Mike Easter MAIS Document Management and Imaging Services Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAIS MAIS Joint Unit Liaison Meeting February 21, 2007
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Document Imaging Services Transitioning to MAIS Document imaging services became part of MAIS as of January 28, MAIS is now responsible for all document scanning operations and related support for ImageNow/WebNow. Current services are unchanged.
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Reasons for Centralizing Imaging Service in MAIS Since centralization of U-M imaging systems began in 2005: MAIS maintained the ImageNow/WebNow infrastructure and provided Help Desk support. Michigan Business Services (MBS) managed image scanning and user training. Consolidating imaging services and infrastructure in MAIS: Allows for centralized management of imaging services. Creates potential for more holistic solutions for users of ImageNow/WebNow. Extends MAIS responsibility for administrative information to electronically imaged documents as well as to the electronic data from M-Pathways and other administrative systems.
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Current Status of Document Imaging Operations Document imaging staff members that reported to MBS have joined MAIS. Document scanning is performed at the same Wolverine Tower location. All imaging services continue to be available – no service disruption. New contact information: send to New Request for Imaging Services Web form: MAIS will send to ImageNow/WebNow users announcing this reassignment when the new document imaging section is on MAIS Web site.
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Document Imaging Information on the Web Document imaging information on MAIS Web site by last week of February. Link in left column of all pages on the site Announcement on MAIS site home page Includes links to user guides and other support materials previously available. Provides form for requesting imaging services Web address: When document imaging section is on MAIS Web site: Update any browser bookmarks that point to the ImageNow/WebNow information on MBS Web site. Notify people who manage Web pages that contain links to ImageNow/WebNow about the new Web address.
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Future of Document Imaging Imaged documents will eventually be integrated with M-Pathways and other administrative systems where appropriate. -- Examples: Recruiting & Admissions staff have access to student application imaged documents within M-Pathways. Financial staff have access to account reconciliation imaged documents within M-Pathways. Benefits staff have access to change documents within M-Pathways. New services and new functionality will be announced at a future UL meeting as they become available.
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Document Imaging for Your Department Use document imaging to: Free up file space in your office. Store information more securely than in file drawers. Tell us about your needs and ask us your questions: Send to Submit the new, easy-to-use Request for Imaging Services Web form:
Document Imaging Services Reassigned to MAISFebruary 21, Thank You! The MAIS Document Imaging Services staff and I look forward to helping you with your imaging needs. Mike Easter MAIS, Document Management and Imaging Services Direct Imaging