Originally posted here by hobbdebub
unit321:
Maybe that is because most of the time all of the securing is being done by volunteers. (At least in my town). I know that most libraries in small towns have a very limited budget to work with so they don't have a lot to spend on security. I am sure if you find the security of your library below your standards that if you asked they may be more than happy to let you help secure it. It would do them a service and it would be a good learning experience for you also.
I also volenteer at the library I teach classes on computers and security and stuff. I have submitted many exploits, flaws, and patches/solutions to library security managers, not ONE has been taken seriously or had something done about it. For instance the timer on the computers can be done with a ctrl+alt+delete and you can create your own accounts on computers enabling you to install trojans, delete files, and otherwise raise hell. This is a serious problem at the library. I suprisingly see many people commiting dirty deeds on libarary computers. Also in the lah pwds are sent in the clear! Hello! Anybody home! What about a simple encryption system for the lan or something. Quite frankly library securit, at least what ive seen is pathetic.