[OPLINTECH] Patron Management Software

[Ed Liddle]

The Crawford County Federated Library System in PA uses it
http://meadvillelibrary.org/os/doku.php?id=what_we_use

I believe libki started there. 

http://meadvillelibrary.org/os/doku.php?id=start

this has other information about what they use too. 

-Ed 



On Fri, 2009-10-30 at 13:28 -0400, Chad Neeper wrote:
> Have you tried it, Ed (or anyone else)? Any thoughts on usability?
> 
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> Ed Liddle wrote: 
> > On Fri, 2009-10-30 at 12:24 -0400, Travis McAfee wrote:
> >   
> > > As a side note, I know there are a lot of OpenSource fans on this list
> > > (I’m one, depending on the product), and it’s an option that’s worth
> > > considering- but for now I’m still looking for Windows as the OS.
> > >     
> > 
> > There is an opensource project called libki. The client runs on linux
> > and windows. The server runs on linux. 
> > http://libki.org/
> > 
> > What is Libki?
> > Libki is a Computer Kiosk Management system. Libki is used to allow time
> > limited access to computers on a network.
> > 
> > Libki is ideally suited for use in locations where a controlled
> > computing environment is paramount such as public access systems,
> > libraries, school computer laboratories and more!
> > 
> > It consists of two parts, the Libki Server, and the Libk Client.
> > 
> > 
> > The Server
> > The Libki server utilizes a web-based administration system that can be
> > accessed from any networked pc.
> > 
> > >From the administration menu one can create and delete users, change the
> > amount of time left on an account, send or leave a message for a user,
> > log out and/or ban users, and see which client computers are available
> > and which are currently being used.
> > 
> > All system-wide settings are also set from the administration system,
> > including the default daily minutes, the maximum length of a session
> > pause, and the set of client name filters.
> > 
> > 
> > The Client
> > The Libki client runs on both Microsoft Windows and Linux computers
> > running the KDE, Gnome, or XFCE desktops environments*.
> > 
> > The Libki client features a counter to let the user know how many
> > minutes are left, the ability to pause the session, and the ability to
> > log off early. Any unused minutes can be used at any other computer
> > running the Libki client.
> > 
> > 
> >  
> >   

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-Ed Liddle

Technology Assistant 
Marysville Public Library 
231 S Plum Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040
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