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August 2023 Update: Tipasa Development & Testing Underway
Recap (December 2022-Feb 2023):
In 2022, the SILS Resource Sharing Operations Subteam (RS OST) engaged in a Tipasa pilot with OCLC. The conclusion was ultimately that Tipasa failed to meet the needs of the UC Libraries as is. The RS OST created a ‘gaps document’ (link is UC only) and proposed a new project plan wherein OCLC and UC would work together to fill the identified gaps by October 2023, aiming to transition from VDX to Tipasa prior to OCLC's currently stated VDX sunset date of summer 2024.
Tipasa Testing phase (March 2023-October 2023):
RS OST charged a small team of Tipasa Testers to test and confirm fixes delivered by OCLC and Ex Libris. In October 2023, the Tipasa Testers will make a recommendation to RS OST based on the state of Tipasa at that time. If the Tipasa Testers determine that Tipasa will now work for the UC Libraries, then the recommendation could be for OCLC/UC project leads to transition to implementation planning, with an intended transition date of summer 2024. If, on the other hand, Tipasa still does not meet UC Libraries’ needs, then the testers may recommend RS OST assess other options, which may include: reworking existing workflows or paradigms, investigating solutions currently in use by peer institutions, using Tipasa as-is, and further pressure on OCLC to extend the life of their known-to-be-functioning VDX product.
As of August 2023, OCLC has delivered the majority of showstopper gaps (link is UC only), and testing is moving forward. The UCs, OCLC, and Ex Libris continue to work together on the remaining gaps in the Alma and Tipasa integration.
The RS OST recognizes that interlibrary loan is a high value need that supports the university's mission of research and education. Although the infrastructure supporting this activity is in a state of flux and uncertainty, our goal to provide high quality service to UC's patrons remains our top priority.
November 2022 Update: Tipasa Pilot Underway
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