[WEB4LIB] RE: Patrons causing problems with online gaming

[Sue Kamm]

Hogue Melanie wrote:
> <snip>
> QUESTION: Regarding segregation by use, we are considering removal of
> Internet access from our computers that have word processing capabilities
> because we have patrons who would occupy these machines for surfing when
> there are people waiting to type resumes, etc. Does anyone have a story
> about the success or failure of this policy? I'm thinking that there are
> patrons who need Internet access to compile information for a letter or
> paper they are typing. 

Do you have access to a techie?  There's a way to set up workstations so 
a user can access certain websites - the library's OPAC, fee-based 
databases the library subscribes to.  Such workstations could probably 
suppor MS Office without providing entrance to the entire net.
-- 
Your friendly CyberGoddess and ALA Councilor-at-Large,
Sue Kamm
Los Angeles/Inglewood, CA
Truest of the Blue, Los Angeles Dodgers, 2000
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