Louisiana Library Connection Louisiana Library Connection NetworkNetwork

August 2004

Current

Network Configuration

Current BandwidthCurrent Bandwidth179 sites have either 56K or 64K77 sites have T-1s81 sites have either 128K or 256K

Since the Gates computers were installed, 95 libraries have been upgraded.

Since Gates….Since Gates….109 new or renovated libraries1316 new computers added to the network

In the Next 6 Years…In the Next 6 Years…72 new or renovated facilities planned????? New computers

Current Network Current Network ProblemsProblems

Upgrades are expensive, often excessive – no middle ground

State Library funding is limited Current configuration has limited ability to grow Increased demand as result of added facilities

/computers Limited capacity for future increases in service

delivery

What Do We Need to Do?What Do We Need to Do?

We Need To:We Need To: Protect the quality of access Sustain the network Build for growth

Protect Protect The Quality of AccessThe Quality of Access

Deploy greater bandwidth to accommodate present use

Enable reserve bandwidth for future services

Sustain the networkSustain the network

Spread the cost of connectivityEnable local control over branch bandwidth

for higher efficiency

Build For GrowthBuild For GrowthInstall pipelines large enough to meet future

demands of new computers, new libraries and new services.

Proposed

Network Configuration

Bandwidth Bandwidth At Each HubAt Each Hub

9 Hub sites with subrate DS3s to LaNET7 hubs with 9MB Internet access2 hubs with 12 MB Internet access (EBR

and Shreve)

Spreading the Cost Spreading the Cost Of ConnectivityOf Connectivity

State Library pays for connections to each hub, including initial equipment (Level 1)

State Library pays for connections to each library system headquarters (Level 2)

Each library system pays for connections to its branches (Level 3, beginning 7/1/2005)– 16 libraries have no branches– State aid can be used to pay for connectivity– State Library will assist libraries in applying for E-rate.

What is What is The Role of the Hub Library?The Role of the Hub Library?

House and maintain routerContact LaNET / BellSouth if there are

network problems.

What is What is The Role of the Local Library?The Role of the Local Library?Upgrade branches when necessaryHouse and maintain routerAbsorb cost of branch telecommunicationsApply for E-rate

What is What is The Role of the State Library?The Role of the State Library?Provide overall project managementPay for Levels 1,2,3 through June 2005Assist libraries with E-rate paperworkBuy, install and pay for maintenance on

Level 1 & 2 routers.Pay for Levels 1 & 2 beginning July 2005

TimelineTimeline

August 5 -- Meeting with hub directors and technical people

August – Hold meeting at each hub for libraries connected to it.

September/October – Order lines from BellSouth October– until whenever? -- Installation by

BellSouth October/November – State Library assists with E-

rate paperwork

Questions?Questions?