The capital plan operating costs include an allocation to maintain the improved infrastructure installed during the two-year action plan. Introduction Technology is a great equalizer. Resources formerly only available at one location are now available at all libraries, in homes and offices. Technology extends service. For example, students working on lastminute assignments can connect by modem or Internet to the Library at 2 a.m.
Technology dramatically leverages resources.
While one person looks at the print version of a timely article on El Ni o, a hundred others can view the same article simultaneously on-line. Technology is incredibly current. Technology, in short, gives opportunity to all. Needs, Problems and Solutions Unfortunately, most of Seattle's libraries are connected by low-speed networks, and have few, if any, graphical work stations. This aging and outdated technology infrastructure cannot reliably deliver graphical information sources available on the World Wide Web or keep up with user needs.