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<p class="MsoNormal">We used to create a slideshow of our programs using JPEG picture files, but we wanted something that would also include room reservations, and update automatically without having to spend time updating content on the display. Our calendar
/ room reservation system is Libcal, which supports RSS.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The low-cost solution for us was <a href="https://www.digitalsignage.com/_html/signageplayer.html">
https://www.digitalsignage.com/_html/signageplayer.html</a>. I used the free version, but you can pay for it and get support from the company.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The custom presentation has two scrolling feeds side by side, displaying one RSS feed for our events, and another for room reservations. The Digital Signage Player client runs on a Windows mini-PC through a TV. The PC is on our DeepFreeze
console, so management of the signage PC is also automated. The RSS feed in the signage player is set to refresh every five minutes, so if something changes in Libcal, the digital signage is automatically updated quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:standardcontextual">Bruce MacDonald<br>
Head of Technology / Assistant Director<br>
Peter White Public Library<br>
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Marquette, Michigan 49855<br>
Voice 906.226.4307 Fax 906.226.1783<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <b>On Behalf Of
</b>bellairelibrary--- via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:26 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Michlib L <michlib-l@mcls.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Display screen /TV<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">We want to install a screen/TV which would display upcoming events, library services etc. to hang on a wall here at the library. Would anyone be able to share ANY info you
have about what kind of equipment we need, how you use your display etc. We would want to be able to update the info being displayed digitally without having to dedicate a laptop or computer to the device. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"">Cindi L. Place, MLIS<br>
Director, Bellaire Public Library<br>
<a href="mailto:bellairelibrary@torchlake.com">bellairelibrary@torchlake.com</a><br>
231-533-8814<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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