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Louisburg Library District #1
Technology Plan
2008-2011
Overview
Louisburg Library District #1,
Miami County, Kansas was voted into being in 1967, the
first District Library in Kansas. As such, the library
set its own budget and mill levy with the approval of
voters. Taxes are countywide, not citywide, with the
district boundaries following those of USD 416. The last
census showed the population of USD 416 to be 6,783
residents. The library has 7,673 actual card-carrying
patrons. There are 37,700 materials and a yearly
circulation of approximately 67,200.
The Louisburg
Library website allows patrons to access our materials
catalog from outside the confines of the library in
addition to providing them with information about
programs and services provided by the library. All
library materials are cataloged using the Online
Computer Library Center (OCLC). Computers are filtered
to meet the requirements of the Children’s Internet
Protection Act (CIPA).
Mission Statement
The mission of Louisburg Library is to preserve and
provide resources and a diverse multimedia collection
which contributes to the educational, cultural, civic
and recreational needs of the community.
Background and
Current State of Technology
Louisburg Library has been automated using Winnebago
software since 1999. The upgraded version is Spectrum
Circ-Cat, Version 5.2, which runs on a Microsoft 2003
Server with 17 workstations running Windows XP Pro. The
library has a T1 line and offers high-speed Internet
access to 6 patron computers and two laptops that can be
checked out in-house. Wireless access has been available
since January 2006.
The 2007 Technology
Budget is $11,000 to include all upgrade, software and
electronic purchases within the library.
The Internet is
used extensively for:
·
ordering materials
·
cataloging materials
through OCLC
·
sending and
receiving materials through Interlibrary Loan
·
downloading
audiobooks through the State Library of Kansas (SLK)
·
offering patrons
access to On-Line databases provided both internally and
through SLK
·
running daily
Windows updates (weekly for patron computers)
·
e-mail communication
with library staff, Board of Trustees, Friends of the
Library and patrons, as well as NEKLS and several other
professional organizations
“Your Window to the
Future” computer classes are on-going and teach patrons
basic computer skills, basic Microsoft Office
applications and On-line database searching skills. We
consistently have a waiting list of patrons who are in
need of this service. In addition, we provide in-service
and monthly training opportunities for staff.
In August 2007
Louisburg Library will convert from Winnebago Spectrum
to Polaris Library Systems. This change will positively
impact both patrons and staff.
Objectives
2008:
·
Identify necessary
technology competencies and implement comprehensive
staff training with supportive documentation.
·
Create technical
training manual for staff
In-Process
·
Purchase a 10 laptop
portable computer lab and cart $12,000
Complete
·
Purchase battery
back-ups for staff computers
·
Upgrade server
battery back-ups
·
Upgrade two staff
computers
·
Purchase video
camera
·
Purchase higher
quality digital camera
Complete
·
Internet
Connectivity $5,600
·
$6,485 system
software support
·
$550 enrichment
content software subscription fee
2009:
·
Purchase interactive
white board for patron and staff training $1,170
·
Upgrade two staff
computers
·
Internet
Connectivity $5,600
·
$6,485 system
software support
·
$550 enrichment
content software subscription fee
2010:
·
Upgrade two staff
computers
·
Internet
Connectivity $5,600
·
$6,485 system
software support
·
$550 enrichment
content software subscription fee
2011:
·
Upgrade two staff
computers
·
Internet
Connectivity $5,600
·
$6,485 system
software support
·
$550 enrichment
content software subscription fee
Additional funds
will be needed yearly for supplies (toner, ink, disks,
CDs, etc.), software updates, upgrades and new programs,
camera batteries, replacement backup media and on-line
database subscriptions as researched.
Evaluation
The Louisburg Library Technology Plan will be reviewed
twice a year by the Library Management Team and the
Library Board of Trustees. It may be revised and
reviewed more often if needed.
Technology Plan Approved
Kansas State Library
June 22, 2007
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