[Libs-Or] Questions about "Internet Only" cards and internet guest passes

[Carol Dinges]

We also issue computer only cards, and we do ask for ID.  If someone doesn't have ID with them, we log them in as a guest (we have some cards at the circ desk for guests, and a staff member logs the person in with that card - we don't give the card itself to the patron).

Carol Dinges
Lebanon Public Library

From: Libs-Or [mailto:libs-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Sheryl Eldridge
Sent: Friday, September 04, 2015 5:10 PM
To: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; 'publib at oclc.org'
Subject: [Libs-Or] Questions about "Internet Only" cards and internet guest passes

Hi,

We use Envisionware to manage Internet use, and currently are offering "Internet Only" cards for people who use our computers, but either don't want to apply for a full card, or can't, because they do not have identification or a local address.

We also give guest passes for the Internet to visitors, although many who request a pass are people who come regularly and decline the offer of an "Internet Only" card.

Up until now, we have not asked for ID from people in either situation.  Some of our staff would like to ask for ID, so we can verify who we give cards to, and put a name to the face of someone if there is a problem.  But we don't want to keep from giving internet access to people without ID.

Can anyone share how this is handled in your library?


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