[OPLINTECH] ideas for timed access sought

[JKENZIG]

LOL  I don't think this went to the list Jamie, but I would be more than
willing to keep a compilation and post on one of my multitude of website
domains I own if Oplin doesn't currently have the resources to do it. 
Jim


-----Original Message-----
From: Jamie Mason [mailto:jmason@avonlake.lib.oh.us]
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:33 PM
To: JKENZIG
Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] ideas for timed access sought


there have been quite a few questions about what each of us is doing
regarding patron access management and such things....
i am wondering if OPLIN couldn't compile a list and make it available on
their website perhaps so each of us won't have to continue to type out
the same applications and suggestions over and over again.  Not that any
of us mind helping any one else out nor hearing your beliefs, jim  ;-)




Jamie L. Mason, MCP, Technology Coordinator 
Avon Lake Public Library 
jmason@avonlake.lib.oh.us <mailto:jmason@avonlake.lib.oh.us>  
www.avonlake.lib.oh.us <http://www.avonlake.lib.oh.us/>  
440.933.7857 x240       FAX: 440.933.6406 


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From: JKENZIG [mailto:JKENZIG@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us] 
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:26 PM
To: 'Craig Heaton'; OPLINTECH@oplin.org
Subject: RE: [OPLINTECH] ideas for timed access sought


See the TeamSoftware (Public Web Browser) downloads page. They have a
free utility called Downclock which will run predefined actions at
whatever time interval you specify. What you could do with this is put a
password on your stations and have it log off your users and make the
staff member put the password in for the next user. 
 
I still however am a huge advocate for providing more points of access
versus spending any amount of money on a product to limit time users can
spend on terminals. So free is the best way to accomplish this.
 
Regards,
Jim Kenzig
Network Manager
Cuyahoga County Public Library
 

	-----Original Message-----
	From: Craig Heaton [mailto:heatoncr@oplin.org]
	Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:10 PM
	To: OPLINTECH@oplin.org
	Subject: [OPLINTECH] ideas for timed access sought
	
	
	Hello, I'm the System Administrator for the Clermont Co. Public
Library.  Our library is investigating ways to time a patrons use of a
public workstation.  At present, we are using a program (developed in -
house) that times a patrons use of the internet, but we would like to
extend this timing to all applicatons (games, Office applications, etc.)
I would like to hear from other branches that are doing this, what kind
of problems you've encountered, what kind of software are you using,
etc.  If you are doing this, what is your interface like?  Does a patron
have to login to the workstation to begin a session or does a session
begin automatically when an application is opened?  Any input will be
appreciated.
	       Craig Heaton, CCPL System Administrator
	        heatoncr@oplin.org <mailto:heatoncr@oplin.org> 
	        (513) 732-9162 x-10