[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: Opinions needed on copying patron data to the clipboard

[John Mundy]

No more extra clicks!
 
John
 
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Perry County Public Library
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From: open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org [mailto:open-ils-general-bounces at list.georgialibraries.org] On Behalf Of Mary Toma
Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 4:52 PM
To: Evergreen Discussion Group
Subject: Re: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] Fwd: Opinions needed on copying patron data to the clipboard
 
I totally agree with Kate Butler.  A simple acknowledgement that it's been done is needed.  
Mary Toma
Head Librarian
South Central Regional Library
 
On Wed, Nov 6, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Kathy Lussier <klussier at masslnc.org> wrote:
Hi all,

I thought I sent this message to the list months ago, but it looks like it got lost on its way.

Let me know if you have any thoughts on this question!

Kathy



Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
klussier at masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier


-------- Original Message -------- 
Subject: Opinions needed on copying patron data to the clipboard
Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:36:59 -0400
From: Kathy Lussier <klussier at masslnc.org>
To: Evergreen General Discussion List <open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org>

 
Hi all,
 
I'm seeking opinions on a change that was made in 2.4 when copying 
information from the patron editor to the clipboard. Prior to 2.4, when 
a user clicked on a link in the patron summary, they would receive an 
alert confirming that the data had been copied to the clipboard (see 
attached image).
 
The alert was removed in 2.4 and a bug has been filed on the issue - 
https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/+bug/1192189.
 
There are pros and cons to removing the confirmation message.
 
The pros of removing the message are that it conforms with wider user 
interface standards. Basically, you don't receive this kind of 
confirmation when copying data using CTRL-C or a shortcut menu. The 
message can also be seen as an annoyance as it requires an additional click.
 
On the con side, it can be somewhat disconcerting to click on that link 
and not receive a confirmation, leading the user to wonder if the data 
was really copied. It's uncommon in other software to use underlined 
text for copying data, and the confirmation message provides a visual 
cue as to the action that was just taken.
 
Although I filed the original bug report, I have to say I'm on the fence 
with this issue. However, I do think it's important that the end users 
who are using the patron editor on a daily basis provide some feedback 
on this feature.
 
Since I filed the bug, three more people have shown support for 
restoring the confirmation message. However, if there are people who 
were happy to see that the message went away, I don't think we would 
have heard from them in Launchpad because they wouldn't have bothered to 
take the time to determine if a bug were filed.
 
I thought it would be best to do an informal poll of the community 
through the general list to see if there is interest in restoring the 
confirmation message or if people are happy with its removal. I'm hoping 
we can get a feel of the general consensus through an e-mail thread 
rather than setting up a formal poll.
 
Let me know what you think!
 
Kathy
 
-- 
Kathy Lussier
Project Coordinator
Massachusetts Library Network Cooperative
(508) 343-0128
klussier at masslnc.org
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kmlussier
 
 
 
 



-- 
Mary Toma
Head Librarian
South Central Regional Library
160 Main Street
Box 1540
Winkler, MB R6W 4B4
204-325-5864
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