[Sigvis-l] Workshop: Linux in Libraries

[Margaret L. Delaney]

All academic, public, school and special libraries technology staff,
administrators or anyone interested in implementing Linux in a library
environment are invited to come to OVAL and participate in this workshop!

--4/23/2004

LINUX IN LIBRARIES

When/Where: Friday, April 23, 2004 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at Ohio Valley
Area Libraries (OVAL), 252 W. 13th Street, Wellston, Ohio
{ MAP: http://www.oval.lib.oh.us/find/ }

Presented by: Glen Horton, Technology Coordinator and Assistant Director,
Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium (GCLC)

Costs: Free to OVAL/MOLO/SOLO Members; $15.00 per person to all others

---Many libraries are exploring the benefits of using the Linux operating
system in their institution. It can lower a library's software costs,
provide for more predictable technology planning, reduce security concerns,
and offer more flexibility to users.

Libraries are currently using Linux with other open source software for
their
- Web/file/mail servers
- Library portals
- Automation/integrated library systems
- Digital libraries
- Web content filters
- Electronic reserves/journals systems
- Virtual reference systems
- Public access computers

Join us for this overview of Linux and open source software and find out how
it can benefit your library's staff, patrons, and budget. Attendees will get
hands-on experience with Linux and library-related projects.

In this workshop, you will learn:
- What is Linux?
- What can libraries do with it?
- What is needed to implement Linux?
- What is needed to support it?

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER:
Glen has over 10 years experience supporting technologies in library
environments. Currently residing in Cincinnati, Glen has served as the
Technology Coordinator for the Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium (GCLC)
since 1999. His duties require him to have experience in a wide range of
technologies. He is responsible for providing technology assistance,
technology training and facilitating shared projects within
the GCLC membership.

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To REGISTER for this workshop and for further details, please visit the OVAL
Web site { http://www.oval.lib.oh.us } and click on the 'continuing
education' link.

For more information about any OVAL workshop, contact OVAL Continuing
Education Coordinator Margaret Delaney, at mailto:ceoval@oplin.org or
1-800-759-1537 x2 or 740-384-2103 x2.

All OVAL professional & technical training opportunities apply toward
renewal of your Ohio Public Library Certification.
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"OVAL: Your Source for Instruction, Insight, Inspiration, Innovation!"


Margaret L. Delaney, Continuing Education Coordinator
Ohio Valley Area Libraries Regional Library System (OVAL)
252 West Thirteenth Street, Wellston, OH 45692
740-384-2103 x 2 ~ 740-384-2106 fax
http://www.oval.lib.oh.us ~ mailto:ceoval@oplin.org