RE: Inhouse OPAC vs. Remote OPAC?

["Todd Humble" <THUMBLE at nrhtx dot com>]

We currently use netscape in super kiosk mode with restricted web access on the OPAC's... Essentially whitelisting the sites we allow the browser to go to and by eliminating the controls of the browser MOST patrons will not surf and those that do are limited due to restricted settings of allowed sites... this could cause issues if you have many URL's linked to that also contain information you would not like them to browse through, but by in large our OPACs stay as OPACs based on ip settings and restrictions.

I have had an open call with Innovative for nearly a year regarding other programs that easily allow a Kiosk mode (without visible browser controls).  I am sure other browsers can be configured this way, but currently we only use Netscape for this.

Todd J. Humble, Supervisor 
North Richland Hills Public Library
NRH, TX 76180-7901
(817) 427 - 6822
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Ballard, Terry Prof. [mailto:Terry dot Ballard at quinnipiac dot edu] 
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:01 AM
To: IUG INNOPAC List
Subject: RE: Inhouse OPAC vs. Remote OPAC?

One way to do this would be to buy their scoping product and set up a
scope for the purpose of inside users that has links to all of the
IP-controlled databases. You could set each machine inside the library
to go to that scope as the default. If the main page that users can get
from home does not have links to the Inhouse page, then they do not have
to be frustrated. 

Terry Ballard, Automation Librarian
Quinnipiac University, Bernhard Library
275 Mt. Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT, 06518
203-582-8945
terry dot ballard at quinnipiac dot edu
http://faculty.quinnipiac.edu/libraries/tballard
 
 

-----Original Message-----
From: innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org
[mailto:innopac-bounces at innopacusers dot org] On Behalf Of Jeff Somerfield
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 8:42 AM
To: IUG
Subject: Inhouse OPAC vs. Remote OPAC?

Hello,

Can 2 OPAC interfaces be created, one for in-library use and one for
remote
access?

We do not wish to allow patrons access to the www from within the
library.
That would constitute the OPAC machine becoming a public access internet
station. Internet Use agreements would need to be filed and patrons
would
not have ready access to the catalog. We currently use CybaryN which
disallows entry to outside sites, but we do not want to disappoint our
patrons by having a visible Webbridge, Metafind, or Syndetics link that
goes
nowhere. An in-house interface would be basic, the remote would offer
full
access to outside resources.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,


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Jeff Somerfield, Webmaster / Systems Specialist
Library System of Lancaster County
1866 Colonial Village Lane, Suite 107
Lancaster, PA 17601
717.207.0500 x1272  FAX 717.207.0504

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