They're backed up by a new server and other components, including the ability to upgrade the library's Web site and have it readily accessible to the public within a month. Library Director Paul Stokes said the new computer system was installed late last week with glitches remedied this past Tuesday.
"Before, every other day our system was down, it had some problems. This way, we'll be able to stabilize the Web site, and add some enhancements, such as a reference data base," he said.
"It will make our Web site stable, so we can have some nice features within the next 30 days," Stokes emphasized.
Originally estimated to cost $40,000, Stokes was able to whittle down the cost to about $34,000. He is a veteran librarian with many years' experience obtaining grants.
No tax dollars were used for the improvements. Some funding came from the Blood Endowment while the rest was from a state library development grant.
"We were concerned we were going to have to be down for three or four days, but it ended up being only about a half a day on Friday," he said.
"It's a fast, nice system," Stokes said. It will be possible to check books out, as well as in, upon return.
A total of 22 computer terminals are included in the package, including nine work stations.
Upon Stokes' arrival several months ago, he envisioned upgrading the computer system as among one of the first steps to improve the library facility and service for patrons.
tbusselberg@davisclipper.com
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