Wandsworth Borough Council

AIT Provides 21st Century View of Local Heritage with Digital Signage.

Ten council libraries in the south-west London borough have been equipped by AIT with the latest Digital Signage solution that manages and displays content throughout the libraries on 40-inch LCD screens – allowing local heritage to be shown to library visitors in eye catching and innovative style.

The use of modern technology was a key objective within Wandsworth Council’s revamping of its presentation of local history in the borough. Visual content can be prepared offline and varied as required. It can be screened at all the libraries at once, or changed to suit specific individual locations.

Problem

At first, the challenge seemed simple. Supply and install ten LCD digital display screens in Wandsworth Council libraries.

But AIT’s digital signage consultant soon realised that providing long-term flexibility was the chief requirement.

“The brief was to provide innovative content and use the latest technology to create an attention grabbing display but we also had to consider the day-to-day operation of the system. While the initial intention is to control things from head office, the future may bring hands-on involvement from individual library managers. We needed to provide a system that was easy to use and to develop a clear training programme.”

Solution

AIT based its solution around the ViewDis Digital Signage Player & ProVision distribution system. “The ViewDis DSP gives a flexible system for creating Digital Signage without needing to employ design agencies. With the ProVision equipment video signals can be distributed in high-resolution around the libraries, giving full control over the displays” explained McIvor.

In addition, AIT enhanced its support and service package to include advanced personal training for designated Wandsworth Council employees, to a level at which they will be able to pass on their knowledge and experience to future operators.

Result

“AIT has provided us with a much easier way of getting local history and heritage out to everybody. The visual medium works well in attracting our visitors to the topics we display, and being in a library they have plenty of opportunities to discover more about things that interest them,” said Meryl Jones, Assistant Head of Libraries, Wandsworth Council Libraries.