Libraries Test Free Wi-Fi, But Mostly for Patrons

October 26th, 2004

Glenn Fleishman has been studying Wi-Fi access in libraries:

“Based on some research I conducted recently for a magazine article–link to follow in a few weeks–I’ve discovered that the widely cited availability of “free Wi-Fi” in public and university libraries should be called “patron Wi-Fi.” In the majority of libraries I checked around the U.S., using Wi-Fi required a library card (municipal/public) or a student ID (university/academic). In some cases, a Wi-Fi card had to be registered; this is mostly the case at universities.” (link via Larry Borsato)

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