Library Technology Team
NT Implementation Trainers: Orientation Session
Part I
1) Role of the Trainers/Coordinators?
a. appointed by division directors to help convert to NT
b. NT was chosen and approved of by Management Council
c. Hardware has already been upgraded (Pentiums etc...)
d. Changes in backend servers have already been made in the
public environment--now it will proceed to staff.
2) Why are we doing this?
a. Windows 3.1 is becoming obsolete.
- 1. some software won't run
- 2. new versions of software, especially Unicorn not
written for Windows 3.1
- 3. Computer crashing (GPFs etc)
- 4. other instabilities as we press capabilites of
Windows 3.1
b. Windows 3.1 is 5 or 6 years old
c. New alternatives now available
d. Windows NT vs Windows 95
- 1. Windows 95 suited to home/ Windows NT better suited
to office environment
- 2. Stable operating system
- 3. Sophisticated security features
3) What will be the process for deploying migration?
a. Divided into groups of 4-8 staff people
b. Convert one group in a day
c. Make sure that staff have all necessary applications with
full functionality
4) What will the new environment look like?
a. Marshall unveils the new desktop.
Part II
4) How will the trainers assist in this process?
a. advance training and assistance
b. assistance for day of conversion
c. continuing assistance after NT is up and running
5) How will trainers learn about NT?
a. Orientation sessions
b. classes
c. self learning---NT will be set up in training room for this
purpose
6) What are the responsiblites of the trainers?
a. Coordinators vs. trainers:
- 1. Coordinators will work with Suellen to develop
methodology for training both trainers and staff.
- 2. Coordinators, in cooperation with library trainers
will advise LTT on:
- a. timing for installation
- b. local issues such as software idiosyncracies, migration of data etc...
3. Trainers will work with their coordinators to
customize training needs for individual libraries
7) Where do we go from here?
a. Implementation schedule--Management first
b. Look and Feel session ---sign-up sheet
c. Meeting of Coordinators to solidify training
directions--sign up sheet