MPL Technology Plan 2011-2013

Office Suite on computers for staff
MS Office 2000 or lower:
MS Office 2002/2003: Y
MS Office 2007: Y
Open Office:
Others, please specify:

Office Suite on computers for the public:
MS Office 2000 or lower:
MS Office 2002/2003:
MS Office 2007: Y
Open Office:
Others, please specify:

Operating system on Computers for staff--
Windows XP: Y
Vista:
Windows 7:
Linux/Unix:
OSX or lower:
Others, please specify:

Operating system on Computers for the public--
Windows XP: Y
Vista:
Windows 7:
Linux/Unix:
OSX or lower:
Others, please specify:

Filtering Softwares on computers used by the public--

Installed on? All
If you use filtering software, name of the software: 8e6

Telecommunications and network

Internet Service Provider--

Your Internet Service Provider: Cox;

Virtual Conference/Meeting--

Library capable of hosting a teleconference event?: N
Library capable of hosting a videoconference event?: N
Use client-based virtual conference tools:
Use web-based virtual conference tools:

Local Area Network--

Library has or is on a Local Area Network?: Y
 --If yes, type of server: Windows,
Library has a wireless network?: Y
 --If yes, is it available to the public using their own laptop?: Y

Email and Web servers--

Library maintains its own email server? : N
 --If yes, type of email server: ,
What is the URL of your library web site: http://www.middletownpubliclibrary.org
Library maintains its own web server? : N
 --If yes, type of web server: ,
Name of commercial ISP for email:
Name of commercial ISP for web hosting:
Library web page is maintained using primarily: ,
Content management tools:

Electronic Resources and services available in your library

Reference e-service by email or chat:
Electronic database subscriptions for registered patrons: 0
Electronic books or web titles: 148
E-Journals: 19
Federated search tool:

Document Delivery--

Non-returnable document is delivered via,
Fax:
Courier: Y
Email:
Relais: Y
ILLiad:
Ariel:
Odyssey:
DOCLINE:
Others:
We do not provide document delivery service:

Staff Development

Number of staff employed: 15
Budget for professional development: Y
A tool in place to determine staff technology skill levels?: N
Name of the tool:
Professional development opportunities and resources exist in your library: Staff attend OSL workshops. MID also schedules workshops for staff on an as needed basis. Funding is provided in the annual budget for travel, staff development and staff training.