[Libs-Or] Questions regarding public computer set-ups & reservation management options

[Diedre Conkling]

I should have mentioned that Siletz has 4 stations on one computer and 2
stations on the other.  Each computer actually could have up to 10
independent work stations on them.

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Diedre Conkling <diedre08 at gmail.com> wrote:

> The Siletz Public Library has 2 of the multi-station computers from
> Userful and they are working great.  I think they cost a little more at
> start-up but over time they are not too expensive.  We haven't had any
> problems which were not addressed very quickly and through their remote
> access.  This means staff does not have to spend much time with the
> computers upgrading or troubleshooting.  We also don't need to pay for
> technical help, which is great since we do not have an IT person on staff.
>
> The staff really like the way they can remotely manage the stations from
> the Circulation Desk.  They had not had a system that would time out users
> before but this is just part of the Userful package.  They also like that
> they can set the computers to shut down a little before closing time.  I
> think there might be an additional cost to have patrons sign-on to the
> computers using a library card and pin number but we did not have a use for
> this so I am not sure.
>
> We don't reserve computers ahead of time anymore.  We did for awhile but
> it has worked better for the staff and patrons just to have a first
> come/first served situation.  With the computers automatically timing out
> at the end of an hour (the amount of time we give users but this can be
> adjusted) we have been able to quickly accommodate 99% or more of our users
> quickly and efficiently.
>
> Here is some information from the Userful manual,
> http://support.userful.com/wiki/index.php/Manuals/UD/Remote_Monitoring_%26_Control_User_Guide
> .
> I know that I am not fully addressing your questions but maybe this
> information will help.
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:51 AM, K'Lyn Hann <klyn.hann at newbergoregon.gov>wrote:
>
>> **
>> We're looking into changing things with our public computers.  We have 14
>> or so.  We're hoping to end up with 18.
>>
>> USERFUL:
>> Anyone have any experience with Userful --Multiseat Linux managed
>> virtual desktops?
>>     If so, pros & cons?  Did you use a reservation software to coordinate
>> uses?  Which one?
>>
>>
>> RESERVATION MANAGEMENT:
>> Any computer session reservation software/program you'd highly recommend?
>>
>> Thank you for your time,
>>  *K'Lyn Hann*
>>
>> Teen & Technology Librarian
>> Newberg Public Library
>> 503 E Hancock St,  Newberg, OR 97132
>> ph:  503.554.7732
>>
>> www.newberglibrary.org
>>
>> _____________________________________________________
>> Libs-Or mailing list
>> Libs-Or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
>> http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/libs-or
>> Hosted by the Oregon State Library. The Library is not responsible for
>> content.
>> Questions related to message content should be directed to list owner(s)
>> or the sender of the message, by phone or email.
>> Technical questions? Call 503-378-8800.
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> *Diedre Conkling**
> Lincoln County Library District
> P.O. Box 2027
> Newport, OR 97365
> Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066
> Work email**: **diedre at lincolncolibrarydist.org*<diedre at lincolncolibrarydist.org>
> *
> Home email: **diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>
>
>  WAR IS OBSOLETE<http://www.facebook.com/pages/WAR-IS-OBSOLETE/297916183027>
> Holding resentment is like eating poison and waiting for the other person
> to keel over. - Unknown Author
>
>


-- 
*Diedre Conkling**
Lincoln County Library District
P.O. Box 2027
Newport, OR 97365
Phone & Fax: 541-265-3066
Work email**: **diedre at lincolncolibrarydist.org*<diedre at lincolncolibrarydist.org>
*
Home email: **diedre08 at gmail.com* <diedre08 at gmail.com>

 WAR IS OBSOLETE<http://www.facebook.com/pages/WAR-IS-OBSOLETE/297916183027>
Holding resentment is like eating poison and waiting for the other person
to keel over. - Unknown Author
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/libs-or/attachments/20120201/c7702f04/attachment.html>