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=== New Agenda Items  ===
=== New Agenda Items  ===


'''Best practices discussion''': does it make sense to list an organization's hours of operation when there is no automated mechanism to keep those updated?  It seems to me that it has the power to do more harm than good. This is particularly an issue with Family History Centers.  Directors already have multiple places to update if their hours change, and no one wants patrons to have the experience of driving somewhere only to find that place is closed.  My recommendation would be to provide a link to an organization's web site where hours are posted.  Other thoughts? [[User:Lembley|Lise]] 17:13, 8 August 2012 (UTC)    
'''Best practices discussion''': does it make sense to list an organization's hours of operation when there is no automated mechanism to keep those updated?  It seems to me that it has the power to do more harm than good. This is particularly an issue with FamilySearch Centers.  Directors already have multiple places to update if their hours change, and no one wants patrons to have the experience of driving somewhere only to find that place is closed.  My recommendation would be to provide a link to an organization's web site where hours are posted.  Other thoughts? [[User:Lembley|Lise]] 17:13, 8 August 2012 (UTC)    


:*Family History Centers could link to the Locator page (directors are keeping it updated through CDOL, but there is limited space for events, notifications, etc.)  There is no way to link directly from the locator page to the Wiki.  
:*FamilySearch Centers could link to the Locator page (directors are keeping it updated through CDOL, but there is limited space for events, notifications, etc.)  There is no way to link directly from the locator page to the Wiki.  
:*Societies, libraries, etc. could link to their web site where hours are posted.  
:*Societies, libraries, etc. could link to their web site where hours are posted.  
:*Template could be created that would notify patrons that they should check the hours listed by calling the center, etc. or go to their web site for current hours - could be added to FHC template  
:*Template could be created that would notify patrons that they should check the hours listed by calling the center, etc. or go to their web site for current hours - could be added to FHC template  
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