[WEB4LIB] Catalog Use Only (Public Stations)

[Andrew Mutch]

Laurie,

If you are using Netscape 4.x, you can follow my instruction from here:

http://northville.lib.mi.us/tech/netscape.html

Follow the link to "Lock-In by IP Address", which uses Netscape's built-in
proxy settings to limit access to specified domains or URLs.  Once you
configure one machine, you can copy the "prefs.js" file to all of your other
machines [just be aware that this file controls most of Netscape's
preferences before you overwrite anything].

Andrew Mutch
Library Systems Technician
Waterford Township Public Library
Waterford, MI

Laurie Schladweiler wrote:

> I searched the archives but could not find answers to these questions.
> We've just made the switch from a combination of dumb terminals and pc's
> to all pc's.  In the past, patrons could use either the text only or the
> web version of the catalog.  How would you recommend restricting some of
> the web stations for library catalog use only?  We'd like to utilize the
> software rather than just signs for patrons; perhaps restricting to a
> specific url? Or?
>
> Also, in situations where 20-40 pc's need to be shut down at night by
> one staff person (either in a training room or in a public area on the
> main floor) are there any recommendations for a new or rennovated space
> to make this easier?  We've discussed powering down from the Information
> Desk with a system that "sees" all the stations or electrical solutions
> where we actually we want the power disconnected for a vacation or break
> period.
>
> Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!  Thanks!
>
> Laurie Schladweiler
> West Campus Library
> Pima Community College
> Tucson, AZ