[OPLINTECH] Limiting WiFi after hours

[Shelley Bylica]

People are likely sitting on the front steps because that is possibly where they are getting the best Wifi signal. 

 

My feeling is that if people are already paying for the Wifi with their tax monies, they should be able to access it (even though it is really only a few cents of the taxes they pay, so on and so forth). Also, the access of some (those wanting access to book returns) should not be prioritized over access of others (those using Wifi) – especially if problems are based on hearsay. 

 

Consider put up a Wifi repeater in the building closer to where you do want them to sit, put a sign up on the front steps mentioning… 

 

“To serve you better, we have increased our Wifi range to include picnic tables/parking lot for your comfort and convenience. Please keep this entrance clear for safety and for those who want to easily access book return bins.” 

 

Hope that helps.

 

Shelley B. 

 

From: oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org [mailto:oplintech-bounces at lists.oplin.org] On Behalf Of Eric Lochtefeld
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2014 12:35 PM
To: Michael Vollmar-Grone
Cc: oplintech at lists.oplin.org
Subject: Re: [OPLINTECH] Limiting WiFi after hours

 

The other solution is get a Digital Christmas light timer we actually use one in our library. 

 

Good Luck,

Eric Lochtefeld

Mercer County District Library

On Tuesday, July 1, 2014, Michael Vollmar-Grone <vollmami at oplin.org> wrote:

The question was raised as  to why we wish to limit wifi access.
Our approach has been that if folks want to sit in the parking lot or even the picnic tables behind the library, no problem.
But we are experiencing an increasing population using the wifi throughout the night while sitting on the front steps of the library.
Other patrons who wish to use the book return have expressed concern for their safety.  Moving the book drop is not an option.
Are there other solutions?
Thanks,
Mike

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Michael Vollmar-Grone
Director of Technical Services
Shelby County Libraries
230 East North Street
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-6851 x.119
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vollmami at oplin.org

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