[10286] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Internet policies
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (PACS-L Moderator)
Mon Jun 17 21:10:38 1996
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 1996 17:47:36 -0500 (CDT)
From: PACS-L Moderator <libpacs@UH.EDU>
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----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>From: dnichols@awinc.com (Dianne Nicholson)
>Subject: Internet policies
>
>A couple of months ago I remember several people asking for info on internet
>policies that other libraries has established. Many people replied they
>were just beginning and had not made any decisions. Well, it is now time
>for our library to take that step.
>
>I would like to hear from Regional Libraries, or multi branch libraries who
>have now created policy for their library .
>
>Would those libraries who have approved such policies be willing to share
>their decisions and experiences.
>
>Specifically I am interested in the following questions:
>
>1. Do you limit the amount of time patrons can be on line? If so, how long?
>
>2. Do patrons have to reserve a time when they can use the workstation?
>
>3. Which internet services do you allow your patrons to use unassisted?
>
>4. What different services do you provide your staff, but not directly to
>the public?
>
>5. Do you provide in branch access to a printer at all workstations?
>Specifically, how do you deal with the slowness of printing files from the
>internet? or do you allow it at all?
>
>6. Do you limit internet services available to children (as a patron
>group)? if so, how do you do this?
>
>7. In which area of your library are the internet workstations located?
>Ref, Adult, Children, YA, or ? How many workstations do you have?
>
>8. Do you offer in library use only, or do you allow dial in access?
>
>9. Would you be willing to share a copy of your written policy? If you
>are, can you email it to me? or fax it to:
>
> (604) 861-8696 Attn: Dianne, Okanagan Regional Library
>
>Dianne Nicholson
>Okanagan Regional Library
>Kelowna, British Columbia
>
>dnichols@awinc.com
>
>phone (604) 860-4033
>fax (604) 861-8696
>
>
