Timeline

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 * Timeline**
 * Present technology plan and budget for approval.
 * Install Tomcat (an application which exports a copy of the existing catalog) and open ports to connect Unicorn ILS to BiblioCommons.
 * Present training materials to staff.
 * Configure branding and mapping rules for new OPAC.
 * Determine whether on-site staff training is necessary; if so, request it from BiblioCommons.
 * Train volunteers as necessary.
 * Test and evaluate OPAC in-house, using a wiki to assemble staff and volunteer comments and recommendations.
 * Communicate customization requests to BiblioCommons as necessary.
 * Make a “beta version” of new OPAC available optionally on library website, soliciting user responses. Continue in-house evaluation of new OPAC.
 * Begin promoting forthcoming OPAC using social media, mailing list, posters in library, etc.
 * Make further customization requests if needed.
 * Go live with BiblioCommons OPAC.
 * Subscribe to Springshare services (LibGuides and LibAnalytics).
 * Work with vendors to insure smooth integration of LibGuides and LibAnalytics with existing library systems.
 * Train librarians in use of Springshare products using videos and webinar trainings (schedule at [])
 * Convert existing subject guides to LibGuides, revising and updating as necessary.
 * Create access points for LibGuides on library website and through OPAC.
 * Train library assistants and volunteers in use of LibGuides as necessary.
 * Create online LibGuides and BiblioCommons video tutorials for users.
 * Go live with LibGuides and related features.
 * Promote LibGuides using social media, mailing list, posters in library, etc.
 * Implement LibAnalytics to gather and analyze circulation, reference, and other use data. Create a plan to insure patron privacy and data security.
 * Assess need for additional online user tutorials (i.e. for children, teens, seniors, Spanish speakers, etc.)
 * Begin using LibAnalytics results to guide creation of new LibGuides and further customization of OPAC.
 * Create additional online user tutorials if necessary.
 * Evaluate effectiveness and value of new features, making use of data provided by LibAnalytics and BiblioCommons.
 * Compare projected with actual costs thus far.
 * Create a revised technology plan and budget.
 * Present revised technology plan and budget for approval.
 * Use LibAnalytics in conjunction with tag/comment features of OPAC to generate a list of popular subjects and reference needs.
 * Create or update LibGuides for each of these subjects, beginning with the most popular.
 * Create a comprehensive plan for systematic use of LibAnalytics information, and budget accordingly.

Sam, this is from Bibliocommons website: Thought it might come in handy for the timeline. Plus it's kind of a cool visual. Photo cited from