Email Communications related to the BTAA Community Engagement Network Teams Site Migration and Access

Email Communications related to the BTAA Community Engagement Network Teams Site Migration and Access


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Email #1: sent on Monday, August 18
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Upcoming Migration to a Single BTAA Community Engagement Network Teams Site


Dear colleagues,

 


In response to community feedback, we’re moving to collaboration spaces that offer more transparent and consistent access across groups.

 

This change will help streamline communication and strengthen collaboration throughout the BTAA Community Engagement Network. We’ve heard from you about the need for more connected spaces and tools that make it easier to engage across groups and support each other’s work. By moving to a platform that supports interaction within our community, we’re creating more opportunities to collaborate - both locally and across the network.

 

What’s happening?

  • All shared documents from Google folders/drives and individual Teams sites will be moved to a single Community Engagement Network Teams site.
  • Google Drive folders/drives and individual Teams sites will become read-only by October 1st.

 

Why this change?

  • Foster visibility and connection across groups: We want to create a shared virtual space where anyone in a BTAA library community group can learn about what other groups are discussing, share resources, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
  • Simplify communication and improve alignment: A single Teams site with dedicated channels for each community group will streamline communication and reduce siloed information sharing. It also enables colleagues within the same member library to stay informed about cross-group work that may impact local workflows and services.
  • Build a stronger, more connected community: This change moves us closer to a collaborative, cross-library environment - one where we invest in each other’s success and work together to advance shared goals across the BTAA community engagement network.

 

Resources to help you:

  • BTAA Library Community Engagement Network Teams Migration FAQ
  • Share your thoughts using the feedback form

 

We’ll be sending more details next week. Stay tuned!

 

Big Ten Academic Alliance

Center for Library Programs

 
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Email #2: sent on Monday, August 25
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Community Engagement Network Teams site: Migration Timeline & Key Dates


Dear colleagues,

 


As we prepare for the migration to a single Community Engagement Network Teams site for all library community groups, here are some important dates and actions to be aware of:

 

Key Dates:

  • September 23: Last day to edit documents in Google or individual Teams sites
  • September 24-26: Migration window. Access to current files will be temporarily unavailable while content is migrating.
  • October 1: Start collaborating in the new Community Engagement Network Teams site! (Google and individual Teams files will be set to read-only.)

What you should do now:

  • Wrap up file edits in current Google folders/drives or individual Teams sites by the end of September 23.
  • Review the FAQ for what to expect.
  • Use the feedback form to raise questions or concerns.

Let us know how we can support you - we’re here to help! 

 

Big Ten Academic Alliance

Center for Library Programs

 

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Email #3: sent on Monday, September 8




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Email #4: sent on Monday, September 22



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Email #5: sent on Wednesday, October 1

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