We do require a library card for people who are local (or semi-local). Out of state, or people who are just passing through are given a guest password for the day. We ask them to show us an ID, but we don't record their names anywhere. As far as signup goes, we use a software package to limit people to an hour a day and to manage the print functions. After our patrons show us their library card we register them in the system and give them a password which is good from then on. As noted above, visitors are given a guest password.
Hope this helps! Judy Duer Library Director Temple (TX) Public Library [email protected] 100 W. Adams Ave. Temple TX 76501 254 298-5707 254 298-5328 (fax) ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Waynette Ditto Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 12:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ctls-l] Computer sign in question I am wondering how many libraries have policies that require their patrons to have a library card to use the computer? If not, do you just require a sign in sheet or how to do service out-of-town patrons that are just stopping by to use the computer? Currently, Hewitt Public Library does not require a library card to use the computers. N. Waynette Ditto, Library Director Hewitt Public Library 254-666-2442 Fax 254-666-6025 www.cityofhewitt.com/hpl<http://www.cityofhewitt.com/hpl>
