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

 

Technology Trends for Libraries in 2012

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The Computer and Technical Services Division of SCLA and Suffolk County Library Association are proud to present speaker Joe Murphy, Yale University Librarian and Trend Spotter.
Mr. Murphy will share his knowledge and ideas about changes we will see in 2012 in our libraries.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
1:30 (sharp) refreshments
1:45 short annual meeting
2:00-4:00 presentation at Brentwood Public Library

technologytrends2012

Please RSVP to Sue Ketcham before December 2

Sue Ketcham

Susan.Ketcham@liu.edu

Brentwood Campus of Long Island Universit
100 Second Avenue
Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 273-5112 x35

If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please let usknow prior to the program.