[12790] in Public-Access_Computer_Systems_Forum
Lab Restrictions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Chris Peterson)
Thu Mar 25 20:04:41 1999
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 13:53:31 -0600
From: Chris Peterson <cpetrson@tsl.state.tx.us>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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I am dealing with a small public academic library that recently moved
into a new building, complete with a 30-workstation lab that includes
Internet access. They have a small staff, so there are times when they
are helping students and the lab is not monitored. Soon the other
computers on campus will have Internet access.
The llibrary staff is considering restricting the types of
work/entertainment that can be done in this lab. Possibilities for
restrictions might include academic use only or not viewing electronic
mail.
Have any of you instituted these types of restrictions? How have you
done so? Are there legal implications?
They are also considering installing software that allows the
librarian/library aide in the lab to view any workstation's screen at
any time. Any comments on this?
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for your time!
Christine Peterson
Manager, Continuing Education & Consulting
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
chris.peterson@tsl.state.tx.us
512-463-6627
