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2025-03-17 Resource Access Meeting Notes

2025-03-17 Resource Access Meeting Notes

Owned by Susan Kimball
Last updated: May 08, 2025 by Thomas Trutt


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Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/337279319 (pw: folio-lsp)

Attendees

Susan Kimball

Cornelia Awenius

Thomas Trutt

Jana Freytag

Amelia Sutton

Anja Kakau

Catherine Tuohy

Christine Tobias

David Bottorff

Erin Weller

Dwayne Swigert

Kajsa Bäckius

Laurence Mini

Magnus Andersson

Marie Widigson

Nina Morgenstern

Robert Heaton

Olga Kalachinskaya


Discussion Items:

Time

Item

Who

Description

Goals/Info/notes

5Min

Administrivia

Cornelia Awenius

Susan Kimball

Upcoming meetings

Bugfest

Note Taker: AI (Thomas Trutt)


55MinRequests OverrideCornelia Awenius
  • We have implemented UXPROD-2689, which is mentioned in UXPROD-2694.
  • When reviewing UXPROD-2649, does the RA SIG still agree with Use case (Scenario 1)?
  • There is a semi-related LOC Feature for ECS Eureka environments UXPROD-2733 (different override angle - patron related, not item / material related overriding)


Meeting Notes

Cornelia reviewed the existing UXPROD tickets for request override (summary of prior conversations). 


📄 Meeting Minutes:

🗣️ Discussion Points:

  1. Springshare Issues (11:01 - 11:02)

    • Topic: Springshare's LibAnswers experiencing disruptions.
    • Details: David mentioned significant disruptions affecting quarter loan notices. The issue was discussed briefly, with hopes for resolution soon.

  2. Administrative Updates (11:03 - 11:06)

    • Topic: Upcoming meetings and administrative tasks.
    • Details: Susan provided updates on future meetings, including reserve subgroup meetings and discussions on resource access and bulk edit app development. She encouraged attendees to think about feature requests and use cases for these apps.

  3. Bugfest Testing (11:07 - 11:08)

    • Topic: Bugfest testing schedule.
    • Details: Susan inquired about updates on Bugfest testing, planned to start on March 24, 2025. Amelia confirmed the dates, but no further updates were available.

  4. Request Overrides (11:10 - 11:17)

    • Topic: Discussion on request overrides.
    • Details: Cornelia led a detailed discussion on the need for request overrides, including use cases and potential implementation. Various scenarios were considered, such as overriding requests prevented by circulation rules, pickup service points, and item statuses.

  5. JIRA Tickets (11:18 - 11:32)

    • Topic: Review of JIRA tickets related to request overrides.
    • Details: Laurence and others discussed specific JIRA tickets, including JIRA:UXPROD-2733 and JIRA:UICIRCLOG-157. The importance of recording overrides in the circulation log was emphasized.

  6. Permissions and Business Logic (11:33 - 11:40)

    • Topic: Permissions and business logic for request overrides.
    • Details: The group debated the complexity of implementing overrides, considering the implications for circulation rules and business logic. The need for careful consideration of permissions and potential impacts on fines and notices was highlighted.

  7. Override Implementation (11:41 - 11:57)

    • Topic: Implementation strategies for request overrides.
    • Details: Various strategies for implementing overrides were discussed, including the use of dropdowns and headers in the request page. The importance of training and clear distinctions between allowed and overridden actions was noted.

  8. Final Thoughts and Next Steps (11:58 - 11:59)

    • Topic: Clarifying next steps and final thoughts.
    • Details: The group agreed on the need for further refinement of the request override implementation. Cornelia was tasked with clarifying the UXPROD draft and considering separate tickets for different override scenarios.

✅ Decisions Made:

  • Request Overrides: The group decided to focus on implementing overrides for pickup locations first, with further discussion needed for request type overrides.
  • JIRA Tickets: It was agreed that JIRA:UXPROD-2733 and JIRA:UICIRCLOG-157 should be prioritized, with clear documentation of override actions in the circulation log.

📌 Action Items:

  • Cornelia: Clarify the UXPROD draft and consider separate tickets for different override scenarios.
  • Susan: Follow up on Bugfest testing updates and ensure proper documentation of request overrides.
  • Thomas: Investigate the feasibility of implementing dropdowns and headers for request overrides.

📊 Data & Insights:

  • Springshare Disruptions: Significant disruptions in LibAnswers affecting loan notices.
  • Bugfest Testing: Planned dates confirmed, but further updates needed.
  • Request Overrides: Detailed discussion on use cases and implementation strategies, highlighting the need for careful consideration of permissions and business logic.

🔄 Follow-Up:

  • Next Meeting: Scheduled for April 14th to discuss RA-related and user-related features in Ramsen.
  • Bugfest Working Meeting: Potential working meeting on March 31st, depending on Bugfest start date.

🐝 JIRAs:

  • JIRA:UXPROD-2733: Feature request for request overrides.
  • JIRA:UICIRCLOG-157: Recording request overrides in the circulation log.

💻 Related Projects:

  • Resource Access and Bulk Edit App Development: Upcoming discussions on feature requests and use cases.


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