My visit with library staff at Husson University is a little over a week away and I've been putting together a list of questions to ask during the interview. Below is a rough list of questions I plan to ask. Some may be expanded upon or tweaked and others abandoned depending on the flow of the interview.
1.
Who on staff manages the technology?
2.
What types of technology are available for
student use and what is available for staff use?
3.
What types of internet-based technologies
are provided for student use?
4.
What types of systems do you have and are
they up to date?
5.
What type of network, if any, do you have?
Wired, wireless, etc.
6.
What type of internet connection do you
have and is it able to be accessed outside of the library?
7.
What is the name of the automated library
system you are currently using?
8.
How is the technology maintained and repaired?
In-house, off-site?
9.
Is there any equipment that students can
check out for use outside of the library?
10.
Do you allow any community access to the
technology or is it only for students and staff of the University?
11.
How much of the budget is spent on
technology, databases, CD’s, video, and DVD software?
12.
Do you have sufficient space for the use
of technology? Enough electrical outlets, data ports for the network, and
internet?
13.
Is there any special furniture necessary
for any of the technologies?
14.
Do you have any assistive or adaptive
technology available?
15.
What kind of downloads do students have
access to? eBooks, iFlicks, MP3, etc.?
16.
What type of security and cybersecurity
measures does the library use to prevent theft and viruses?
17.
What Policies & forms are associated
with library technology (e.g. Acceptable Use Policy, Time limited Internet
access, etc.)
