Transcript Public Access Computers

A
new line item for
Information Technology
◦For new computers, printers,
networking, etc…
◦For IT support
 Ask
for new allocation of
funds
 Move money from other line
items
 Plan
to replace computers
on a regular basis
 Plan to add more if
necessary
 Write a technology plan
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 Acquire
funds
◦Write a grant
◦Money from budget
◦Special allocation from
city or county
 Not
only the cost of hardware
 But also:
◦Software (operation system,
MS Office, etc.)
◦Configuration
◦Extra Warranty
◦INSTALLATION
 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

PC and Print management software for
public access computers
◦ Pharos
◦ Cassie by Librarica
◦ SAM
◦ Envisionware
 Security
of PACs
◦ Lock-down software
 MS Steady State
 Deep Freeze by Faronics
◦ Wiping software