[WEB4LIB] webpacs per branch

[Daniel Messer]

We didn't really use any formula like: 'for so many patrons registered at each branch we should have X number of OPACs.' We used a much simpler methodology, namely "LOOK! There's a hole over there! Let's
put a thin client running the OPAC in it!" Now granted we're only a middle size (if that) regional library system. But really, the only things we were limited by in the placeing of OPACs was space in each
individual branch library and how many thin clients we had to go around.
    By the way, are you using thins for your pacs? If not, I suggest really giving them a try.

Dan

Laura Jantek wrote:

> Our library is moving toward adding more and more WebPacs to each branch in our system.  Has any public library developed a way of determining the optimum number of Catalogue stations for each branch?
> Any and all ideas welcomed.
> Thanks!
>
> (I'm cross posting this, so sorry for any duplication)
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> Laura Jantek                       ljantek at nsh.library.ns.ca
> Virtual Library Manager      (902)490-5823
> Halifax Regional Library     (902)490-5762(fax)
> 60 Alderney Drive
> Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
> B2Y 4P8
>

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Daniel Messer, Technology Instructor
Yakima Valley Regional Library
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