internet radio in libraries

Mon Sep 24 09:26:50 EDT 2001

My location has been providing access to sound cards for well over four
years.

We have "audio extension cords" connected to our sound cards, which attach,
using hook and loop tape, to the side of our monitors.

Patrons must provide their own headphones. Patrons have had no problem with
this. By not providing headphones we avoid administrative, housekeeping and
sanitation issues.

Works great, very popular.

________________________________________________________
(James) Travis Horton, Branch Manager
Electronic Information Center
Wake County Public Libraries
334 Fayetteville Street Mall
Raleigh, NC  27601

919.856.6690
919.856.6898 (vm)
919.856.6206 (fax)

thorton at co.wake.nc.us
http://www.co.wake.nc.us/library/locations/eic/default.htm

                    Chris Murphy                                                                                          
                    <chrism at thecommunityli       To:     Multiple recipients of list <web4lib at webjunction.org>       
                    brary.org>                   cc:                                                                      
                    Sent by:                     Subject:     [WEB4LIB] Re: internet radio in libraries                   
                    web4lib at sunsite.berkel                                                                                
                    ey.edu                                                                                                

                    09/22/2001 06:11 PM                                                                                   
                    Please respond to                                                                                     
                    chrism                                                                                                

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

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