JANUARY IS NATIONAL CLEAN UP YOUR COMPUTER MONTH

All types of libraries could do their patrons a good service by publicizing National Clean Up Your Computer Month and by telling them what to look for and how to clean up their files and drives. Many people never think about computer maintenance until the lack of it has caused a major crash. Create a program, handout, or Web page that instructs people on the basics: deleting old documents and emails, emptying “sent” folders, running defrag programs, updating security software, etc. Doing this will also demonstrate the library’s tech-savvy. (Marketing Library Services, November/December 2007)