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

[Rogan Hamby]

I'm probably of the minority in that while I would like some kind of user
feedback I dealt with this by saying to staff "it's there, don't worry
about it."  In the grand scheme of training issues during an upgrade it was
too small in my mind to worry about.  If it was addressed that would be
nice but not a big deal to me.


On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:34 AM, Geoff Brown <gebrown at niagaracollege.ca>wrote:

> It is always nice to have less clicks!
>
> Thanks,
> Geoff
>
> Library Technician - eResources,
> NC Libraries and Learning Commons
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>
> >>> John Mundy <jmundy at tcpclibrary.org> 11/6/2013 7:58 PM >>>
> No more extra clicks!
>
> John
>
> Director
> Perry County Public Library
> 2328 Tell Street
> Tell City, IN 47586
>
> 812-547-2661
> fax 812-547-3038
> jmundy at tcpclibrary.org
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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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Rogan Hamby, MLS, CCNP, MIA
Managers Headquarters Library and Reference Services,
York County Library System

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