Time and resource control on Internet workstations

[Karen G. Schneider]

For a two-part series of the Internet Librarian column in American
Libraries, I'm soliciting feedback on how librarians control time limits
and protect resources on Internet workstations.  What do you do to allocate
time on workstations?  Do you use software, policies, sign-up sheets, or
other techniques?  Do you allow reservations?  Do you give priority to your
own borrowers, or distinguish between other types of users (such as
children and adults)?  And what software or hardware tools do you use to
"lock down" the desktop?   Finally, do you use special software or other
tools to authenticate (require log-ins) of patrons on workstations?  

Comments about ease of installation and maintenance, functionality, ease of
use, time spent in maintenance, cost, and compatibility with other programs
(including IOLS) are encouraged.  Anecdotes very welcome.  Please include
name, city, state, institution, and job title.  Thanks!
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Karen G. Schneider |  kgs at bluehighways.com http://www.bluehighways.com
Author: A Practical Guide to Internet Filters, Neal Schuman, 1997 
Director, Garfield Library of Brunswick, NY  garfield at crisny.org
Garfield on the Web: http://www.crisny.org/not-for-profit/garfield
Information is hard work
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