She alluded to the experiences, opportunities, challenges, and problems surrounding the implementation of a web interface. She described how she changed the interface as it was delivered. There was a lot they can do to change with the system, but then again, there is not a lot of things they cannot change. He described the uses of proxy servers and explained how they are excellent ways to filter your information and enhance security. Caching servers are a good idea because they reduce bandwidth.
Proxies provide auditing services.
He shared the advantages and disadvantages of proxy servers as well as firewalls. Developing Intranets for Libraries Bill Ott, Grand Rapids Public Library - He described what an intranet is and alluded to the fact that it is a web interface to the same stuff you had before. He described the advantages and disadvantages of intranets, most importantly communications and productivity. He outlined the hardware and software necessary to create a simple intranet and the demonstrated how it can be put together and used. An example report was the timesheet or a patron incident report.