Library Computer Networking Q&A

by Robert Williams, Chris Jowaisas and Monica M. Schultz

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Archive and related resources from December 2, 2009 webinar answering the toughest questions about library computer networking.

Library Computer Networking Q&A

Originally presented December 2, 2009.

WebJunction's November 2009 focus was on Networking and during the month we collected burning networking questions. On December 2, WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries are teaming up to bring you a panel of library technology experts to field your questions in a "Car Talk" fashion that’s sure to be informative and fun! The expert panel includes:

Robert Williams, Technology Consultant at the South Texas Library System
Chris Jowaisas Library Systems Grants Administrator of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Monica M. Schultz, IT Director at the Peninsula Library System
And moderated by TechSoup’s Stephanie Gerding

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Additional Resources (Please add your suggestions to the comments field below and they will be added to this list!):

TechSoup for Libraries
Robert's list of resouces: www.stls.lib.tx.us/resources/networkqares including secured library network diagram

Jimmy the Geek: Library Technology From a Small-Town Library jimmythegeek.livejournal.com
Spiceworks http://www.spiceworks.com/free-it-community-network/
Understanding Network Interfaces: oldwiki.openwrt.org/OpenWrtDocs(2f)NetworkInterfaces.html

Anti-virus software mentioned in chat:

Panda
Deep Freeze
AVG
SteadyState (See WebJunction articles Introduction to Windows SteadyState and How to Use Windows SteadyState on your Library's Public Access Computers)
CompuGuard Conerstone
Clean Slate
Symantec

Automating software updates:

appdeploy.com is a good one for automating software installs

Managing Stats Software mentioned:

Groundwork Open Source Monitor
Syslog off of ZoneCD
Access Point

Access Points/Routers:

hard to beat Linksys or Cisco products
we use sputnik, free version, but had to upgrade (minimal cost) because of traffic. We love it! Keeps stats too!

Wireless Printing: