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Emilie Hardman edited this page May 19, 2016 · 5 revisions

Welcome to the Class Request Tool wiki!

The Class Request Tool (CRT) is an open source application that welcomes instructors to make online requests for assistance, space, and time to teach with archives and special collections repositories. The CRT works to centralize the management of class requests and improve patron access by providing infrastructure necessary to support increasing demand for on-site teaching and learning activities within a single repository site or across multiple special collections and archives.

The Class Request Tool:

Interacts with Atlas Systems' Aeon circulation system for special collections, significantly reducing data entry needs

Handles booking classes from start to finish, keeping a traceable record of interactions

  • Accepts requests via authenticated form
  • Automatically routes requests to relevant teaching staff and administrators
  • Handles scheduling of classes

Supports variety of scheduling options:

  • Single session classes,
  • Multi-section classes, and
  • Multiple session classes

Provides dynamic dashboard for staff to see and sort all upcoming classes at a repository

Accepts notes from instructors and library staff on class details and maintains them in a shared environment

Sends out post-class assessment to instructors (optional) and automatically shares feedback with staff

Collects data for assessment and reporting

  • Natively creates reports on key metrics
  • Allows for download of class request data in .csv
  • Allows for download of assessment data in .csv

Supports library and archives staff in customizing sites without developer intervention, through Admin and Superadmin functionality

  • Customize site: enter welcome text, select images, taglines, captions and colors
  • Add repositories, calendars, rooms, staff services, technologies, policies, procedures, and users
  • Manage automated notifications
  • Easily add custom text to automated notifications
  • Customize affiliate options for focused reporting on use of services

Supports management of multiple repositories

  • Patrons can request a class at a specific repository, or defer that decision to administrators
  • Individual portal pages allow for per-repository display customization
  • Repositories can define and display individualized policies
  • Supports collaborative class activities between various repositories in the site
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