Web Catalogs

[Steve Bachman]

>Hello,
>
>I've been lurking for a little while, but now I have a question.
>
>First the background, I work at a public library system that provides an
online union catalog for our 43 member libraries. 
>
>One of our long range goals is to replace dumb terminals with PC's and
eventually make the Web OPAC the primary access tool for patrons.  We
>will be upgrading to DRA's WebII product this year.  
>
>Has a library that has already shifted emphasis to use of their OPAC in
the library had difficulty with patrons doing other things than searching
the catalog?  I can easily forsee a situation where all 
>of the PCs earmarked for catalog use are being used to surfing the
>internet. 
>
>What steps have been taken?  Signage? Time limits? Policies?
>Am I just paranoid?
>
>TIA,
>Steve

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