Greetings all:
Given that patrons want more and more computers and my staff has shrunk from 25 full and part-timers to 13 full and part-timers in the last year, I am searching out ways to get my patrons more stations without having
to spend more time than I already do on computer maintenance. Thin clients seem like a workable solution for us as long as I don't spend too much time thinking about how much it would cost up front.
Anyway, has anyone done a thin client install over the last few years who can give me some pointers about what to look for? I have 11 PCs that access the Internet and offer MS Office (7 in main library, 4 in children's
room), 5 catalog computers (3/2), and 2 databases. I know there is an open source that uses Linux, but I am not all that familiar with Linux and would feel more comfortable staying with Windows if possible. I would probably keep the staff PCs fat as I don't
want to mess with our circulation network. I searched the archives for information about this but didn't find anything more recent than 2004.
Any and all information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Lisa Prolman
Assistant Director
Greenfield Public Library
402 Main Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 772-1544
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