[LIBRARYDIR] RE: IT Academy Passes Threshold to Move Forward Again

Mon Aug 26 14:13:29 PDT 2013

I would agree with everything that Beth has said.  It is always easier and
often necessary to start a new service in conjunction with the beginning of
a quarter.

Jeanne

On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Hill, Beth <bhill at spscc.edu> wrote:

>  It seems logical that a formal roll-out would work best for the two-year
> colleges at the start of any given quarter.****
>
> But, I realize that we’re working with all kinds of libraries’ and
> schools’ schedules here.****
>
> Yes, I believe most of us in the community college system start fall
> quarter on Sept. 23rd.****
>
> Face-to-face trainings in October, and an online meeting the week of Sept.
> 9th could work, but my calendar is starting to get very full already!****
>
> If we’re going to be able to participate, and we do want to, we need to
> know our dates of obligation as soon as possible.****
>
> Thank you--****
>
> ** **
>
> *Beth Hill, PhD, MLS, AHIP*
>
> Dean, Academic Support Services****
>
> South Puget Sound Community College****
>
> 2011 Mottman Road SW****
>
> Olympia, WA. 98512****
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> 360-596-5416****
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> bhill at spscc.edu****
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> *From:* librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu [mailto:
> librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] *On Behalf Of *Martin, Jeff
> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 1:19 PM
>
> *To:* an open discussion list for WA CTC Library Directors
> *Cc:* Angela Carlson (Vega Consulting LLC)
> *Subject:* RE: [LIBRARYDIR] RE: IT Academy Passes Threshold to Move
> Forward Again****
>
>  ** **
>
> Thanks Stan. I’m glad you wrote. In addition to your comments it seems I
> also heard that IT staff make mass changes to college computers roughly
> once per quarter before the quarter starts up. That probably also needs to
> be addressed.****
>
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> The central question is whether the IT Academy in two-year college
> libraries can start up mid-quarter or needs to begin at the start of the
> next term in January 2014?****
>
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> Does everyone start classes the week of September 23rd? If face to face
> training took place the first two weeks of October at locations around the
> state would that work? If an online meeting took place the week of
> September 9th, would you as directors be available for a one hour get
> together using Live meeting?****
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> It is likely that the first celebration of a kick off would not occur
> before mid-November. Is that out of synch with your thoughts on timing?***
> *
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> Timing is a challenge we will need to continually address as it poses
> different demands on all groups as we move forward. ****
>
> Jeff****
>
> ** **
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> *From:* librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu [
> mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu <librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>]
> *On Behalf Of *Horton, Stan
> *Sent:* Monday, August 26, 2013 12:46 PM
> *To:* an open discussion list for WA CTC Library Directors
> *Subject:* [LIBRARYDIR] RE: IT Academy Passes Threshold to Move Forward
> Again****
>
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>
> I imagine you’ve heard this before now already, but I’d like to make sure:
> ****
>
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> I’m glad this project is aware of public school’s starting dates and is
> working within those limitations.  But please remember your college
> partners.  Most of us begin late September,  and our faculty librarians
> have already left and will be gone until the week before that starting date
> in most cases.  At GHC that pre-class week was long-ago spoken for as far
> as training opportunities go.  So basically, this train left the station
> months ago as far as getting things in place for a full Fall Quarter
> roll-out goes.****
>
> ** **
>
> I’m concerned that there will be a big press announcement/celebration that
> leaves us looking foolish and behind the curve at best, non-cooperative at
> worst.  Are there any thoughts being given to the handling of this issue?*
> ***
>
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> ** **
>
> Stanley W. Horton****
>
> Associate Dean, Library, e-Learning, and Media Services****
>
> shorton at ghc.edu ****
>
> 360 538-4050****
>
> The John Spellman Library****
>
> 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive****
>
> Aberdeen, WA  98520****
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> *From:* librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu [
> mailto:librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu <librarydir-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>]
> *On Behalf Of *Martin, Jeff
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:35 PM
> *To:* Public Library Directors; an open discussion list for WA CTC
> Library Directors; Keepers of the Stories
> *Cc:* Angela Carlson (Vega Consulting LLC)
> *Subject:* [LIBRARYDIR] IT Academy Passes Threshold to Move Forward Again*
> ***
>
> ** **
>
> The Microsoft IT Academy licenses have been purchased and the program is
> now ready to move forward again. Today we talked about the day and times
> for online meetings. IT Academy staff will forward proposed dates and times
> for consideration. The conversation focused on starting these meetings the
> week of September 9th running toward the end of the month. At the
> conclusion of the online meetings, face to face trainings would begin and
> take place the end of September through mid-October. I will forward
> specifics when the arrive. ****
>
> ** **
>
> We decided next week (August 26 – 30) and the week after (September 3-6)
> are not the best weeks to start up as the three-day Labor Day weekend is in
> the middle. For some it may be that last vacation before kids are back in
> school.****
>
> ** **
>
> The IT Academy staff are processing the registrations for library outlets
> and will prepare they “keys” needed that associate the IT Academy with the
> library outlet. More on this when information becomes available.****
>
> ** **
>
> Looks like we are off and running. I am out of the office tomorrow so I
> will be sending out information on specific days and times for the online
> meetings sometime next week if all goes as planned. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Jeff Martin****
>
> Library Development Program Manager****
>
> Washington State Library | Office of the Secretary of State****
>
> Voice: (360) 704-5248 | Fax: (360) 586-7575****
>
> E-mail jeff.martin at sos.wa.gov ****
>
> Web  http://www.sos.wa.gov/library****
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