[Genealib] Unaccompanied Minors

[Martha Grenzeback]

I think it would be legitimate to post signs saying that that room's 
computers are to be used for genealogical research only. (I'm 
assuming the kids are NOT doing genealogical research.) If possible, 
it might also be useful to block MySpace and similar on those computers.
Why do they prefer those computers?

Martha Grenzeback
Omaha Public Library


At 04:59 PM 9/14/2008, Iris Bolar wrote:
>Are there any local history/genealogy rooms in public libraries that 
>have limits on the number of teens and other unaccompanied minors 
>using the room's computers when computers in other areas are clearly 
>available?  Genealogy patrons have complained about the number of 
>kids using our special collection room (some don't want to see ANY 
>kids when they come in there!), and the kids often have to be asked 
>to be quiet or leave.  The problem isn't one or two kids, but three 
>and more.  Kids are passing available computers outside the room and 
>coming straight to the research area where we have signs that 
>researchers have priority.  If a genealogist needs a computer we ask 
>if someone volunteers to give up their computer or we have to boot someone.
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