Millenium, a product of III Innovative Interface http://www.iii.com/ is used at the Belfast Free Library. The Minerva catalog and ME Info Net allows patrons to search for many resources.
The library network is wired internally and allows for patron access wirelessly. Technology is maintained and repaired by Belfast Computers http://www.belfastmaine.com/Computer-and-Web/507-Belfast-Computers-Internet-Service/View-details.html. While the security at the Belfast Free Library contains a Firewall and AVG anti-virus software, the biggest difference has been made by Deep Freeze software, http://www.faronics.com/enterprise/deep-freeze/ It has allowed the library to recover information that would have been completely lost before it's installation.
A variety of meeting software is available for use at the library. With recent techology updates, webinars are now possible. The library recently acquired video conferencing software, which Steve Norman affirms will make a big difference for organizations.
Kindles are new to the library. The Young Adult Book group will be using them. The Kindles were made possible from a grant the library was awarded. The decision was made to use them with the young adult group as a way to attract more young adults to the library. Concerns with using new technology center around loss or breakage. The patron needs to by prepared to be responsible and pay for equipment.
There is a time limit, of one hour, for Internet access for patrons using library computers. Computer users need to sign in at the circulation desk and their time is monitored by staff. The library tried using an automated log on/off system in the past, but it didn't work out. They will be looking into new automated software in the future.
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