On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, the Friends of Norwell Public Library presented a new DELL laptop computer to the Library. The Library has 13 desktop computers available for patrons to use “in place” at the Library. Now Library patrons are not limited on where they can study or work with the new laptop computer.
Penny Wilson, Friends Chairman, and Jason Bloom, Adult Services Librarian, with new Dell laptop
Patrons may borrow the laptop at the Library’s circulation desk. The laptop has a Windows 7 operating system with Microsoft Office software. Google Docs is also available through the laptop, enabling creation and storage of documents in the cloud. The laptop carrying case contains a power cord to charge the laptop battery at any electrical outlet in the Library, a wireless transmitter, and a wireless mouse for patrons who prefer using a mouse to using the laptop touchpad. The Library has a supply of new earbuds (small headsets) and flash drives (removable storage) available for purchase by patrons who have not brought their own equipment. Patrons are encouraged to store documents in the cloud or to email any documents back to themselves at their home computers. Documents will not be retained on the laptop.
- The photo above shows the laptop, case, wireless mouse and transmitter, battery charging cable, and a set of earbuds shown in front of the laptop.
Patrons may check out the laptop at the circulation desk with loan periods in effect. Everyone is encouraged to consider the public nature of all of the Library’s computers and to take care with their personal information. Since this is a pilot program, the Library is interested in learning what additional software patrons might find useful. Additional information and assistance is available at the Library. One on one computer training is available in the Library with advance registration.
New Dell laptop available at the Library.
The Friends of the Norwell Public Library is a non-profit group of volunteers who work together to raise funds for and give financial assistance to the Norwell Public Library so that it may improve its services, resources, and role in the community.
