Time Limit Manager v3 Design to promotes fair and appropriate use of public access computers, Time Limit Manager (TLM) provides a convenient and reliable method to implement custom Usage Policies for such computers in schools, public libraries or cybercafe.
TLM provides all necessary infrastructure to display a Usage Policy on each computer screen, to require and obtain patron’s digital assent to the Usage Policy prior to computer access, to enforce computer session time, to effect an orderly closing of all previous session applications, and to return to the Usage Policy display for the next patron.

Remote Observation

TLM also provides for the remote observation of computer use.  On a librarian’s computer TLM will display the status of every public access computer.  This status includes which computers are in-use, idle, or off-line.  Librarian’s can view screen shots, end sessions, and send messages reminding particular patrons of appropriate use.

Countdown Timer

TLM displays an unobtrusive countdown timer on each public access computer indicating the time that the patron has remaining before all of their programs are automatically closed and the machine is prepared for the next user.  At two intervals shortly before the session is to end, the patrons are given a prominent on-screen notice that their applications will soon be closed.

Scheduled Closure

TLM can be used to effect the orderly ending of all computer sessions at a particular time prior to the lab closing.  This saves the administrator from the unenviable task of walking around to each computer reminding patrons that the lab is closing.

Summary of Features

• Display your custom Usage Policy Statement or go with the TLM default
• Fairly and near effortlessly allocate public access computer time
• Least expensive, easy to use public access computer management software
• TLM works great with single public access computers or networks of thousands
• Create pools of computers with alternate Usage Policies or session durations
• Instantly view and tally computer activity (in-use and idle) throughout your entire library
• Easy installation will have you up and running in minutes
• Using TLM, adminstrator no longer need to stroll around policing computer users
• Your help desk will always know which computers are available and how much time is left for each active computer session, without leaving their post
• Automatically closes all programs used by the previous user
• TLM gives users a convenient countdown timer displaying their remaining time in the session
• Librarians

		Allow different computer session duration for different times of the day. And choose to either allow users to go over session length when computer demand is low, or force turnover at the end of each session
		Remotely monitor the screen content of all public access computers identifying inappropriate use. Or remotely terminate any session, either immediately or after the user is given time to save work
		Administrator can remotely send messages warning patrons of inappropriate use
		Automatically stop computer use at, or prior to, library closing time

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