I would be grateful to learn from other library services who make use of plasma or LCD screens to display information in their libraries i.e notices about events in libraries or in the local community and also local council websites.
My limited research so far suggests that systems fall into 2 categories;
1) the cheap and cheerful using a PC or laptop plugged into a large TV or monitor with internet access and running powerpoint pages to display local information
2) bespoke and expensive systems with all the bells & whistle - split screens, moving banners etc. These systems seem to involve annual service charges which we would not be able to fund.
We are hoping for the simplicity & cost of a DIY solution but hopefully with a few extra facilities in particular the ability to run a ticker-tape style banner across the bottom of the screen which can be updated on the fly , such as " Local Studies event begins in 30min" The system needs to be managed locally (at each library) rather than centrally. Any bought in or bespoke system must have zero or minimal running costs as there will be no revenue funding for the project.
I would be grateful to hear about equipment & software being used and how it is set up and managed.
Regards
Mike Walter, Libraries Project Officer, Northamptonshire Libraries and Information Service.
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