This presentation was part of the User Experiences Panel Discussion and outlines the UNO Criss Library, what the library was looking for, the process to adopt WMS, the results, and advantages of WMS/WCL

Erlandson, Rene J.

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The University of Nebraska, Omaha

UNO Moves to WMS/WCL CloudRene J. ErlandsonMidwest WMS Users Group MeetingWednesday, September 25, 2013University of Nebraska Omaha Thompson CenterUniversity of Nebraska Omaha• Metropolitan University• 15,000+ students• Criss Library and UNO-Kaneko Library• 1.2M volumesLooking for?• Forward positioned system• Patrons first• Full material integration• User friendly• No more “where do I go”• Other libraries• Access to global community• Staff side• Increase efficiencies• Improve e-resource control• Flexible/Open system• Partnership• Buffet vs. Al a CarteProcess?• August 2012, “Live” March 1, 2013• Cohort implementation• Migrated around 1M records • > 50 records “errors”• Change Management• WMS Migration Team & WMS Migration Advisory Group• OCLC Consultant Service• ROI• WorkflowsResults?Workflow Changes• Previous ILS reflected paper processes of 20 years ago• WMS/WCL is a global system• Cataloging is done at point of order• Hard look at “why”• Implemented DDA/PDA  at the same time.• Seamless• Highly successfulResults?Organizational Changes / ROI• Established a culture of change• $186,655 staff salaries re-allocated to priority projects• Acquisitions/Cataloging 7 to 3• Enabled staff to re-conceptualize/redefine positions• Encouraged staff learn new skills• Annual Charges/Maintenance Fee savings $43,565WMS/WCL Advantages• Community aspect of the system• Fully integrated search results for patrons• Global shared database• Maximize efficiency• Partnerships with publishers and vendors.• General info updated• eResource data updated globally• eBook loads done weekly/biweekly• User friendly Circulation interface• Training available via USC 24/7

UNO Moves to WMS/WCL Cloud

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UNO Moves to WMS/WCL Cloud

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