Issues with public access PCs, software, browsers, etc. Issues with public access PCs, software, etc.
Libraries typically overlook the issue of security, use and maintenance of public access PCs.
The following information addresses various concerns and issues that develop in a library where there are PCs available for the public to access the Internet, the online catalog, and various software applications and electronic resources. Software such as WinU and Fortress can be configured to block access to software. You can control such activities in many ways. Netscape information Internet Explorer information Note that if you allow patron access to online e-mail, placing a site in the Restricted category automatically blocks cookies, among other things. If you leave that blocked, patrons will probably not be able to access mail.