[Web4lib] proxy servers

[Jesse Ephraim]

Our library is expanding, and we are moving from 12 public use computers to 35+.  One of my staff brought up the idea of using a proxy server with them, since a lot of our patrons watch YouTube videos and such.  I'm not sure if we will have enough computers being used at one time to need a proxy server, though.

Are any of you running a proxy server for your public use computers, and (if so) have you found it to be worth it?

Thanks!

Jesse Ephraim

Director, Roanoke Public Library
308 S. Walnut
Roanoke, Texas 76262
(817) 491-2691
jephraim at roanoketexas.com