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Maintaining Public Computers: Learn from the Experiences of Others

Maintaining Public Computers: Learn from the Experiences of Others. Are you familiar with the MaintainIT Project?. No, not familiar A bit familiar Yes, I am familiar with the project. We are focused on helping libraries support public access computing.

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Maintaining Public Computers: Learn from the Experiences of Others

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  1. Maintaining Public Computers: Learn from the Experiences of Others

  2. Are you familiar with the MaintainIT Project? • No, not familiar • A bit familiar • Yes, I am familiar with the project

  3. We are focused on helping libraries support public access computing. • Libraries providing computer access for the public • Libraries providing wireless access for the public

  4. Are you involved with public access computing? “I use the public access computers in libraries.” “If the computers break, I fix them.” “I teach people to use the computers.” “I sign users in and monitor time limits.” Other roles?

  5. Successes in public access computing What are the successes you have experienced?

  6. What challenges are you experiencing? Greatest Challenges?

  7. http://www.maintainitproject.org

  8. Download at www.maintainitproject.org Technology guides called “Cookbooks”

  9. Technology Planning Computer Maintenance Volunteer recruitment Technology Training tips Library technology in the future Cookbook 1: A Cookbook for Small and Rural Libraries

  10. Wireless Networks PC Reservation/Time Management Software Print Management Laptop Checkout Programs Cookbook 2: Recipes for a 5-Star Library

  11. Communicating with techies and non-techies Web 2.0 Gaming in libraries Measuring the True Costs and Benefits of Technology Purchasing technology The PC Lifecycle Cookbook 3: in progress ?

  12. Who writes the cookbooks? You! (and other librarians like you)

  13. Stories from libraries:

  14. Charts:

  15. Diagrams:

  16. Checklists:

  17. Resource lists:

  18. Who writes the cookbooks? Cookbook content is still being created. We would love to interview YOU! Look for this link on the website!

  19. Beyond the Cookbooks • 5 More Things: • Spotlights • 30-minute Webinars • Online Book Club • Newsletter • Blog

  20. I. Library Spotlights New! Now with audio!

  21. II. 30-minute Webinars Next free webinar: Update with current webinar info from website

  22. III. Cookbook Book Club Date and Time of Next Book Club Goes Here Read and discuss ______ from the Joy of Computing, which is about “_________________” (update w/info about upcoming book club – info available on website)

  23. IV. Newsletter • Sign up for the monthly newsletter! Look for this link on the website

  24. V. Blog Read the project blog

  25. Quiz: What is the address for the project website?

  26. Quiz: What is the address for the project website? http://www.maintainitproject.org

  27. Questions? Comments?

  28. Thank you for attending today’s session! Contact: Brenda Hough: brenda@techsoup.org Visit the MaintainIT website: www.maintainitproject.org

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