HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY PLAN Term: Spring | Issue 1 | Date: April 21, 2017 By: Brianna Weichel Options in Hastings Misono earnInE) Cable, DSL, fiber, fixed wireless via Anyone can visit a welcoming space ea that houses an assortment of free Best connectivity path 7 reading materials, devices, Fiber through Charter technology tools, and professional Elements that affect cost assistance to promote and enhance Number of connected devices, learning fr all ages inall subject required security measures, capacity & age of infrastructure, maintenance matters Available funding sources Digital learning resources Exrate program Corie crate, Resources for rural schools Hotspots, online databases, Wi-Fi Partnering with municipal Professional development governments to lower cost Initial training session, ongoing training, hands-on, one-on-one or small group, by supervisors or local ‘experts, attending workshops or Network capacity, Funding resources conferences, webinars, share 1006 County & state aid, Give Day, Erate experiences Future devices State of infrastructure Devices Server, 3 wireless access points, 25 public desktops, 15 staff desktops, 30 printer, laser cutter, green numerous outlets 40 laptops and cart, 15 Kindle Fires, 8 screen, 3 self-checkout machines, 4 Hotspots, server, open Wi-Fi ‘AWE touch children's computersPlanning a wireless network Base access point decisions appropriately on # of users, location of connections, type of ling layout. & structure, and internal cabling online activities, buil Physical infrastructure Electricity, cabling, access points Configure & manage network ‘Commercial-grade equipment, network monitoring service, update remotely, analyze traffic, prioritize access, refresh servers, routers & wireless access points Manage security risks Physical or virtual threats, cybersecurity to secure personal info, virus & malware software, secure equipment rooms & limited access, content filters & firewalls Clap ade MDE URL Cat tc) Device Roll Out Importance of devices Prepare students for the future, reach all earning styles, collaboration, motivation & excitement, capabilities, quick access to info, control over learning, digital citizenship skills Factors when selecting devices Specifications, accessibility, age appropriate, costs, durability, capability BYOD programs Freedom to choose, challenges in policies, digital divide, strategic teaching strategies for numerous platforms & devices Pay for devices Outright purchase Manage devices Regularly, software updates, filter settings, system preferences, remote management, current security & privacy settings, user control Responsible use Education about digital citizenship, acceptable use policy Available funding sources Operating funds, grants, Give Day Replacement of devices Every 2-4 years Maintaining devices Control at system level to make Updates, manage device content, wipe lost or stolen devices remotely, policies Take devices home? Library members in good card standing & of appropriate age Device roll out Library and bookmobile, analyze users, determine budget, inventory, communication, professional development Obligations for prote Click-wrap agreement Content filtering Technical filtering, audits, exceptions Lost or damaged devices Policies for replacement costs