The Library has received several requests to provide data ports for users with laptops. Les Wilson agreed to initiate discussions within his department. There are several areas of concern, e.g., security, the technical difficulties of IP address assignment, and the impact on Help Desk staff. Kelley noted that Pharmacy now has a wireless network, using Lucent technology, that appears to be working quite well. There will be another major upgrade to the Voyager library system during the Christmas break, which will require a 24-hour downtime.
Dates are yet to be determined.
Kelley noted that Pharmacy has loaded a new Web-based drug index, called Facts and Comparisons . He gave Higgins permission to include this index on the Library's Health Sciences Web page. Stamm gave a brief report on current initiatives. ITRC has a new version of WebCT running on a dedicated SUN server. Training sessions on the new version are being offered to faculty, as well as basic training sessions for new faculty.