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From: "Kate Capps" <kcapps at olatheks.org>
To: "'Publib email group'" <publib at webjunction.org>
Subject: RE: [Publib] laptops in library
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:40:34 -0500
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 Space and connectivity are both reasons to consider laptops. We offer
wireless access, and many people bring their laptops to the library. When
our branch opened in 2000, we had only 2 Internet stations. We now have 14
stations, not counting 6 that are 15-minute access. We have no space to add
computer stations, so having laptops that could be used anywhere in the
building would be great. Laptops would also allow parents to remain with
their children in the children's department while they access the Internet
via wi-fi. Just a couple of possibilities.
Kate Capps
Children's Librarian
Olathe Indian Creek Branch Library
12990 S. Black Bob Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062
913-971-5245 voice
913-971-5238 FAX
kcapps at olatheks.org 



-----Original Message-----
From: kurrremkarmerruk [mailto:vesper555 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 4:30 PM
To: Publib email group
Subject: Re: [Publib] laptops in library

So.. why have laptops at all, when desktops are so much cheaper? Simply add
more desktops, and peripherals such as external hard drives/usb flashdrives
can be connected just as easily to a desktop.  Configuration for security,
internet access, etc. would be just as easy, and internal components for
upgrading periodically, are much more easily replaced in a desktop.


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