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Mission Hills-Hillcrest Branch
Public Library
Small Group Discussion
GROUP: TECHNICAL/COMPUTER
Tom Littell, Joe Sand, Rashid, Mr. Wilson
MAJOR GOALS FOR THE
FUNCTION OR AREA:
- Power outlets every
6 ft or approx.
- Conduit access
vs. cables or other fixed medium for future changes
- Wireless access
throughout, both internal and exterior areas
- Laptops to be available
as well as fixed units small common area of fixed computers, but many
small areas with computer access either via laptop or ???
- Filtering could
be done by handing out wireless cards with present limits as to content
CRITICAL NEEDS (MUST
HAVE):
- Appropriate infrastructure
for now and easy access for future change
LESS-CRITICAL NEEDS
(WOULD LIKE TO HAVE):
- Charger units for
laptops available at front desk for rent to use in any power outlet
- Magnetic strips
on library cards to be used for computer access
- Availability of
scanners/printers at a fee
- Charge for very
high speed wireless vs. high speed training by Friends or outsiders
to keep the public up to speed on the latest technology
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS:
- Conduit
- Wireless
- Extreme flexibility
and do not do anything that is difficult or expensive to change as technology
changes
- Power outlets everywhere
including near seating areas for ease of use
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