TIF – Technology Information Forum Meeting – February 2, 2012 – A+ Technologies, Bay Shore

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A+ will be hosting our next technology meeting at their Bay Shore facility. A+ is a leader in innovative technology and will have some amazing hardware and software on display. The comfy leather chairs don’t hurt either… 🙂   Please see the topics for discussion below. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! DON’T MISS THIS ONE!
What: February 2012 Technology Meeting
When: February 2, 2012
Time: 9:30 am Coffee 10 am Meeting
Where: A+ Technology Facility
1490 North Clinton Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Demonstrations and Discussions
Audio Visual Solutions
Video On-Demand/Distribution Systems
Digital Signage

Fixed and Mobile Presentation Systems
Video Conferencing
Intercoms/PA and Sound Systems
Printing Solutions
IT – Evaluation, Planning, Development
LAN/WAN Infrastructure
Routers and Switches
Servers and Storage Area Networks
Business Continuity Solutions
Network Security
Email Archiving


Social Media Policy drafts and examples

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John Jermain  Memorial Library has provided  a DRAFT copy of their Social Media Policy.

Social Media Policy Draft John Jermain Memorial Library

Eric Cohen would appreciate and comments to help finalize the policy.

Another example is the Whitman Public Library of Massachusetts whose policy has been cited in the following article:

http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6699104.html (though the link is now bad).

Social Networking Policy Whitman Public Library

Also try this social media policy toolkit:

http://socialmedia.policytool.net/

Tablet Lending and Public Use Discussion @ SCLS – Thursday – January 12, 2012

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This is the mobility meeting you have all been waiting for!!! Come and hear best practices, what worked, what didn’t work, and how one of the island’s leading libraries has instituted tablet lending for in-house public use. Ask the questions you have always wondered about and get some refreshingly new ideas on how this technology can be used in a public library setting.

How NSPL has integrated iPads into their collection. The Children’s Reference and Adult’s Reference departments at NSPL have recently started loaning out iPads in-house to patrons. Come see the reasons why they did it, what pitfalls they encountered and how they were addressed. What’s to come in the future for mobile computing in libraries?

We will be discussing cost, staff involvement, durability, security, and more… 

Ruth Westfall, Administrator for Technology Services at SCLS, will also be discussing and demonstrating the Live-brary mobile app. 

Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System
When: Thursday, January 12, 2012
Time: 9:30 coffee 10 am Meeting

ALL STAFF ARE INVITED TO THIS MEETING – PUBLIC SERVICES STAFF WILL BENEFIT THE MOST!!!

Hope to see you all there!!!


Bob

TIF Meeting – January 5, 2012 – Connetquot Public Library

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It’s time for the January TIF Meeting!!!
What: January TIF Meeting
Where: Connetquot Public Library
When: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time: 9:30 coffee 10 am meeting
Hosts: Janet Kowal / Jason Ladick
Meeting Facilitators: Eric Cohen / Dominic Iadicicco
Topics for discussion: Digital Signage, Staff Intranets, Policies (staff and public)
Open Discussion

Technology Information Forum Holiday Meeting – BRING A DISH – December 2, 2011 – 12 Noon @ SCLS

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Technology Information Forum Holiday Meeting – BRING A DISH – December 2, 2011 – 12 Noon @ SCLS

Below are the details for the Annual Technology Information Forum (Holiday) Meeting.

We need folks to bring salad, snacks (chips, salsa), side dishes and dessert. Please email Barbara Schott and let her know what you can bring!!! bschott@suffolk.lib.ny.us

***Please note that Dell will only be speaking for one hour*** (while we eat)

***Please note date and time change from our usual schedule***

When: Friday, December 2, 2011

Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS)

Time: 12:00 Noon Meeting and Lunch

Dell will be speaking on the following topics: (limit 1 Hour)

Equal Logic

http://www.equallogic.com/

Force Networking Products

http://www.force10networks.com/products/

We will watch our demo while we eat and then move on to discussion and setting the calendar for next year, etc…

Please RSVP to Barbara Schott by emailing bschott@suffolk.lib.ny.us

We will also be having “Secret Techy” – Bring in a wrapped gift between $10-$15 and receive one in return. Always a blast!!!

We will provide the basic food, plates, etc…

See you all there!!!

Annual Technology Information Forum Meeting Friday, December 2, 2011

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You are cordially invited to the Annual Technology Information Forum Meeting.

When: Friday, December 2, 2011

Where: Suffolk Cooperative Library System (SCLS) Time: 12:00 Noon Meeting and Lunch

***Please note date and time change from our usual schedule***

Dell will be speaking on the following topics: (limit 1 Hour) Equal Logic http://www.equallogic.com/ Force Networking Products http://www.force10networks.com/products/ We will watch our demo while we eat and then move on to discussion and setting the calendar for next year, etc… Please RSVP to Barbara Schott by emailing bschott@suffolk.lib.ny.us We will also be having “Secret Techy” – Bring in a wrapped gift between $10-$15 and receive one in return. Always a blast!!! We will provide the basic food and will be emailing a request shortly for other dishes or desserts that we will need 🙂 Bob J.

November TIF Meeting – Thursday, 11/3 – South Country Library

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Next Thursday – Bring a Friend 🙂 – ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

When: Thursday, November 3, 2011 (Next Thursday)
Where: South Country Public Library

Time: 9:30 am Coffee – 10 am Meeting
Host: Dominic Iadicicco
Directions: Below


Topics to include:
Thoughts and ideas on mobility in the library (ipads, tablets, etc..)
How can we use the Cloud? How are we using the Cloud?
Security
Annual Meeting prep
General Discussion
DIRECTIONS:

From the West:

From Sunrise Hwy:
Take Sunrise (27) to exit 56 (Bellport, Station Rd). Make right, heading south on Station Rd. Cross over Montauk Hwy. and the railroad tracks. Pass the Bellport Middle School and the Chase Bank on your right, and turn right into the parking lot that serves the Post Office, HSBC Bank, and the South Country Library.

From the Long Island Expressway:
Take the L.I.E (I-495) to exit 66 ( Sills Rd / Rte. 101). Make a right, heading south on Sills Rd / Rte. 101. Take Sills Rd approx. 1 mile, cross over Horseblock Rd. and make a left onto Station Rd. (Sunshine Mall/Stop and Shop Shopping Center will be on the corner). Take Station Road approx. 4 miles south crossing over Sunrise Hwy / 27 and Montauk Hwy / 27A. Pass the Bellport Middle School and the Chase Bank on your right, and turn right into the parking lot that serves the Post Office, HSBC Bank, and the South Country Library.

From the East:

From the Long Island Expressway (I-495):
Take the L.I.E to exit 66 ( Sills Rd / Rte 101). Make a left, heading south on Sills Rd / Rte 101. Take Sills Road approximately 1 mile, cross over Horseblock Rd and make a left onto Station Rd (Sunshine Mall/Stop and Shop Shopping Center will be on the corner). Take Station Road approx. 4 miles south crossing over Sunrise Hwy / 27 and Montauk Hwy / 27A. Pass the Bellport Middle School and the Chase Bank on your right, and turn right into the parking lot that serves the Post Office, HSBC Bank, and the South Country Library.

From Sunrise Highway:
Take Sunrise (27) to exit 56 (Bellport, Station Rd). Make a left, heading south on Station Rd. Cross over Montauk Hwy. and the railroad tracks. Pass the Bellport Middle School and the Chase Bank on your right, and turn right into the parking lot that serves the Post Office, HSBC Bank, and the South Country Library.

Map to the South Country Library