Wireless Libraries Workshop April 22, 2005 Kutztown, PA

[Drew, Bill]

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Bill Drew
drewwe at morrisville.edu

Wireless Libraries

Have you been wondering when/whether your library should consider
adopting wireless technology? Planning to remodel or build and need to
understand the networking options for the future, short and long term?
What do you need to know to talk to vendors and computer specialists?
This full day workshop will include a short history and overview of how
"wireless" works, types of wireless standards and applications (WLAN,
WAN, Bluetooth, and more), wireless devices (PDA, laptop, and others),
library case studies, and planning for the wireless future. From this
workshop, you will be able to:


1.      Understand networking options for your library
2.      Know how a wireless network works
3.      Explain the advantages and disadvantages of wireless networks to
others
4.      Communicate with vendors and technical services staff about
wireless networking


Prerequisites: None
Session Notes:This workshop is intended for librarians, library staff,
library board members, and library administrators who are interested in
learning about the basics of wireless networks. It is NOT a class on how
to set up a wireless network.
Continuing Education Credits: 0.5 CEUS;5 Contact Hours
Instructor:
Wilfred (Bill) Drew Jr.
<http://www.palinet.org/services/edprogram/catalog/bio.asp?BioID=26> ,
Morrisville College Library
Date/Time/Location:
Friday, April 22, 2005 / 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Kutztown University,
Kutztown, PA
Register for this session online
<http://programs.regweb.com/palinet/05SWL422KU>
Format: Lecture, demonstration, and discussion
Coffee and tea will be available one-half hour before workshop start
time.
Cost per person:
PALINET Member: $150
FEDLINK, SOLINET Member: $170
Nonmember: $220

A PALINET Education Voucher may NOT be used for this workshop.