This is also an issue which we are exploring but from a slightly different
perspective. In York we get a high number of visitors not only from the UK
but also from further afield.
We have always offered free Internet access but have found over the last
year that word of our free access has spread, particularly among students
attending short (1 month) English courses. There are occasions when our
facilities are completely taken over.
We were looking at introducing a charge for anyone who is not currently
living, working or studying in York. However we have been asked to explore
other methods of restricting access.
I wondered what other authorities were doing?
Helen Compton
Senior Librarian: ICT & Lifelong Learning
City of York Library Service
York Central Library
Museum Street
York
YO1 7DS
01904 552802
07904 580422
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-----Original Message-----
From: Alan Boughey [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 29 January 2002 15:25
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Charging for ICT access post Peoples Network
Although in Bury we will be moving towards free access, I was just
wondering about any authorities that are planning on continuing charging
after the Peoples Network is installed - are there any? Would be
interested in hearing about this perspective. Thanks.
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