[Publib] Charging for transient computer users

[Mark Arend]

About half the libraries in our consortium are in a resort/cottage/camping region and get a lot of summer visitors.  The general consensus is that good library services, including public access PCs and wireless, are features to attract summer people to the area--it's another amenity that encourages them to come to our area.  And this is good--even though they don't live here they contribute greatly to the local economy. 


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Mark W. Arend, Assistant Director
Winnefox Library System
106 Washington Ave.
Oshkosh, WI  54901
(920) 236-5222           fax: (920) 236-5228

mailto:arend at winnefox.org                 http://www.winnefox.org/


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> -----Original Message-----
> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-
> bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Carbone
> Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 4:19 PM
> To: publib at webjunction.org
> Subject: [Publib] Charging for transient computer users
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> I am wondering if there are any public libraries out there who charge a
> usage fee to your transient computer users such as tourists.
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> If so, what is the fee?  Any details you can provide would be
> appreciated.
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> Thanks
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> Jerry Carbone, Library director
> Brooks Memorial Library
> 224 Main St.
> Brattleboro, VT. 05301
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