Pre-Planning Phase (June 2002 to October 2002)

• Develop specifications for, order, and install staff processing stations and document server
• Begin modification of Prospero software to receive Ariel ® documents. Create a database-oriented user management system. Create customized data collection system
• Work with libraries to assess current technical environment
• Work with libraries to measure current document turnaround
• Work with libraries to assess existing patron attitudes and expectations 
• Work with libraries to create generic materials to support the marketing of the service at the project libraries.
• Develop various statistical logs to track usage and problems.
• Create a project Web site and email discussion list to communicate with library contacts

Phase One:  Planning (October 2002 to Jan 2003)

• Complete modifications to Prospero software
• Conduct orientations with all 6 Phase One libraries
• Work with libraries to assess patron attitudes and expectations 
• Work with libraries to begin marketing efforts
• Run test documents to 2-3 Phase One sites

Phase One: Implementation (Jan 2003 to March 2003)

• Roll out service to all 6 Phase One sites
• Collect and analyze production data

Phase Two: Planning (March 2003 to June 2003)

• Identify and make modifications to model based on the experiences of Phase One
• Conduct orientations with all 11 Phase Two libraries
• Work with libraries to assess patron attitudes and expectations 
• Work with libraries to begin marketing efforts
• Run test documents to 2-3 Phase Two sites

Phase Two: Implementation (June 2003- September 2003)

• Roll out service to all 11 Phase Two sites
• Collect and analyze production data

Operational Phase (September 2003 – December 2003)

• Continue service to all 17 sites
• Conduct orientations and roll out service to any new / additional sites
• Modify processes as needed
• Collect and analyze production data

Extension Phase (December 2003 – December 2004)

• Develop email server for receving document attachments
• Develop Odyssey system interoperability
• Add additional project sites when requested
• Modify processes as needed
• Collect and analyze production data