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

[Su Liudahl]

We don't require an ID either. We do have those without library cards sign
in, which allows staff/volunteers on different shifts to know if kids (or
grownups) are trying to get more than their allotted time each day. We try
to build in a lot of flexibility so those who need extra time for job
searching and other important tasks can get what they need.


~Su

Su Liudahl
Library Director
Creswell Library / Lane Library District
64 West Oregon Avenue
PO Box 366
Creswell, Oregon  97426
(541) 895-3053

On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 10:38 AM, Buzzy Nielsen <buzzy at hoodriverlibrary.org>
wrote:

> We do not check ID for computer users. For us at least, I can't really
> think of a justification for checking an ID? They're not really using a
> service that requires us to know anything about them, and many computer
> users are doing things requiring privacy. Looking at IDs seems like it
> would be an extra step for both the staff and patrons.
>
> Cheers!
> Buzzy
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> On 09/04/2015 05:09 PM, Sheryl Eldridge wrote:
>
> 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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