[Michlib-l] Computer guest pass question

[Deb Craig]

We ask to see I.D. once we've determined they don't in fact, have a library
card. Some of our patrons don't carry their cards
so will ask for a pass instead. A pass will get them 1 hour on a computer
with the option to extend for another hour depending on how full the
computers are.


For years there was a limit to how much they could owe us and still be able
to use the computers.
A few years ago that policy was set aside as an equity issue, I believe.

Deb Craig
Circulation Services
Willard Public Library
7 W. Van Buren St.
Battle Creek, Mi. 49017
(269)968-8166


On Sun, Jan 22, 2023 at 5:44 PM Candy Mahoney via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> We don't require any id or impose any time limits. Our computers are
> free for community use.
>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2023 at 9:42 AM Susan Wess via Michlib-l
> <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:
> >
> > All we ask, for anyone using a computer, is their first name for our
> time mgt program. They do not have to be a card holder & we don’t check, if
> they are a card holder, for any fines.
> >
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> > From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> on behalf of Laura Puckett
> via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> > Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2023 9:28:26 AM
> > To: michlib-l at mcls.org <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer guest pass question
> >
> > Hello there,
> >
> > We've been looking at aspects of our computer use policy and were
> curious what other libraries had to say about guest passes for adults. Do
> you make patrons sign in, show ID, or anything like that? What does your
> policy say about a patron using the computer who may have high fines?
> >
> > Thank you in advance!
> >
> > --
> > Laura Puckett
> > PR and Technology Instruction Associate Librarian
> > Van Buren District Library
> > 200 N Phelps St
> > Decatur, MI 49045
> > 269-423-4771
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> Candace Mahoney (she/her)
> Circulation Supervisor
> Salem-South Lyon District Library
> 9800 Pontiac Trail
> South Lyon, MI 48178
> 248-437-6431
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