Some more technological information

The type of automated circulation system is SIRSI which no one at PLS seems to be to particularly happy with. I do know that they are looking at other systems but as of yet have not chosen anything. We have an online public access catalog (OWWL) and electronic access to OPAC from outside the library itself. In 2006 we had approximately 3500 patron usages of the public computers.
Since the Gorham Library has just under gone a renovation, it has plenty of space for the technology that is used (see side column pictures). This renovation included enough electrical outlets, network outlets, and cable outlets. The library is badly in need of appropriate computer seating as it is not ergonomically correct. There is one ergonomically correct keyboard available to the public and so far the patrons appear to like it (though I didn't).
What really works for the Gorham Library is the customer service provided by the staff. It is the #1 objective at the library and the figures of patron usage is showing that it is paying off. The staff is also innovative and creative. What doesn't work is the tight (screaming) technology budget and the lack of any policies. These are all things that the library hopes to correct in the near future.