[WEB4LIB] internet radio in libraries

[Chris Murphy]

James B Lenze KC8NNU wrote:
> ...
> I would like to hear from libraries that have headphones at their internet
> terminals:  what has your experience been like?  what problems (if any)
> have you had?  Have you noticed a change in your "internet speed"?

We began providing headphones at our public Internet terminals about one year ago, and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. We use inexpensive headphones with a volume control on the cord, and the cost is minimal.

Music and other audio sites are very popular, and we have noticed no effect on our Internet speed since we made audio available. Audio use ranges from music to news to sports broadcasts to movie trailers to everything in between.

Regards,

Chris Murphy

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Christopher Murphy
Information Systems Manager
The Community Library, Ketchum, Idaho
chrism at thecommunitylibrary.org
(208) 726-3493 x111
http://www.thecommunitylibrary.org