March Peer to Peer Library Dialog to focus on library networks and computing.
Wednesday, March 3
Noon - 1pm
1916A Room - E.S. Bird Library
Join Yuming Tung, Head of Syracuse University Library's Information Systems Division, and SU Library systems staff, for a Peer to Peer discussion entitled: Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Library's Network and Computer System...But Were Afraid to Ask.
Stop by for a brief explanation of the servers and computer networks we use at SU Library everyday, followed by discussion of topics such as: What are the Pros and Cons of Decentralized vs. Centralized Computing? Why the Different Configurations for Public vs. Staff Workstations? How are we Responding to Viruses, Security Holes and Spyware? Which Specific New Technologies are Impacting Academic Libraries and Campuses Most (e.g., wireless networking, etc.)
Those interested in reading more about this topic are also welcome to review the following online articles:
Bradley Mitchell's "About" page on Wireless/Networking
http://compnetworking.about.com/
Crawford, G & Rudy, Julia A. (2003). Fourth Annual EDUCAUSE Survey Identifies Current IT Issues. EDUCAUSE Quarterly, 26(2), 12-26.
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eqm0322.pdf
Canadian Broadcasting Company (2003, July 23). Beware Using Public Computers.
http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/07/23/Consumers/Internet_030723
Peer to Peer Library Dialog is a staff initiated program of monthly discussion about trends and current topics of interest in librarianship. Send comments or questions to Michael Pasqualoni mjpasqua@syr.edu
