From:     Keith Boettcher

Date:     6 Mar 97

Subj:     Automation Committee Meeting, 2/26/97, Visalia

My notes indicate.(See agenda outline).  I think I gave the role sheet back to you, Elida.

(Al talked about...)

A -1 

a    Host site:  We'll upgrade to the NetConnect 2 with its firewall.  We may send
someone for H-P training on the Network Management Module.  There may be some
upgrade t the Cisco 7000 routers as we change telecommunication networks.

     Still incomplete:  Kern's problem with web browsing disrupting terminal sessions. 
Dynix security under PAC for Windows includes Windows 95 and Winshield. 
NetReady Pcs running Windows 95

     Plans to upgrade the HP operating system, Universe, and Dynix software as
necessary and in the proper order.

b    Cabling.  Tulare Coo. will send a work order for cabling request to Al.  Richard
Licon can still do work for member libraries.

c.   Datacommunication Network.  As we gradually go to Frame Relay, we will try to
keep ISDN unless it is not cheaper than Frame Realy, or unless we need bandwidth
greater than the 128K which ISDN provides.  Mike Groll (ALS) is sending 5 T-1
CSU/DSUs to SJVLS.

e.   Training.  Al listed the training needs sent to him.  He has informed the
Administrative Council of the training needs reported to him.

A-2.  Marchive project.  Paula report that she is working on it.  The current work needs
to be done by SJVLS, not by Marchive.  Paula also reported on other database cleanup
work she is doing.

A-3.  Linked System Grant.  Jeff Crosby is working on this.  

C.  Vista.  All reminded members that one way to improve Vista response time would be
to have our own Frame Relay circuit to Provo.  This is estimated to cost about $12,000
per year.  Keith mentioned that the renewal date for Vista service is April.  He has
reminded System Reference staff of that date.

D.   There were no status reports related to projects with other committees.

E.   The Automation Office has received an advance version of the Ameritech Library
Services Dynix Product Strategy Guide (January 1997).  It will probably go to the Admin
Council before the April 4 planning meeting.  James Taylor of Ameritech Library
Services will be at the April 4 meeting.

E.   System Staffing.  There was some discussion of system staffing after Al's
departure.  Al mentioned three possibilities:
     1)  Use the same staff and have member libraries do more.
     2) Change system staffing -- find the expertise we need.
     3)  Become a Dynix Automation Center - Let Dynix run the automated system.

     There was also discussion of administration of SJVLS and what options for
change there might be there.  The Committee voted to urge the Administrative Council
to consider other options for governance of SJVLS.  (Edelman move, Madera
(Camille?) second

F.   The next meeting will be held on April 23, 1997 in Visalia.