The Library Network (TLN) Technology Committee

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Tutorials

  • New User Tutorial (2000) - This will help new computer users become familiar with a mouse.
    Self-extracting file (downloadable version that can be run locally, without an Internet connection)
    Who links to the New User Tutorial? - See a map of all the places in the US and the world using our tutorial!  It's really neat!
  • Web2 Tutorial (2001) - This will help users of the DRA Web2 catalog system navigate effectively to search for library materials and manage their library accounts.

Technology Competencies

  • Basic Competencies - An outline of the technology knowledge recommended for all library staff - These were created and approved by the committee in February 1999 and accepted by the TLN Steering Committee as Draft Standard in August 1999.  They were revised by the committee in May 2001 and accepted by the TLN Steering Committee as Full Standard in June 2001.
  • Advanced Competencies - An outline of the technology knowledge recommended for all library technology staff - These were created and approved by the committee in October 2001, accepted by the TLN Steering Committee as Draft Standard in November 2001, and accepted by the TLN Steering Committee as Full Standard in March 2002.

My Reading Log

Internet2 Working Group

  • This working group has been formed to explore what TLN might want to do with access to Internet2.  Andrew Mutch is coordinating this effort, amutch@tln.lib.mi.us.
  • I2 Working Group Listserv - Send messages to one of the following email addresses, if you want it sent out to the TLN Internet2 working group: I2@tln.lib.mi.us, i2@tln.lib.mi.us, internet2@tln.lib.mi.us
  • I2 Working Group Meeting Minutes - See what happened at our latest meeting
  • I2 resources from Merit

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