Jul 18, 2022
By default we will always show the resource title on the booking – this is standard and you can’t change it. It is however a good idea to keep those resource titles succinct, to avoid long wrapping names. The other thing to remember is the difference between viewing your own bookings, and the bookings for […]
Jan 31, 2022
We like to think as everything is available for booking, so limiting bookable times is a feature we have added somewhat reluctantly. How to setup the timetable We utilise the “multiple timetables” feature as the basis for limiting bookable times. Essentially we are creating a timetable of bookable times. For information on setting up multiple […]
Jan 27, 2022
This is a new feature as of January 2022. Previously we would manage this by setting up separate schools for each different timetable. We are now supporting multiple timetables within one school. Staff can be configured for a default timetable that will automatically apply when they log into Resource Booking, however there is also the […]
Aug 6, 2021
Firstly, start by copying the subscription URL from SOBS. Click on your name (in the bottom left corner) Click on “Profile” from the menu At the bottom of the profile you will find the “calendar subscription URL”, copy this URL (the whole line) Open up your Outlook Calendar On the Home tab, in the Manage Calendars group, and click Add […]
Firstly, start by copying the subscription URL from SOBS. Click on your name (in the bottom left corner) Click on “Profile” from the menu At the bottom of the profile you will find the “calendar subscription URL”, copy this URL (the whole line) Open up your Google Calendar page Ensure the main menu is visible […]
Firstly, start by copying the subscription URL from SOBS. Click on your name (in the bottom left corner) Click on “Profile” from the menu At the bottom of the profile you will find the “calendar subscription URL”, copy this URL (the whole line) Start your Apple Calendar application From the “File” menu select “New calendar […]
May 28, 2021
LISS is a protocol allowing two different applications to directly exchange data using a standard format. (No CSV files involved) LISS supports two different modes, “PUSH” and “PULL”. This results in the protocol having four different flavours: Pushing data to some other application Receiving data that has been pushed from some other application Pull data […]
May 17, 2021
When a staff member books a room sometimes it is a change from the normal classroom the class is held in. In this instance the Room Change Notification can be used to generate a message in the School Notices. Requires Resource Booking and School Notices For this option to work you will need subscriptions to […]
Nov 19, 2019
The first question is why do we delay the booking notification? We don’t want to send you 5 different emails if you are making 5 different bookings – we want to send you a single email including all 5 bookings, including any other changes or deletions you make. Here is a sample email: How long […]
Sep 17, 2019
There are times where booking a resource is just the beginning of a process that often involves a number of other details being required. For example when a staff member books a library space the library will have additional questions about whether a T/L is required or will A/V resources be needed. How many seats […]
Jun 21, 2019
As a staff member you will have access to SOBS in order to perform one of these operations: View your bookings Create a list of favourite resources Book a resource Edit your own bookings Delete a booking Open this link to view / download a copy of these instructions: https://sobs.com.au/docs/sobs-rb3-staff.pdf
Mar 29, 2019
We begin with some considerations in regard to the resources you are wanting to manage within SOBS. You probably have a good idea of what needs to be managed so let’s start with those resources. Firstly we want to group these resources into categories. We suggest using categories that define resources with similar attributes. For […]
Mar 27, 2019
Resource Booking requires some configuration before we can start making bookings. There are 3 steps: Enter your calendar / timetable details Configure your categories and resources Load your staff Setting up your calendar and timetables: Calendar setup Before setting up your resources, we recommend you have a quick brainstorm of the resources available at your […]
Feb 4, 2019
Where you school has multiple campuses, or where a neighbouring school is also using SOBS you can configure this application to share certain resources, allowing them to be bookable by staff at the remote site. Identifying your campuses or neighbouring schools Before any sharing takes place you are required to define a relationship between the […]
Jan 24, 2019
The Resource Booking application is used by many school staff, so when upgrading it is important to manage the change carefully. The upgrade from version 2 to version 3 is a significant change to the look of the product and also the location of functions has changed. Step 1: Preparation We recommend that you start […]
Jan 23, 2018
SOBS has a flexible but simple reporting tool that is accessible by all staff. Staff can create and store their reports, or schedule them to run on a regular basis. Creating Reports When logged into SOBS, click on your name (bottom left) and then on ‘My reports’. This will display a list of your reports. […]
Generally resources are bookable to all staff, however SOBS includes the facility to limit who can see or book a resource. Defaults By default a resource will be viewable and bookable by any staff member. Restricted staff access You can restrict access to a resource. This will enable only specified staff to book this resource. […]