Terms of Reference

Novanet Alma Fulfillment Network Working Group

November 24, 2021

The Novanet Alma Fulfillment Network Working Group is responsible for investigating configuration options for this area of functionality that best serve the needs of the consortium and to offer those recommendations to the Alma Implementation Steering Committee.  The Working Group will also assist, as needed, with the implementation of configuration and subsequent testing of the configured system.

The group will be composed of 4 staff members from Novanet libraries (one to serve as chair), and a Novanet office staff member. The Group reports to the Alma Implementation Steering Committee.

Training Coordination Working Group 

November 16, 2021

 The purpose of the Working Group is to plan for and organize the roll out of Alma training for Novanet library staff. This includes the Ex Libris-led ‘train the trainer’ session as well as the broader Novanet library staff training. The group will be composed of co-chairs who are members of Steering Committee, a Novanet staff member, and three members from the Novanet Libraries. The Group reports to the Steering Committee. 

Major responsibilities include: 

  • Recommend a plan to provide Alma training to Novanet library staff, both pre- and post-go live. 
  • Work with the Service Groups and others, to identify the broad areas of training required in Alma. 
  • Oversee the development of training modules by the Service Groups. 
  • Identify the individuals who will be trained as trainers for each area and work with them to identify staff who will require training. 
  • Develop a training schedule for the ‘train the trainer’ sessions and for the broader Novanet library staff training. 
  • Assist the Steering Committee in locating training venues and/or technology to deliver the training. 
  • Assist the Service Groups and Novanet staff in scheduling trainers.