1. Public Access Computers

2. Because Public Access
Computers
Are Here
To Stay…

3. Plan your budget A new line item for Information Technology
For new computers, printers, networking, etc…
For IT support

4. Ask for new allocation of funds Move money from other line items
Budgeting
Ask for new allocation of funds
Move money from other line items

5. Sustainability Plan to replace computers on a regular basis
Plan to add more if necessary
Write a technology plan

6. Use TechAtlas for Libraries

7. Special allocation from city or county
More Project Planning
Acquire funds
Write a grant
Money from budget
Special allocation from city or county

8. Be sure to include… Not only the cost of hardware But also:
Software (operation system, MS Office, etc.)
Configuration
Extra Warranty
INSTALLATION

9. Get bids From various vendors Local computer supplier
Find out who supplies the local schools
Find out who the city uses
Directly from computer reseller or manufacturer
Amerikit

10. Other trends, issues
PC and Print management software for public access computers
Pharos
Cassie by Librarica
SAM
Envisionware

11. Other trends and issues
Security of PACs
Lock-down software
MS Steady State
Deep Freeze by Faronics
Wiping software