Library Services
TCCSA provides support for library automation through INFOhio and professional development on INFOhio Web Resources. Choose a link below for more information.
Contact Rebecca Rosecrans at support@tccsa.net for library support and advocacy. Specific services include, but are not limited to:
- Sirsi Dynix WorkFlows Support & Training at TCCSA, Remote or In-District
- MARC Record Loading & Analysis
- Inventory Assistance
2024-25 School Year
Users’ Meeting (Featuring CRD & EOY Reports) May 5, 2025
1:00-3:00PM
Presentation
Accompanying Document: Library Year-End Clean-Up
Recording:
1:02 Update to WorkFlows (send reports as email attachments)
6:06 INFOhio Users Council Representatives
17:57 End of Year Tasks: CRD & Calendar & Suspend Overdue Notices Sent by Email
34:26 Mark Items Lost
40:41 XX Call Numbers
52:35 Missing Items
59:45 Transits
1:04:49 Last Activity Date (what does this mean)
1:08:24 What’s New: Featuring Triway, Waynedale & Demco Signs
Users’ Meeting (Featuring Scheduling & Managing Report Templates) March 14, 2025
1:00-3:00PM
Presentation
Accompanying Documents
Introduction to Reports
Circulation Statistics
High Item Activity List
Schedule New Reports
Recording:
00:00 What’s New
05:57 Report Foundation
10:59 Stastic Reports
22:08 Classic Theme
24:05 High Activity Item Circ. (by title)
33:01 Finished Reports
37:23 Scheduling Reports
1:09:45 Report Templates
Users’ Meeting (Featuring Library Policies & Patron Attendance) January 29, 2025
1:00-3:00PM
Presentation
Recording:
00:00 What’s new
08:50 INFOhio Attendance Program
22:31 Review Your Library Policies
42:59 Creating Lists from your Online Catalog
45:24 Book River
Users’ Meeting (Featuring BLUEcloud) November 18, 2024
1:00-3:00PM
Recording:
00:00 Introductions
06:28 What’s New
16:24 Barcode Font Update
19:07 Bigger Font on Barcodes (handout: PC instructions / Mac instructions)
25:52 Inventory Follow-up
41:43 BLUEcloud Central (handout for this section is below)
BLUEcloud Handout
note: credit is due to INFOhio. Much of this this document comes directly from their BLUEcloud Circulation Learning Path https://www.infohio.org/lsp-handbook/category/bluecloud-pathway
OhioNet Library Product Discounts
2023-24 School Year
Year End Reports April 15, 2024
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Presentation
Agenda
Inventory & Collection Analysis for Libraries March 7, 2024
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Presentation
Agenda
WorkFlows Cataloging November 13, 2023
Presentation
Agenda
WorkFlows Reports October 11, 2023
Presentation
Agenda
Library Basics September 12, 2023
Presentation
Agenda
2022-23 School Year
Library Basic March 7, 2023
Presentation
INFOhio Updates (highlights, discounts & your patron numbers) 11 minute video
Cataloging step-by-step w/ participant input 28 min Zoom recording
Cataloging Support files: Brief Steps for Cataloging (includes decision making flowchart and Smart/Dumb barcode steps)
List of Cataloging handouts from INFOhio (prioritized)
Want a brief video of cataloging? Watch this video from INFOhio. It covers how to catalog an existing item, add item, and SMARTport for a new item.
August 12, 2022
Agenda
2022 Circ Counts and Calendars 7 minute video
2022 BLUEcloud & Mobile Staff 10 minute video
Workflows Installation Links
3 of 9 Font (for classic barcode reports)
How to Guide
Download
Google Barcode Font (new summer 2024)
How to Guide
Download
ZippedSIRSI/WorkFlows Installation File – From this site you can obtain the SIRSI install file and complete directions
PC Complete Install Instructions – Technicians! This is your guide for uninstalling, reinstalling, and updating WorkFlows.
Suggested WorkFlows Properties (check annually, or apply after a re-install) Provided by Lori Pringle of East Holmes Local Schools
WorkFlows Handbook Highlights
A few of the most commonly used links are listed below. To access the full Workflows Handbook, visit INFOhio > hamburger menu > Library Staff & Providers > Workflows Handbook
https://www.infohio.org/library/library-services-handbook
Report Session (PC version) Setting pathway to print/view reports – Resolve the pathway error “The specified path was not found” following the steps in this handout.
Report Session (Mac version) Setting pathway to print/view reports – Resolve the pathway error “The specified path was not found ” following the steps in this handout
Inventory – Assorted Resources
Access your Collection Online
Bookmark TCCSA’s Library Portal so you can access your collection from the web and review your library policies.
Online Catalog link for faculty and patrons
Choose your district and library from the list to search or place a hold through ISearch and Fetch.
Mobile Staff
An alternative to Workflows, MobileStaff can be used to circulate items when on the go (via web or app).
Mobile Staff Web Link for use on laptops or workstations, either admin use or self-checkout use.
You will need this activation code for the first time logging in with each computer: 163d5390-14f1-44c8-81f4-51ebc7e70a10
BLUEcloud
Circulate, Catalog, and build Course Lists for educators with BLUEcloud a cloud-based tool with a clean, modern interface. Have all the basic circulation tools when WorkFlows is not an option or ideal for a substitute to keep items circulating while you are away.
BLUEcloud Web Link – Contact TCCSA if you don’t know your username, or whether your district is set up to use BLUEcloud
BLUEcloud Learning Pathway – Learn more about BLUEcloud from INFOhio