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Powering up at libraries tied to effects on services

By June Watanabe

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 20, 2012

~~<p><strong>Question:</strong> Now that public libraries provide free Wi-Fi, the Liliha library has decided to not allow the use of electrical outlets under the desks, so usage is limited to the length of battery power. The Kalihi library allows patrons to use the electrical outlets, so we are able to use Wi-Fi for any length of time. Why are there different rules at different libraries? Are the individual libraries able to restrict electrical access? A clerk told me this new policy started around Oct. 1.</p>
<p><strong>Answer:</strong> Individual libraries may set their own policies.</p>
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Question: Now that public libraries provide free Wi-Fi, the Liliha library has decided to not allow the use of electrical outlets under the desks, so usage is limited to the length of battery power. The Kalihi library allows patrons to use the electrical outlets, so we are able to use Wi-Fi for any length of time. Why are there different rules at different libraries? Are the individual libraries able to restrict electrical access? A clerk told me this new policy started around Oct. 1.

Answer: Individual libraries may set their own policies. Login for more...



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