Updates from ALA regarding Dynix ERM dev

 ...reposted from Dawn's report from ALA...

Here's what I learned at ALA re the Dynix ERM, 8.0, HIP 4.0. Appreciate if others learned more at ALA, that they too comment on this to the group. Dawn

• Dynix has divided ERM development into the following categories:

              - data repository
              - approval process
              - resource discovery  (A-Z list)
              - interface with link resolvers
              - interface with HIP

• in December ERMscreen prototypes were completed; engineering is developing code based on these; Ed Riding is working on use case scenarios (will get input from JHU & Chicago)

• during Feb - April period, Ed Riding will coordinate biweekly WebEx? meetings with Chicago & JHU on specific aspects of the development. Topics will be shared in advance so that the appropriate staff can be involved in these meetings. WebEx? tentatively scheduled from Thursdays at 2 pm (Pam Arnold will confirm in the next few days).

• end of April/beginning of May - JHU will start looking at data and beta testing ERM using 8.0 software (not decided yet whether Dynix or JHU will initially host test)

• ERM will include MARC Holdings Format support, JWP standards (to import/export data), incident reporting/tracking, and interface with Horizon 8.0 acquisitions and serials records. Usage data/interface with vendor stats will be in next release.

• 8.0 general features - use Lucene search engine (same as HIP), LDAP support, Shibboleth, open APIs, Sybase/Oracle/Linux RedHad? supported, new Acquiisitions/serials/cataloging/circ/ERM modules. Window Terminal Services should improve Horizon client. Beta test begins 2nd quarter 2005. General release by end of calendar '05.

• HIP 4.0 general features - increased patron empowerment (SDI), enhanced Lucene search engine (same as 8.0), portal support with channels, automated theaurus, cable free server blades,. Interfaces with URSA 4.0, 7.4 release and higher, Dynix federated search, link resolver, and digital library products, WebReporter?, uses standard APIs to make it open/extensible/interoperable. Dynix will ship end of January '05.

• training - Dynix is offering free Web based training for various products (see website for list of courses)

• Horizon 8.0 interface with HopkinsOne? SAP development - Pam Arnold (or Data Services) will provide us with list of libraries already interfacing with SAP.