SHARE Catalog Migration Information Page

Hello, Everyone
Anne, Rob, Lin and I have been working diligently these past few months to lay the groundwork for our ILS migration. Rob has created an information page called KPL Migration to SHARE for you to refer to anytime you're curious. The KPL Migration to SHARE site provides links to a timeline that lists out the steps in order, including data cleanup, visits to Racine PL to shadow staff, communication strategies, and celebrations when we reach certain milestones. The site also includes a link where you can continue to ask questions about the migration. There is a FAQ that is continually updated where you can see the questions that have already been asked and answered.
While many of you are waiting to participate in the process, there are things you can do along the way to get us ready. The circulation staff are experimenting with more efficient materials handling procedures. The collection services group is rearranging their work space to improve their workflow. Lin, Anne, and LeeAnn from Community Library are attending SHARE advisory council meetings.
I invite everyone to tour the Lakeshores Library System site and play with the SHARE catalog online. While you're on the LLS site, take a look at the libraries in SHARE with whom we will share our catalog next year.
Thanks to everyone who has stepped forward and volunteered to become a trainer. We have a great cross section of staff from circulation services, youth services, and adult services, as well as two Community Library staff members. There is a lot of positive energy for this project and a smart team of professionals to guide all of us on this journey. You're in good hands and the end result will be even better service to our community. So keep those questions coming and check back to the KPL Migration to Share site often for updates.
Barb