, and we will do that work overnight, Saturday April 25, 2020, in advance of the Evergreen | + | Evergreen |
- | The secure staff web client login URL will remain | + | Libraries may find Sitka’s Evergreen slow or unresponsive at the moment. |
- | Staff will be unable to login during the posted | + | Further updates |
- | As in past upgrades, Co-op Support will release timely bulletins about new features | + | We apologize for any inconvenience |
- | Co-op Support' | ||
- | Bookmark this page to share with staff. The page will be updated as the upgrade approaches, so make sure you check back often. | + | //Updated January 18, 2024// |
- | Co-op Support | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative |
- | Sign up here https:// | + | |
- | A video covering the new features in 3.5 will also be available in May and we are planning to have additional training resources available for when libraries re-open to the public. | + | **BC Public Libraries** |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | The 2023 Sitka Statistics Reports for the Public Libraries Branch annual survey are now ready for all Sitka public libraries in BC. |
+ | Find and download your spreadsheet here: https://bc.libraries.coop/ | ||
+ | Website statistics are included for LibPress libraries. | ||
+ | Additional information on the work can be found here: http:// | ||
+ | The preparation of these reports is funded by the BC Public Libraries Branch. | ||
- | //Updated April 8, 2020// | + | **Manitoba Public Libraries** |
- | **Co-op Support Advisory - Sitka's Organizational “Tree” is Growing Again:Privacy and Technical Enhancements for 2020 and Beyond** | + | Instructions for gathering statistics for the Manitoba Public Library Services Branch’s annual survey can be found here: http:// |
- | Co-op Support is happy to advise of upcoming enhancements to the way Sitka libraries | + | These are the same templates as last year. We recommend double checking to ensure you’re using the most current templates. |
- | We are adding a technical and administrative layer to the organizational chart to create a more balanced network, grouping by geography and types of libraries. | + | Information on using the reporter in Sitka’s Evergreen can be found here: http:// |
- | Sitka patrons will not notice any change in your catalogue. | + | Website statistics for LibPress libraries can be found here: |
+ | https:// | ||
- | Your library’s position on the organizational tree will be slightly different. Library staff will see the difference in patron registration, | + | **All Other Libraries** |
- | Staff will no longer be able to view or opt in patrons from outside their opt in zone. | + | Co-op Support recommends setting up recurring monthly reports for statistics that you need to report on annually. |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
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- | **Co-op Support | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative |
- | BC Libraries Cooperative staff work remotely and regular Support continue | + | As we start off the new year here are a few things |
- | If your library is closed | + | Closed dates – Make sure all the statutory holidays for 2024 and any other closures you have planned are entered so Evergreen can assign correct |
- | Use the Emergency Closing option in the Closed Dates Editor | + | Library Hours – Are your hours changing for 2024? Make sure to update |
- | * If you do not have a firm date for re-opening we recommend entering the current expected closure period and then adding additional emergency closures as needed. | + | (http:// |
- | * If you have already entered one closure and need to extend the dates you will enter a new emergency closure | + | |
- | * The starting day of the new closure must be set to “today” | + | |
- | Support | + | Library Staff Passwords – Do you remember when you last changed the password |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | (http:// |
+ | You can change your password through the staff client or My Account in the public catalogue. (http:// | ||
- | //Updated March 25, 2020// | + | Are you a local system administrator? |
- | **Co-op Support Advisory - Patron Self-Registration Now Available and Managing Patron Expiry Dates.** | + | Don’t forget to also update the passwords for any generic staff accounts used by multiple staff. |
- | Co-op Support has set up Evergreen’s optional patron self-registration form for Sitka’s OPACs. | + | Not sure how to change your password? |
+ | (https:// | ||
- | Information on this feature can be found here: http://docs.libraries.coop/sitka/_patron_self_registration.html | + | //Updated January 4, 2024// |
- | If your library would like to enable self-registration please submit a ticket to sitka@bc.libraries.coop with the subject “Patron Self-Registration”. | + | **BC Libraries |
- | In order for patrons | + | Last chance |
- | We can also batch update patron expiry dates for you, | + | Start off the new year with an introduction to the Evergreen reporter. Whether |
- | Co-op Support continues to work regular support hours and can assist with closure related questions as well as any support questions staff may have. | + | The Thursday session will be recorded |
+ | Register now for Reports for Beginners: Fun with Sitka Templates webinar – https:// | ||
- | //Updated March 16, 2020 at 11:21 AM PST// | + | Registration closes |
- | **Co-op Support and Library Closures During COVID-19** | + | //Updated December |
- | BC Libraries Cooperative | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative |
- | **In the event your library closes due to COVID-19, the following are procedures | + | Co-op Support will be closed |
- | * Use the Emergency Closing option in the Closed Dates Editor to adjust your existing due dates. This can be applied retroactively. http:// | + | Our ticketing system and support voicemail will NOT be monitored during this closure. Emergency telephone support is not affected by this seasonal |
- | * If you do not have a firm date for re-opening we recommend entering the current expected | + | |
- | * If you participate in reciprocal borrowing through | + | |
- | **You may want to post an announcement on your public catalogue.** | ||
- | | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory |
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- | **Accessing | + | Closed dates - Make sure all of the statutory holidays for 2024 and any other closures you know about are entered so Evergreen |
- | * As Evergreen is web-based the staff client can be accessed outside your library if staff are unable | + | Library Hours - Take a moment |
- | * Please ensure you are using a secure connection when accessing | + | |
- | * Evergreen is not currently accessible via mobile devices. | + | |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | Library Staff Accounts - Review the current staff accounts |
- | //Updated February 20, 2020 at 12:40 PM PST// | + | Acquisitions Year End - If you’re a library using the acquisitions module with a January to December fiscal year it’s time to start thinking about year end. Review the check list and clean up any data ahead of running year end in January. (http://docs.libraries.coop/acquisitions/_acquisitions_year_end.html) |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory | + | Have questions or requests? Don’t wait to contact Co-op Support. |
- | The Co-op received notice late this morning of emergency maintenance to be carried out at our main server co-location facility that will impact network connectivity overnight tonight. | + | Co-op Support will be closed for the holiday break starting Monday, December 25th. Regular support |
- | While the co-location facility | + | Our ticketing system and support voicemail will NOT be monitored during this closure. Emergency telephone support |
- | This may impact all Co-op services including Sitka, LibPress and authentication of 3rd party resources such as Overdrive that authenticate to Co-op servers. | ||
- | //Updated February 18, 2020 at 12:45 PM PST// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Continuing Training in January** |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Place Holds Fix in Progress** | + | Start off the new year with an introduction to the Evergreen reporter |
- | Thank you to all the sites that reported so promptly. We are happy to advise we have fixed, or are in the process of fixing, | + | The Thursday session will be recorded and posted publicly |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | Register now for Reports for Beginners: Fun with Sitka Templates webinar - https://bc.libraries.coop/ |
- | //Updated February 14, 2020// | + | Registration closes at the end of the day Friday, January 5th. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Development Updates and New Videos.** | + | //Updated November 8, 2023// |
- | Co-op Support | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Co-op Support |
- | 1) The Overdrive issue in patron' | + | The BC Libraries Cooperative will be closed on Monday, November 13th in lieu of Saturday, November 11th for Remembrance Day. |
- | 2) We fixed the display of the background colour on the Add to my list link on all Sitka OPACs, making the text easier | + | Emergency support will continue |
- | 3) We have added patron' | ||
- | 4) We have posted a few new holds and transits videos to our YouTube channel. Check them out at | ||
- | https:// | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Service Advisory - Post Upgrade Update** |
- | //Updated February 10, 2020// | + | Thank you to everyone who has reported issues or sent in questions about Evergreen 3.11. Staff are working to resolve a couple of outstanding issues in booking and acquisitions; |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory | + | Wondering how to use the new features? Check out our new features videos |
- | Co-op Support is happy to offer the option to customize the displayed list of Patron Profile groups for easier patron registration. If your library decides to opt in, the drop-down menu for Main (Profile) Permission Group on the Register Patron and Patron Edit screens will be customized to show only the profile groups your library currently uses. | + | Please continue reporting new issues if you encounter them. To help us serve you better please do the following: |
- | To opt in please send an email to sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | Clear your cache (you do not need to clear your cookies |
+ | (http:// | ||
- | Contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | Check that the library staff account has the correct working location(s |
+ | (http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Check the Known Bugs list https://bc.libraries.coop/ | ||
+ | Contact Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if the above doesn’t resolve the issue. | ||
+ | https:// | ||
- | //Updated January 31, 2020// | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Staff in the Evergreen Spotlight** | ||
- | Congratulations to Co-op Trainer and Help Desk Specialist Christine Burns, in the Evergreen Community Spotlight for January 2020. Read all about her contributions to Evergreen here https://evergreen-ils.org/evergreen-community-spotlight-christine-burns/ | + | //Updated October 22nd, 2023// |
- | //Updated January 6th, 2020// | + | < |
+ | <span style=" | ||
- | ** BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Opt in for 3 Day Courtesy Notice by SMS.** | + | The Sitka Team has successfully upgraded to version |
- | Co-op Support is happy to announce the roll out of a new feature, | + | **You MUST clear your browser cache before logging into Evergreen |
- | To opt in to this new feature please send an email to sitka@bc.libraries.coop before January 27th, 2020. Please use the subject **“Opt in for 3 Day Courtesy Notice by SMS”**. | + | Wondering what has changed? See our New Features Playlist: |
- | Note: The notice text is standard | + | Sitka’s Evergreen Documentation has been updated |
- | * (Library Materials Due Soon) | + | Should you discover any issues, please do the following: |
- | * You have items due soon: | + | |
- | * TITLE by AUTHOR due on MM/DD/YYYY | + | |
- | Patrons must have a default Mobile Carrier and Mobile Number saved in their My Account notification preferences in order to receive the 3 Day Courtesy Notice by SMS. | + | Clear your cache (http:// |
- | [[http:// | + | |
- | More information is available here - [[http://docs.libraries.coop/ | + | Check the Known Bugs list https://bc.libraries.coop/support/sitka/evergreen-bugs-projects/ |
- | Contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | Check the relevant Sitka documentation |
+ | Contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if the above doesn’t resolve the issue. | ||
- | //Updated December 11, 2019// | + | See the 3.11 Upgrade Webpage for more information: |
+ | https://bc.libraries.coop/support/ | ||
+ | Thank you to everyone for your support during this upgrade. | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory, Dec. 11, 2019. Sitka’s Evergreen Service Update and Support Holiday Closure.** | ||
- | The Sitka team will apply a change after hours tonight to how library settings in the Library Settings Editor are retrieved from the servers. This change will reduce the load on the Sitka servers. We recommend all staff login to Sitka’s Evergreen on Dec. 12, with a fresh login, which will ensure browser and workstation have latest settings. | ||
- | After the change, we recommend that when you edit any of your library settings, it is best practice to log out and back in to make sure browser, workstation, | + | //Updated October 17th, 2023// |
- | Co-op Support will be closed for the holiday break from Dec. 25, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020. Emergency telephone support is not affected by this seasonal closure. | + | ** |
+ | BC Libraries Cooperative Support Service Advisory | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | The Evergreen server will be unavailable from 9:00 PM PDT Saturday October 21 to 5:00 AM PDT Monday October 23, 2022. While the Evergreen web client will be unavailable, |
- | //Updated November 29, 2019// | + | If your library will be open on Sunday October 22nd, please note that the Offline Circulation module will not work while our servers are down. Please plan to use alternative methods for circulation tracking. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Copy Holds and Clearable Holds.** | + | On October 23th (or October 24th if your library is closed Mondays) you MUST clear your browser cache before logging into Evergreen to ensure cached data from 3.9 is cleared: |
- | 1) Copy Holds sometimes | + | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions |
- | Just a reminder, for copy specific holds, Co-op Support recommends staff use Volume hold, instead of Copy hold, while we investigate this issue. | + | //Updated October 11th, 2023// |
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Service Advisory - Reminder Sitka' | ||
- | 2) Non Clearable Holds displaying as Clearable on Holds Shelf. | + | The Evergreen server will be unavailable from 9:00 PM PDT Saturday October 21 to 5:00 AM PDT Monday October 23, 2022. While the Evergreen web client will be unavailable, |
- | There is a display issue with non clearable holds showing as clearable, based on miscalculation of expire time. We recommend you select and display Shelf Expire Time in order to see why holds do not clear that day. Holds will clear properly once expire date has passed. | + | If your library will be open on Sunday October 22nd, please note that the Offline Circulation module |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | On October 23th (or October 24th if your library is closed Mondays) you MUST clear your browser cache before logging into Evergreen to ensure cached data from 3.9 is cleared: |
- | //Updated November 20, 2019// | + | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions not answered by the upgrade resources. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory- Network Hardware Upgrade - Nov. 23, 2019.** | ||
- | In order to replace network hardware that has contributed to recent service disruptions, the Co-op Systems team will upgrade our routers starting at 7 PM PT, Saturday November 23, 2019. We plan to have this work completed later that evening, by 10 PM PT. We expect a couple of 5 minute interruptions to connectivity and services during this time, so wished for you to be aware. | + | //Updated September 26th, 2023// |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Upgrade to Evergreen 3.11 and Co-op Support Closure** |
- | //Updated November 19, 2019// | + | **Upgrade to Evergreen 3.11** |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory- Service Update** | + | We’re upgrading in October! |
+ | Find more information about the upgrade on our Evergreen 3.11 Upgrade page - https:// | ||
- | Sitka' | + | Curious about what will change once the upgrade is complete? |
- | Full service has been restored, and we are continuing to monitor. | + | Evergreen 3.11 Preview page - https:// |
- | We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you very much for your patience, and to all the sites who reported. | + | New Features in Sitka’s Evergreen 3.11 playlist - https://www.youtube.com/ |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | **Co-op Support Closure** |
- | //Updated November 14, 2019// | + | The BC Libraries Cooperative will be closed on **Monday, October 2nd** in lieu of Saturday, September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Co-op staff will honour the day through personal reflection, education and participation in events in their local communities. |
+ | Emergency support will continue to be available. | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory** | ||
+ | //Updated September 6th, 2023// | ||
- | Sitka' | + | < |
- | Service has been restored, but we are continuing | + | Want to know what changes the upgrade will bring? |
- | We apologize | + | Register now for What’s New in Evergreen 3.11 - https:// |
+ | Not able to make the webinar? | ||
- | //Updated November 14, 2019// | + | Updates and resources for the upgrade can be found on our Evergreen 3.11 Upgrade page – https://bc.libraries.coop/support/ |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Service Interruption Tues. Nov. 12, 2019.** | + | Check back often as we’ll be adding more resources ahead of the October upgrade. |
- | We apologize for the service problems experienced on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 12., and for the delayed communication. | ||
- | Please remember that during changes in Co-op Support staff service levels, | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | //Updated August 10th, 2023// |
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Training Resource Highlights: Continuing Training** | ||
- | //Updated November 8, 2019// | + | Does your library use the acquisitions module in Evergreen? Don’t miss your chance to preview the changes coming to acquisitions and have an opportunity to ask questions. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Service Advisory - Telephone Support Tues. Nov. 12 to Wed. Nov. 13, 2019.** | + | Join us on August 24th and be the first to learn about new settings, bug fixes, and the updated interfaces for purchase orders, line items, and loading MARC record files into acquisitions. |
- | Please be advised that regular telephone support will be unavailable on November 12 and 13, 2019 due to a staff and board meeting in Vancouver. Regular email support | + | Register now for Purchasing Power – Improvements |
+ | (This webinar is intended for libraries who are already subscribed to the add-on acquisitions module.) | ||
- | On a related note, we have reinstated a custom Google search of the Sitka documentation that will assist you find the answers you need. Check it out at the link on top right of your screen. | + | Registration closes |
- | Emergency server support is not affected by this temporary change in service levels. | ||
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop for further information. | ||
+ | //Updated July 27th, 2023// | ||
- | //Updated November 6, 2019// | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Reminder: Recurring Reports on Former Staff Accounts To be Stopped** |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Post Upgrade Fixes and Issues Report** | + | Co-op Support will stop all recurring reports for former staff accounts |
- | Two fixes will be applied to Sitka' | + | If expected recurring monthly reports for your library don’t run on August 1st please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop for assistance. |
- | 1) Holds Shelf fix to resolve a problem with some holds not appearing on Holds Shelf. | ||
- | 2) Adding Preferred Name to Custom Hold Slips fix | + | //Updated July 25, 2023// |
- | In Evergreen 3.3 a patron' | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Rogers |
- | The Sitka default hold slip also uses preferred name. If you have a custom | + | |
+ | The Rogers email-to-SMS gateway is no longer working for sending texts to patrons. | ||
- | | + | SMS notifications in Evergreen rely on the SMS-to-email gateway which some carriers, like Rogers, have stopped supporting or do not provide information for. Co-op Support removes carriers which no longer work from Evergreen |
- | - Select the Hold Shelf Slip template. | + | |
- | | + | |
- | - In Evergreen | + | |
- | - The coding | + | |
- | - Click Save Locally | + | |
- | **Notification of issues with unfilled Copy Holds.** | + | //Updated July 17, 2023// |
- | There have been reports of unfilled Copy level holds post upgrade. For copy specific holds, Co-op Support recommends staff use Volume hold, instead of Copy hold. | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Development Advisory |
- | If your staff place a lot of copy holds, | + | BC Libraries Co-op Support is pleased to announce that we will upgrade Sitka' |
- | Shared Folders> | + | Patrons will still be able to access electronic resources while Evergreen is being upgraded. |
- | See Sitka' | + | The secure staff web client login URL will remain |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions | + | Staff will be unable to login during the posted upgrade hours. |
+ | As in past upgrades, Co-op Support will release timely bulletins about new features and changes, and what library staff and patrons need to know. | ||
+ | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | ||
- | //Updated October 30, 2019// | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Advisory - Jeff Davis Named to Evergreen Core Committer Team.** | + | //Updated July 12, 2023// |
- | During our busy post upgrade period, | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative |
- | You can find out more at http:// | + | |
- | If you have any questions about the recent Evergreen 3.3 upgrade, or any other Sitka requests, please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | All libraries should use the report template “Reports Run In Specified Time Period By Specified Library” to see what reports are being run at their library. To see your current reports we recommend specifying June 1st to June 30th as your time period. (This template can be found under Shared Folders -> Templates -> Sitka_templates -> Local Administration. Please ensure you clone the template into your own folders before running it.) |
+ | Libraries should ensure that all recurring reports are being run from current library staff accounts and that the template owner username is not Sitka_templates. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Co-op Support will stop all recurring reports for former staff accounts on July 28th. Please ensure you have set up any needed new recurring reports before this date. | ||
- | // | + | // |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory |
- | The Sitka Team has successfully upgraded the system to version 3.3 of the Evergreen ILS. | + | Co-op Support |
- | Wondering what has changed? See our New Features Playlist: | + | - Some libraries have recurring reports running that they cannot access as the reports are being run by accounts for former staff members. |
- | https://www.youtube.com/ | + | - Some libraries have recurring reports running directly from Sitka templates which is causing issues for Co-op Support’s management of these templates. |
- | Sitka’s Evergreen 3.3 Documentation is now available | + | We recommend all libraries use the template “Reports Run In Specified Time Period By Specified Library” to see what reports are being run at their library. To see your current reports we recommend specifying May 1st 2023 to May 31st 2023 as your time period. |
- | Does your library have a self checkout machine? If your self checkout does not work immediately | + | This template can be found under Shared Folders -> Templates -> Sitka_templates -> Local Administration. Please ensure you clone the template into your own folders before running |
- | Please | + | Recurring reports that are no longer needed can be stopped by deleting the report definitions and output. |
+ | |||
+ | Co-op Support will stop all recurring reports for former staff accounts on **July 28th**. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated May 31, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Cataloguing Policy Documentation Updated and Expanded** | ||
+ | |||
+ | BC Libraries Cooperative | ||
+ | |||
+ | http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | The updated documentation clarifies and, in some cases, codifies our existing cataloguing policy. | ||
+ | |||
+ | All library staff with cataloguing access MUST read the updated policy and ensure it is followed when cataloguing in Sitka’s Evergreen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Information on the permission groups which give access to cataloguing can be found here: http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated May 25, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Updated Annual Statistics for BC Public Libraries** | ||
+ | |||
+ | It has been brought to our attention that there was an error in the 2022 Sitka Statistic reports. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The 2022 Sitka Statistics Reports for the Public Libraries Branch annual survey have been updated and published here - https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Additional information on the work can be found here: http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated May 11, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **3rd Party Service Integration with Sitka’s Evergreen** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thinking of investing in new services or products for your patrons that will authenticate against Evergreen? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sitka’s 3rd Party Service Integration policy can be found here: http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | The 3rd Party Service Integration With Sitka’s Evergreen survey can be found here: https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated May 1, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Database Server Upgrade** | ||
+ | |||
+ | The primary database server for Sitka' | ||
+ | |||
+ | There are no changes to any Evergreen functionality. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Database Server Upgrade** | ||
+ | |||
+ | The BC Libraries Cooperative will be updating our database servers to a new version of postgres during the scheduled systems maintenance window on Sunday, April 30th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Evergreen server will be unavailable, | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please note that this is a database upgrade and not an Evergreen upgrade. There will be no changes to any Evergreen functionality. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated April 4, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Last Chance to Register for Those Flummoxing Fixed Fields** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Register now for Those Flummoxing Fixed Fields. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We’re trying something new this time! The Thursday session will be recorded and posted publicly to our Youtube channel. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Register now for Those Flummoxing Fixed Fields - https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Registration closes at the end of the day Thursday, April 6th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated March 14, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Continuing Training in April** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Join us in April when we bring back our popular continuing training session Those Flummoxing Fixed Fields. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We’re trying something new this time! The Thursday session | ||
+ | |||
+ | Register now for Those Flummoxing Fixed Fields - https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Registration closes at the end of the day Thursday, April 6th. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated March 9, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative | ||
+ | |||
+ | Over the last few months we’ve seen an increase in tickets related to managing library staff accounts so we wanted to share some tips. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Working Locations** | ||
+ | |||
+ | When creating a new library staff account always make sure you add a working location to tell Evergreen what library or branch(es) the account should work at. Library staff accounts without working locations won’t work in the staff client. (http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | **Passwords** | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you forget or want to change the password for your library staff account there are multiple ways to reset it. | ||
+ | (http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | All libraries should follow the password guidelines laid out in Sitka’s Evergreen Policy & Best Practices Manual to help keep Sitka’s Evergreen secure. Passwords should not be saved in the browser. (http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | **Closing Staff Accounts** | ||
+ | |||
+ | When a staff member leaves your library, their account should be closed in a timely manner to ensure only current staff have access to Sitka’s Evergreen. | ||
+ | (http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | If the leaving staff member was using shared generic library staff accounts then make sure to change those passwords so that only current staff know them. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated March 3, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Last Chance to complete the Training Resources Feedback Survey** | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes before the end of today and fill out our Sitka’s Evergreen Training Resources Feedback Survey: https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | The feedback we gather in this survey will help us plan for 2023 and beyond. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please share this survey with any staff at your library that use Sitka’s Evergreen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thank you to everyone who has already participated; | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated March 1, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Cover Images are back!** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Content Cafe is back online and cover images are back in the public catalogue and staff client. | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 24, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Content Cafe is temporarily down** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Content Café, which is Sitka’s cover art supplier, is currently down and so cover art is not displaying in the public catalogue or the staff client. | ||
+ | |||
+ | We are waiting for an update | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 22, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Training Resource Highlights: Updated Documentation** | ||
+ | |||
+ | We’ve recently updated Sitka’s Evergreen Documentation to improve the instructions for two significant Evergreen features. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Reports - https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Highlights include: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * how to find out which staff have reporter permissions | ||
+ | * tips and recommendations on maintaining your reporter data (https:// | ||
+ | * a brand new section on the Report Template Editor (https:// | ||
+ | * more information on the Evergreen database for those interested in modifying and creating report templates (https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Holds - https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Highlights include: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * a brand new section on working with holds which includes information not previously captured in the documentation (https:// | ||
+ | * updated content and screenshots for managing holds (https:// | ||
+ | * more detailed instructions on how to clear holds from your holds shelf (https:// | ||
+ | * expanded documentation on hopeless holds (https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Co-op Support strives to keep our documentation up to date and user friendly. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Help us shape our training offerings and resources for 2023 and beyond. | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 15, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory – Training Resources Survey Reminder** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Co-op Support is looking for your feedback! | ||
+ | |||
+ | The BC Libraries Cooperative is gathering feedback on our current training and resources for Sitka’s Evergreen to help us plan for 2023 and beyond. | ||
- | Emergency | + | If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes before March 3rd and fill out our Sitka’s Evergreen Training Resources Survey: https:// |
+ | |||
+ | Please share this survey with other staff at your library that use Sitka’s Evergreen. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thank you to everyone who has already participated; | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 13, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka’s Evergreen Successfully Rolled Up to Version 3.9.1** | ||
+ | |||
+ | BC Libraries Cooperative | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 10, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is just a reminder that Sitka’s Evergreen will be rolling up to Evergreen version 3.9.1 on February 12th. Evergreen, | ||
+ | |||
+ | This roll up allows us to apply a number of bug fixes to our instance of Evergreen and move to an official point release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 8, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka’s Evergreen will be Rolled Up to Version 3.9.1** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Sitka’s Evergreen will be rolling up to Evergreen version 3.9.1 during the scheduled systems maintenance window on Sunday February 12th. It is expected that Evergreen and all associated services will be briefly unavailable after hours on Sunday February 12th. This includes the public catalogue and authentication for 3rd party services such as Overdrive. | ||
+ | |||
+ | This roll up allows us to apply a number of bug fixes to our instance of Evergreen and move to an official point release. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Significant bug fixes include: | ||
+ | Staff can no longer delete shelving locations that contain non-deleted items | ||
+ | Items with alerts can now be captured for holds if in a shelving location with “Hold Capture Requires Verification” set to Yes | ||
+ | The title and descriptions of lists in the public catalogue can once again be edited | ||
+ | Public catalogue will now prompt patrons to update their hold notification information when they update their notification preferences | ||
+ | |||
+ | The annual Evergreen upgrade, which will bring new features and more bug fixes is scheduled for October 2023. More information about the annual upgrade, including specific dates, will be communicated in the spring. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Please contact Co-op Support at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 2, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Search Term highlighting has been disabled in the staff client and public catalogue** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Due to issues with search term highlighting, | ||
+ | |||
+ | This change affects the staff client and the public catalogue. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Search terms will no longer be highligted in the search results. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated February 1, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka Business Function Group Meeting Today** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Join us today at 11:00am PST (12:00pm MST/1:00pm CST/2:00pm EST) for the Sitka Business Function Group. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Zoom link for the meeting is: https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | (The agenda includes additional options for those needing to dial-in via phone or mobile) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Agenda is: https:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Looking forward to seeing you! | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | //Updated January 26, 2023// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka Business Function Group Meeting** | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here is the agenda for the next Sitka Business Function Group call on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:00am PST (12:00pm MST/1:00pm CST/2:00pm EST) - https:// | ||
- | Should you discover any issues, please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop | + | We'll aim to keep the meeting to one hour in duration. |
- | Thank you to everyone | + | The Zoom link for the meeting is: https:// |
- | //Updated October 10, 2019// | + | (The agenda includes additional options for those needing to dial-in via phone or mobile) |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Service Advisory - Sitka's Evergreen 3.3 Upgrade** | + | We're grateful to David Christensen from Manitoba PLSB for subbing in as our Chair for this meeting. |
- | The Evergreen 3.3 upgrade is this weekend, please review all the important information at [[https:// | + | Looking forward to seeing |
- | If you are open Sunday October 13 or Monday October 14, and plan to use Offline Circulation, | ||
- | Overdrive will switch to barcode pattern matching for BC and MB libraries for duration of upgrade, and patrons will have normal access, but all other 3rd party services will be reduced or unavailable. Please view posted information at [[https://bc.libraries.coop/evergreen-3-3/]]. | + | //Updated January 16, 2023// |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions not answered by the upgrade resources. | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Training Resources Feedback Survey and New Continuing Training** |
+ | **Co-op Support is looking for your feedback!** | ||
- | //Updated September 30th, 2019// | + | The BC Libraries Cooperative is gathering feedback on our current training and resources for Sitka’s Evergreen to help us plan for 2023 and beyond. |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory | + | Please take a few minutes and fill out this survey by //Friday, March 3rd// - https:// |
- | Sitka's Evergreen | + | Please share this survey with other staff at your library that use Sitka’s Evergreen. |
- | You can log in to the training | + | **New continuing |
- | Training server URL and login credentials can be found here - | + | Join us in February for On the List: Holds Management in Evergreen. This webinar will look at best practices for your hold workflows as well as delve into hold groups and hopeless holds. |
- | [[https://bc.libraries.coop/ | + | |
- | (website login required). | + | |
- | Please note: this server is unsupported Sitka Support will not be able to respond to training server questions before | + | Register now for On the List: Holds Management in Evergreen - https://bc.libraries.coop/ |
+ | Registration closes at the end of the day //Friday, February 3rd//. | ||
- | //Updated August 26th, 2019// | ||
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Adjustment of Library List** | + | //Updated January 11, 2023// |
- | We would to like to inform you that the Sitka library tree will be adjusted on August 28, Wednesday night. | + | **Sitka Business Function Group Meeting - February 1st at 11:00am PT** |
- | Three libraries, Pemberton | + | Thanks very much to everyone who was able to respond to the poll. The best date for most for the Sitka Business Function Group Meeting |
- | The new group is called, " | + | We'll share the agenda about a week in advance, but we're planning |
- | Please | + | Please |
- | //Updated August 6th, 2019// | + | Topic: Sitka Business Function Group Meeting - February 2023 |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Sitka' | + | Time: Feb 1, 2023 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) |
- | Co-op Support will once again be hosting upgrade webinars. This year we will be offering 4 sessions of " | + | Join Zoom Meeting: |
- | Co-op Support' | + | Meeting ID: 838 6144 8338 |
- | Bookmark this page to share with staff. The page will be updated as the upgrade approaches, so make sure you check back often. You can link to the upgrade page from Evergreen' | + | Dial by your location |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any further questions. | + | +1 647 558 0588 Canada |
+ | +1 778 907 2071 Canada | ||
+ | +1 780 666 0144 Canada | ||
+ | +1 204 272 7920 Canada | ||
+ | +1 438 809 7799 Canada | ||
+ | +1 587 328 1099 Canada | ||
+ | +1 647 374 4685 Canada | ||
+ | Meeting ID: 838 6144 8338 | ||
- | //Updated July 8th, 2019// | + | Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kzA8zwRBA |
- | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - Improvements to Sitka’s Evergreen** | + | //Updated January 4, 2023// |
- | BC Libraries Cooperative Support is pleased to announce that several improvements were applied to Sitka’s Evergreen last night. | + | **Sitka Business Function Group Poll** |
- | Libraries should see minor speed improvements on Check In. The list of checked | + | We're hoping to have a Sitka Business Function Group call in early February. |
- | The Due Date Time Picker is now available in Check Out. When checking out hourly loans staff can now select | + | Please take a moment to reply to this quick poll before end of day on Friday, January 6th to let us know your availability: https://doodle.com/ |
- | Three new copy alert types have been added to Sitka's Evergreen. | + | We'll follow up asap after the poll closes to firm up the date and to provide more details. |
- | 1. Normal Check Out and Check In | + | Wishing you all a safe and restful holiday! |
- | Alerts will appear at both Check Out and Check In. | + | Sharon Herbert |
- | 2. Set status = In Process on Checkin | ||
- | 3. Set status = Cataloguing on Checkin | + | //Updated January |
- | These copy alerts can be used to override Reshelving status on Check In. The temporary checkbox must be checked. | + | **BC Libraries Cooperative Support Advisory - 3rd Party Service Integration with Sitka’s Evergreen** |
- | Next Status can only override Reshelving status. Items going to the holds shelf or transiting to another library will still have the status On Holds Shelf or In Transit respectively. | + | Co-op Support frequently receives requests from libraries to integrate 3rd party services with Sitka’s Evergreen. These 3rd party services include products such as self-check, electronic resources, public workstation authentication, |
- | Please contact us at sitka@bc.libraries.coop if you have any questions. | + | While vendors of 3rd party services may give the impression that integrating their services with the library’s ILS (Sitka’s Evergreen) should be ‘’easy’’ or straightforward this is most often not the case. |
+ | New services and products need to be assessed by Co-op staff to determine if they can be securely integrated with Sitka’s Evergreen. | ||
+ | Once a product is assessed and it’s determined that it can be integrated with Sitka’s Evergreen the timeline for implementing the product depends on several factors including Co-op staff availability, | ||
+ | If you are thinking of purchasing a new service that needs to integrate with Sitka’s Evergreen please review our 3rd party integration policy (http:// |