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WebPLUS Overview FY 2012. New for FY 2012 and Beyond. WebPLUS Changes. Data Element Revisions ZIP+4 and Web Address – deleted Local and Other Databases - combined Data Element Definition Changes/Clarifications OPAC requirement removed in Collections
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WebPLUS OverviewFY 2012 New for FY 2012 and Beyond
WebPLUS Changes • Data Element Revisions • ZIP+4 and Web Address – deleted • Local and Other Databases - combined • Data Element Definition Changes/Clarifications • OPAC requirement removed in Collections • Legal Basis Code includes 501(c) designation • Electronic Materials Expenditures includes audio video downloadables • Other Materials Expenditures includes audio video physical • Registered ‘Borrowers’ changed to ‘Users’ • ILL excludes loans within same ‘Library Administration’ (AE) • Uses (Sessions) for ‘Library’s’ Internet Computers (not WIFI access)
WebPLUS Changes • Import file specifications • Administrative Entity and Outlet files • Data element deletions/changes • Annotations File – No changes to format • Import Excel • Edit changes • Updated edit bound parameters • Local/Other Databases – CY to PY • New FSCS definition edits
WebPLUS Changes • Annotations File Import • Option to import annotation file in Excel • File Export • Option to create a file ready to reimport
WebPLUS Changes • To remove a future library • Delete as an incorrect record • Cannot ‘Close’ library since it was never open
WebPLUS Planned Changes • Run Tables • Tables will run when edit report runs • Structure changes on AE and Outlet data screens
Reminders • WebPLUS Edits versus Internal Edits • Internal edits are used by Census for possible follow-up. • States can have vendors program internal edits for libraries to annotate during collection. • Internal edits are not run by the SDC’s in the WebPLUS collection software. • Internal edits are run by Census during post-collection editing.
Reminders • Review and correct outlet addresses and phone numbers. • Import your edit report after adding annotations. • Use the Compare Tool for data editing.