Networking Your Library's Computers
 The rapid pace of development makes maintaining a library computer network a highwire balancing act. So this month we're talking about setup, management, and troubleshooting of computer networks in a single library or across multiple branches. Use the Technology Systems & IT section of the Competencies to find Networking learning resources, which range from an overview of networking components and architecture, to specific tips for fixing a lost Internet connection, to setting up Wi-Fi.
What Are Your Networking Issues?
We'll be hosting a live conversation on December 2 to answer your burning questions about library networking. The subject is wide ranging, so let us know what you are most interested in by taking this quick poll. Then post your specific questions to this discussion thread or as a comment on BlogJunction.
A Guide to Networking Resources
Use the pathfinders on the Networking page and the Wireless Networking page as a guide to documents, discussions, and archived presentations that cover everything from assessing your building's readiness for Wi-Fi, to using your bandwidth efficiently, to networking all the branches in your library system.
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Windows 7 is Here. Are You Ready?
The latest version of Microsoft's Windows operating system was just released, and you may well have questions about what this means for you and your library. There are two new courses in the WebJunction catalog that can help answer these questions. Windows 7: First Look for End Users explains what's new and different for the user of Windows. Windows 7: First Look for IT Professionals will help you understand what it may mean to implement the operating system in your library, including everything from driver support, to security, to which W7 edition will best suit your needs.
Remember: If you are affiliated with a WebJunction Partner, be sure to enroll via your affiliation's course catalog to get free or discounted enrollment. The User Guide has more information about affiliations.
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Register for November Webinars
On November 10 Patricia Rempel, University of Alberta; and José Garcia, King County Library System, will share research on perceived use of public access computers by Spanish speakers in rural Washington. The webinar will include real-life examples of library use in these rural communities and the results of outreach efforts by the libraries studied.
On November 19 learn the background of social websites, how to use these websites for advocacy, and how to advocate for services for Latinos and Spanish speakers. A panel of guest speakers include Meredith Farkas, Norwich University; Fiona Bradley, IFLA; Marci Merola, ALA; Max Macias, Portland Community College; and Loida Garcia-Febo, Queens Library.
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Join us on December 10 for a discussion of integrated library systems and the trend toward customizability through application programming interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We'll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be "customizable." This event is presented in collaboration with ALA TechSource.
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