presents…
Computing @ SC&I
MLIS Technology Workshop
Module A
Spring 2012
1
Updated on 4/9/2015 by Darlene Davis
Officers
OnCampus Co-President
• Darlene Davis darlene.dav@gmail.com (Outgoing)
Online Co-Presidents
• Fallon Zschiegner-Bleich falble@eden.rutgers.edu
• Lindsay Burnett lmburnet@eden.rutgers.edu
Documentation Specialist
• Open
Tech Blogger
• Lia Skalkos liaskalkos@gmail.com
Training Coordinator
• Axa Liauw axa@rutgers.edu
Webmaster
• Arielle DiGiacomo ardigiac@eden.rutgers.edu
Our Illustrious Advisor
• Lilia Pavlovsky pavlovsk@rutgers.edu
2
http://ruasist.rutgers.edu
3
Who are we?
The Librarian, a 1556 painting by Giuseppe Arcimboldo
4
Who are you?
Illustration from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland (ch. 5, “Advice from a Caterpillar”)
5
Library Associations
• Librarians have LOTS of career options!
Keep an open mind...
• Join a professional organization! Most
have inexpensive student memberships,
and the networking opportunities should
not be missed.
• Join a student organization! Membership
is free, and it’s a great way to get
involved.
6
Why are we here?
• We want you to succeed at SC&I!
• Our primary goals today are to:
familiarize you with basic
computing tools as you begin the
program and
introduce you to helpful resources
for the future
7
What is EDEN?
• EDEN is the student server for Rutgers New
Brunswick.
• All SC&I students need an EDEN netID and
password to access the RU network, which
includes services such as
• e-mail,
• web registration,
• eCollege,
• remote access to library databases.
• Your netID cannot be changed; be professional!
8
E-mail Tips
• You can’t keep your EDEN address forever! A year
after you graduate, your account will be deleted.
• Choose a netID that you can continue to use in
the future on another e-mail provider (e.g.,
ruasist@eden.rutgers.edu can easily transition to
ruasist@hotmail.com).
• EDEN e-mail is the primary means of
communication between you and Rutgers
University. Be sure to monitor or forward EDEN
e-mail!
9
EDEN Account Setup
If you’ve
already set
up your
EDEN
account,
check with
your neighbor
to see if you
can help!
10
EDEN Account Access
• From any computer, you can always type this URL
into your browser: http://eden.rutgers.edu/
• myRutgers is a one-stop portal that allows
customization and collects all of your information
in one place. Go to: http://my.rutgers.edu/
• For webmail only, go to
http://webmail.eden.rutgers.edu/
11
Check your EDEN E-mail!
• Read EDEN e-mail consistently or forward
to another account.
• All listserv announcements come to the
account you registered (more to come on
listservs).
To check your EDEN e-mail,
• Go to the Everyday tab on myRutgers or
• Go to webmail
12
myRutgers Portal
myRutgers
=
One stop
“shopping”
for everything
you
need to know
about
your
Rutgers
experience.
13
myRutgers - Everyday
14
myRutgers - Academics
15
myRutgers - myTab
16
myRutgers - Libraries
17
myRutgers – Campus Life
18
EDEN Webmail
19
EDEN Webmail
This is a security feature; you can see when/where
your account has been logged into.
20
EDEN Webmail
21
EDEN Webmail
22
EDEN Webmail
23
ScarletApps
http://scarletmail.rutgers.edu
eCollege
• eCollege (formerly known as Rutgers
Online) is where your course info is stored.
• Instructor use varies; some will put
everything here, and others will not.
(They will let you know what to expect).
• eCourses are completely online;
eCompanions are supplements to oncampus courses
25
eCollege
26
eCollege
This helpdesk is
for eCollege only.
http://ecollege.rutgers.edu
27
eCollege
Click on this tab to
view course info.
28
Sakai
http://sakai.rutgers.edu
29
Subscribe to the LISSA listserv
• To subscribe to the listserv, go to the website:
https://email.rutgers.edu/mailman/listinfo/comminfo_lissa
• Fill out the simple form and click “Subscribe”:
30
Listserv Tips
• You will receive listserv notices at the e-mail address that
you register (choose digest for consolidated notices).
• You can only send e-mail to the listserv from the registered
address.
• Pay attention to your reply addresses!! (It’s embarrassing
to send personal e-mails to the entire listserv).
• To check out RU listservs, look at the list here, specifically
the ones for the GSA:
https://email.rutgers.edu/mailman/listinfo
• Also, check out this link to a great article explaining
listservs. Scroll down to the bottom to see links to lists of
Library listservs (try saying that 3 times fast!):
http://www.webjunction.org/basic-skills-email/
articles/content/430708
31
Computer Labs
• You’re sitting in the main one for SC&I (119A&B)!
Check the schedules at the door for operating hours.
• You need your ID to get your print jobs!!
• SC&I Helpdesk is right next door and they are very
helpful.
• There is a small grad student lab on the 3rd floor of
SC&I with a 3 PCs, 2 Macs and a good quality printer.
• There is a larger grad lab on the 3rd floor of Alexander
Library.
• For higher end multimedia work, visit the Fordham lab
at the Douglass Library.
32
SC&I Software & Printing
• MS Office Applications (Word*, PowerPoint*, Excel,
Access)
• Web Browsers (IE, Firefox)
• Adobe Creative Suite and other multimedia) software
• SSH File Transfer (we’ll talk more about this in a few
minutes)
• There is limited free printing...more info and check
usage at printing.rutgers.edu
* save MS Office 2010 files in compatibility mode or they may be unreadable on
some machines
33
Campus Computing
34
Software
• Discount software for students:
• Free Microsoft Access 2010 for SC&I
students (downloads best with IE):
35
RU Software
36
Virus Protection for Students
37
Hardware & File Storage
Get a flash drive! Inexpensive, easy,
portable way to save files. And do not be
afraid to GO BIG with 16 or 32 GB!
Need computer repairs?
Connect your laptop with…
38
Take Five!
39
Basic Computer Network Principles
In a networked computing environment, a main
computer system, called a SERVER, serves software and
files to workstations that are connected to it. These
workstations can be your home PC or the PC’s in our labs
here on campus and throughout Rutgers.
40
Secure File Transfer Protocol
(SFTP)
• SFTP -> “Secure File Transfer Protocol”.
• Securely transfer files over the Internet
from one computer to another. For most
users, this means transferring files from a
local computer to a remote server (e.g.,
Eden) and back again.
• Every student is given space on the EDEN
Server for file storage.
• File transfer software is installed on the
SC&I lab workstations
41
Macs and PCs: Filezilla
• Filezilla is a free FTP utility that
works on both Mac and PC.
• The Information Technology course
(550) will transition to usage of this
tool for remote file transfers.
42
Macs: Practice using Filezilla
• Other FTP management tools for Mac: Cyberduck and Fugu.
43
Macs: Practice using Filezilla
(PCs, next slide)
44
PCs: Practice using WinSCP
•
Run WinSCP
•
Start a New Session
 Host Name: eden.rutgers.edu
 User Name and Password: your EDEN net id and pwd
 Port number: 22
 Ignore the Private key file field
 Select “SFTP (allow SCP fallback)” Protocol
 Login
•
If this box appears, hit “Yes”:
•
To Disconnect: Click
•
Note: Do NOT remove the Maildir folder!
(it holds your EDEN email)
icon.
45
Folders in WinSCP
• You can use SFTP to back up your school work.
Your EDEN usage will include data stored here.
• To set up your personal website, create a folder in
your WinSCP called [exactly] public_html
• Create a subfolder for 550 (Info Tech)
• In WinSCP, right click on subfolder name, and
click on Properties
• Permissions: 755
The owner (you) has full access, but everyone
else can only read and execute your files.
• Test it: http://eden.rutgers.edu/~your netID/
46
File Management Tips
MATCH
the file
structure
from your
local
machine to
the remote
one, when
using
WinSCP or
Filezilla.
File Management Tips, cont.
• Do NOT use spaces and special characters in filenames.
• Use lowercase letters in your filenames. Good practice for
multi-word filenames is to start with a lowercase letter and
capitalize the first letter of each subsequent word, e.g.,
firstWebpage
• Windows users: configure Explorer to show file extensions for
all files. This will eliminate filenaming errors such as
“index.html.html”.
• Vista and higher: in Explorer top menu bar, click “Organize”
and then “Folder and search options”. Click “View”.
Uncheck the box next to “Hide extensions for known file
types”.
Coding Tips
• When coding HTML, CSS or any other language, SPELL things in
a CONSISTENT fashion.
• Check for typos if hyperlinks or pages do not work.
• Pearls of wisdom from Anselm Spoerri, LIS Assistant Professor:
“In 550, students will be provided with code examples and their job is, to use an analogy,
to "extend a two-way highway into a 10-way highway“. Since they will be provided the
code for creating one highway, they can use copy, paste & modify to create the other
highways. It is paramount that variables are named and used in a CONSISTENT
fashion. So if they have defined a variable "highway5", then spelling in different ways
later in the code will mean that the code will not work. Students may then draw the
wrong conclusion that programming is hard, when it fact the code is not working
because of a simple spelling inconsistency ... if this penny drops, then they are a long
way toward having fun with programming :)”
WinSCP Download (PC only)
How to Download WinSCP:
Click the pic to get to the
University Software Portal;
or go to software.rutgers.edu.
Login using your EDEN netID
and password.
Type “scp” (no quotes) into the
search box and click on link for
WinSCP.
Follow download instructions.
50
More New Technology!
This may seem overwhelming, but you can do it!!
We are going to introduce you to some useful tools
for the future. When you need to use them, go to
our website for detailed instructions and how-to
videos.
For now, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show…
51
Social & Presentation
Software
•
With social bookmarking, collect online resources in one spot for yourself or
for group projects.
•
Skype is a great option for conference calls. For IM, try Google Talk, Skype
or Meebo Messenger.
•
Use Panapto, Jing, Screencast-O-Matic or Prezi to create screencasts or
other advanced online presentations.
•
See the Tech Help section of our website for more links. Contact Us if you
encounter another cool tool!
52
Collaborative Docs
• You can create and share your work online; you can also upload to
and from your desktop.
• You control who has access to your document and whether they can
edit or just view.
• More than one person can edit the document at one time and
changes are tracked so you know who does what.
• Files are stored securely online, and the service is free.
• You’ll have to register for your free Google account to use; or simply
use ScarletApps.
53
Click on the question marks to get some answers!
Our website also has helpful info.
Where do I get my
student ID?
Where do I park?
Where can I eat?
How do I find out
what books I need?
Where are the
RU bookstores?
Anything else?
54
You’ve got what it takes!
You’re ready for library school
and its information adventures!
Don’t get overwhelmed…you
can always ask your fellow
students for help.
Relax. You can do it!!!
55
Break Time!
http://mac.softpedia.com/progScree
nshots/Fugu-Screenshot-3303.html
Please return in 15 minutes for the
library presentation. Thank you!
56