[WEB4LIB] Community Information Networks

[Donna Reed]

Hello Andrew and others.

If you are going to PLA, I'd suggest that you attend the program hosted by
PLA's Community Information Services section.  This section deals with the
technology behind such services and best practices in integrating them
into library reference services.  Web-based services are becoming the
focal point of the group.

I'll post a full description of the panel presentation in about a week.  

Also, the CIS section will be doing two programs at ALA this summer and
its business meetings and discussion group are open to all.

Donna Reed
Chair, Community Information Services

 On Mon, 10 Jan 2000, Andrew Mutch
wrote:

> I've been asked to spec out software/hardware for a server that would host a
> local Community Information Network.  I already have some rough estimates of what
> we would need but I would be interested in hearing from any libraries that are
> hosting a CIN for their specific setups as well as information like:
> 
> What services are you providing?
> How many groups are you hosting?
> How large of a community do you serve?
> Where is the equipment housed?
> What kind of connection do you have?
> 
> Also, related to the administration/operation of the CIN:
> 
> What updating process do you use?
> What software do you use in editing the site?  Administering the site?
> How much staff time/support services is required to maintain the CIN?
> Who provides the technical support?
> Who funds the CIN?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Andrew Mutch
> Library Systems Technician
> Waterford Township Public Library
> Waterford, MI
> 
> 

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Donna Reed                            Multnomah County Library
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