CJRLC Technology Group

Minutes: May 7, 2009

1. Introduction
2. Technology Roundtable
   1. Citation Wizards – see http://cjrlctech.blogspot.com/    
   2. Technology gone awry – Oprah & KFC coupon
   3. Onlive.com – gaming site, browser plugin to view video stream of game of you playing remotely hosted game
   4. Federal stimulus projects for statewide broadband or wireless
   5. Web 3.0 shift to not having hardware yourself – cloud computing
   6. Google docs – spreadsheets for scheduling, online forms
   7. Office 2007 – open with open office, will also create pdfs immediately
   8. Zamzar – convert files from 1 format to another
   9. Yousendit , sendspace– upload file and send link for download – send large files max 100 mbs
   10. Miss dos emails – google pine for windows
   11. Slideshare.net – secret url to share slideshow, can embed in your page
   12. Free conference call programs – freeconferencecall.com – all call in to main # from home/work phone  -only charge is for your call
3. CJRLC – flyers from upcoming programs on back table
   1. Wikis
   2. Library mashups
4. Gadget Petting Zoo
   1. Laptops, hp dv3-1000,
   2. Zens
   3. Kindle 2
   4. One per child pc
   5. Iphone
   6. Dcpl iphone app

                                                               i.      Access library’s catalog, search, place hold and give hours/location info.

                                                             ii.      They have sirsi system

7. Palm treo can download books to read! J
8. Future is portable wireless and mobile devices – start to design for small screens

                                                               i.      Emulator to translate for phone

                                                             ii.      Create own m.cjrlc.org website for mobile devices

                                                            iii.      Oclc-one mobile app for all libraries