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| Issue 182 | Friday, December 17, 1999 |
05:23:19 PM |
For a
bi-monthly wrap up of NOLA news and information, be sure to check out NOLA Notes! |
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| Library News |
NOLA and Y2K
While all NOLA systems are fully prepared for the date change on January 1, 2000 we will be taking precautions similar to many corporate and governmental agencies to safeguard vital systems. As a result all NOLA computing resources will be taken offline at 5:15 PM on December 31, 1999 and will remain offline until 8:00 AM January 2, 2000.
Statewide Resource Sharing
The official minutes (December 8, 1999) of the Statewide Resource Sharing Steering
Commitee can be found at http://oplin.lib.oh.us/products/ABOUT/rs120899.htm.
At the meeting updates on funding, technology, delivery and policy were discussed.
White House orders e-vote study and more
The National Science Foundation, under orders from the Whitehouse, will
conduct a one-year study on the feasibility of online voting. The study will bring
together legal scholars, technical specialists and experts on the democratic process to
consider whether cybervoting might increase turnout without creating problems with fraud
and privacy. Additionally, the White House will order the creation of a single Internet
"portal" that can be used to reach any government Web site. By the end of next
year, the initiative promises to have the 500 government forms most used by citizens
available for downloading.
Items submitted by:
Brad Stephens - Email
NOLA Regional Library System
| From the Field - Brad Stephens |
Internet ScamBusters
Many of you have received email messages from friends or
co-workers about "terrible" computer viruses or the latest way to make millions
while working at home. In fact just last week I received two email messages promising
either enormous wealth or instant destruction of my computer, both messages were untrue
but how do you know what is legitimate and what isn’t? Internet ScamBusters can help.
With answers to many common questions about online "rip-offs", urban legends,
non-existent computer viruses and more ScamBusters is an excellent source for both library
staff and patrons.
Want to know more? http://www.scambusters.org/
Palm OS in cell phones?
Motorola will license Palm OS (the operating system used in
PalmPilots) for use in cell phones and other wireless devices. Look for Palm OS as the
likely choice for the future of handheld computing and other small devices (such as
pagers, tablet PC’s, etc.)
Read More - http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1006-200-1495672.html?tag=st.ne.1006.thed.1006-200-1495672
E-Sales and E-Gripes increase
How well are net resellers doing this year? Traffic and
revenue are up substantially, but satisfaction appears to have dipped a bit. Users who are
less satisfied identified two problem areas: lack of system stability and difficulties
with product delivery. While both appear to be part of the growing pains associated with
any new business (remember Amazon.com is less than five years old) customers are quick to
purchase from other vendors or return to "traditional" shopping.
Read more - http://www.nytimes.com/library/tech/99/12/biztech/articles/17shop.html
Items submitted by:
Brad Stephens - Email
NOLA Regional Library System
| From the Workshop Bench of Melissa Lattanzi |
CONTINUING EDUCATION TRACKS HAVE LEFT THE
STATION!
The year is comming to a close and many of you have attended numerous hours of continuing education.. Click on this link to find out the numer of continuing education contact hours you have completed, per track. If you have not signed up for a track you are still able to list the classes you have attended and the number of contact hours.
Congratulations on all your hard work.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS !
Items submitted by:
Melissa Lattanzi - Email
NOLA Regional Library System
| Education Station - Lori Putt/CE Consultant |
Y2K CE Catalog
Yes, it's that time again...Melissa and I have been hard at work scheduling all of
our Winter/Spring, 2000
workshops and interest groups...we have a GREAT line up of "bang up"
programs to start off the New Year!
Your catalog will also have a "new look", one that we think you'll enjoy,
offering more information on each of the workshops, along with bio information on the
presenters. The catalogs should be in your hands prior to the upcoming holiday
season...watch for it!
Items submitted by:
Lori Putt - Email
NOLA Regional Library System
| CyberStuff from Reflinks |
"Walk the plank, Angelino Guiseppe Marco Benini, you scurvy dog! You have betrayed the trust of the dread pirate, Captain Hook and now must pay the price. Now you will never know where my gold is hidden. Smee, hand me my sword!" But, don't worry Angelino Guiseppe Marco Benini, Reflinks will help you out of this tight spot. Visit 910 Ships of Discovery, Pirates@ National Geographic.com, and the Islands of the Bahamas/pirates. Get the facts on high seas adventures, shipwrecks and exactly where the treasure can be found. "Oh, hey look Angelino, what's that big "X" over there?" Stay tuned for the further adventures of Angelino Guiseppe Marco Benini!
Items submitted by:
Reflinks Members [email protected]