W/ so many monitors, TVs, etc. running we are so sustainable! My biggest grief is the info e-kiosk near the entrance. What can you possibly find on that that could not be asked of the students working at the info desk?
We do have a lot of screens and monitors in the library, but we are working on minimizing impact by setting up automatic shutdowns and repurposing old screens (for example, the Learning Commons sign is an older monitor that was otherwise unused). We also are able to use the screens to replace a significant amount of paper use. A digital image goes up on the screen, rather than a dozen or so fliers going up on the wall and being tossed after a week.
The Info Kiosk is one of our more heavily used tools. Nearly every time I walk past it, the page displayed has been changed, indicating that it’s used consistently. We keep the kiosk updated with far more information about meetings and classes in the library than an information desk worker could reasonably keep track of each day.
Additionally, while the other info on the kiosk is available from the students at the Information desk, not every library user wants to ask a question at the desk. We try to get information to the campus community in as many ways as possible and to respect that some people would prefer to find information themselves, rather than asking for it.
I hope the info kiosk is a little less distressing now!