[OPLINLIST] WiFi 24/7

[Chad Neeper]

All of the libraries I work with leave their WiFi on 24/7. In fact, I've 
been told several times from several different libraries that patrons 
have come in to specifically to thank them for having the WiFi available 
during off-hours. For their own reasons, some of the patrons are 
stopping at the library parking lot early before they go to work or late 
at night on the way home just to use the wireless. I'd suggest leaving 
it on; it's another way to reach out to your community, possibly even to 
those people that don't otherwise tend to come into the building. This 
could be especially true if you have an Acceptable Use page that is 
displayed and must be accepted before the wireless user can go off and 
browse the net. It reminds them that they are using a service provided 
for free by your library. Maybe they'll remember that next time they 
vote.   :-)

2 cents,
Chad

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On 2/18/2011 5:25 PM, Alison wrote:
>
> It took us awhile, but last year the UTPL libraries added WiFi to the 
> services we offer to the public.  We do unplug when we close, as some 
> of our parking lots may not be the best to be in late at night when 
> the library is not open.  Our signal isn’t strong enough to go beyond 
> the parking lots.  My question to the group—do you leave your WiFi on 
> all the time, or turn off when the library is not open?  Any issues 
> with either way?
>
> Thanks
>
> Alison
>
> Alison Gibson
>
> UnionTownshipPublic Library
>
> 27 Main Street
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