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IGELU Conference 2014. Stephen Gillespie RMIT University Library. Melbourne City Campus. 45,319 students Home to three of RMIT’s four Research Institutes : Global Cities Platform Technologies Design Core learning and teaching fields include: Applied sciences Computer science
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IGELU Conference 2014 Stephen Gillespie RMIT University Library
Melbourne City Campus • 45,319 students • Home to three of RMIT’s four Research Institutes: • Global Cities • Platform Technologies • Design • Core learning and teaching fields include: • Applied sciences • Computer science • Engineering, civil, chemical, electrical and mechanical • Property and construction • Architecture • Design • Visual arts • Global and international studies • Social work • Mathematics and geospatial science • Media and communications • Business • Law and justice administration • Urban planning
Drivers for the move to Primo and Alma University Library
Preparing to move to Alma University Library
The process in more detail • Functional workshops • Risks to going live • Training • 1st migration (November 2012) • 2nd migration (May 2013) • Cutover / Go Live (12 May 2013) • decommissioning University Library
Things that worked well • Alma software updates monthly • Primo updates • Transition to Primo • The project itself • Customer Success program University Library
Between June- December 2013 • Peoplesoft • SAP • Self Check Units • Blackboard SFX links • Outstanding SIs: Customer Manager University Library
Lessons learnt? • Engage with any central group ASAP • Project communications • Do you want a premium sandbox? • Discuss the show stoppers • Flexibility • Data cleanup University Library
2014 University Library
Thank you • stephen.gillespie@rmit.edu.au • Associate Director, Library Resources • RMIT University Library University Library