For libraries that offer public microcomputers it is very useful to adopt some tool to control access and usage time, especially when there is a lot of concurrence / queues.
In addition, these kind of tools allow for libraries knowing who uses each microcomputer (by logging each use) inhibiting also the misuse (unauthorized access, crimes and cybercrimes, etc).
This table shows some software options on the market that allow this type of control:
| COMPANY | SOFTWARE | WEBITE | FUNCTIONALITIES |
| Librarica | CASSIE | http://www.librarica.com | Authentication using SIP protocol Limits usage time Queue Control |
| Fortress Grand | Time Limit Manager | https://www.fortresgrand.com | Authentication with “Tickets” per user Limits usage time PC Remote Screen Supervision Sends online message to the user Automatic blocking of all PCs at defined time |
| Cmsdiginet | PCCop | http://www.cmsdiginet.com | Authentication with SIP Access for users without ID Limits usage time Policies by groups of PCs Queue Control |
| Tracsystems | Pharos Signup | http://www.tracsystems.com/signup.html
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Authentication with SIP or database PC Remote Screen Supervision Limits usage time Allows groups of PCs (for groups, for example) Allows you to end a session or block PC Batch Auto Power Off Flexible restrictions according to category Policies by groups of PCs |
If you know another software to include in the list, let me know.
Image souce: Samoilov System Lock | by Yu. Samoilov (https://www.flickr.com/photos/yusamoilov/13334048894)
Software to control the use of public microcomputers
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