New Mexico: Information technology initiatives
| Date | 01 February 1996 |
| Pages | 227-231 |
| Published date | 01 February 1996 |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1108/eb048017 |
| Author | Karen Watkins |
| Subject Matter | Information & knowledge management,Library & information science |
NEW MEXICO
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
Karen Watkins
Introductory Overview
Information technology in New Mexico has not
yet become an integral part of education, government,
or library functions. In recent years, however, diverse
local and regional efforts have started
to
come together,
and significant planning and implementation activities
are being undertaken, funded by the state as well as
local and regional entities. With all connectivity
initiatives, there is a focus on partnerships and a
concern about shared infrastructure. Libraries have
taken the path of host-to-host connectivity instead of
developing a centralized system with a statewide catalog
supported by mainframe. Statewide library networking
has been and continues to be largely based on local
initiatives.
Connect New Mexico
Connect New Mexico (CNM) is a consortium
representing health
care,
education, economic develop-
ment, telecommunications, state government, universi-
ties,
tribal government, small business, and national
laboratories. CNM was appointed by Governor Gary
Johnson in
1995
to bring private, nonprofit, and public
sectors together to advance information technology in
the state. The group's primary purpose is to develop
shared strategies and tactics for use of the state's total
telecommunications infrastructure to improve productiv-
ity and services and reduce costs. A joint powers
agreement has been signed between state government
and the Los Alamos National Laboratory in support
Watkins is State Librarian, New Mexico State
Library, 325 Don Gaspar Ave., Sante Fe, New Mexico
87501-2777; e-mail: kwatkins@stlib.state.nm.us; voice:
(505) 827-3804; fax: (505) 827-3888.
Acknowledgment: I wish to thank the following
individuals for their suggestions and assistance in prepar-
ing this report: Carolyn F. Jackson, Kurt Steinhaus, Liz
Jenkins, Steve Rollins, Jeff Harris, Patrick Finn, and Jim
Firkins.
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