[Web4lib] Using Smartcards for Access to Public Computers

[Faust, Bradley D.]

Hello,

Our academic library is evaluating smartcard technology as a possible improvement for managing visitor access to public computers in our library.

We currently use Active Directory to authenticate university members and special accounts for guests/visitors to use.  Issuing the guest account credentials can take up to 4 minutes at a service point.   We average 3 guest passes an hour during our 120/hour week, which adds up.

Does anyone have comments on smartcard technology for computer access?


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