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Posted by CristiW

on 6 Dec 2018 8:07 AM

Hello! I am a reference librarian that also deals with basic computer issues. Anything that is beyond me is forwarded onto the IT department for the technicians to handle.

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Posted by jcravens42

on 10 Dec 2018 10:18 AM

Hi, Christie! What kind of "basic computer issues" do you deal with? I'd love to know!

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Posted by CristiW

on 10 Dec 2018 11:12 AM

Mainly minor issues like restarting computers when they stall out, change out all toners, and various small duties that are okay for staff, but not for patrons. I usually show patrons how to do minor things like the proper way to use a flash drive or how to login/logout of their emails and other membership-based sites so that they don't shut our computers down. Sometimes I have to rule over what is a "virus" and what is not. I also sit am called upon to sit at the computer while the real techs log in remotely and correct more major issues. I do a lot of tickets for troubleshooting and will follow the tech's directions to see if it can be solved that way. I do not do anything network wise or take any components apart.

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Posted by jcravens42

on 14 Dec 2018 2:31 PM

That's about where I am as well when it comes to computer help. I was much more helpful 20 years ago, but now, the tech is so beyond me...

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Posted by sthakkar

on 16 Dec 2018 12:26 PM

Welcome to the TechSoup community forum! Hopefully, you'll find the answers you need here when it comes to tech and computer help. Also, just as an FYI, we offer one-time IT help or managed IT services depending on your needs, which you can find here https://www.techsoup.org/services. I would also encourage attending our webinars and reading our blogs as we try to post helpful (and free) content there as well.

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