Userful November 2006 Newsletter

Userful November 2006 Newsletter

In this issue...

Featured DiscoverStation Deployments

Schlow Centre Region Library (PA) has turned to DiscoverStation and Pre-Book as its public computing solution.

Harlingen Public Library (TX) has added DiscoverStation to its public services. We're very pleased to welcome yet another Texas library.

Vancouver Island Regional Library (BC) has again expanded its use of DiscoverStation adding stations to more of its 31 branches.

Belen Public Library (NM) has added another DiscoverStation deployment for its children's area, using Userful's Kids Station features .

Welcome to better public computing!


Featured Feature: DiscoverStation's Stat Tracking

DiscoverStation and Network Personalizer include our web based graphical usage statistics which can be sliced and diced to track important trends and statistics. You can export raw logs, pull figures for one pod, one location or for your entire organization. If statistics would help you highlight the importance of your public computer program, secure funding or grants, or if you just want to ensure your policies are providing the maximum benefit, call your Userful Representative today to find out DiscoverStation and NetworkPersonalizer can help.

Finding DiscoverStation: A Map of Userful's Library Customers

In the four years since DiscoverStation was introduced, we have seen many new customers. Where do you find those customers? Take a look for yourself:

DiscoverStation 5.0 Sneak Peak: What's on the Horizon?

Userful's DiscoverStation 5 is due out in early 2007 and will includes a number of exciting enhancements including: accelerated performance, broader hardware support, numerous interface improvements such as easier access to commonly used applications, improved print handling and improved multi-lingual support. In addition, DiscoverStation 5 will include DiscoverStation Extensions (powerful options that help you get the most out of your DiscoverStation investment) the first of these options will be DiscoverPrint (integrated print release capability), DiscoverAssist (in its final release including support on all major web browsers including Internet Explorer) and Advanced Web Reporting.

If you'd like to know more about how DiscoverStation 5 can help your public computing program, contact your Userful representative today.

Library News From Around the Net:

Podcasts in Libraries - Stephen?s Lighthouse, the Library Technology blog by SirsiDynix vice-president, has a great article on podcasting and libraries. The Internet is becoming a more and more important part of library services, and Userful can help you keep up.

The coolest spot in town for teens? It could be your library. Rockingham Free Library used computers and teen-friendly spaces to give young adults a refuge and popular after-school alternative. You can turn your library into a safe and fun learning-space for kids with public computers.

Doing something cool at your library? Got an interesting new story about libraries? This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Come Meet the DiscoverStation Team at one of our Upcoming Events

See DiscoverStation in action at one of our events this winter:

• American Library Association: Washington State Trade and Convention Center, Seattle, WA , January 19-22 2007. Come see DiscoverStation at booth 757.

• Ontario Library Association: Metro Convention Centre, Toronto, ON, Jan 31-Feb 3, 2007. Come see DiscoverStation and check your email at the Internet Cafe.

The DiscoverStation team will demonstrate DiscoverStation's latest features including DiscoverAssist. Also pick up your free DiscoverStation trial.

View a complete list of Userful events .

People behind DiscoverStation: Laurie Reeves

Laurie Reeves is the DiscoverStation Lead Developer and all around miracle worker. He?s working very hard at the upcoming new DiscoverStation release, but took a moment to answer a few questions for us.

What are you working on currently?
I am currently working on the new version of DiscoverStation, 5.0. This new version will update to the new Fedora Core 6, as well as bring in a great deal of bug fixes and other tweaks.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?
I've enjoyed my recent vacations to Rochester NY, and Dominican Republic. I also regularly visit the west coast, as that is where both my brothers live.

What are you passionate about?
My wife, Tammy.

What are your hobbies?
Car audio, biking, computers. Tinkering with said items. I follow motor sports, mainly Formula 1 and Nascar. I also play video games, FPS on PC and racing on PS2.

What is your favourite book?
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien. I was stoked to learn that Peter Jackson is going to be doing a movie.

Look to future Userful newsletters to learn more about the people making DiscoverStation better every day.

Take a Quick Tour of DiscoverStation for Libraries

Any time, day or night, you can learn more about how DiscoverStation will improve your library's public computer program by watching one of our Flash demos. Join the hundreds of people who test drive DiscoverStation every month. Visit: http://userful.com/products/library-ds-demo

You can also download our latest documentation and product guides at http://userful.com/support/documentation


Download a Free DiscoverStation Trial Today

Turn any PC into a DiscoverStation. It's now even easier to take advantage of DiscoverStation's complete public access solution. Sign up today to download a trial version of DiscoverStation. Visit http://www.userful.com/download/

Your Userful representative will be glad to help you with downloading and installation.
 
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