[OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] browser staff feedback request / integration

Fri Apr 4 10:25:56 EDT 2014

My preference would be to leave the existing client as is (with the exception of bug fixes, etc.), but to offer the browser-based modules as options once they become available. My reasons for this are:

1) It will allow for indepth use of the new module in a production environment to uncover any bugs or performance issues while still having a known entity as a backup. No amount of testing is going to uncover all of the odd little problems like working in a live environment will. 

2) When moving back and forth between the two environments, staff will be more aware of the improved user interface and performance, and I believe they will be more eager to transition completely to the new environment.

3) The browser-based circulation module may offer some immediate relief to those frontline circ staff who are struggling with antiquated machines and slow networks. 

4) The new modules can begin to be thoroughly tested on mobile devices that cannot run the current client.

Terran McCanna 
PINES Program Manager 
Georgia Public Library Service 
1800 Century Place, Suite 150 
Atlanta, GA 30345 
404-235-7138 
tmccanna at georgialibraries.org 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Erickson" <berick at esilibrary.com>
To: "Evergreen Development Discussion List" <open-ils-dev at list.georgialibraries.org>, "Evergreen Discussion Group" <open-ils-general at list.georgialibraries.org>
Sent: Friday, April 4, 2014 10:09:53 AM
Subject: [OPEN-ILS-GENERAL] browser staff feedback request / integration

Hi All, 

I've posted a dev log entry briefly discussing the merits/challenges of two different integration paths for the browser client: 

http://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=dev:browser_staff:dev_notes (see 2014-04-04) 

I've focused primarily on the technical aspects, but the decision at hand is much more than a development decision. The path we chose will affect staff, administrators, support providers, DIG, and developers alike, so I'd like to get everyone's thoughts on the matter. My post is brief, little more than an introduction, so please send any questions and comments along to the lists. 

Thanks, 

-b 

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