CODI/HUG 2003 Joint Conference
"Dynix",
Jack Blount, Dynix, Inc.
"Dynix and Horizon:
Understanding the Conceptual Differences" - Shelley Neville and Matt
Shill, Dynix, Inc.
While Horizon and Dynix are different; the end result generally remains
the same. Tasks that a library does on Dynix to catalog a record or to create
an order are the same on Horizon; even though the user interface may be
different. Security features differ, but like Dynix, Horizon allows you to
determine who has access to what and which processes require supervisor
approval. Dynix uses Recall to access data at the database level and Horizon
uses SQL queries. Both systems accommodate circulation rules-Dynix through
ITYPEs, PTYPES, and hold and loan matrices. Horizon uses ITYPES, BTYPES, and
circulation privileges and parameters. This session is not to teach the logic
of each system, but to help Dynix users understand that the move between the 2
systems is not that overwhelming.
"The Migration Checklist",Jeff Olsen and Eric Patterson, Dynix,
Inc.
Find out the steps involved to migrating from your Dynix system to
Horizon. Specifically, we will introduce and explain the checklist that is used
to chart your progress through the major tasks. We will discuss what you can
expect from Dynix and what will be expected from you. Timelines, Training,
Profiling and other topics will be discussed. We will also tell you what you
can do now to get ready for your exciting move to Horizon!
"Specific Material Designator Descriptions in Text Based Dynix ILS
and IPAC/HIP", Mark Hewes, Libraries Online, Inc.
Specific Material Designator' descriptions in text-based Dynix, as well
as iPac/HIP. For little cash investment, he is providing the same 'material'
information for all staff as well as users on text-based workstations that is
provided as icons in iPac/HIP. It uses standard cataloging codes in the 007
tag, coded descriptions, and dictionary items that are orders of magnitude
simpler than the beautiful work done to present material icons at Hennepin.
Hennepin's work is wonderful, don't get me wrong. But Mark's approach (still
using standard cataloging) allows the information to be displayed on all
workstations, on all bibliographic search screens. His method of batch updating
Marc records would also be a worthwhile presentation in itself.
"Dynix ILS Tips n' Tricks: Cataloging: Cleaning up your database with
MarcEdit", Denise Marino
Clean up your database with MarcEdit. It's free. It's easy. Change your
subfield x to v in one batch with MarcEdit. Denise Marino of the South Central
library system will present this topic. It will be followed by an open
discussion on the cataloging module. Dynix staff will be available to answer questions.
"The Importance of Standards in Dynix Development", Ed Riding,
Dynix, Inc.
Join our discussion of emerging standards and their benefit to you. We
will investigate the advantages of the Dynix-bred and newly- born Vendor
Interchange Protocol (VIP), the newly available NISO Circulation Interchange
Protocol (NCIP), Open URL.
"The 'Interesting Times' of
Intellectual Freedom", Judith F. Krug, American Library Association
There is an old
Chinese proverb that states "may you live in interesting times." This
is a most interesting time for librarianship and an important time in
championing our core values of intellectual freedom and privacy. In this post
9/11 world, however, these values, in some quarters, appear expendable.
Examples include both those sections of the USA Patriot Act that affect
libraries and the Children's Internet Protection Act. Ms. Krug will discuss
these issues and explain how the American Library Association and other
organizations are developing mechanisms to help citizens protect themselves.
"Taking the Headaches out of Consortium Migration", Eric
Graham, GMILCS, Inc.
The
Horizon information management system can help consortia maintain and extend
the balance between union and separation. Since consortia are all unique, and
their resource sharing models vary a great deal, preparing your staff,
borrowers, Infrastructure, and Dynix personnel for your conversion can help to
take the risk, and headaches out of the migration process. The topics in this
workshop will include:
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The top ten questions to ask both your libraries and Dynix before
migration.
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Systems workflow issues, and YOUR consortia.
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What assumptions NOT to make.
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Your Wide Area Network and Horizon.
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How can a relational database make my life more livable?
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Horizon circulation issues and consortia.
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Acquisitions workflow and horizon.
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Bibliographic Integrity issues and horizon.
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Using horizon customization to facilitate workflow in a
consortium.
"Preparing Your Network for Horizon and Horizon Information
Portal", Mike Ashcraft, Dynix, Inc.
If you've always wondered how Ethernet, Frame Relay, T1, T3, and other
network technologies work but haven't dared to ask this is one you won't want
to miss. Learn how network protocols- TCP, IP, SMTP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPS and other
network protocols help to automate your library and understand how Horizon,
Horizon Information Portal, and client workstations interact and rely on your
network infrastructure. We will also cover what kind of bandwidth it takes to
run Horizon and Horizon Information Portal.
"Preparing your Dynix ILS data for migration to Horizon", Paul
Johnson, Dynix
In this session you will learn how to best prepare to migration your
Dynix ILS data to Horizon, including what utilities you can run on Dynix before
the migration to help your data come over as clean as possible and a summary of
where the data from Dynix will transfer to in Horizon.
"Follow the
This session will provide you with golden gems of advice for preparing
your staff as your library moves from the Dynix ILS to Horizon. Presenters from
public, academic and K-12 markets will discuss how they prepared their staff,
boards and public for migration. These experienced professionals will offer
their suggestions for preparing your staff for a successful Horizon migration.
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