Essentials
Technology is advancing at amazing speed. The USL Bookmobile Program is committed to utilizing effective technology tools that make our work more effective and provide us and our patrons access to a world of digital information.
- Utah State Library Board Policy for Bookmobile Internet/Computer Use
- Filtering Software for Public Computers on the Bookmobile - K9 Web Protection
- Free Anti-Virus Software from MicroSoft
- Free Anti-Virus Software from AOL
The Joy of Computing Cookbook
The staff at TechSoup have put together a comprehensive "cookbook" of best practices for small and rural libraries. You'll find practical tips and stories from rural libraries about keeping public computers available.
Visit the web site at: http://maintainitproject.org/cookbooks
Download the Cookbook (2.27 MB)
Where can I learn more about Library Technology?
Hundreds of web sites and publications are available. The following sites are among the best:
Library Technology Guides
Key resources and content related to Library Automation
Library & Information Technology Association
Computers in Libraries -
This monthly magazine focuses on the practical applications of technology in public, school, academic and special libraries. The Web version is not as complete as the print, some articles are offered in full text while others are not. An archive by issue back to 1998 exists.
