• 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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