LINC Update

Schools Last Day for Delivery

Now that the school year is winding down, please notify IHLS-Champaign of your last delivery/pickup day.

Call IHLS-Champaign at 217-352-0047.  When the voice mail begins, press 2 for the delivery voice mail box.  Please leave your library name, library agency code, and your last delivery/pickup date

or

Send an email to delivery-champaign@illinoisheartland.org

Please leave your library name, library agency code, and your last delivery/pickup date.

If you are having summer school, please pass on those dates at the same phone number, and/or email to the same email address.

Please return all cargo tubs with your last delivery! 

If you have any questions, contact Bob Towner at 217-352-0047 ext. 212 or btowner@illinoisheartland.org. 

Have a good summer!

 

Plan Ahead When Replacing Computers

The wrong IP address means no connection to the Horizon. If you are planning on replacing computers be sure the new computer is assigned the same static (dynamic won’t  work) IP address as the old computer.

The wrong IP address problem is more common in schools because IT personnel will come in during summer vacation to do their changing and updating.  If  you are planning a change, be sure whoever is doing it knows the importance of the IP address. It will save time and avoid confusion later.

 

If you are wondering if your computer will run Polaris, see Specs 1. If you are thinking of getting a new system  look at Specs2.

Specs 1 (machine exists today, and you just need to know if it will run the new system)

Minimum AMD or Pentium 4, single core processor running at 2.0 GHz, or newer.

Minimum 1 GB RAM.

Minimum 250GB Harddrive, with 50GB free.  (just a guess here, but I guess high)

Receipt printers should be compatible with 64-bit Windows.  (more on this when we know more about the vendor)

Monitor that will support 1024x768 resolution

 

Specs 2 (purchasing a new machine) spec’ed to last 3-5 years

Minimum AMD or Pentium Dual Core Processor (i5 equiv) or better.

Minimum 4GB RAM

Minimum 500GB Harddrive, with 150GB free.

Monitor that will support at least 1024x768 resolution.