As part of our recent library renovation, we made some improvements to the catalog search/event signup computers based on feedback from our patrons.
In addition to upgrading the machines to Windows 7, we broke up the centrally located circle of catalog search/event signup computers in order to distribute them throughout the library. Now, two catalog search/event signup computers remain centrally located, and the others can be found on either end of the main room of the library (by the Teen Area and the Periodicals area). As always, there is a separate catalog search computer in the Children’s Room. Please note that a library card is not needed to access these computers.
The catalog search/event signup computer stands located at either end of the library are mounted to the wall. By default, they are set to be standing stations, but the height of the unit can be adjusted to wheelchair or child height using the buttons on the front right of the keyboard tray:
Two catalog search computers are still located in the center of the library. One is a standard walk-up station, and one is optimized for patrons who prefer to sit and/or view a screen in large print. We hope to add a second seated catalog station in the future.
If you are interested in increasing the text size on this computer, click one of the icons to open a catalog or event page. At the top of the screen, you should see a button labeled “Text Size”:
Click on the arrow to select a size, or click on the button itself to toggle between preset sizes.
Please let us know what you think about the changes (or suggest more improvements) in the comments below. Your feedback helps us become a better library!