[Web4lib] Summer Reading Program - Online Registration & Book Log

[Thomas Edelblute]

We recently signed up with E*vanced solutions to host this for us.  I
just took a look at their site and it does not appear to me that they
are using and SSL/certificate either.  But we are collecting very little
information and I do not see an SSL certificate necessary for what we
are doing. 


Thomas Edelblute
Public Access Systems Coordinator
Anaheim Public Library

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[mailto:web4lib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Pruntel,Alison
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 10:56 AM
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Subject: [Web4lib] Summer Reading Program - Online Registration & Book
Log

Please excuse as I am posting this to several lists.

 

Our library system offers summer reading program participants the
ability to register and log their books online (see
reading.fauquiercounty.gov). We received a complaint from a parent
because our SRP site is not secure (she noticed the absence of
SSL/certificate). Frankly, we hadn't considered it, as the cost
($399/year for Verisign, which is the preferred vendor of our county) is
rather prohibitive for the 8 weeks we would need it. We do offer patrons
the option to sign up in person/fill out a paper form, which is probably
just as "secure." 

 

How are other libraries dealing with this? I've been looking around at
other VA public libraries and so far have not found one where the https
was invoked, whether for online signup for the summer reading program or
other programs that allow online registration.

 

Short of shelling out this much money, any suggestions? I'm also
concerned because we allow patrons to submit personal information when
they apply online for a library card or a volunteer position. Maybe we
should have SSL on these areas of our site as well.

 

We would also be interested in any feedback about 3rd party applications
we can use for the online registration/stats/book logging. Our IT
department created our current version but are not able to make changes,
etc. 

 

Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

 

Regards,

 

Alison Pruntel
Electronic Resources Librarian
Fauquier County Public Library
11 Winchester Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
540-349-2770 (voice)
540-349-3278 (fax)
http://library.fauquiercounty.gov
http://fcpleresources.blogspot.com/ 

 

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