Hubbard Public Library Website Ramping Up

The library recently brought a new technology person on board. Shawn Walsh is in the process of revamping and updating their website. Shawn is using JavaScript and they will be adding community links shortly.

Internet2 (or hasta la vista, baby to slow access for universities and government)

Initiatives to speed up the Internet through the development of seperate networks are gaining speed. Both Internet2 and Next Generation Internet are being developed to allow opportunities in the areas of telemedicine, distance-independent education and digital libraries.

The Public Wants Computers in Schools, But . . .

A new study shows the general public overwhelmingly supports school computers, but a recent article in the Atlantic Monthly points out that real achievement hasn't increased much.

Babylon, B.C.

If you haven't been to AncientSites yet, you are missing a combination of fun and learning. Great graphics combined with interactivity produce a compelling site.

Does Computer Training Work?

The business world is beginning to ask the question. ROI and measurement is scarce. Read an article here.

Farhenheit 451.2

The ACLU succinctly delivers their stand on rating, filtering and blocking in the wake of the CDA decision and more recent initiatives to "rate" the web.

Items submitted by:
Kenneth S. Bell - Email
NOLA Regional Library System