MS Office 2007 docs & OpenOffice

The problem with MS Office 2007 documents is that they have to be saved in a version other than 2007 if you are planning on sending them to anyone who is not using the 2007 version. Now those of us who use OpenOffice (the open source software) have a translator available that should allow us to read Office 2007 documents. The OpenXML Translator allows you to

"Expand OpenOffice.org's document opening, saving, and conversion powers to Office 2007 documents with the Open XML Translator, a free plug-in intended for Ubuntu systems."

I'll have to try it at home tonight!

Tom Edelblute Recognized for Accompishments

At the Anaheim Library Division meeting on February 13, 2008, Tom Edelblute was recognized for two accomplishments. The first was completing the Villanova University certificate curriculum in IS/IT Project Management. The second was receiving the Technican Class for the amature radio (AKA HAM radio) operators license. This second one is important with his operating in the capacity as Communications Lead for Care and Shelter in the event of an emergency in Anaheim.

pams

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Website and Accessibility

A study that might interest you --
http://www.nngroup.com/reports/accessibility/

Vendors for Self-Check and PC Reservation

Hi Everyone,

We're in the process of looking at vendors for self-check and also for PC Reservation software. Which vendors are you using in your libraries? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Stephanie
City of Commerce Public Library

Developing a Pro-Active Public Relations and Marketing Program Workshop

Rescheduled

Steve Mongelluzzo has presented to MCLS libraries in the past and always had valuable information. This year he is offering a particularly timely workshop.

This full day workshop will provide information on:

Involving Staff
Developing Action Plans
Reaching your Customers
Developing Messages
Increasing Publicity Efforts
Dealing with the Media*

* This part alone is an $85 preconference presentation at PLA

Tuesday, January 22^nd

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Redondo Beach Public Library

Registration for this workshop includes lunch and a copy of the book - Winning Media Interviews

MCLS Library Staff - $55 All Others - $65

Registration Deadline – January 11, 2008 (No refunds after this date)

Click here to register online or fill out and send the registration form in MCLS mail.

Anti-virus Scanning Solution

Hi folks-

PVLD is in the process of looking for a new comprehensive (anti-virus scanning, anti-spyware, etc.) virus protection software application for its entire network. Has to scan servers in addition to desktops. Would very much like to scan clients for spyware and malware in addition to viruses. Also, needs to scan messages on my MS Exchange 2003 server. Currently we use Sophos but do NOT plan to renew our contract with them; at this point, we favor Trend Micro but would like to know what other librarie are using.

Any thoughts on this issue?

Laszlo

Drupel and other CMS

I am working on an RFP for a Content Management System for the library and would like to solicit the group's knowledge in CMS. It will really be helpful to me if you are willing to share your RFP or any issues to watch out for during negotiation and implementation.

Samantha Yeung, Thousand Oaks Library