[Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . .

[Pat Mitchell]

At the Ypsilanti District Library, we do charge $2.00 for computer/internet use if the patron is 18 years old or older and does not have a library card.  We encourage residents to get a library card which patrons can use to access computers/internet for free.  We do not charge patrons under 18 years of age for computer/internet use.

Patricia Mitchell
Youth Librarian
Ypsilanti District Library
229 W. Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734-482-4110, x1390

-----Original Message-----
From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Valerie Long
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 2:24 PM
To: Jaema Berman <jberman at tln.lib.mi.us>
Cc: MichLibList Serve <michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org>
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . .

Sylvia,

I work at Ann Arbor District Library and we don't charge for computer/internet use - just printing.  I don't know if Ypsilanti District Library charges for computer use, but they do charge non-card-holders to use their wi-fi.  If you're not a card owner, it costs $2 for a guest pass.  I used to study there when I was in school because studying at AADL was difficult as patrons would still ask me questions.

Valerie Long
Desk Clerk


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jaema Berman" <jberman at tln.lib.mi.us>
To: "Sylvia Merz" <lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org>
Cc: "MichLibList Serve" <michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org>
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 2:08:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . .

Hi Sylvia, 

I don't think anyone charges for internet or computer use. 

The public pays for it through their tax dollars.  

And as for the staff time in monitoring this activity, I feel that what we invest in terms of staff and time, comes back to us in greater public support of the super service and access to technology we provide to everyone, young and old. 

Sincerely,
Jaema

----- Original Message -----
From: Sylvia Merz <lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org>
To: MichLibList Serve <michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org>
Sent: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:17:20 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . .

Can you please  tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget.  And, also what about the staff time involved in  monitoring this activity:  worth the investment of time?

Thanks.

 

Sylvia Merz, Director 

Leland Township Library     

203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736     

Leland, MI 49654-0736

PH: 231-256-9152     FAX: 231-256-8847

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5     Wednesday-10 to 6
Saturday-10 to 2

lelandlibrary.org

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Jaema Berman
Director
Addison Twp. Public Library
1400 Rochester Rd.
Leonard, MI 48367
Phone: 248-628-7180
Fax: 248-628-6109
http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org

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