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>Our lab has 55 computers in our open lab and we are a school with about
>4,000 students.  We used to let anyone come in and use our lab.  We have
>been so busy that we must restrict users outside our community college from
>using our lab.  We are currently checking student IDs and having them fill
>out a card the first time each semester.  We input the information from the
>card on a database.  Does anyone else have to restrict other users from
>using their labs?  If so what are your solutions to this problem?  Any
>information would be very helpful!
>Kathy Bell
>Computer Lab Coordinator
>Dona Ana Community College
>Las Cruces, New Mexico
>PH 505-527-7657
>Fax 505-527-7515
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We do something similar, the card they fill out informs them of the more
important rules software piracy, . . . . . .

We have installed on top of our computer monitors a business card holder
where the student places their Validated student ID. If they don't have a
current
ID we attempt to verify that ththat person is a syudent and issue a temp permit.
If we cannot verify student status and they cannot produce ID, they are
asked to leave.
We keep track of the temp permits and they have an expiration date. Our lab
monitors
pass thru the labs on a periodic basis, they are checking for ID's and any
problems.

mark
Mark Bozik
Network Manager
Microcomputer Resource Center
Webster University
St. Louis, MO
marcus@library2.websteruniv.edu
CIS - 70611,3022
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