Userful June 2006 Newsletter

Userful June 2006 Newsletter

In this issue...

Featured DiscoverStation Deployments

Tofield Public Library (AB) We're pleased to welcome yet another Alberta Library.

Neuse Regional Library (NC) Neuse has added DiscoverStation to its public computer program in Green County including integration with TLC.

Choteau Public Library (MT)

Fairfield Public Library (MT) We're very pleased to add two more Montana Libraries from the Pathfinder Federation.

Welcome to better Public Computing!

OpenDocument: The Document Format for Open Information Access

Userful introduces a new, easier to use Timer applet in DiscoverStation 4.2. The new dialog puts all the inactivity timeouts in a drop down list including disabling the feature.

The new dialog has improved usability through simplified wording and a more consistent way of changing session options.

For more information, contact your Userful representative or visit http://userful.com/products/faq/one-faq?faq_id=16&p=discoverstation#318 .

Join the DiscoverAssist Beta Program

There's still time to join the DiscoverAssist Beta program before this ground-breaking public computing management tool is released to Userful customers. The DiscoverAssist Beta Program allows current and potential customers to contribute ideas and feedback about DiscoverAssist. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it '; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text77624 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to sign up today.

Unauthorized Computer Use: Don't Let it Happen at Your Library

The Arizona Daily Star reported earlier this month in a story headlined "Porn suspect arrested at library" : "A Tucson man was arrested Wednesday after an employee told police that he was looking at child pornography on a computer at a University of Arizona library."

Although not all unauthorized users are out to violate your acceptable use policy, many threats to public computers and public computer users often come from within the library itself. Spyware and viruses can be installed maliciously or inadvertently on Windows PCs, trojans can be installed to phish for user information, and users can use public computers to illicitly access information without leaving a trace. DiscoverStation's patron authentication features prevent unauthorized use and deters malicious use, while DiscoverStation's virus-proof desktop protects your library and patrons by ensuring that computer viruses and other malware cannot run.

Contact your Userful representative today to find out how to protect your library with DiscoverStation.

Upgrade to DiscoverStation with Gates Grants

Both single and multi-station DiscoverStation are eligible for Gates Grants funding. Ask one of our knowledgeable Userful public computing specialists about how DiscoverStation can reduce TCO by 54%. For more on how to best invest your Gates Grants, visit http://userful.com/document/gates.pdf


DiscoverStation 4.2 Adds Many New Features

In response to customer requests, Userful's development team has incorporated a number of new features to be released shortly. Among them are the new Filter and Timer applet, enhancements to reporting functionality, and options for logging out patrons.

DiscoverStation 4.2 updates will be automatically deployed to current DiscoverStation 4 users during the week of July 3. For a complete list of recent enhancements, contact your Userful representative.

Come Meet the DiscoverStation Team at one of our Upcoming Events

Userful invites interested individuals to attend our DiscoverStation demonstrations this summer, held in conjunction with new DiscoverStation deployments. Contact your Userful representative to locate a deployment near you.

To view a list of all upcoming Userful events, please visit our events page .

Success Stories with Userful: Case Study of Montana Libraries

This month, read about how and why three Montana libraries deployed DiscoverStation in this case study .

Do you have a story about how DiscoverStation has helped make your library an even bigger success? We'd like to hear it. Send your story to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , so we can let everyone know about the benefits you've experienced by switching to DiscoverStation.

You can read all our DiscoverStation case studies on-line at http://userful.com/customers/ .

Thanks for Visiting at CLA, ALA and SuperNet

It was great to see so many old and new faces at recent conferences. Thank you to everyone who came by our booths and Internet Cafes.

Take a Quick Tour of DiscoverStation for Libraries

Any time, day or night, you can learn more about how DiscoverStation will improve your library's public computer program by watching one of our Flash demos. Join the hundreds of people who test drive DiscoverStation every month. Visit: http://userful.com/products/library-ds-demo

You can also download our latest documentation and product guides at http://userful.com/support/documentation


Download a Free DiscoverStation Trial Today

Turn any PC into a DiscoverStation. It's now even easier to take advantage of DiscoverStation's complete public access solution. Sign up today to download a trial version of DiscoverStation. Visit http://www.userful.com/download/

Your Userful representative will be glad to help you with downloading and installation.

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