One of the technical support people has left. He was working on the IP interface necessary to collect statistics, so that project may be delayed. Statistics that will be collected are databases used, topic areas, number of articles retrieved, and number of searches. A sample report will be shown to the Committee before finalizing it. Current use statistics seem to be stabilizing, and only 20-30 requests for digital certificates are being received per day.
More publicity aimed at users is needed to boost use.
The Committee revisited the issue of digital certificates begun at the last meeting. Staff are already refusing to send certificates to out of state addresses, since that is a clear violation of our contract. The motion was made, seconded, and passed by the Committee, to not allow access by IP addresses known to be outside the state. The new draft will be posted on the web for the Committee to review one more time before it is sent out. It was decided that there would be no need to meet again until the responses came in for review unless new business arises.