Computer Use Time

Mon Apr 8 11:53:42 EDT 2013

Hello,

We use Envisionware with a promised 45-minute session. 

This session is renewable in 15-minute increments (automatically).

They are allowed 4 sessions (log-ins) per day

If all computers are in use, we reserve the computer which has been in use
the longest.

My only real complaint with Envisionware involves the fact their automated
reservation process uses the "first available" computer. without
consideration toward "extended time" status. We feel, that patrons who have
used additional increments should give the seat up prior to those who are
nearing the end of their 45-minute session.

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
Behalf Of Gillian Wiseman
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 11:22 AM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Computer Use Time

We also limit to one hour per day with 30 minute extensions for work or
school related tasks. The only time this is ever a problem is with new
patrons who don't know to ask before their time expires; then they get upset
when we tell them we "cannot" give them another session. But it almost never
happens twice!

Gillian Wiseman

Electronic Resources Librarian Librarian

Waco-McLennan County Library

Waco TX, 76701

254-750-5944

gwiseman at ci.waco.tx.us

From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
Behalf Of Melody Boren
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 1:34 PM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: Re: [WEB4LIB] Computer Use Time

We limit the patron to 60 minutes per day, and only extend time for work or
school related activity based upon availability. It works well for us, and
we use Envisionware.

Melody Boren

Technology Services Librarian

Amarillo Public Library

On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 11:05 AM, Tim DeYoung <Tim at southhollandlibrary.org>
wrote:

On our public computers, users sign on with a valid library card and are
granted a 60-minute session.
After that, if there is time available, users may choose to receive an
additional 60 minutes.
Up to a total of 5 hours per day.

We also have a group of walk-up computers that requires no sign on.
Users are granted one 30-minute session with no extra time.

Tim DeYoung | Technology Coordinator
South Holland Public Library
16250 Wausau Avenue  |  South Holland, Illinois 60473
Phone:  708-331-5262 x202 <tel:708-331-5262%20%20x202>   |  Fax:
708-331-6557
www.southhollandlibrary.org

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From: Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] On
Behalf Of Linda Babli
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 6:23 PM
To: WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
Subject: [WEB4LIB] Computer Use Time

What time limits, if any, have you set for you public access computers?
Any pros, cons?
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Winter Haven Public Library
325 Avenue A NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
863-291-5880
lbabli at mywinterhaven.com<mailto:lbabli at mywinterhaven.com>
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