[Publib] Re: Internet Computers--Time limits

[Keri Adams]

The only problem with that argument is that my library has thousands of
books and fifteen public internet terminals (five of which are for online
applications/database research or children only).  Lack many of you, we lack
the funds, space, and infrastructure to expand and lately our wait times
have increased from no wait-10 minute wait to very frequently a 10 minute
wait up to a half an hour wait.  People will often not sign up if there is a
wait, but will hop onto an open terminal.

Our policy allows patrons a 30 minute session with ability to extend their
time 10 minutes indefinitely if no one is waiting.  They are limited to two
sessions in a day however.

I'm one of those people who gets home from work and uses her computer for
another 5 or so hours, so I certainly don't devalue using the computer as
unimportant or less valuable than reading.  I just physically can't provide
the same quantity of internet service to the public that I am fortunate to
have at home.

Keri Adams
YA Librarian
Johnson Public Library
Hackensack, NJ

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> How many of us would be thrilled if patrons came in and sat down with a
> book, and were so enthralled that they didn't stop reading until we
> kicked them out at closing?  Would we be thinking after half an hour,
> "That's enough, why don't you go do something worthwhile?"
>
> Food for thought.
>
> Lesley Knieriem
> Rogers Public Library
> Rogers, AR
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