Background: SFX and Verde are, at this point, linked in two important ways. * Functionally, these two applications are closely connected and will almost certainly remain so. For example, the Verde knowledge base will be populated by the SFX knowledge base, and SFX will provide a primary method of displaying Verde information to the public. * Procedurally, the two applications will require attention and involvement from many of the same individuals and groups during the next 6-9 months. For these reasons, we are forming an SFX / Verde Group to implement SFX version 3 and to make recommendations on the future of Verde at MIT. We envision this group as an ad hoc task force, pending our decision to adopt Verde. During the time the SFX / Verde Group is active, VOLT will be on hiatus and the SFX / Verde Group will make essential operational decisions in our present environment (Vera or SFX.) If the decision is made to adopt Verde, VOLT will be disbanded permanently and the SFX / Verde Group (reconfigured, if necessary) may be charged with the permanent management of providing public access to our eresources. Charge: The SFX /Verde Group, working together and in subgroups as required, is responsible for the tasks outlined below. * Make essential operational decisions in our present environment (Vera or SFX,) bearing in mind both current need and future directions. * Coordinate the upgrade to SFX Version 3. o Identify and test new functionality o Decide which new features, if any, to implement o Make decisions related to user interfaces for all SFX features * Coordinate the testing and investigation of Verde as a potential management system for electronic resources and licensing information. o Test and evaluate Verde functionality o Investigate options for data population of Verde o Identify implementation issues if moving from Vera to Verde * Make recommendations on the display of Verde data o Identify all possibilities for displaying Verde data to public (in consultation with Ex Libris, as needed) o Evaluate available options, based on strengths, weaknesses, and costs involved in each o Recommend a long-term plan for display of Verde data to endusers, taking into consideration the final recommendations of the DMAG (DDT/ Metasearch Analysis Group) o Recommend an interim strategy for display of Verde data to endusers, during period required to implement long-term strategy. * Make recommendation as to whether or not to adopt Verde o Make a recommendation about adoption of Verde, based on analysis of information found in testing Verde's management capabilities as well as the options for display of Verde data. Timeline: Version 3 of SFX must be fully implemented by July 1 2005. The investigation, evaluation, and recommendations relating to Verde should be completed by September 1, 2005. Reporting and Membership: The SFX / Verde Group reports jointly to Marilyn McSweeney and Nina Davis-Millis, and is co-chaired by Ellen Duranceau and Nicole Hennig. Each of the co-chairs will head a subgroup: Ellen, the Verde functionality group and Nicole, the SFX upgrade group and the Verde display group. The co-chairs are responsible for coordinating the efforts of the group as a whole and for managing areas of overlap between the subgroups. Members: Ellen Duranceau, co-chair Nicole Hennig, co-chair Jennifer Edwards Tracy Gabridge Millicent Gaskell Graham Howard Kim Maxwell Beth Brennan Rich Wenger |
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