Post Visit

I would like to thank Janet Sutter and the staff at the Aurora Public Library West Branch for letting me poke around there. Janet was able to answer my questions and provided excellent insight into daily use of technology at a public library. It was interesting to learn about what was working (aircards, Chromebooks, computer classes) and what wasn't (Nooks, not enough computer stations, scheduling software). I had no idea the Aurora Public Library offered so much to it's patrons. I know a lot of libraries can't or won't embrace new technology so it's good to see a public library really embrace new trends. They are really making the most out of their funding by offering makerspaces, 3D printers, Oculus Rifts, and a variety of devices for checkout.

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