Computer Equipment

Purchasing, upgrading and maintaining computer equipment is critical to libraries sustaining public access computing in their communities. Find resources to assist in decisions related to buying hardware, peripherals and storage devices and tools for the administration of computer maintenance and upgrades. Learn about discount and donation programs available to libraries.
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Clear Resellers Impact on Broadband Adoption
News / Last Modified: 11 April 2013
"I’d like to borrow the Internet, please."
Providence Community Library is loaning out the internet. Literally. They have purchased two hotspots from Mobile Beacon. Library patrons can check out the hotspots for up to a week. The
.....New Option for Low-Cost Home Broadband
News / Last Modified: 21 March 2013
The Partnership Between FreedomPop and Connect2Compete
Today is the launch of the EveryoneOn campaign, a partnership of
Connect2Compete (C2C) and the AdCouncil. EveryoneOn is drawing
attention to the 1 in 5 Americans who do not use the interne
Upgrade and Maintenance Brainstorm
Document / Last Modified: 27 December 2012
A list of ideas and resources on Upgrade and Maintenance collected from the Rural Library Sustainability workshops, training institutes, and from other discussion areas on WebJunction.
Software Simplified
Document / Last Modified: 20 June 2012
You thought about the computer, but did you consider what software packages your library needs? Here are some tips to finding and obtaining software.
Computer Recycling and Reuse FAQ
Document / Last Modified: 23 March 2012
TechSoup tackles frequently asked questions about what to do with your old computer.