New 2018 I-Share Participating Libraries Resources

General Information

Voyager Migration Timeline (updated 9/14/2017)

CARLI Voyager Client Update Checker: Instructions for Installation for new I-Share Libraries

Downloading, Installing, Configuring, and Using the Voyager 9.1.1 clients For the 2018 I-Share New Participating Libraries Project (Updated 8/2017)

I-Share System & Connection Requirements

I-Share/Voyager PC Requirements

Voyager Client Executable

Voyager Client Update Checker

Transferring Data Files to and from the CARLI Test Server using Secure FTP

2018 New I-Share Libraries Port Information

Data Conversion 

CARLI DMQ for Concise Voyager Migration 
This survey version of the DMQ allows libraries to easily enter their responses regarding item-level data elements for bibliographic records for Voyager migration. A printable version is available for your use prior to entering the data

CARLI DMQ Follow-up Survey 
This survey follows up on the DMQ with specific questions about individual library data. Questions refer to the Voyager Data Conversion Information document (see below).  A printable version is available for your use prior to entering the data.

Standard Interface Files (SIF)

Patron Record Standard Interface File

Charge Transaction Record Standard Interface File

Voyager Data Conversion Information for 2018 New I-Share Participating Libraries (updated 8/16/17)
The DCI outlines which data conversion decisions can be made at the local level, which must adhere to consortial policies, and which are made by Ex Libris for the data conversion to Voyager. 

Voyager Data Conversions (Graphic Outline)

Sample ABBA Table for New I-Share Participating Libraries
This web page contains a link to an example ABBA table used in a previous conversion to Voyager, with annotations to try to explain some of the concepts contained within the table.

Data Migration Acceptance Testing Worksheets
Use these worksheets to collect example records for your library's data migration to Voyager.

I-Share Voyager Bib Load Data Review Procedures (under revision)

I-Share Voyager Patron Record Load Data Review Procedures (under revision)

I-Share Voyager Circulation Transaction Load Data Review Procedures (under revision)

LC Name Authority File Subset 

LC Subject Authority File Subset 

Voyager Documentation

Voyager Version 9.1.1 documentation from ExLibris

Voyager System Administration in I-Share Libraries

Training/Workshops

Links to Registrations and Training Materials/Information will be added here as available. 

October 2 & 3, 2017 MFHD Workshop Webinars.  Registration Open until September 25.

September 7, 2017  Data Migration Webinar Recording and  Data Review Webinar Handouts

Site Visits

• August 25 - Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library (ALP)
• August 30 - Moody Bible Institute (MBI)
• August 31 - Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies (SCJ)
• September 1 - McHenry County College (MHC)

August 9, 2017 - Project Review Webinar Recording and Project Review Webinar Handouts (updated 8/10/17)