[Publib] Thoughts on a Music Lab

[Deborah Shepherd]

Logan
We have sound on all (110) of our public computers. The computers are set so that sound does not come from the speakers and patrons must use their own headsets to listen. Our Friends has low-cost "earbuds" for sale at Guest Services.  It works out very well.
 
Deborah
 
 


>>> "Logan Abbitt" <labbitt at cumberland.lib.nc.us> Sunday, August 03, 2008 3:30 PM >>>
Recently a patron came in asking where the music lab was. We don't have one nor have I ever heard of a public library that had one. He reacted as if it was usually a given service. By his definition a music lab is a an area set off from the rest of the computers, perhaps from the rest of the library, containing computers specifically equipped for sound. Now, all of our computers are equipped for sound, and quite frankly it has been a disaster. So that got me to thinking...
 
 I think it might be worth investigating the option here. We could separate about eight of our computers into another alcove area while shutting off the sound in our other computers. This would create a work zone of considerably less noise while those downloading illegal music and blasting youtube videos could be in a more secluded area with others intent on being loud. 
 
How many of you have music labs or a similar setup? Is it worth it?
 
Thanks, 
 
Logan Abbitt 
Electronic Resources Librarian
 
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center 
300 Maiden Lane Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000 
Phone: 910.483.7727 Ext. 226 Fax: 910.486.6661 
labbitt at cumberland.lib.nc.us
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