About LCLMT

Dedication

To the Repairer of Broken Walls.

To those who struggle, and
   to those who seek to help them.

Mission

To explore existing computer technology and produce documentation to make computer technology available at lowest cost to libraries and other small community organizations.

From Idea to Drawing Board

The LCLMT project began with the germ of an idea that came during a Bible study. It began as a thought. I, a writer, a trainer, a technology tinkerer—what could I do?

For years I have been working with and around public libraries, providing technical support, writing software, writing training documentation, and generally trying to find ways to make technology help librarians get their work done. But I have also seen and read about library users who come to libraries with information needs but few computer skills. And what about those who have lost jobs and are trying to gain technical skills to find new employment? Then there are others who are involved in welfare-to-work programs.

How can I help in these computer training efforts? One key factor in all training is practice and review. Many organizations offer basic computer training. Few are able to provide sufficient resource to enable trainees to practice the skills they are acquiring. In many cases there is no computer in the home. And few training centers can afford to acquire and maintain computer equipment sufficiently (not to mention space) to provide both training and practice labs.

In this project I will be focusing of practical solutions to some of these problems.

Discussions

Pondering this question led me also to consider the plight of small public libraries, small schools, non-profit organizations, and churches. All of these are cash-strapped, but highly in need of computer technology to fulfill their missions. Interestingly, the question above, if answered successfully for trainees in various computer training programs, also provides an answer to the technical needs of these small organizations.

With this question, then, the Low Cost, Low Maintenance Technology Project was born in concept. In the past there was little traction to get it off the ground. Currently, I'm working on some new resources that will make it possible. Stay tuned for more info.

Contact

More info is coming, including a more spam-safe contact form.