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Diana Myers Hyatt | 1 May 01:31
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Re: managing colour printing by the public


Hi John,
Just a comment on the colors of the toner -- cyan, magenta, yellow and black -- or CMYK as it's known in
printers circles. Any color printing will usually involve all four colors, which combine to create all
possible colors on the printer. Except for black, patrons will not be printing just magenta, cyan or
yellow, unless they're making color separations.

Diana Myers Hyatt
Riverside Public Library

John Fitzgibbon wrote:

> Hi,
>  
> We have received a grant from the government to install colour laser
> printers on the networks for the public. In our libraries, we charge 
for
> printing. Heretofore, we only provided black and white copies. Now 
that
> we have the option of colour the issue of charging different rates
> arises. The colour printer uses four toners (cyan, magenta, yellow, 
and
> black) whereas the black and white printer uses one toner. This
> presumably will not quadruple the cost.  Few colours will require the
> use of all four toners and four popular colours require only one 
toner.
> We are thinking of charging three times as much for a colour copy as 
for
> a black and white copy. Are our assumptions correct? Does colour
> printing cost approximately three times as much as black and white
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David King | 1 May 15:44
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RE: Disable USB drives on public computers

That's what Deepfreeze is for.

David

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces@...
[mailto:web4lib-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Drew, Bill
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 2:26 PM
To: Thomas Dowling; web4lib@...
Subject: RE: [Web4lib] Disable USB drives on public computers

Or I might want to reboot your computer from my USB drive with my own
operating system so I could hack into your computer.

Wilfred (Bill) Drew
E-mail: mailto:drewwe@...
AOL Instant Messenger:BillDrew4
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." (Benjamin Franklin)

> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces@... 
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Thomas Dowling
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:23 PM
> To: web4lib@...
> Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Disable USB drives on public computers
> 
> On 4/28/2006 3:11 PM, travelinlibrarian.8248287@... wrote:
> 
> > O.k. I'll bite. What do you have on a public computer that
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Mark Dehmlow | 1 May 16:14
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Call for Speakers - Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group at ALA Annual

At ALA Annual on Saturday June 24th from 10:30 to 12:30 the RUSA-MARS
Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group will host a session
entitled: "Expanding the Library: Integrating Library Services into
Course Management Systems, Portals, and Beyond."  The session will
feature 3-4 presentations followed by group discussion.  We are looking
for speakers from all types of libraries to showcase their innovative
library integrations.

Interested speakers should contact either Matthew Bejune
mbejune@... or Mark Dehmlow
mdehmlow@..., Chair and Co Chair
of the Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group by May 12th.

Matt and Mark

--

-- 
Mark Dehmlow
Electronic Services Librarian

      Electronic Resources and Serials 
		 Access Department 

211 Hesburgh Library       |  mdehmlow@...
University of Notre Dame   |  voice: (574) 631-3092
Notre Dame, IN 46556       |  fax:   (574) 631-8887

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Laura B Cohen | 1 May 17:41

Vacancy Notice: Head of Library Systems Dept, University at Albany

Please excuse cross-postings.

PROFESSIONAL VACANCY NOTICE 

POSITION:  Head of Library Systems Department, SL-5

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The University at Albany Libraries seek a creative,
knowledgeable, dynamic administrator committed to service to academic
library users who will manage and provide leadership for the Library
Systems Department, consisting of 4.5 professionals and one secretary.
The successful candidate will: plan, implement and manage technology
based services of the Libraries including the Libraries' ILS (Ex Libris
ALEPH 500), an in-house server farm that hosts Web sites and related
applications, over 500 PCs and associated printers for public and staff,
and computer equipped classrooms; oversee daily operations and services,
working closely and collaboratively in a team-based environment and
bringing systems knowledge and experience to the advancement of library
goals in existing and new initiatives; represent the Libraries'
interests in respect to information technology on campus and within
SUNY; recommend technical standards, policies and new technological
initiatives; and plan hardware/software upgrades for the Libraries. He
or she is expected to work collaboratively with library faculty and
staff, with staff in ITS, the centralized campus computing and
networking support group, in order to manage joint projects, and with
other IT professionals on campus; to be professionally active, provide
vision for the department and the Libraries, and perform other duties
such as committee service. Must be able to inspire and lead an
experienced and hardworking staff in an ever changing and challenging
environment. Must be willing and able to assist with daily operations.
Reports to the Assistant Director, Division of Library Systems and
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Elizabeth Harman | 1 May 18:10

Re: Disable USB drives on public computers

Deepfreeze won't stop me from hacking into your computer by rebooting 
into my OS in my USB drive. It will just not save changes, usless I have 
hacked it so well I have removed Deepfreeze.

Deepfreeze is designed to put the computer back to your 
original/preferred state at reboot. Not prevent the user from making 
changes.

Liz Harman
Internet Specialist
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library

David King wrote:
> That's what Deepfreeze is for.
> 
> David
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: web4lib-bounces@...
> [mailto:web4lib-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Drew, Bill
> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 2:26 PM
> To: Thomas Dowling; web4lib@...
> Subject: RE: [Web4lib] Disable USB drives on public computers
> 
> Or I might want to reboot your computer from my USB drive with my own
> operating system so I could hack into your computer.
> 
> Wilfred (Bill) Drew
> E-mail: mailto:drewwe@...
> AOL Instant Messenger:BillDrew4
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David King | 1 May 18:14
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RE: Disable USB drives on public computers

I should have been more specific. Yes, I know what Deepfreeze does. The
two other things that need to be done?

1. Set your bios correctly (so USB isn't bootable)
2. Make sure your network is locked down to the outside world

And in essense, Deepfreeze DOES prevent the user from making PERMANENT
changes, since the PC is set back to it's original state at reboot.
Isn't that prevention?

David

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces@...
[mailto:web4lib-bounces@...] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Harman
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2006 11:10 AM
To: web4lib@...
Subject: Re: [Web4lib] Disable USB drives on public computers

Deepfreeze won't stop me from hacking into your computer by rebooting
into my OS in my USB drive. It will just not save changes, usless I have
hacked it so well I have removed Deepfreeze.

Deepfreeze is designed to put the computer back to your
original/preferred state at reboot. Not prevent the user from making
changes.

Liz Harman
Internet Specialist
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library
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travelinlibrarian.8248287 | 1 May 18:37
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RE: Disable USB drives on public computers

I blogged about this topic and I think I summarized the issues in a clear,
but honestly opinionated, way. Those interested can read it at http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/2006/04/are-usb-drives-security-risk.html

Michael Sauers
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Andrew Mutch | 1 May 19:00
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RE: Disable USB drives on public computers

"[S]ince the PC is set back to it's original state at reboot. Isn't that
prevention?"

In my view, depending on how your computer is configured, it's not
prevention. I know that some libraries that use Deepfreeze treat
Deepfreeze as the extent of the security necessary. But without additional
security, that can allow your computer to be hacked, compromised by
viruses and otherwise be a source of problems for your network and
patrons. Sure, rebooting the computer resets everything back to normal.
But what about the patron who uses the computer after the previous patron
had downloaded a virus or installed malicious software? It's a good tool
but definitely not the end-all for security.

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI

> I should have been more specific. Yes, I know what Deepfreeze does. The
> two other things that need to be done?
>
> 1. Set your bios correctly (so USB isn't bootable)
> 2. Make sure your network is locked down to the outside world
>
> And in essense, Deepfreeze DOES prevent the user from making PERMANENT
> changes, since the PC is set back to it's original state at reboot.
> Isn't that prevention?
>
> David
>
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Dale Askey | 1 May 19:47

Opening at Kansas State University

K-State is looking to fill the position below. Feel free to direct any 
questions to me.

Best regards,
Dale

Resource Linking Librarian: Kansas State University

K-State Libraries (http://www.lib.ksu.edu) seeks applications for a 
Resource Linking Librarian to maintain and develop the Libraries' SFX 
link-resolving installation. Reporting to the Web Development Librarian 
in the Integrated Access Group of the Digital Initiatives Department, 
this position has primary responsibility for the Libraries' link 
resolver, with focus on continually making new and improved 
linking-driven services available to users. Beyond this, the Resource 
Linking Librarian assists other staff with creating user-centered online 
services across the spectrum. Serving the public via the reference desk 
and instruction provides the critical perspective needed to create 
effective services. Appointment will be made as assistant or associate 
professor according to qualifications and level of experience. This is a 
tenure-track position.

Core Position Duties

     * Maintains the link resolver's public interfaces, including the 
services menu, citation finder, and a-z journal lists.
     * Seeks new places to implement the link resolver and constantly 
monitors and tests the link resolver's performance in all areas.
     * Acts as liaison to staff who manage the link resolver server and 
those who input serials data into the knowledge base; primary liaison to
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Andrew Mutch | 1 May 21:57
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RE: Disable USB drives on public computers

Michael,

As I stated before, I don't think a solution like DeepFreeze "solves" the
problem of users running or installing malicious programs on public
computers. It can greatly simply the clean-up after-the-fact but it
doesn't reduce the risk that could come from a malicious user running
"bad" software off their USB device or installing unwanted software on an
unsecured or less-than-secure computers.

There are ways to control applications from running off USB but I'm not
sure any of them could distinguish between the good, like your FireFox
browser, and the bad in a way that would allow one but not the other. In
any case, I see this as another example of measuring the risk and deciding
whether the positives (the convenience of patron access) outweight the
negatives (the protection of computer and network resources, and acting
accordingly.

In our case, we do allow patrons access to their USB devices as I feel
that we've taken the necessary steps to allow patron access while
minimizing any potential threats. But I don't think that decision is as
open-and-shut a case as it has been presented by some people. But I'm sure
this discussion has helped make more people aware of the potential
benefits and pitfalls of opening up their computers in this way and
they'll be able to make a more informed decision.

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI
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