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DESK-TOP DELIVERY PLANNING TIMELINE

Steps for implementation of Desk-Top Delivery on the campuses and at the Regional Library Facilities (RLF).

Step Due
Develop functional specifications for software October 31, 2000
Evaluate software packages based on specifications November 30, 2000
Review hardware requirements, develop recommendations about scanners, servers and centralization or decentralization of servers. December 31,2000
RSC/IAG review and comment on recommendations January 15, 2001
Prepare written recommendations and budget for the University Librarians January 31, 2001
Order hardware/software. March 2001
Prepare training documents to integrate desk-top delivery into ILL functions March 31,2001
Deploy hardware/software April 2001
Draft publicity for users April 2001
Modify PIR software May 2001
Test systems May 2001
Implement systems July 2001
Prepare on-line evaluation for staff and users. To be distributed six months after implementation.