[Web4lib] Allowing portable Firefox (was Disable USB drives...)

Glenn Peterson glenn at engagedpatrons.org
Mon May 1 16:52:38 EDT 2006


Our workstation group developed a method for allowing patrons to use
portable Firefox without putting workstations or our network at risk. Rob
McDowell explains:

"In an effort to secure the HCL network and infrastructure, the IT
department developed an application filter for use on Public workstations.

The filter restricts applications from being run from the A: (floppy), D:
(public) and removable drives.  There are other files that are restricted as
well: batch (.bat) files, VBScript (.vbs) files, and others.  If a
restricted application tries to launch, a message box appears stating it is
not allowed.

We configured the filter to allow Portable Firefox to run from a removable
drive.  However, it actually runs Firefox on the workstation (more secure)
but uses the patron's bookmarks."

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Glenn Peterson           gpeterson at hclib.org 
Web Administrator        http://www.hclib.org 
Hennepin County Library  voice: 952-847-8659 
12601 Ridgedale Drive    fax: 952-847-8642 
Minnetonka, MN 55305 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Dowling
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:23 PM
> To: web4lib at webjunction.org
> Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Disable USB drives on public computers
> 
> On 4/28/2006 3:11 PM, travelinlibrarian.8248287 at bloglines.com wrote:
> 
> > O.k. I'll bite. What do you have on a public computer that
> you don't want
> > someone copying to a USB drive. Further, as a patron, I
> want to run my portable
> > Firefox and would be suitably upset if you didn't let me...
> 
> Hear, hear!
> Or maybe I just want to save my search results without paying
> a dollar a
> page for color printing...
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 10:14:52 -0400
From: Mark Dehmlow <mdehmlow at nd.edu>
Subject: [Web4lib] Call for Speakers - Hot Topics in Electronic
	Reference Discussion Group at ALA Annual
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
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At ALA Annual on Saturday June 24th from 10:30 to 12:30 the RUSA-MARS Hot
Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group will host a session
entitled: "Expanding the Library: Integrating Library Services into Course
Management Systems, Portals, and Beyond."  The session will feature 3-4
presentations followed by group discussion.  We are looking for speakers
from all types of libraries to showcase their innovative library
integrations.


Interested speakers should contact either Matthew Bejune mbejune at purdue.edu
or Mark Dehmlow mdehmlow at nd.edu, Chair and Co Chair of the Hot Topics in
Electronic Reference Discussion Group by May 12th.


Matt and Mark

-- 
Mark Dehmlow
Electronic Services Librarian

      Electronic Resources and Serials 
		 Access Department 

211 Hesburgh Library       |  mdehmlow at nd.edu
University of Notre Dame   |  voice: (574) 631-3092
Notre Dame, IN 46556       |  fax:   (574) 631-8887






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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 1 May 2006 11:41:40 -0400
From: "Laura B Cohen" <LCohen at uamail.albany.edu>
Subject: [Web4lib] Vacancy Notice: Head of Library Systems Dept,
	University at Albany
To: <web4lib at webjunction.org>
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Please excuse cross-postings.

PROFESSIONAL VACANCY NOTICE 

POSITION:  Head of Library Systems Department, SL-5

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative,
knowledgeable, dynamic administrator committed to service to academic
library users who will manage and provide leadership for the Library Systems
Department, consisting of 4.5 professionals and one secretary. The
successful candidate will: plan, implement and manage technology based
services of the Libraries including the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris ALEPH
500), an in-house server farm that hosts Web sites and related applications,
over 500 PCs and associated printers for public and staff, and computer
equipped classrooms; oversee daily operations and services, working closely
and collaboratively in a team-based environment and bringing systems
knowledge and experience to the advancement of library goals in existing and
new initiatives; represent the Libraries' interests in respect to
information technology on campus and within SUNY; recommend technical
standards, policies and new technological initiatives; and plan
hardware/software upgrades for the Libraries. He or she is expected to work
collaboratively with library faculty and staff, with staff in ITS, the
centralized campus computing and networking support group, in order to
manage joint projects, and with other IT professionals on campus; to be
professionally active, provide vision for the department and the Libraries,
and perform other duties such as committee service. Must be able to inspire
and lead an experienced and hardworking staff in an ever changing and
challenging environment. Must be willing and able to assist with daily
operations. Reports to the Assistant Director, Division of Library Systems
and Technical Services.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required:   A  Bachelor's degree and at least five
years progressively responsible library experience including managing an
automated library system and supervising personnel. Demonstrated knowledge
of computer hardware and software, networks, library management systems, and
PC desktop operating systems and networking principles. Demonstrated
commitment to user-centered service. Knowledge of library operations.
Evidence of successful management within an information technology
department or team and of strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational
and problem solving skills. Demonstrated skill in planning, budgeting,
managing for results, and overseeing hardware and software applications in a
networked environment. Demonstrated ability to shape vision and goals for
the department and to relate them to library and university goals.
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and current trends in the
application of technology to libraries and higher education and knowledge of
Unix (Solaris), Windows (XP, 2003, 2003 server), web applications, database
management, website hosting, servers and server farms, MARC and OCLC. Strong
written and oral English communication skills. Applicants must address in
their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse
population and to demonstrate leadership.  Preferred: Graduate degree in
librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution or foreign equivalent at
time of appointment.  Academic library experience; advanced degree in a
related field, working knowledge of Oracle, ILLiad, ERes, ALEPH 500, SFX;
and, programming ability.  All finalists will be asked to submit official
transcripts and to present on a specific topic to all library personnel.  

TERMS & BENEFITS -  Calendar year appointment and tenure-track position;
sick leave and annual leave at 1.25 days each per month; health insurance;
dental, vision and prescription coverage.  TIAA/CREF or New York State
Employees' Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3%).

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL, IF POSSIBLE, TO:  azrl at uamail.albany.edu or
to Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer, University at Albany
Libraries - LI 111, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222.

DEADLINE - The application deadline May 18, 2006.  Please include the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to your resume
and cover letter. 

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Albany's
University Libraries are among the top 100 research libraries in the United
States.  They are a highly valued partner in teaching and research at the
University, serving a campus community of 16,000 full-time and part-time
students and 2,300 faculty and staff and a
broader regional, national and international community.   The Libraries
employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 124 FTE and 300 part-time
student assistants to provide excellent services to a campus community that
makes heavy demands on these services.  Collections total over 2 million
cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full spectrum of resources, from
rare books and manuscripts to electronic resources. Librarians work closely
with teaching faculty to offer user education and information literacy
instruction.  The University Library on the main campus is a 175,000 square
feet, 4 story building.  It contains several fully-networked library
classrooms and laboratories, a 60 seat computer user room, a large networked
reference area, and an interactive media center. 

The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library on the Rockefeller College campus
serves the graduate schools of Criminal Justice, Public Administration,
Social Welfare and Information Science and Policy.  The Science Library,
opened in September 1999 on the main campus, houses the Science Library, the
M. E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives, and the
Libraries' Preservation Department.

The University Libraries are fully automated, offering an extensive array of
electronic and networked resources and Web-accessible services. Minerva, the
Libraries' Web-based catalog, contains information on all cataloged holdings
and is Internet accessible.  The Libraries are members of the Association of
Research Libraries and The Center for Research Libraries.  Additional
information about the University at Albany Libraries is available at:
(http:/library.albany.edu). 
 
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.

______________________________
Laura B. Cohen
Library Web Administrator
LI-140 University at Albany, SUNY
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
Voice: 518-442-3492
Fax: 518-442-3088


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