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

Tue Sep 8 14:40:04 PDT 2015

We DO check ID because we found that many of the individuals asking to log in as a guest were actually patrons with blocked accounts due to large unpaid fines and/or missing material.  

Colin M. Rea

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From: Su Liudahl [mailto:opalsu at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:30 PM
To: Buzzy Nielsen
Cc: libs-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
Subject: Re: [Libs-Or] Questions about "Internet Only" cards and internet guest passes

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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Library Director
Hood River County Library District
502 State Street
Hood River, Oregon 97031
541-387-7062
http://hoodriverlibrary.org

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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