CD-ROM Workshop

[Christine Peterson <Chris=Peterson@TSL.TEXAS.GOV>]

Christine Peterson
Texas State Library
cpetrson@tsl.texas.gov

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CD-ROM DECISION MAKING:
STAND-ALONG DRIVES, TOWER SYSTEMS, JUKEBOXES, NETWORKS . . .
WHICH WAY TO GO?

Co-Sponsored by:
Texas State Library and
The University of Texas at Austin,
Graduate School of Library and Information Science

DALLAS, TEXAS                   JULY 27, 1994
HOUSTON, TEXAS                  JULY 28, 1994
AUSTIN, TEXAS                   JULY 29, 1994

This is a workshop for anyone responsible for managing DOS-based CD-ROM systems.
  Included will be an overview of currently available CD-ROM hardware,
 workstation requirements and CD-ROM LAN products (software that allows you to
 share CD-ROM equipment across your local area network).

Although CD-ROM basics are reviewed, this workshop is intended for people who
 already have basic knowledge of CD-ROM software or hardware.  It would be ideal
 for someone currently using CD-ROM and looking into future options.  This is
 NOT a hands-on workshop.

Participants will learn basic CD-ROM hardware configurations:

        Single drives
        Tower systems
        Jukebox systems
        Networked drives

Participants will also learn how to compare different drives and models.  You
 will learn guidelines for choosing workstations:

        Processor and speed
        Hard disk drives
        RAM

In addition, we will cover an overview of CD networking products (geared towards
 IBM and compatibles).  This includes discussion of some of the most popular
 products and their costs, such as:

        OPTI-NET
        SCSI Express
        LanCD
        Discport, and more . . .

Doug Tremere, Computer Services Manager for Missouri Library Network
 Corporation, will present the workshop.  Currently residing in St. Louis,
 Missouri, he spent three years as a user support specialist at the OCLC User
 Contact Desk.  In 1991, he took the position of Computer Services Manager at
 the Missouri Library Network Corporation.  In addition to directing workshops
 for MLNC, he has taught workshops for the AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, the
 MINITEX Library Information Network and the Counsil of Wisconsin Libraries.
 The Missouri Library Network Corporation is one of the largest distributors of
 CD-ROM equipment to libraries in the United States.

Fee:  $35 ($39 for late registration).  Registration is limited, so early
 registration is advised.  Check, purchase order, Visa or Mastercard is
 accepted.  Fee includes breaks and handout material.  Lunch on your own.
 Registration fees are used to support the UT-Austin GSLIS Continuing Education
 program.

Deadline:  All registrations or payments postmarked after July 12, 1994 are
 subject to a $4 per person late fee.  Call to see if space is available.

CEU's:  A 0.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) will be awarded for attending this
 seminar.

Times/Locations:

Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, July 27, 1994, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (check-in is at
 the registration table from 8:30 to 9:00 AM) at the University of Texas at
 Dallas, Center for Continuing Education, 2601 North Floyd, Richardson, TX
 75083.  Parking is free.  1.5 hours for lunch, on your own.

Houston, Texas, Thursday, July 28, 1994, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (check-in is at
 the registration table from 8:30 to 9:00 AM) at the University of Texas School
 of Public Health, Reuel A. Stallones Building, 1200 Herman Pressler Drive (near
 Holcombe Boulevard and Braeswood Boulevard).  Paid parking.  1.5 hours for
 lunch, on your own.

Austin, Texas, Friday, July 29, 1994, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM (check-in is at
 the registration table from 8:30 to 9:00 AM) at The University of Texas at
 Austin, Joe C. Thompson Conference Center, 26th & Red River Street (next to the
 LBJ Presidential Library).  Parking is free.  One hour for lunch, on your own.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT:

        David Terry, CE Coordinator
        OR
        Mrs. Mel Boggins, Director of Placement and Continuing Education

        Graduate School of Library & Information Science
        EDB 564/MC 37000
        The University of Texas at Austin
        Austin, TX  78712-1276
        512/471-8806
        512/471-3971 (fax)
        gldt@utxdp.dp.utexas.edu