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
Archive viewing options:
- View in Wimba Classroom (combined archive of audio, slides and chat)
- View the slides (pdf)
- View Chat log (xls)
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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:
- Printeron
- Linux uses CUPS, HP uses JetDirect
Other links mentioned during wireless portion:
- http://www.lessnetworks.com/
- www.sputnik.com/
- some libraries in TX have used the product mentioned in this blog
- http://www.untangle.com/Schools
Poll Results with related links that were posted to chat:
