SCLS Technology News

The lowdown on software updates

You may find yourself wondering when and how SCLS-supported PCs receive software updates.

As we mentioned in the Sep 24th post, "Upcoming Software Updates", we've been working on some updated documentation that spells out exactly which PCs get software updates on which days, and what library staff need to do to help that happen.

The PC Update chart page on the SCLS website now has all the details! 

To summarize:

When updates occur

• Staff PCs are normally updated on Monday nights.
• Patron PCs receive updates every night.

What library staff need to do

• Staff PCs: Close programs and log out.  Leave powered on.
• Patron PCs: Leave powered on.
• "Roaming" laptops: Plug in to power. Make sure wireless switch is on.*

There is a lot more detail and explanation in the chart and on the webpage, of course, and we encourage you to review it and let us know if you have any questions!  Just leave a comment in the comments section of this post, or contact the Help Desk.

Happy updating!

* Roaming laptops have very special configurations. If they are plugged into power on their "regular" update day (they don't need to be turned on--- just plugged in!), they are set to automatically wake themselves up at night, receive updates over Enterprise Wireless, and shut themselves off again afterwards.  How cool is that?

Two ways to learn about PrinterOn print management services

At the August 14 SCLS Technology Services Committee, a proposal that libraries could pursue wireless print management with PrinterOn was passed.  At the meeting, several members asked that SCLS help coordinate a session with the vendor so that libraries can hear more about the service and have the opportunity to ask questions.

The vendor that offers the PrinterOn solution--Single Card--will be at WLA next week.  So if you will be at WLA and you are interested in PrinterOn, stop by the booth and talk to them.

SCLS has also asked Single Card to host a webinar so that libraries can attend a presentation and ask questions.  This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday October 29 at 10 am.  We will send details on how to participate in the webinar in an email.