[OPLINTECH] Public Internet Use

[Adam Murphy]

Hi Becky

> Do you allow 'guest' access and what are the criteria?
Yes we allow guest access. We look up their name to make sure they don't 
have a library card. We don't allow anyone under 17 to have a guest pass.

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> Is there any difference in time limits or anything else for guests?
Guests have the same privileges as regular patrons.

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> How do you handle juveniles?
Juvies cannot get on the 10 Adult PCs. We have 10 PCs for all ages and 5 
PCs for teens (13-17). Everyone has the same time limit and use the same 
web filter policy.

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> Have you experienced any other tricky issues with limiting access, or do
> staff have to make judgment calls for any reason?
We limit usage based on fees. If they have $25 or more they cannot use a 
computer. A parent may remove a child's internet privilege.

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> Do you have separate, non-internet, computers for word processing or
> anything else?
We have 4 AWEs (children computers with software). Not connected to the 
internet. All other PCs are connected to the internet.

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> Is there anything else I haven't mentioned that needs consideration?
We have an open Wi-fi that is up 24/7 with a web filter. So a patron who 
can't use our PCs because of fines can bring in their device and get on 
the internet.

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> Thanks in advance for your help!
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Adam Murphy
IT Specialist
Rossford Public Library
720 Dixie Highway
Rossford, OH 43460
P: (419) 666-0924 F: (419) 666-1989
www.rossfordlibrary.org