OLE Project - Nov 20, 2008 Webcast

Open Library Environment Project Update

WebcastNovember 20, 2008

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Webcast Tech Details• Send questions and comments via chat

window. Answers during Q&A at end.• We’ll put up URL’s for the documents we

discuss. (Open docs in a separate window.)

• Recording of the webcast will be available shortly after the event.

• In Meeting Support: 800-42-ADOBE (800-422-3623)

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Today’s Agenda

• Update on project activities• Timeline and topics for remaining project

activities• Overview of workshops – invitation• Overview of working groups – invitation• Q&A

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Project update

• Business Process Modeling training at Rutgers University Nov. 6-8, 2008

• Planning for regional design workshops• Formation of working groups• Presentations at conferences• Outreach to library directors, IT groups• Conversations with other projects• Stay in touch: subscribe to website or

listserv http://oleproject.org/get-involved/

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Milestones and timeline

• BPM design workshops 11/08 – 1/09

• Consolidate BPM input at meeting 1/20/09

• Translate models to SOA Spring 09• Develop build proposal Spring 09• Complete the design document 7/09• Ongoing community input and feedback• http://oleproject.org/overview/project-timeline/

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Design Workshops – Overview• Goal: Define library

workflows which must be supported in the new OLE

• 1 or 2 days each• Multiple locations• Overview of OLE Project• Overview of BPM• Small group work to

develop descriptions of library workflows

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Design Workshops – Join us!• Open to those who work

with ILS, have institutional approval and who will be active in discussions

• May need to balance across functional areas

• No charge/ pay your own travel

• Workshop output will shape project design.

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Workshop list on website

http://oleproject.org/workshops/

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Poll – will you or someone from your library attend a workshop?

• Definitely• Maybe• No• Need more info to decide

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Working Groups – Overview

• Focus on specific topics within project• Open to those who have expertise, are

serving as representatives of their institution and who are willing to be active contributors to group research and writing

• Groups will post updates on OLE website Contact coordinator of group for info on that group

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Working Groups – Join us!

• Project scope• Library workflows / BPM follow up• Build project planning• Project governance• Communications• Connecting with other projects• Others may be added as needed

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Working Groups list on website

http://oleproject.org/get-involved/working-groups-join-us/

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Poll – Which of these groups most interests you?

• Project Scope • Library Workflow • Build Project Planning• Governance • Communications • Connecting with Other Projects

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Get involved!

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Q & A

Questions? Comments?

Contact for general information:John Little [email protected]