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- more online
databases (6)
- ability
to pay fines, memberships, etc. online
- staff
time to build a better website, monitoring and updating it frequently
- faster
connectivity
- several
more patron stations
- staff
to run this area
- provide
a website for our library (3)
- searchability
from home
- separate
computers for research/learning
- software
and internet access
- Open more
hours (7)
- More large
print books and books on tape
- Children's
programs (2)
- Library
Advocacy
- Internet
training for patrons (6)
- free high
speed internet use
- low cost
high speed internet use (2)
- I am not
sure at this time
- multimedia
applications
- live virtual
reference service
- digitization
projects
- Color
photocopying
- Toy library
(for preschoolers)
- A seperate
childrens section and reading area
- free internet
access (3)
- scanner
(3)
- the most
recent upgrades in software and hardware
- dvd's
- ereading
- Unlimited
Internet (2)
- Unlimited
printing
- more
machines with more software
- renewal
of library materials
- reference
services via email
- registration
for programs
- better
trained staff to assist patrons in internet use
- basic
internet and computer use classes for the public
- More internet
stations (18)
- Faster
internet access when it becomes available in our area
- More space
for books, more books
- CD Rom
reference computer and CD's on all topics
- Fibre
Optics Connections
- 8 new
workstations for Internet use
- workshops
to provide training to staff and patrons on databases, Internet and
Email use. (6)
- we have
the services our patrons need at this time
- na (12)
- Ability
to reserve/ILL books through the OPAC access on web page.
- Digitalize
entire collection in order to make it available to persons with print
disabilities in an electronic form
- Virtual
reference service/Document delivery
- Virtual
Library
- online
reference service
- More staff
to help with the increase of library use.
- Faster,
more powerful computers (3)
- more computers
(3)
- training
lab
- longer
time on computers (requires more stations and room)
- faster
connection time
- Computer
loan program
- Distance
Learning (2)
- Online
Service e.g. pay fines, register for programs (2)
- more computers
for the children's section.
- Currently
no access for computers for children.
- Remote
access reference and library transactions
- expand
premises to permit additional shelving, access terminals and staff work
space
- faster
Internet speed (6)
- more knowledge
of internet use
- Internet
access from bookmobile - currently working on this, but costs of wireless
connectivity are very high
- computer
kiosks in rural locations throughout the County with access to Library
resources via the Internet or fibre optic cable
- additional
electronic databases available remotely via our web site
- educational
software for kids
- Network
with server instead of peer-to-peer for faster access of information.
- Library
of educational CDs to be accessed through a server.
- Online
circulation
- getting
books faster through interlibrary loan ( eg. quicker response to status
of requests)
- better
communication between libraries
- tutoring
for the public
- more training
for library assistants
- Top Books
- Best CD
roms
- CD ROM
station
- dedicated
hot mail station
- color
printer (4)
- Maybe,
using the second computer as a backup so there wouldn't be any waiting
- more activites
for the kids
- opportunity
to take postsecondary courses online.
- faster
modems
- new monitors
- more software
(2)
- Internet/computer
with scanning capabilities
- Establish
an AV "listening area" with appropriate equipment
- Microfilm
reader AND printer available
- We would
be bigger, better and faster.
- storytelling
for children
- learning
to write stories for adults and children
- helping
seniors with the internet
- Search
fulltext and bibliographic databases from outside the library
- Consult
special collections digitised by library
- don't
know
- unlimited
access to the computer workstation by our patrons, rather than appointed
times
- new updated
software
- Selfserve
ILL
- Email
reference
- World
book Access
- AFFORDABLE
Fibre optic for better speed
- online
classrooms
- two more
public access ports
- Remote
access from home
- Providing
training to public for Online research
- fiberoptic
(3)
- top of
the range computers with equipment i.e scanners etc
- personnel
- internet
classes for new users
- Internet
training classes for the public of more than 1 or 2 patrons at a time
- Unsure
of what this one would be
- electronic
vertical file for easy access for patrons to good resources
- increased
storage facilities for information
- computers
for teleconferencing for adult education
- one computer
dedicated to email only
- more
staff with expertise to cover all hours we are open
- computer
for children's area
- Staff
and Public Training on Internet usage (3)
- Additional
Stations with full multimedia capabilities
- Online
services
- expand
facilities to provide more space for patrons (2)
- keep technology
upgrades as current as possible
- Provide
service to shutin patrons (ie. mobile book services)
- Access
to any newspaper/magazines
- OPAC (2)
- CDs for
Reference (i.e. Encyclopedia)
- Author
attendances at Library
- Literacy
Program
- More funds
for staff and staff training
- More funds
for upgrading old buildings to deal with new technology.
- Computer
and internet training sessions or tutorials for library users Public
use of TIG
- Design
and furnish a "computer corner" for our new library space planned for
next year
- Improve
collection strength of computer books, internet use, and books on IT
careers.
- latest
hardware and software for speed
- being
able to connect to the internet at all times (sometimes the lines are
busy and we can't get through when needed
- first
of all, a wireless connection, our phone line is s l o w...
- periodicals
and databases on line, lots and lots of them
- on line
courses for patrons and staff
- Teleconferencing
(with programs like Netcaster)
- Multimedia
(graphics, animation, video, sound)
- OPAC connection
- Renewal/pay
library cards fees fines
- Access
to other multimedia
- online
education
- Wheelchair
access
- Community
Outreach
- Funding
for Librarian and assistants to keep up with technology upgrades.
- holds
- renewals
- patron
status checks
- children's
hour
- a number
of Internet stations
- classes
for aquainting the public with email and Internet
- upgrade
the hardware
- upgrade
external Internet connection
- new software
- Speedier
connectivity through fibre optics (government proposing)
- Access
to other libraries collections for holds etc. (currently happening to
most libraries in Alta.)
- More cd
or online encyclopedias
- a broader
collection of books and videos
- computer
classes all of the time
- have a
permanent part time staff hired to do training, maintainance, web page,
etc. (2)
- upgraded
computers, ours are from 1996
- Separate
room for computers
- Enough
computers for all who ask to use.
- access
to library catalogue from patrons home
- special
courses
- separate
children's services/access to internet
- Remote
access to databases (and more of them).
- A more
comprehensive/effective website.
- Many more
workstations, but then we would need more space to house them.
- More work
station upgrades
- A hired
assistant
- fiberoptic
connection at a reasonable rate
- more workstations
larger area for these workstations could then hold training sessions
for the public have had several inquiries regarding training
- for schools
and libraries have a reduced subscription rate to online databases for
searching
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