Library's Cybermobile Scheduled To Take The Road
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library welcomes its latest technology treasure – Cybermobile, a mobile branch of the system. The Cybermobile is a state-of-the-art mobile technology center, complete with broadband Internet access. This “classroom on wheels” is scheduled to take to the road on Monday, January 23, and is a first for the Library and a new concept in the delivery of Outreach services.
The Cybermobile was funded as part of a $2.2 million federal stimulus grant, which also provided for the new Kent Branch Library @CCESS Center, 3101 Collingwood Blvd. The mobile technology center will provide access to technology and programs to high-need neighborhoods and individuals.
Check out the Cybermobile’s features:
·Equipped with 12 desktop computers and a large screen Smartboard for instruction and literacy programs.
· All PCs will have 2010 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
·Two adaptive workstations will have enhanced audio and larger keyboards. Both PCs will be set up with ZoomText magnifier, along with SARA Scanning capability.
·Wheelchair accessible
·Classes offered include:
a)Computer Basics
b)Internet Basics
c)Windows Basics
d)E-mail
The Cybermobile is operated by the staff of the Library’s Outreach Services (419.259.5350).
Please click below to view the January thru March 2012 Cybermobile Route schedule:
http://www.toledolibrary.org/images/documents/CybermobileSchedule.pdf
Press Release Contact Name: Rhonda Sewell
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Organization Name: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
Organization Address: Toledo, OH