07-26-2008, 04:25 PM
I've had several additional questions asked of me about the correct way to access QP for practice. Here are the absolute basics for practicing, listed below and in the Download area for LRC Live.
jacque
Practicing QuestionPoint: Access
Before Your Practice:
1. Make sure your browser is set up for QP.
2. Setup guide is in the Download Section of the discussion board or available at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www5.oclc.org/questionpoint/Chat_setup.pdf">http://www5.oclc.org/questionpoint/Chat_setup.pdf</a><!-- m -->
Using the Practice queue: available any time.
1. Both the practice librarian and the practice patron must go to the QuestionPoint home page, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org">http://www.questionpoint.org</a><!-- m --> and log in using the âLibrarian login' link and your 6 digit authorization number and password.
2. Practice librarian clicks on Launch Chat and chooses âMonitor Practice Queue onlyâ and clicks Save.
3. Practice patron clicks on âChat Patron Practice Formâ at the My QuestionPoint page.
Using the Real Queue: available until 8/18/2008.
1. Only the practice librarian must go to the QuestionPoint home page, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org">http://www.questionpoint.org</a><!-- m --> and log in using the âLibrarian login.â
2. Practice librarian clicks on Launch Chat and chooses âPrimary Queue: B VCCSâ and clicks Save.
3. Practice patron uses one of the patron URLs from the list. Since it doesnât matter which one you use for practice, here is the basic VCCS system link, so you donât have to go look up a URL. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.home.TFSRedirect?virtcategory=12972">http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servle ... gory=12972</a><!-- m -->
jacquePracticing QuestionPoint: Access
Before Your Practice:
1. Make sure your browser is set up for QP.
2. Setup guide is in the Download Section of the discussion board or available at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www5.oclc.org/questionpoint/Chat_setup.pdf">http://www5.oclc.org/questionpoint/Chat_setup.pdf</a><!-- m -->
Using the Practice queue: available any time.
1. Both the practice librarian and the practice patron must go to the QuestionPoint home page, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org">http://www.questionpoint.org</a><!-- m --> and log in using the âLibrarian login' link and your 6 digit authorization number and password.
2. Practice librarian clicks on Launch Chat and chooses âMonitor Practice Queue onlyâ and clicks Save.
3. Practice patron clicks on âChat Patron Practice Formâ at the My QuestionPoint page.
Using the Real Queue: available until 8/18/2008.
1. Only the practice librarian must go to the QuestionPoint home page, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org">http://www.questionpoint.org</a><!-- m --> and log in using the âLibrarian login.â
2. Practice librarian clicks on Launch Chat and chooses âPrimary Queue: B VCCSâ and clicks Save.
3. Practice patron uses one of the patron URLs from the list. Since it doesnât matter which one you use for practice, here is the basic VCCS system link, so you donât have to go look up a URL. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.home.TFSRedirect?virtcategory=12972">http://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servle ... gory=12972</a><!-- m -->
Jacque Dessino
Electronic Services Librarian
Tidewater Community College
757-822-2646
jdessino@tcc.edu
Electronic Services Librarian
Tidewater Community College
757-822-2646
jdessino@tcc.edu

