MyPC
MyPC from MonitorWA
PC Booking for Public Libraries
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Public Libraries and Universities
Widely used within education and public libraries, MyPC allows users to view computer availability and make online reservations via a smartphone, tablet, or computer. This creates a self-service environment, drastically reducing staff involvement. MyPC eliminates the need for paper-based booking systems or spreadsheets and is fully customisable to incorporate your organisation’s colours and logos. Fully integrated with Civica Spydus LMS API and many other Library Management Systems.
COVID SAFETY
Despite staff and users largely operating from home this year, MyPC has worked to ensure their return to work/class is as safe as possible. As such, we’ve now added a new Preparation Time feature which gives the option to place temporary restrictions on booking a computer until they have been properly cleaned and prepared.
FILTER BOOKABLE COMPUTERS
Where you have a variety of hardware or software offerings, intuitive search filters enable users to easily locate their computer of choice.
PROMOTE FAIR USAGE
MyPC promotes fair usage by determining how often and how long each user is allowed. Restrictions can be tightened during peak times and relaxed when demand for computers is low to optimise PC utilisation.
MESSAGING
MyPC enables staff to send messages easily, even anonymously, to any computer user. Whether you use predefined or open text messages, there is no need to physically approach users. Possible confrontations are avoided, cultivating a more studious environment.
LMS INTEGRATION
Integrates with your library management system to inform users of their library fines and outstanding items and even ban them from reserving a computer until they have addressed the issue. This helps you to get books back on time for other users and reduce costs incurred in sending postal reminders.
COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS
Comprehensive reports identify computers that are under or over utilised ensuring the optimum return on investment for your hardware.
BOOKING RECEIPTS
Print or automatically send email booking receipts to users confirming their bookings.
END-USER AUTHENTICATION
MyPC supports end-user authentication against your network directory (including Active Directory, Novell eDirectory, RM, or LDAP) or your library management system and does not replace your logon mechanism or require the use of generic or “service” accounts.
POWER MANAGEMENT
Power up workstations at an opening time using Wake-on-LAN and power them down at closing.
MULTIPLE BROWSER SUPPORT
MyPC supports Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
SMARTPHONE BOOKING
MyPC also includes booking options for iPhone, Android, and other smartphones including tablets.
MYPC MAPS MODULE
MyPC Maps provides a simple way to design and present a floor plan of your chosen site(s) to clearly illustrate the location and availability of your bookable PCs. Scrolling maps can now also be set up to reflect multiple maps of different locations on one screen.
