[WEB4LIB] Software Programs to Assign Internet Computers

[Mark Ellis]

Susan,

We've used Library Online for over two years now.  While the first version
was lacking in flexibility, that problem has since been taken care of. It's
web based and in addition to computer booking it also offers program
registration, fines payment and library card applications.

The closest library to you that I know is using it is West Palm Beach PL.

More information can be found at: http://www.sri.bc.ca/library.htm

If I sound like a shill for this system, it's because it was orginally
developed to our specification, so we had to like it. :-)  The current
version, however, reflects the input of number of other customers that have
purchased it since.

Mark Ellis 
Manager, Reference and Information Services 
Richmond Public Library  
Richmond, B.C.                      
(604) 231-6410 
www.rpl.richmond.bc.ca 

 
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Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 12:35 PM
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Subject: [WEB4LIB] Software Programs to Assign Internet Computers


Hello:

I am writing to ask if any public library has been
using a software program to assign patrons to Internet
computers.  If you have, could you please e-mail me
about the program.  Tell me about your successes and/or
problems with the program.

We have been trying to manually manage the sign-up by
handing out numbered cards and keeping track of the 
time.  This system is no longer feasible with the large
numbers coming in to use the Internet.  We need to find
some way that is practical, efficient, and requires
little supervision by staff.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Sincerely,

Susan mason
smason at sarasota.lib.fl.us