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1999 Annual Meeting Programs

Do You Want To Know A Secret? Decrypting Encryption

Michael Matis (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), coordinator and speaker;
Marc Rotenberg (Electronic Privacy Information Center), speaker

Have you heard the terms "encryption" and "digital signature" used but were unsure of their meaning? Are you concerned about how secure your e-mail communications are? This program will explain the basic principles of encryption technology and offer a demonstration of PGP, the current industry standard, for e-mail encryption. There will also be a discussion of the of the current and proposed legislation regulating the use and export of strong encryption products.

Delivering Technology Without a Guru: Libraries Managing in the Lurch

Lyonette Louis-Jacques (University of Chicago), coordinator;
Sheri H. Lewis (Mercer University) and Tom Fleming (Piper & Marbury), speakers

Libraries without a technical guru often are at the mercy of the parent institution (law school or university, court or firm) for technical assistance , and sometimes library needs are given lower priority than those of other departments. Similarly, libraries with technical gurus may face periods when the guur is absent for extended periods of time (illness, maternity, gaps between old guru departure and new guru hire). What are libraries to do? Two speakers, one from an academic library and one from a firm, will discuss strategies for managing without a guru, and will include specific suggestions for re-engineering other staff to provide technology related services.

How to Hire the Right Technical People and Keep Them from Crossing the Road

Maureen Shepard (Sacramento County Law Library), coordinator;
Pablo Molina (University of Pennsylvania) and Robin Simonds (University of Connecticut), speakers

Libraries today often need to hire their own computer staff rather than relying solely on the IS department of the parent organization. These technical professionals can command high salaries and have often never worked in a library before. The speakers will discuss the strategies used to attract and retain computer professionals and how to structure job classes and avenues for advancement. They will report on how to convince high level administrators of the need for higher salaries or quicker advancement for computer professionals. They will discuss how to prepare for staff reaction to technical staff salaries and how to orient technical staff to the work of library staff.