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During system configuration, computers
are organized into functional groups and the selected policies
are applied to all computers in a group.
Policies configurable on a group-by-group basis include:
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Session length |
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Reservation style: reservations or first-come-first-served
waiting list |
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Minimum and/or maximum age required for access (* see
note) |
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Patron type attribute required for access (* see
note) |
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Web content
filter profile to be applied to the session |
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Warning time (automatic warning at 1 minute left plus at one
additional specified time) |
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Whether to allow automatic session time
extensions when no other users are waiting for a
computer |
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Whether to require users to log in with ID (useful for
card catalog computer groups) |
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Whether to provide free printing for all print jobs (useful for card
catalog computer groups) |
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Optionally lock screen or end session after a specified mouse/keyboard
inactivity time |
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Optionally shut down computers automatically at the
end of the operating day |
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Optionally reboot computers automatically between
sessions |
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Whether users must accept your custom usage policy
statement |
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* These specific features require that CASSIE
be linked to a supported ILS or other data source via
Patron Authentication.
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The User Experience
Between sessions, computers
display a screensaver with their name and status, and the time
of day. After logging in, the user is presented with a toolbar
that contains functions consistent with their access level.
A timer in the corner of the toolbar
keeps the user abreast of their remaining session time. Messages
are displayed notifying the user of an impending session end or
a session time extension. All unprinted print jobs are deleted
and all applications are closed at the end of the session.
Optionally, you may specify that browser caches, cookies,
bookmarks and favorites be cleared as well.
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Standard users have access to their account status including
account balances and password (if the system is configured to
use passwords), their print job list, a screen locking function,
and a session-end function.
Staff are presented with
additional
functions that allow control and/or configuration of the system,
depending upon access level.
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