(Jan 19/25) Before COVID, access to computers in the common area of the library was not restricted- no ID or password was required. Many health professionals used those computers. The terminals have diminished in number, and are now password gated. At a minimum temporary day passes should be permitted (if not free access) just as they are given out at other Mc libraries. Restore number of terminals. Please & thank you.
Library response: Thank you for sharing your concerns about the public computers in the Health Sciences Library. We have changed computer access to require a username and password. We have added this layer of security to ensure we comply
with the Hospital's and the University's cyber security requirements. If you do not have login credentials, you may obtain a temporary username and password from the Information Desk at the library entrance. The number of public
computers is determined based on usage. We have installed software that monitors how frequently the computers are in use. This data is evaluated throughout the year and informs when to add or remove computers. Please feel
free to reach out directly if you have more questions about our library computers. Thank you. (Jan 20/25)
Answered by: Jennifer McKinnell (Director, Health Sciences Library)
Answered by: Jennifer McKinnell (Director, Health Sciences Library)