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Run: Public Computer Usage and Sign-In Log (Library)

Track patron computer sessions, station assignments, and policy acknowledgments in one library log. Use it to manage time limits, document exceptions, and ke...

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Patron Identification

Library Card Number (required)

Enter your library card barcode number. This is the primary identifier for your session log.

First Name (Optional)

Optional. Providing your first name helps staff assist you if needed.

Patron Type (required)

Select the category that best describes you. Guest passes may require staff approval.

Is a parent or guardian present or on file for this session? (required)

Required for patrons under 18 per library minor use policy.

Session and Station Assignment

Session Date (required)

Date of the computer session.

Assigned Station / Computer Number (required)

Enter the workstation label or number assigned by staff.

Session Start Time (required)

Time the patron began using the computer.

Allotted Session Time Limit (minutes) (required)

Select the time block approved for this session. Extensions require staff approval.

Session End Time (Actual)

Actual time the patron ended the session. Completed by staff or patron at sign-out.

Primary Purpose of Session

Optional. Helps the library understand community needs for resource planning.

Usage Policy Acknowledgment

I have read and agree to the Library's Acceptable Use Policy for public computers. (required)

The Acceptable Use Policy prohibits illegal activity, harassment, accessing obscene content, and unauthorized data collection. A copy is posted at each workstation and available at the reference desk.

Yes No N/A

I understand my session time limit and that I may be asked to end my session if the computer is needed by another patron. (required)

Sessions may be extended if no other patrons are waiting, at staff discretion.

Yes No N/A

I understand that session logs (card number, station, and times) are retained for 30 days for operational purposes only and are not shared with third parties. (required)

The library collects only the minimum information necessary to manage computer access. Logs are purged on a rolling 30-day cycle per library data retention policy.

Yes No N/A

Staff Use Only – Session Notes and Compliance

Was a session time extension granted?

Reason for Extension

Brief reason for approving the extension.

Was a policy or conduct incident recorded for this session?

Incident Report Reference Number

Enter the reference number from the separately filed incident report. Do not duplicate incident details here.

Was an equipment issue noted at this station?

Equipment Issue Description

Briefly describe the issue. Submit a separate IT work order if repair is needed.

Staff Initials

Initials of the staff member completing this section.

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