[OPLINLIST] circulating laptops

[Jessica D. Dooley]

Hi Jessica,

 

Yes, we do exactly the same thing. We have 12 Windows 7 laptops at our
smallest branch, which patrons can use in the library, by checking out the
laptop (each is barcoded) and leaving their ID at the desk. Patrons can use
the laptop wherever they'd like. We keep the laptops frozen with DeepFreeze,
and we've never lost one. We plan to open a new building for that branch
this year, and we have lots of additional seating with power outlets
accessible, anticipating laptop use. In that larger setting, I also plan to
install Prey security software, so that if a laptop ever walks out the door,
we have a good chance of recovering it, and the onus of "watching the
patrons" doesn't fall on staff.

 

Good luck!

 

Jessica D. Dooley

IT Specialist

Adams County Public Library

 

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[mailto:oplinlist-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Jessica Troyer
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2013 2:01 PM
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] circulating laptops

 

Hello all,
My library owns 10 laptops bought through a grant program, and we are
considering allowing patrons to "check them out" and use them within
designated areas of the building while leaving a state issued picture ID
with staff.  For those of you from libraries who circulate laptops, what has
been your experience?  Do you install Deep Freeze software on them?  If not,
how do you maintain them?  
Thank you for your feedback!



Jessica Troyer, Director
Liberty Center Public Library

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