Overly worked and overly tired

Sorry that there hasn't been more blogging going on. For the last 2 weeks I have been working between 11-12 hours a day trying to get the library back on its feet. The remodel that was suppose to be 3 weeks has lasted 9 and we are still not finished. We did open this week but since I have a new clerk and just tons of work to catch up on, I don't yet see an end in sight.
I am actually doing a combination visit as I cannot get away from my own library for the next several weeks. I did visit Pioneer Library System of which my library is a part of to ask some questions and I will also be reviewing my own library, the Gorham Free Library to look at how what I learned at PLS actually pertains to Gorham as each of the 42 libraries in the system are set up a bit different.
I set up an appointment ahead of time with Roma (see previous post) so that we would have about an hour to conduct the interview. I prepared my questions in advance using the information I found on the Onsite Library Visit Assignment sheet. I also spent time researching such items as what a "hot spot" was; different types of automation systems; and the PLS website so that I knew who did what.
I asked the following questions as to how they would pertain to Gorham's Library and will review the answers in the next post:

1. Is the network utilized wireless or wired?
2. Are there "hot spots" at PLS and when Gorham becomes wireless, will there be "hot spots" located there and how will I know where they are?
3. What brand of automation system do they have and are they happy with it? Is the system web-based?
4. Specifications for server, computers, workstations.
5. Number of patron workstations.
6. Is maintenence and repair done by staff or outside contractor?
7. Who are the personnel involved concerning the technology/media program, planning and budgeting in the library?
8. Is there a WebPage, and if so, who maintains it?
9. Who is the Internet service provider and what is the speed of the connection?
10. Is there a technology policy?
11. Is there checkout for PDA's, e-books, AV equipment, etc.
12. Is there enough space for technology, networking, patron computers?
13. Is there appropriate furniture for technolgy such as spmputers, online stations, staff workstations and are they ergonomically correct? Are there accomodations for folks with disabilities?
14. Are there enough electrical outlets, network outlets, cable outlets, wireless access points for technology?
15. What works in the technology program? What doesn't?