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Title: MilCirc and Touch Screens


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MilCirc and Touch Screens
  • Deb DowningBloomfield Township Public Library

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Introduction
  • Touch screen monitors allow users to touch the
    screen instead of clicking on items with the
    mouse.

3
Circulation and Touch Screens
  • Touch screens are well suited for circulation
    functions by
  • Working well at stand up stations
  • Making pop-up messages easier to answer
  • Eliminating staff frustration about mouse
    placement (left vs. right-handed users)
  • Replacing ALT keystroke shortcuts
  • Reducing the amount of switching between mouse
    and keyboard.

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Using Touch Screens
  • Most MilCirc functions can be performed using the
    touch screens.
  • The mouse is sometimes still needed to select
    items from a tight browse list.
  • The WebOPAC and other Millennium modules may be
    used with touch screens your mileage may vary.

6
Types of Touch Screens
  • Touch Resistive
  • Clear Capacitive

7
Clear Capacitive
  • Highly durable
  • Screens can be cleaned with anti-bacterial wipes
  • Screens seem to be unaffected by contaminants
    (greasy/sticky fingers)
  • More scratch resistant

8
Hardware Options Monitors
  • Touch screens are available in both normal CRT
    and LCD/Flat panel monitors.
  • 3M LCD 820 - 850
  • 3M CRT 450 - 500
  • http//www.3m.com/3mtouchsystems/

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Hardware Options Conversion Kits
  • Conversion kits that place a touch screen over
    the CRT or flat panel monitor are also
    available.
  • Magic Touch Conversion kit, 155
  • http//www.magictouch.com/

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Advantages of Touch Screens
  • The screen is ambidextrous.
  • Improved ergonomics of circ stations.
  • Speed of using MilCirc is improved.
  • User friendly with nothing new to learn.
  • Quick and easy installation (5-10 minutes).
  • The keyboard can still be used for staff who do
    not like the touch screen.

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Problems/Issues
  • Screen stability with flat panel monitors. (a
    weighted base is recommended)
  • Must pay attention to the distance of the monitor
    from staff allowing for average arm lengths.
  • Long fingernails may scratch the screens.
  • Fingers with Band-aids dont work well.
  • Must clean the monitors more frequently

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Next Steps
  • Wish to add touch screens for all circulation
    desk stations (Friends Wish List)
  • Circulation staff stations later.
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