Dynix to Horizon Migration Timeline

This page last updated: November 8, 2002

General Time Frame

• Contract signed: August 30, 2002
• Windows 2000 & New PC images: October - December 2002
• Equipment ordering & system profiling: October - December 2002
• Data test load: December 2002 - February 2003
• Training: January - March 2003
• Stop cataloging and patron changes: March 26
• Stop circulation: March 31
• Go live: April 3-4 2003

Horizon Related Projects (October - December)

• Upgrade to Windows 2000
  • Horizon requirements
  • Roaming profiles/desktop
• New PC images
  • Are you storing files on the C drive or desktop?
• Older PC’s
  • Library Instruction Room
  • Options for replacement or upgrade

Equipment (November)

• Equipment ordering
  • New server to replace Libris
  • New server for iPac
• Other equipment
  • Printers
  • Light pens/scanners
  • Percon scanners to replace old Telxons

System Profiling (November - December)

• Review of all current settings/tables/codes
• Forms, forms, and more forms (Due by Dec.2)
• Meetings with staff in different departments
• Additions or changes to existing setup
• Decisions not set in stone
  • Most modules & interfaces can be adjusted as needed

Data Test Loads (December - February)

• Data load
  • Epixtech will load test data
• Data review
  • Epixtech & library staff will check test data for accuracy
• Repeat as necessary until data is accurate

Training (January - March)

• iLearn training (January)
  • NOT hands-on; via a web session
  • Max 10 per session (can have a few “lurkers”)
• Onsite training (February and March)
  • Hands on training in Library Instruction classroom
  • Max 8 per session (no lurkers)
• CBT (Computer Based Training) on CD-ROM
  • Available after iLearn training
  • Available in the future for new hires and "refresher" training
• Test database for practicing
  • Loss of productivity expected for all departments
• Check sign up sheets for your name

Functionality Checks and Testing (Early March)

• System quality checks
  • Software functionality
• Integration of iPac + Horizon database
  • Connectivity tests of Telecirc, RPA, Selfcheck, etc

Cut Over and Go Live (Late March - Early April)

• Stop cataloging, serials, acquisitions, & patron changes (March 26)
  • No new cataloging or cataloging revisions
  • No serials check-in or serials editing
  • No additions to selection lists
  • No changes to holdings, such as location changes
  • No ordering
  • No new patrons or patron revisions
  • CHECK IN AND OUT ONLY FOR ALL BRANCHES!
• Stop circulation (March 31)
• Close the library?? (April 1-2)
• Go Live! (April 3-4)