[Publib] "Serious" internet users versus "entertainment"users

[Kathleen McCorkle]

Our policy states when others are waiting our computer times drop to 30
minutes.  I think it is having a reasonable number of computers for our
population.  Also our Gates computers are the only ones children under 12
can use without a parent present.  (policy)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nozick, Sandy" <sandy.nozick at kerncountylibrary.org>
To: <publib at webjunction.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 1:49 PM
Subject: [Publib] "Serious" internet users versus "entertainment"users


I think we're getting away from the question.  We're not debating so
much the value of what patrons do but how we can keep computers
available so patrons can even get on.
We have children here for 4-6 hours a day signing up, using computers,
signing up, using computers.  The wait can be 2-3 hours, which turns
away patrons who have computer needs but lack the luxury of waiting
around for hours.  The kids, on the other hand, run and play in the
library, the elevator, the bathrooms.
What we seek is equitable use of computers, not discerning serious from
entertaining.

Sandy Nozick

Reference Librarian
Beale Memorial Library, Kern County Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA  93301
661.868.0787


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