[10893] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Re: Public Access to Word Processors
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (PACS-L Moderator)
Tue Dec 10 20:43:47 1996
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 18:11:59 -0600 (CST)
From: PACS-L Moderator <libpacs@UH.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list PACS-L <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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From: James E Weaver <jweaver@az.com>
Subject: Re: Public Access to Word Processors
On Mon, 9 Dec 1996, PACS-L wrote:
> From: ebend@apl.org (Evan Bend)
> Subject: Public Access to Word Processors
>
> In a word, the staff is divided (probably more nays than yeas) and the
> administration undecided, and I have been asked to find out how other
> mid-sized libraries have handled the issue and what problems and/or
> successes come to those who provide this service. Any comments,
> suggestions, or pointers to previous discussions would be very helpful.
At WCLS, we are unanimous that providing word processors et al.,
is not a regular library function. We have not in the past provided
public use typewriters. In two or three of our branches, the respective
Friends group not only has provided typewriters but also has put Macs
with appropriate software into study rooms for the use of the public.
Using the same logic, we do not plan to offer Email when we make
available the Internet to the public.
'Adelphotes b'shalom,
James
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