An interesting question has come up here at the WPL. Suppose one of our users is here for a limited time and is only wanting a library card for computer use. Give them a computer use only card, right? Right.
AND
COMPUTER USE ONLY CARDS DO NOT INCLUDE LAPTOP USE.
This is because laptops are considered a "check out" on the card. Remember, laptops are $500 items. Even though they are not leaving the building, the library user "borrows" them.
COMPUTER USE ONLY CARDS ENTITLE PATRONS TO USING THE DESKTOP COMPUTERS IN REFERENCE. NOTHING ELSE.
If the library user has picture identification and proof of address, they can use a laptop....the card needs to expire three weeks before they leave.....
This, of course, begs a new question: Suppose someone is only using laptops and computers, can we change the expiration date to closer than three weeks before they leave?
FOR NOW, THE ANSWER IS NO. COMPUTER USE ONLY CARDS MEAN NO BORROWING INCLUDING LAPTOPS.
And, I will bring this question to Department Heads.....
Questions? Comments? Let me know!
No comments:
Post a Comment