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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I want to start a discussion about Intranets in the library. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> Are there any libraries who use an Intranet to communicate, store documents, run centralize calendars, and schedulers for library employees to use internally? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Logic dictates that setting up an Intranet, to centralize communication, would be a Cost-effective way to increase workforce productivity and enhance collaboration between employees. The tools I have right now to start the configuration process of setting up an internal Intranet will be a Windows 2003 server running Internet Information Services 6.0. Is there anyone out there with experience setting up an Intranet up who would like to share their ideas and experience? This does not have to be technical, just basic ideas. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I would also like to get any input on any other tools anyone has used to provide Group/Shared Calendars, internal message or chat boards and a centralized Reminder system used for meetings etc. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks in advance, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Christopher J. Brose<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Head of Computer Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Tiffin-Seneca Public Library<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Fax: 419-447-3045<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Phone: 419-447-3751<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Cell: 419-618-8206<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>brosech@oplin.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>