The AIKCU Technology Symposium includes three pre-conference sessions on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 16. Like the Symposium itself, there is no fee for participation in the pre-conference sessions for AIKCU member staff, but space is limited. All pre-conference sessions take place from 1-4 pm (EDT) on the campus of Centre College. Registration for both the pre-conference sessions and the AIKCU Technology Symposium is online at http://www.aikcu.org/2010/03/08/technologysymposium/.
Pre-Conference Session Details
ILLiad /Ares Workshop and Demonstration
Presenter: Stephanie Spires, Atlas Systems, Inc.
Location: Franklin Olin Hall 023
1:00 - 2:00 Streamline reserves processing and manage copyright with Ares Reserves Management Solution
The Ares system automates library reserve services and provides fast, effective use for faculty, students, and reserve staff. Robust copyright management, integration with a variety of e-Learning environments, and the ability to accept a wide variety of file formats are just a few of the key Ares features. Additional information can be found at: http://www.atlas-sys.com/products/ares/features.html
The Ares faculty and student web interfaces will be demonstrated as well as processing workflows in the staff client.
2:00-2:15 Q & A about Ares
2:15 - 2:45 Odyssey
Odyssey software allows sending and receiving of electronic documents to other Odyssey & ILLiad sites FREE for interlibrary loan purposes. This demo will show how to configure and begin using Odyssey.
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 4:00 ILLiad 8
ILLiad 8
The release of ILLiad 8.0 brings a new look to the ILLiad we know and love. We’ll explore the new interface and briefly review the borrowing and lending workflows. We will also demo the newest ILLiad feature called Addons to allow you to designate your own tabs on a request form to perform actions, like a web search, based on information in the ILLiad request. Once a result is found, you can even update information in ILLiad based on the results of your search.
OCLC ILLiad is a model, implemented in software, of the interlibrary loan process. Developed in the ILL Department at Virginia Tech, it is the only ILL product created as a result of ILL staff review of the entire ILL operation. The result is a superior product which encompasses every action in the ILL process, producing a highly efficient and effective work environment. This environment enhances customer service while significantly reducing costs and staff workload. Additional information can be found at: http://www.oclc.org/illiad/about/default.htm.
VMWare Advanced Topics: Upgrading to vSphere 4, Virtual Desktop and Uses of the free ESXi product
Presenters: Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group; Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University; Shane Wilson, Centre College
Location: Campus Center/Ewen Mtg Rm
1:00 - 1:30 Getting more for less from VMware, Jason Whitaker, Transylvania University
You don’t always have to pay for a full-blown VMware license in order to enjoy the benefits of VMware virtualization. See how you can use VMware’s free ESXi installation for non-mission critical VMs and for testing purposes. Learn about cheap backup solutions for your ESXi VMs, and how you can buy a smaller “VMware Essentials” license to be able to manage your ESXi installations from Virtual Center.
1:30 - 2:30 Upgrading to vSphere 4, Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group
This technical deep-dive session will cover the benefits of upgrading to VMware vSphere 4 in your datacenter environment. We will cover the ESX versus ESXi deployment scenarios, new licensing structure, new features including vStorage API, Fault Tolerance, Distributed Virtual Switching, and Cisco Nexus 1000V integrated virtual switch. Also, review of traditional disaster recovery and business continuity strategies compared to vSphere 4 strategies reduce the backup window, storage, and bandwidth.
2:30 - 2:45 BREAK
2:45 - 3:45 Managing the desktop experience through VMware View and ThinApp, Darrel Arbaugh, Systems Design Group
This interactive session will cover the enhancements in the upcoming release of VMware View 4.5, including Composer and ThinApp integration. We will cover the rapid ROI virtual desktop deployment can have in your environment and review emerging hardware and software that enhances the end-user experience and reduces key datacenter resources - power, cooling, and space.
3:45+ Hands on with VDI, Shane Wilson, Centre College
Google Apps for Education
Presenters: Luke Hatcher, Centre College; Campbellsville University staff; Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University
Location: Library Computer Lab, Crounse Basement
1:00 - 1:30 Getting Started with Google, Luke Hatcher, Centre College
Initiating a relationship, Setting up the Site, Authentication Options, Admin Interface
1:30 - 2:00 Choosing which Google Applications to Include, Luke Hatcher, Centre College
Overview of all available applications, how to turn on/off applications, how to add apps from the Google Marketplace, User Interface Sync Issue
2:00 - 2:45 A Closer Look at Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Presentations, Campbellsville University
Hands-on portion to show how to use docs, spreadsheets, and presentations (creating new, uploading, sharing)
2:45 - 3:00 BREAK
3:00 - 3:45 A Closer Look at Google Sites, Calendar, and Forms (Ezra Krumhansl, Spalding University)
Hands-on portion to show how to create a Google Site, shared calendar, and online forms
3:45 - 4:00 Campus Show and Tell, Luke Hatcher to lead the informal discussion
All workshop participants will be encouraged to share examples of innovative uses, ideas, and examples of any of the Google Apps covered in the workshop
