[MCN-L] Touchpads anyone?
Hello, We are considering the use of a touchpad instead of a trackball in a computerized exhibit in development. Does anyone here have any good/bad experience with touchpads used by the public? What model/s do/did you use? Thanks, Hanan Cohen Webmaster Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem
[MCN-L] Job Announcement
Hello, all! Sorry about the cross-posting, but I have an exciting job opportunity to share. The Portland Art Museum is currently looking for a Digital Assets Manager for a one-year grant funded project. I've attached the job description. Thanks! Maggie
[MCN-L] Job Announcement
Apologies about the faulty attachment re: Digital Assets Manager position. Please visit our website instead, just to be on the safe side: www.portlandartmuseum.org/join/careers Thanks again! Maggie -Original Message- Hello, all! Sorry about the cross-posting, but I have an exciting job opportunity to share. The Portland Art Museum is currently looking for a Digital Assets Manager for a one-year grant funded project. I've attached the job description. Thanks! Maggie
[MCN-L] Environmental measurements on line
Hello everyone, At the National Museum we have some equipment for environmental measurements in the 18 exhibition rooms are brand oaklon, the problem is that in order to know the measurements should be down each of the dataloggers and download the information into a computer, therefore the information is not online is because that work is done weekly We are interested in having our 40 dataloggers in a system online so that those responsible may review the conditions on your computer at the time and not a week later, I would like to know experiences from other museums to obtain this information online through wireless network and the LAN, or what alternatives are already familiar with these devices is trademark Oakton or with other brands. Regards, Margarita Lucia Vivas Becerra Coordinadora Inform?tica Museo Nacional de Colombia Carrera 7 # 28 - 66 Tel. 3 81 64 70 Ext. 2130 mvivas at museonacional.gov.co mailto:cmatalinarobayo at museodelchico.com Bogot?, Colombia www.museonacional.gov.cohttp://www.museonacional.gov.co/ El Museo Nacional de Colombia invita a la Exposici?n Las Historias de un grito. 200 a?os de ser Colombianos. Del 3 de julio al 10 de octubre del 2010. CONFIDENCIALIDAD. Este mensaje y sus documentos anexos son confidenciales y dirigidos exclusivamente a los destinatarios de los mismos. Si por error, ha recibido este mensaje y no es el destinatario, por favor, notif?queselo al remitente y no use, informe, distribuya, imprima, copie o difunda este mensaje por ning?n medio. El Museo Nacional de Colombia no asume responsabilidad legal por el contenido de este mensaje. Cualquier opini?n manifestada pertenece s?lo al autor y no representa necesariamente la opini?n de la firma salvo que expresamente se especifique lo contrario. Gracias CONFIDENTIALITY. This message and any attached files are confidential. They are for the intended recipients only. If an error has misdirected this e-mail to you, please, notify the author and do not use, disclose, distribute, copy, print or relay this e-mail. The National Museum of Colombia does not accept legal responsibility for the contents of this message. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the firm unless otherwise specifically. THANK YOU Por favor considere su responsabilidad ambiental antes de imprimir este correo electr?nico.
[MCN-L] Touchpads anyone?
We have six keosks currently running with touch pads as well as 4 trackballs. Most of the time they are great, but they do have a quite a bit higher failure rate than a good trackball. I suspect they are getting static zapped. Of course it may make a difference that we are using consumer grade pads (Cirque Easy Cat). You need to make sure to disable the right click on them either in software or mechanically, unless there is a reason to leave it accessible. Another advantage to the touch pad, at least over the standard Hap trackball is they don't mind being mounted on an angled surface. I tried a 45 degree panel with a trackball, and it wouldn't work at all. Elton Prater Exhibits/IT Mgr. Science Spectrum Lubbock, TX On 8/11/2010 11:38 AM, Hanan Cohen wrote: Hello, We are considering the use of a touchpad instead of a trackball in a computerized exhibit in development. Does anyone here have any good/bad experience with touchpads used by the public? What model/s do/did you use? Thanks, Hanan Cohen Webmaster Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://toronto.mediatrope.com/pipermail/mcn-l/
[MCN-L] sms message services?
I am convinced that we have some content that would be of interest to some of our members via sms. It's not a big deal, but it could be fun. At the same time, I can't imagine figuring out how to set up something that would handle subscribing/unsubscribing/changing something this far outside of our expertise for this little return. I see my kids texting back and forth all the time, but nobody talks about subscribing to such a service (in my very limited window of experience). 1. Are other people using SMS to stay in touch with members/subscribers? What are your experiences? 2. Are there hosted services that will handle the sub/unsub/change issues, or do you make it part of your general email/membership experience? Thanks, ari
[MCN-L] IIT Positions Open at the Museum of Science in Boston
I am currently seeking to fill the following positions. Please visit http://www.mos.org/visitor_info/about_the_museum/jobs for more information, or to apply. Systems Administrator (2 Open Positions) - ACTIVELY ACCEPTING RESUMES This position will manage, support and implement information systems projects to augment, enhance and/or replace business systems and network infrastructure throughout the Museum. Respect for the importance and confidentiality of the information encountered is essential to the success of this position. WORK SCHEDULE: Regular full time, 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri REPORTS TO: Director of Information Interactive Technologies (IIT) Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree preferred. *3-5 years of experience required. *Project management and customer service skills to facilitate the planning and implementation of information systems projects. *Experience in non-profit, cultural, and/or attractions industries a plus. *Thorough knowledge of and experience with 3 or more of the following Museum core technology standards: -Microsoft Windows Active Directory -Microsoft SQL 2005/2008 or newer database administration -Microsoft Windows XP/7 or newer operating systems -TCP/IP networking and related protocol *Knowledge of and experience with 2 or more of the following Museum preferred technology standards: -Linux or UNIX operating systems -Enterprise Reporting (Crystal Reports/Enterprise, Microsoft Reporting Services) -E-Mail and Calendar platforms -Cisco IOS-based switches and routers -Web Proxy Filtering -Macintosh operating systems and networking experience a plus -Converged communications administration (Telephone Call Center) -Cisco ASA firewalls and/or network security -Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Database Administrator (DBA) - ACTIVELY ACCEPTING RESUMES The database administrator will oversee the Museum's array of databases and reporting. The DBA will create, maintain, and optimize a variety of databases serving both educational and business needs. Working with applications created in house and purchased applications, the DBA will be responsible for ensuring data is accessible, secure, and redundant. WORK SCHEDULE: Regular full time, 40 hrs/wk, Mon-Fri REPORTS TO: Director of Information Interactive Technologies (IIT) Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree preferred. *5-10 years of experience required. *Impeccable interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and co-workers. *Ability to craft creative technical solutions with minimal resources. *Strong understanding of personal knowledge limitations and ability to call in other expertise when needed. *Excellent 'computer side manner' when dealing with customers. *Ability to convey concepts in writing, verbally, and graphically. *Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining large mission-critical databases. *Extensive experience with MS SQL Server. *Extensive experience with MySQL. *Experience with reporting tools including BI and Analytical tools. *Experience designing and maintaining databases in both a web and client server environment. *Proven knowledge of database design fundamentals and best practices. *Proven knowledge of database fundamentals including stored procedures, views, triggers, etc. *Ability to script database changes using SQL. *Proven knowledge of database administration best practices. *Experience with Crystal Reports, Microsoft Reporting Services, or other SQL reporting tools and environments. *Experience in non-profit, cultural, and/or attractions industries a plus. Marc E. Check Director of Information and Interactive Technologies Museum of Science Science Park Boston, MA 02114 617-589-4279 (office) 585-755-8622 (mobile)
