RJMiller

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Name: Richard Miller
Date registered: November 3, 2007

Biography

NCKLS Tech Consultant.

Latest posts

  1. Technology Grants – 2013 — January 22, 2013
  2. Tech Tuesday: the Cloud — June 19, 2012
  3. Tech Tuesday – KanEd & T-1s — June 7, 2012
  4. Best Small Library in America — September 12, 2011
  5. Patch Tuesday — August 10, 2011

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Technology Grants – 2013

NCKLS is again offering Technology grants for the 2013 calendar year. Technology grants are available to NCKLS member libraries in the 8 taxing counties of Washington, Marshall, Clay, Riley, Dickinson, Morris, Marion and Chase. Libraries may apply for a grant by completing the on-line the 2013 Technology Grant application. Only online applications will be accepted NCKLS …

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Tech Tuesday: the Cloud

Alta Vista Clouds

My files, my files:  easy backup, access and sharing using Dropbox for your file storage in the Cloud. http://www.dropbox.com/ How to use…. Dropbox allows you to work with files on your computer (laptop, smart phone or tablet) and have those same files automatically backed up (or synced) to your Dropbox account. Why use.… If you …

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Tech Tuesday – KanEd & T-1s

As you may have heard, the Kansas Legislature passed a bill reducing Kan-ed’s funding. Between now and June 30, 2013 all libraries, schools, and hospitals currently connected to the Kan-Ed network via T-1 lines will need to transition to local Internet providers (ISP/Commercial internet). Because this change-over is happening in the middle of the E-Rate …

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Best Small Library in America

Carol Barta and Linda Knuppp have just returned from the annual ARSL Conference, this year held in Frisco, Texas.   Of special note was the General Session that featured Susan Rice Director at the Naturtia Community Library, recently named Library Journal’s 2011 Best Small Library in America award. WebJunction is hosting a 60 minute WebCast: …

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Patch Tuesday

Hello all, Yesterday (Aug 9) was Microsoft Patch Tuesday or “Download Tuesday” for the month of August. Keeping you computer software updated is always a good practice. Check for updates this week if you haven’t already done so. More Info from Microsoft: 1. Microsoft update information How to start updates manually: 2. start update: Start …

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Extended Service Grant – 2011

Libraries in Washington, Marshall, Clay, Riley, Dickinson, Morris, Marion and Chase counties: Apply now for the 2011 Extended Service Grant Please complete this form by March 31, 2011.

Patch Tuesday: Windows updates

Hello all, Keeping you computer software updated is always a good practice. Check for updates this week if you haven’t already done so. Info from Microsoft: 1. Microsoft update information How to start updates manually: 2. start update: Start > All Programs > Windows Update 3. In Internet Explorer: “Tools” menu > Windows Update Let …

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