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12 Tips for Managing Public Access Computers
Includes tips on the following: Adobe, Autologon, Disabling Autorun, Hard drive erasing tools, Java, Microsoft Software Donation Program, Replacing the Print button, Safely Remove Hardware shortcut, Screen Capture, and Web-based IM.
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30-Minute Webinar: Laptop Labs - Creating, Maintaining, and Using Them
Watch the archived MaintainIT webinar from December 2008, hear about the Morrill Public Library's laptop lab, and take note of the further resources on this topic.
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A Small Library Willing to Tackle Big Adventures
As the Office and Cataloging Services Librarian of the John C. Fremont Public Library District in Florence, Colorado, Kieran Hixon is always willing to embrace great new technology for his small, rural library.
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Alachua County Library District's Innovative Laptop Checkout Program
MaintainIT Library Spotlight tells how a staff of non-techies used their brainpower to dream up a creative plan that worked.
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An IT Person in the House
How one library system turned accidental techies into in-house experts
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Athens Regional Library Outreach Success Story
Webinar slides about the success of the Pinewoods Library's Learning Center for Spanish speakers. Originally presented July 28, 2008
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Example of a Library Network
It is essential that you understand the in's and out's of your library's network. This piece provides a helpful diagram and detailed explanation of a sample library network.
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Finding the "IT" Factor
A small town librarian turned techie with help from her brother
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Funding for Broadband: Indiana & Beyond
Archive and associated resources for February 10, 2010, session with Wendy Knapp and Mary Alice Ball as part of the Technology Essentials 2010, online conference.
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Hardware Survival Skills
This handout provides a useful glossary and overview of the various hardware components for Gates-granted computers.
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How to Use Windows SteadyState on Your Library's Public Access Computers
Clear, step-by-step instructions to prepare, install, set-up, and run Windows SteadyState, the public access computer security toolkit.
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Informing Library Patrons about Wireless Internet Access
Here are some tips about what patrons need to know about wireless internet access in your library and how you can tell them.
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Introduction to Windows SteadyState
A description of Windows SteadyState free tool for securing shared or public access computers running Microsoft Windows operating systems, and comparison to its previous iterations.
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Libraries and IT: A Win-Win Situation
How one librarian turned a county IT department into a shared asset
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Library Wireless Security and Safety
Security and safety concerns are uppermost in the minds of many libraries considering providing wireless access to patrons. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
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Linux Replaces Windows at Geneva Public Library
MaintainIT Library Spotlight tells how an Alabama library turned a challenge into an opportunity.
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Planning and Implementing a Library Network Split
Separating the local area network (LAN) hosting your public access computers from your staff workstation LAN has become essential to security. Here is how one public library did this using virtual local area networks (VLANs).
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Planning for Success Cookbook Overview and Toolkit
A comprehensive overview to access all sections of the most recent Computer Cookbook and accompanying Toolkit, which provide all the details to keep your library’s technology running properly, sustain its growth, and ensure its viability.
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Putting Free Public Wi-Fi Access into Action at Your Small or Medium Sized
Kim Bolan and Rob Cullin share their advice on public wireless internet access in this excerpt from their forthcoming book on basic technology for small and medium size public libraries to be published by ALA Editions.
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Questions for Upgrading Free Applications
Questions to consider as you evaluate whether to upgrade free software applications.
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