STEERING COMMITTEE
Overview
The Steering Committee is the final decision-making authority on issues related to the ILS implementation, although most issues are expected to be resolved at the Implementation Team or Working Group level. The Steering Committee will focus on issues significantly affecting requirements for FALSC/FLVC resources, funding, or technical infrastructure or that may impact the overall timeline or major deliverables for which FALSC is responsible to the legislature. This is the primary group communicating with statewide stakeholders about the progress and expectations of this project.
Due to the nature of their work, the Steering Committee will meet on an "as needed basis." All meetings should be via web conference.
Membership
| Name | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah Scott | Executive Director | FALSC |
| Rick Chu | Director of Information Technology | FLVC |
| Stephen Banister | Chair, Executive Committee, MCLS | Tallahassee Comunity College |
| Gale Etschmaier | Chair-Elect, Executive Committee, MCLS | Florida State University |
| TBD | Chair, FLVC Executive Advisory Council |
ILS Timeline
Onboarding Phase
April - June 2020
- Finalize project plan with Ex Libris
- Choose vanguard institutions
- Ex Libris provision test environment
- Form Implementation Team and Working Groups
Vanguard Phase
July - October 2020
- Extract Bib data from Aleph and all other data from vanguard libraries and load into Alma
- Review converted data for all vanguard libraries in Alma
- Set up Primo VE views for the union catalog and vanguard libraries
- Set up and test all necessary 3rd party connections for vanguard libraries
- Provide online and in-person training (if possible) for FALSC and vanguard libraries' staff
- Analyze conversion procedures and revise as necessary
Full Testload Phase
November 2020 - April 2021
- Extract all data from Aleph and load into Alma
- Review converted data in Alma
- Set up Primo VE views for the union catalog and all libraries
- Set up and test all necessary 3rd party connections for all libraries
- Provide online and in-person training (if possible) for library staff
- Analyze conversion procedures and revise as necessary
Go-Live Phase
May 2021 - July 2021
- Perform Final extraction of all data from Aleph and load into Alma
- Perform final setup for Primo VE views for all libraries
- Freeze all current activity on Aleph/Mango
- Switchover to Alma/Primo VE - July 13, 2021
