[Genealib] Unaccompanied Minors

[Mary K. Mannix]

We only have two computers and no one, not matter the age, can use our
computers unless they are patrons of our room.  We often have other
people look yearningly at our machines, but we just tell them they are
for our patrons. Mary

On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 5:59 PM, Iris Bolar <ibolar at sbcglobal.net> 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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Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD