Don't Forget Our Monthly Columns!

By Claudia Lynch, Benchmarks Online Editor

In addition to our feature articles, Benchmarks Online publishes monthly columns that are focused on specific aspects of computing here at UNT (and beyond, in some cases). Check out what is waiting for you this month:

• By the Numbers - Not really a column, rather a feature, giving you a glimpse behind the scenes of the volumes of data, spam, etc. processed, managed, and otherwise handled here at UNT.

• RSS Matters - "RSS Matters" is the monthly column written by the Research and Statistical Support Group in Academic Computing Services. Their articles focus on topics of a statistical and/or research methods nature. This month Patrick McLeod talks about "Getting the Most from Your SPSS 17 Output: Labels and Exporting" Read all about it!

• The Network Connection - "The Network Connection" may well be the longest running column in computer publishing history. Certainly in University of North Texas computer publishing history.

  This month, Dr. Baczewski's column is entitled "A Library in Your Pocket." Click on the Network Connection link and get the scoop.

• Link of the Month - As it says on the top of the "Link of the Month" page, "Each month we highlight an online mailing list or website. Frequently the link is associated with UNT." This month’s link is to "Free – and Legal – Music, Videos and More," the relatively new "stop" on the "Tour of Student Computing Services at UNT." Click on the link above and check it out!

• Helpdesk FYI - A new monthly feature from the CITC Helpdesk. Each month they will tackle a topic that has been of particular interest to callers/visitors to the Helpdesk. This month Richard Sanzone continues the EagleConnect conversation with "EagleConnect for Alumni and Retirees." Click on the link above for more information.

• Short Courses - Every semester, Academic Computing Services (ACS) offers short courses on computer-related topics, many of them having to do with statistical research. This column keeps you up-to-date on what is being offered and when as well as other training opportunities.

Spring short courses are here and will be gone before you know it, in fact. Details in the article.

Need some research/statistical training? Special classes can always be arranged with the RSS staff, and they are always available for consultation. Click on the Short Courses link above for information about classes likely to be offered next semester and/or other training resources.

• IRC News - As their Webpage says, "the IRC is an advisory and oversight body created to foster communication and cooperation between and among UNT information resources providers and users." We publish the minutes of the IRC meetings each month, when they are available. The December 2, 2008 minutes were published this month.

• Staff Activities - This column focuses on new employees, people who are no longer employed at the Computing and Information Technology Center, awards and recognitions and other items of interest are featured here.

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