Computer cluster changes

The library has made a few small changes in the computer/reference room to try to reduce the power we consume.

• Separate zip drives - were available on every Windows PC that did not have a built in drive. They were lightly used and yet were always powered up. Four of these have been removed and stored. The remaining two are on pcs on the wall by Deputy Librarian's Office, these have also been switched off at wall socket - users can switch them on if they wish to use them.
• Computers - during day all computers will be powered up as normal. In the evenings (post 5pm) and for weekends computers that are not in use when library staff leave are being shut down and switched off. Users who need a computer may switch one on, but please shut them down and switch off power when you've finished.
• Lights - we will be opening the blinds and switching off the overhead lights when natural light permits during day. In the evenings library staff are switching off panels of lights over computers that are not in use as they leave. Again users may need to switch them on if they come in later or over weekend, but please put on only the appropriate panel of lights and turn them off when you leave.

We have also unfortunately lost one computer due to a component failure, so various monitors have been moved to make best use of facilities available (bonus is that we no longer have to use the last 15" monitor). Software that was specific to the failed computer has been reinstalled onto the nearest remaining computer.