[CODE4LIB] CFP: LITA Heads of Library Technology (HoLT) IG meeting
***Apologies for the cross-posting*** CFP: LITA Heads of Library Technology (HoLT) IG meeting CFP: LITA Heads of Library Technology (HoLT) IG meeting When: Sunday, February 1, 2015 1:00 to 2:30 pm Where: McCormick Place Westhttp://alamw15.ala.org/node/24975 W176b Link: http://alamw15.ala.org/node/25955 The LITA Heads of Library Technology Interest Group (HoLT) seeks 2-3 short presentations (10-15 minutes) on issues relating to Library Technologies for the upcoming 2015 ALA Midwinter conference in Chicago. All topics will be considered. The topics related to data-driven libraries, what tools/technologies you use to capture users' behavior across platforms are highly encouraged . Physical attendance is required for the presentation and/or attendance at this meeting. Deadline for proposal submission is January 15th, 2015. Please submit proposals via the form http://goo.gl/forms/9ihbt9hqtP or email us off list. Thanks, Robert Nunez, LITA HoLT IG Vice-Chair robert.nu...@marguette.edumailto:robert.nu...@marguette.edu Hong Ma, LITA HoLT IG Chair h...@luc.edumailto:h...@luc.edu
Re: [CODE4LIB] locking app for iPads
I am currently experimenting with Meraki (http://meraki.cisco.com/) to help with remote management and tracking in the event that an iPad is lost or stolen. This mobile device manager allows you to use an Apple Management profile in combination with an app to send notification, install apps remotely, do location tracking, and remotely lock down or wipe the device. It's not bad for a free service. Most forums have tried pointing me to MobiControl for some of this, but it is currently out of the projects price range. Good Luck Rob Nunez | Emerging Technologies Librarian Marquette University -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Cheryl Kohen Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 2:53 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] locking app for iPads Dear Fellow Techs, We're looking to create a circulation policy for iPads (gen 4) in the Learning Commons, and were wondering about an app that will lock the device after a specific amount of time (3-4 hours). The idea is if a student does, in fact, steal the device, they will be locked out of actually utilizing it. Has anyone heard of something like this? Many thanks! Cheryl -- Cheryl Kohen | Emerging Technology Librarian | Daytona State College
Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks
I have worked at a standing desk for a number of years and can attest that it does help with back problems. There is one thing that you need to factor in however, is your floor carpeted? I know it may sound trivial but at a previous institution, I was moved from a carpeted office to a bare tile office during repairs and it just killed my feet. It wasn't until I got an area rug that things started to get better. Former colleges have also attested that using exercise balls instead of chairs also help. Best, Rob -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On Behalf Of Nathan Tallman Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2013 12:26 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Stand Up Desks A bit late to the conversation, but there was a neat instructable this week about making your own standing desk. http://www.instructables.com/id/Liftable-Stand-up-Rising-Desk-Table/ Thought I'd share for those who are handy. Best, Nathan On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:09 PM, Mark Pernotto mark.perno...@gmail.com wrote: Despite my best efforts of sitting up straight, getting an ergonomic chair, making sure my desk is a proper height (I'm a tall guy, so my desk is 'modified' to reflect this), and I make sure I stand up and at least stretch every 30 minutes (or so), my back still bothers me some days. I saw a Wired article a few months back hailing the benefits of stand up desks (http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/10/mf-standing-desk/), and also found an article in NY Times ( http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/02/business/stand-up-desks-gaining-favo r-in-the-workplace.html?_r=1) and wondered if there were any other developers/list members who used them. In my mind, I'm trading one problem for another, and I'm not sure I want to be standing up all day long. On the other hand, my back is killing me today. Suggestions? Mark
