Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Consortia

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Extended Shibboleth Access via Consortial Relationships

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Title:Extended Shibboleth Access via Consortial Relationships (ID: EDU0356)
Author(s):Don Gourley and Artemis G. Kirk (Georgetown University)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2003)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Shibboleth is used to develop architectures, policy structures, practical technologies, and an open-source implementation to support interinstitutional sharing of Web resources subject to access controls. Georgetown University is working with the Washington Research Library Consortium to extend secure, identity-protected access to publishers' resources that have not yet been Shibboleth enabled.
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Multicampus, High-Performance Computing Infrastructure for Research Support

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Title:Multicampus, High-Performance Computing Infrastructure for Research Support (ID: EDU0226)
Author(s):Gary K. Allen (University of Missouri System)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The University of Missouri Bioinformatics Consortium is being developed to facilitate intercampus communication and bioinformatics research collaborations across the four campuses of the University of Missouri System. This presentation will discuss the background, strategic planning, and implementation of a high-performance computational infrastructure shared across a multicampus environment.
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Negotiating Telecommunications and Internet Services Through a University Consortium

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Title:Negotiating Telecommunications and Internet Services Through a University Consortium (ID: EDU0277)
Author(s):Matthew J. Liston (University of Portland)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2002)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:The Oregon Independent College Association has developed a mechanism for preparing RFPs and negotiating with multiple vendors to provide telecommunications and Internet services. Although each institution is small, the combined numbers provide incentives for vendors to offer competitive pricing and services. The panel will discuss its strategies and outcomes.
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Consortial IT Services: Collaborating To Reduce the Pain

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Title:Consortial IT Services: Collaborating To Reduce the Pain (ID: EDU0011)
Author(s):Ed Klonoski (Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (2000)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:The Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium provides its 32 members IT services including a portal web site, course management software, course hosting & development, faculty training, help desk, online assessment, and a student financial aid database. The Consortium is a model for expanding learning technologies while containing costs and maintaining effectiveness.
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TexShare: A Texas Library Resource Sharing Program

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Title:TexShare: A Texas Library Resource Sharing Program (ID: EDU9923)
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (1999)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:TexShare is the state-funded, resource-sharing consortium of more than 170 community organizations, public and private colleges and universities, and medical and law schools and public libraries in Texas. TexShare services include consortial purchasing of electronic databases, centralized technical management of databases, the TexShare card for statewide borrowing privileges, and the TExpress Courier Service and TexTreasures. This paper covers planning and strategy, management/organization, technical infrastructure, and service delivery for TexShare.
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