| FEATURES
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| Two Ways to Set Up Wireless Hotspots: Comparing Apples and Oranges 
There are so many ways to configure wireless hotspots; this article
explains two very different ones. One is open source with unrestricted
access; the other is done with vendor software and full authentication.
You can get a taste of both strategies here and see which would satisfy
your needs.
By
Andrew Mutch and Karen Ventura |
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6 |
Access Without Authentication: How and Why We Let Anyone Surf Our Wireless
Most libraries require authentication to ensure that only qualified,
registered patrons use their services. This California public library
system, however, decided to let anybody surf its new wireless service
anonymously. Here the author explains why they chose this path, what
the technical configuration is, and how it simplifies life for the
surfers.
By
Donna Watkins |
Page 10 |
Four Commandments for Writing Policies for Public-Access Wireless Networks
Here are commandments for writing basic policies to cover wireless
Internet services. Although they’re not written in stone, if you follow
this savvy advice, your staff and users will be clear on topics such as
technical requirements, responsibility, and liability.
By
Michael Sauers |
Page 16 |
| DEPARTMENTS
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AccessibleIT
The Future of Portable Devices Is the ‘PITs’
By
Lori Bell and Tom Peters |
Page 22 |
The Systems Librarian
Musings on the State of the ILS in 2006
By Marshall Breeding |
Page 26 |
Computers in Small Libraries
Wi-Fi Versus Cell Phone Service
By
Gary Roberts |
Page 29 |
Online Treasures
The ‘Magic’ of Wireless Access in the Library
By Janet L. Balas |
Page 32 |
| DEPARTMENTS |
Editor’s Notes
Right on the Money
By Kathy Dempsey |
Page 4 |
| Newsline |
Page 40 |
Tech Tips for Every Librarian
Free Finds for Frugal Libraries
By Rachel Singer Gordon and Michael Stephens |
Page 44 |
| Books to Check Out |
Page 46 |
| Noted & Quoted |
Page 48 |
| SPECIAL
SECTIONS |
How to Write for CIL
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Page 36 |
| CIL 2006 Exhibit Directory |
Page 37 |
| ADVERTISING
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| Library Tech Connection |
Page 55 |
| Index to Advertisers |
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