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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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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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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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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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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 newest MaintainIT 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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Questions for Upgrading Paid Applications
Questions to consider as you evaluate whether to upgrade paid software applications.
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Questions to consider as you evaluate whether to upgrade your operating system.
Questions to consider as you evaluate whether to upgrade your operating system.
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Remote and Automated Public Access Computer Power On and Shutdown
How the Fort Collins (CO) Public Library implemented automatic shutdown and power on of public access computers.
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Staff Training for Wireless Internet Access
Help your staff help patrons use wireless internet access by involving them in your wireless project.
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Supporting the Public Side of Wireless Internet Access
What sorts of questions will your users have about wireless internet access and how will you answer them? Ross Riker provides some answers.
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Ten Steps to Wireless Internet Access in Your Library
Here is a guide to the key issues you will want to address as you plan to add wireless internet access for your library's users.
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Tips for a Frozen Computer
If your computer suddenly stops working and seems frozen, this guide outlines all the steps you can take to bring it back to life.
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Troubleshooting Checklist
Are you having computer problems? Try these simple steps before waiting on the line for tech support.
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Updates and Upgrades of the Most Common Library Software
Links to Web sites with common applications and plug-ins used in libraries.
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WebJunction Member Tech Solutions: Best Tools for Managing Public Access Co
WebJunction members share favorite tools and tips for managing public access computers.
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WebJunction Member Tech Solutions: Managing Patron Time on Public Access Co
WebJunction members share favorite tools and tips for managing patron time on public access computers.
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Wild about Wireless!
Are you thinking about providing wireless access for your patrons? What are the technical requirements? What are the security considerations? Hear from rural libraries that have successfully implemented wireless access for the public including special guests Chris Peters from the Washington State Library and Sharon Moreland, director of the Tonganoxie Public Library in Kansas.
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