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Buck, Stephanie – Computers in Libraries, 2009
As news outlets create headlines such as "A Cloud & A Prayer," "The Cloud Is the Computer," and "Leveraging Clouds to Make You More Efficient," many readers have been left with cloud confusion. Many definitions exist for cloud computing, and a uniform definition is hard to find. In its most basic form, cloud…
Descriptors: Computers, Libraries, Information Technology, Information Scientists
Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 2006
It is easy for a library systems administrator to sometimes feel quite overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the job. Keeping a network running smoothly is a challenge in itself, but they must also be concerned with protecting the network from the many threats that exist. Constant vigilance is necessary to guard against electronic attacks…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Emergency Programs, Libraries, Information Systems
Watkins, Donna – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Wireless hotspots are popping up in local coffee shops everywhere. Anyone with a wireless-ready laptop or PDA can surf the Internet at one of these hotspots. The same is now true for all 32 branches of the Orange County Public Library (OCPL) in California. Though many public library systems are moving toward wireless access, most require patrons…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Telecommunications, Public Libraries, Internet
Huang, Phil – Computers in Libraries, 2007
By providing the public with online computing facilities, librarians make available a world of information resources beyond their traditional print materials. Internet-connected computers in libraries greatly enhance the opportunity for patrons to enjoy the benefits of the digital age. Unfortunately, as hackers become more sophisticated and…
Descriptors: Computers, Computer Software, Internet, Computer Security
Semmelroth, Jim – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Asmall library's essential technical problem is that it has to chart a course through the technology shoals without a navigator on board. Small libraries in small towns often have a very low level of technical skill on staff. Furthermore, obtaining skilled technical support can frequently be pretty expensive. Even when one is available, a clever…
Descriptors: Public Libraries, Library Services, Computer Networks, Computer Security
Roberts, Gary – Computers in Libraries, 2006
An effective systems librarian must understand security vulnerabilities and be proactive in preventing problems. Specifics of future attacks or security challenges cannot possibly be anticipated, but this paper suggests some simple measures that can be taken to make attacks less likely to occur: program the operating system to get automatic…
Descriptors: Computer Security, Libraries, Librarians, Computer Networks
Bahr, Ellen – Computers in Libraries, 2007
What would technological librarians like to see in the next generation of Integrated Library Systems (ILS)? This question was asked of several well- known library technology experts, and their responses are presented in this article. Survey respondents expressed a clear desire for the following features and functionality: (1) Direct, read-only…
Descriptors: Libraries, Internet, Library Automation, Computer Mediated Communication
Mutch, Andrew; Ventura, Karen – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Every place has it--coffee shops, bookstores, universities ... and now libraries are offering wireless Internet access too. At the Waterford Township Public Library (Waterford, Michigan), Andrew Mutch created a wide-open wireless network using Public IP open source software. About 20 miles away, at the Novi Public Library (Novi, Michigan), Karen…
Descriptors: Telecommunications, Computer Networks, Internet, Public Libraries
Sendze, Monique – Computers in Libraries, 2006
Securing public access workstations should be a significant part of any library's network and information-security strategy because of the sensitive information patrons enter on these workstations. As the IT manager for the Johnson County Library in Kansas City, Kan., this author is challenged to make sure that thousands of patrons get the access…
Descriptors: Workstations, Public Libraries, Library Services, Library Role