[Web4lib] Public Computers and iTunes[Scanned]

[Erik Adams]

Regarding Apple, I think everyone in Libraryland is waiting for Apple to
get rid of their proprietary file formats and start sharing.
Unfortunately, Apple makes around $4/audio book personal-use license, so
I don't see them stopping any time soon. Besides, it doesn't help the
argument that Apple's target demographic can afford their hardware.

Erik

-----Original Message-----
From: web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org
[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Jane Frasier
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 3:34 PM
To: web4lib at webjunction.org
Subject: [Web4lib] Public Computers and iTunes[Scanned]


We are having increasing numbers of requests from patrons to offer
iTunes for downloading music and synching with iPods. The library staff
is asking that this be made easily available and usable.

In working with an iPod it seems to me like a nightmare because iTunes
and iPods aren't really geared to a shared environment. Does your
library offer this? Is it on your desktop or main menu? What about
Windows Media player and MP3 players and ripping CDs and synching music?

Are you blocking Peer-to-peer websites? What about Skype and Limewire
and similar Internet technologies? This has become so complex to keep up
with demand.

Thanks.

Jane Frasier
Software Support Specialist
Jefferson County (CO) Public Library 

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