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From: (Susan Petersen in Northern California)
Subject: Re: [Godfrey Lib-H] Fw: [SABR Info] Proquest and Heritage Quest Database Access
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2006 17:26:55 +0000


Just to keep the facts straight, although I live 2 1/2 hours from the library in question, anyone living, working or attending school in the state of CA can get a card. I would send them a copy of my driver's license, utility bills and anything else, as I am a resident. The only requirement I don't want to met is driving a 5 hour round trip to smile at the librarian for less than 5 minutes. (With all do respect, I do understand the policy, as I work for a gov't. agency myself. I just think it is time they look at there policy.)

Susan
Sutter County, CA


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>
> In a message dated 6/10/2006 1:35:08 A.M. Central Standard Time,
> writes:
>
> Sorry, but just about every library requires acquiring their card in
> person. Presenting a photo ID, Picking up card in person (to verify
> identity) Welcome to the era of the Patriot Act!!
>
>
>
> Hi Maureen,
> It really is more than the patriot act. Most libraries that provide access
> to various databases also have to sign a contract with the companies that own
> those databases. Those contracts have terms that the libraries have to
> agree to, one of which is often that they will only allow access to the
> databases
> to "their patrons". That usually means that in the library, anyone coming
> in to use that library can have access to the database but that in terms of
> remote access the library is restricted to allowing only their registered
> patrons access.
> For public libraries, being a "registered patron" usually means proving not
> only who you are but where you live as most public libraries have some
> definition of service in terms of locality. So they need to see some proof of
> residence.
> For college libraries, being a "registered patron" usually means being a
> currently enrolled student.
> In the case mentioned where the librarian is holding fast to not issuing the
> card by mail I would imagine that she is just abiding by her libraries
> policies. But that those policies also reflect the terms in some of the
> agreements the library has with various companies.
> In some cases, libraries form together as a group to purchase access to
> databases. That joint agreement might also have requirements concerning the
> issuing of any cards.
> Example, we do joint purchasing with 6 other libraries. But... the
> agreement is that only "registered patrons" of each library have remote access
> to the
> resources. Should one of those libraries choose to begin allowing access to
> groups outside that definition they would not be in compliance with the
> agreement and technically could lose their access.
> Now... bet you know more than you ever wanted to know..... What can I
> say... it is 4 a.m. here.....
> Take care - Emma
>
>
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