[LIBRARYDIR] Questions about technology for students

[Claire Murata]

Hi all,

Interesting questions!

1. Besides the computer lab in the library (about 150 desktops), there is
one open lab in another building, and I'm told they get three students max
a day. We have been getting 15 tops.

2. Our library continues to provide Chromebooks and a few hotspots to
students. They were paid for by CARES act funding, and now IT has been
funding some from another budget. English Language Acquisition just
received grant funding for 65 more for refugees. (I don't remember where
the grant came for, but I can ask if you want to know). IT is clear that
they can no longer fund new Chromebooks. When a Chromebook is returned, IT
folks clean off the profile and the fingerprints and determine if they need
any further upkeep. We do not have a replacement plan, but we are exploring
requesting funding from the student technology fees.
3. As far as I know, there is no such requirement for a device.

*Claire Murata, MLIS*
Associate Dean, Library and Learning Resources
20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood WA 98036 | edmonds.edu
claire.murata at edmonds.edu | (425) 640-1522

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On Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 1:03 PM Keevy, Lindsay via LIBRARYDIR <
librarydir at lists.ctc.edu> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
>
>
> At LCC we’re discussing the future of technology available to students, so
> I’ve been tasked with gathering information about what you all are doing at
> your colleges. My questions:
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>
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>    1. Do you still have open computer labs on campus? If so, are students
>    using them?
>    2. Is your library still providing Chromebooks and/or laptops for
>    checkout to students? If so, how are they purchased and maintained?
>    3. Does your institution have a requirement that students provide
>    their own computing device? If so, how is that funded (i.e. a student
>    success fund, or attached to class materials so it can be covered with
>    financial aid money)?
>
>
>
> Thanks very much in advance for any information you can share!
>
>
>
> Lindsay Keevy
>
> Library Director | Faculty Librarian
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