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EFTS Announcements
Transition Timeline
Below is the timeline for the lauch of EFTS Powered by MLA, and the transition from the current EFTS operated by UCHC.
MLA, UCHC and NLM want to make sure we get this right. The timeline is subject to change.
Key Dates
Date |
Transition Actions |
June 15 |
MLA EFTS Go-Live 1: Users who signed up with MLA EFTS start their configuration on the new platform (previously, June 1) |
June 30 |
All existing EFTS libraries must act on or before this date to access DOCLINE request billing data, regardless of future EFTS participation. Capture requests for libraries that will no longer participate in EFTS, or before the EFTS Report menu option is hidden from your view due to changed participation status. |
June 30 |
Last transaction day for ALL users of current EFTS; transactions need to be processed by July 9 on UCHC EFTS (previously, May 31) |
July 1 |
DOCLINE resets all EFTS Participant Indicators to reflect participation in the MLA EFTS platform (previously, June 1) |
July 24 |
Last day for libraries to settle any negative balances on UCHC EFTS (previously, June 25) |
July 30 |
UCHC transfers library participant funds to MLA (for libraries who have requested it in the MLA User Agreement); MLA posts those amounts onto the MLA EFTS library accounts (previously, June 30) |
Aug 3 |
MLA EFTS Go-Live 2: Users who are signed up with MLA EFTS can upload interlibrary loan (ILL) transactions, which includes July transactions (previously, July 15) |
Detailed Timeline
Date |
ACTION |
By June 30 |
MLA Administrative steps:
IMPORTANT
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By July 15 |
MLA EFTS First Go-Live 1 - account set-up starts June 15 (previously June 1)
Above actions trigger the following:
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June 30 |
UCHC - Last ILL transaction day for UCHC EFTS processing (ALL USERS) DOCLINE - Last day to download transaction files
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July 1 |
DOCLINE - update of EFTS participant indicator on DOCLINE to match MLA EFTS membership
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July 9 |
Last day to upload ILL transactions (through June 30) on UCHC EFTS (ALL USERS)
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July 24 |
Last day for UCHC EFTS users to settle UCHC negative balances
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July 30 |
EFTS Balance Transfer
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Aug 3 |
MLA EFTS First Go-Live 2 - full operation
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Stating August 3 |
UCHC closes all UCHC EFTS accounts
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