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Plasma screens in libraries
We're using plasma screens in two of our libraries.  Paid for by local charities.  We use them for Powerpoint adverts for stuff we do, plus we can play DVDs and CDs on them, with the appropriate licences.  We've got a sfx CD of birdsong playing in one of our libraries at the moment - lovely!
 
We also encourage local organisations to supply us with Powerpoint slides or DVDs to play on them to advertise stuff they're doing, but this has to be within the restrictions of our display policy (we don't promote religion, politics, etc.)
 
Helen Leech
Area Librarian

From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Paton, Hugh
Sent: 24 April 2006 12:16
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Subject: Plasma screens in libraries

Dear List,

we have been approached by a company offering a plasma display screen for use in a library, which would carry advertising (of an approved range of advertisers) for 50 minutes per hour, with 10 minutes for any library material. It would be free for us, which is of course the attraction.

Another option is to pay for screens but have full control over content displayed.

We are unsure at present - is it really a solution in search of a problem?

I would be grateful to hear from anyone using plasma screens in libraries - cost, what they are used for, are they useful/economic, have they made a difference, etc etc.

Thanks

Hugh Paton

Library Development Manager - Bexley Council






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