GUGM May 2006, Session C7

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Voyager Reporting System (VRS)with a focus
onCirculation

• GUGM May 2006, Session C-7
• Presenter G. Randall Cravey, Coordinator
• GIL Service Site _at_ Georgia State University
• rcravey_at_gsu.edu

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Voyager Reports
GIL Libraries Began Their Migration to Voyager in
1999

• Reporter
• Access Reports
• (Analyzer gtgt mid 2006)

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Typical Reactions

• The Access Reports are okay, but .
• We dont have time to learn SQL.
• MS Access is too complex.
• I just want a button to click.

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GIL Reports Committee Recommendations (Yr 2000)

• GIL Web Reports
• Fast
• Ease of Use
• GIL Workstation Reports
• Filters
• Sort Options
• Output Alternatives
• Security

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GIL Workstation Reports Design Overview
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GIL Requirement Install with Ease
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Statistics
Patron Rpts.
Circ. Lists
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Circulation Activity
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The VRS call to MS Access leaves Access in
minimized state click icon to view.
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Circulation Activity
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Statistics
Charges by LC Class
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Charges by LC Class
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Statistics
Charges for Special Collections
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Charges for Special Collections depend upon
Cataloging gtgt Collection Counts
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Statistics
Charges for Special Collections
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Charges for Special Collections - Summary Counts
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Charges for Special Collections - Summary Counts
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Charges for Special Collections List of Titles
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Charges for Special Collections List of Titles
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Statistics
Browse Counts
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Browse Counts
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Browse Counts
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Statistics
Reserve List Counts
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Reserve List Counts
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Circ. Lists
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Circ. Lists
Fine and Fee Payments
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Fine and Fee Payments
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Fine and Fee Payments
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Circ. Lists
Fine and Fees Outstanding
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Fine and Fees Outstanding
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Circ. Lists
Fine Fee Transaction Log
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Fine Fee Transaction Log
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Fine Fee Transaction Log
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Fine Fee Transaction Log
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Fine Fee Transaction Log All transaction types
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Circ. Lists
Items Charged
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Items Charged
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Circ. Lists
Items Charged Location / Item Type Filtering
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Circ. Lists
Items Charged Select by Item Type and include
ALL outstanding Charges
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Items Charged Select by Item Type and include
ALL outstanding Charges
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Circ. Lists
Items Fines and Fees Outstanding
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Items Fines and Fees Outstanding
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Circ. Lists
Items Frequently Used
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Items Frequently Used
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Items Frequently Used
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Circ. Lists
Items Infrequently Used
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Items Infrequently Used
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Items Infrequently Used
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Circ. Lists
Items Lost (Fine Fee Type 2)
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Items Lost (Fine Fee Type 2)
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Circ. Lists
Items Overdue
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Items Overdue
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Items of Reserves -- List
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Items of Reserves List, 1 Line (titles only)
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Items of Reserves List, 2 Line (Item details)
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Patron Rpts.
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Patron Information qualify by date, barcode
status, addr. type, and patron group)
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Patron Information
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Patron Rpts.
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Patrons with Multiple Barcodes for same Patron
Group
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Patron with multiple Patron Groups for the same
Barcode
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And More
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VRS FAQs

• How can I get a copy of VRS? VRS is available
  from the GIL Download site. Check with your
  Voyager Systems Administrator for assistance.
• Is VRS documented? Yes, a VRS Users Manual with
  installation details is included in the package.
• Does VRS have Help screens? Not at this time.
  Resources have been devoted to functional
  capabilities and to intuitive screen design (?).
• Who do I contact for support? Contact your GIL
  Service Site staff.

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VRS FAQs (no. 2)

• How often is the VRS application updated? VRS is
  updated no less than twice a year. Patches to
  fix software bugs may be applied more often.
• Will I receive an update notice once I have VRS
  installed? No, check the updated as-of-date on
  the GIL Download site.
• How do I submit a request from a new report?
  Submit suggestions and requests for new reports
  to your Service Site staff email preferred.

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• Happy Reporting !