Thick or Thin? Evaluating Thin Clients in Sustaining Library Technology

Abstract

Purpose

Aims to provide the reasons why libraries might consider using a thin client architecture for library public workstations.

Design/methodology/approach

A summary of the main features of thin clients.

Findings

This article provides an overview of terminal services: what it is, how it works, and its benefits.

Originality/value

This paper is useful for information management professionals who seek greater understanding of thin client architecture implementations in libraries.

Citation

Williams, R.L. (2005), "Thick or Thin? Evaluating Thin Clients in Sustaining Library Technology", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 7, pp. 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510623214