Interloan system – update on migration from VDX to WorldShare ILL via Tipasa

Interloans, eServices, Customer Services, ITS and Records Management staff have been involved in a number of configuration and training sessions
Work with ITS continues regarding authentication
We are now testing the link with Summon
As part of the document delivery training session we had a discussion about the merits of Tipasa for distance services and will be seeking further clarification around the options
We are considering collecting department information as part of the requesting process
The new system will automate some interloans requests via a Direct Request Profile, meaning some requests will be supplied to us from libraries around NZ without the interloans team having to mediate – however more testing of this feature is needed
We are discussing a range of workflow ideas in the team and with other Tipasa participating libraries (Waikato and Otago)

Why are we migrating?

What you need to know

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All current users of VDX (current Interloans system) have been notified of our plans to move to Tipasa in December
We will run a preview session for Library staff on 29 November – details to come. We will provide an alternative preview option if you would like to attend but can’t
Go live remains on track for 4 December
There will be no migration of request data – current NZ requests will be aged/completed in VDX
As mentioned above there is the opportunity to look at our workflows as part of this migration project including Interloans and Distance services

What you need to do

Stay tuned for updates
Participate in any conversations about workflows and any opportunities we consider to improve processes, etc
Stay tuned for preview of Tipasa – November 29. Come if you are interested and can – alternative preview option to be provided if you can’t make it
Comments, questions and feedback is most welcome: interloans@libr.canterbury.ac.nz

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