Parallel Sessions
Possible Topics for discussion....

Library and Information Services - IT Parallel Sessions

Digitising the Collection
The University Intranet
Web Based Education in Universities
Information and Information Technology Standards for a University
Workstations as OPAC and information servers
Computers in the Library
Use of notebook computers in the Library
Bar codes/swipe cards/smart cards in the Library

Acceptable Use Policies

Censorship
Pornography
Acceptable Use
Code of Conduct
Disciplinary procedures
Security cameras
Locks and alarm systems
Sexual harassment
Social use of systems

LAN and WAN Technologies

Network Configuration and Technologies
Comparison of LAN technologies, ATM, FDDI, Fast Ethernet
Switching/Routing/Partitioning LANs
Networking Remote sites, leased and dial-up
Dial up services
Videoconferencing, meetings and lectures
Integrating the phone system with the LAN
Lecture room display systems

The Desktop

Managing Student Workstations
Managing Staff and Research Workstations
Operating systems, W-3.1.1, W-95, W-NT, Mac OS, UNIXs
Securing the desktop
Backup/restore over the network
Password management
On-line storage management
Providing Student and Staff Support
Providing Student Support
Providing Staff and Research Support
Helpdesk
Service Level Agreements
Service liability and internal maintenance contracts
Students and Staff with special needs

Administration and MIS IT Issues

Procurement: Policies and Practices
Data Warehousing
Generalised report writing
GUI rollout of systems
Student Administration
Financial Systems
Fees
Space Management
Timetabling
Unit Cost management
Human Resources
Access control
Time and Attendance
Smart card technology

Education and Training

Training - End-User and Support Staff
Training, computer/network based
CBT
Publishing, network and print
CWIS