See also bug 1627.
This seems like it could be a huge privacy issue on Catalog computers in public libraries. It would be nice if we could set the staff and OPAC to different timeouts.
Our libraries would also like this to be developed. Thank you
We would also like to see a "refresh" timer for the Opac. We have already had issues with patrons leaving themselves logged in.
Since Koha has added a timeout function to the Self check and Self return systems, which seem to work on the Opac side (not the intranet side) shouldn't this be an easy enhancement/bug to fix now?
If we can't make it separate sessions easily, maybe we could have different timemouts for users with permissions and without? Or differentiate using the 'staff' patron category setting. So normal users that are only expected to use the OPAC can have a shorter timeout period than staff users working in the staff interface.
I think having a timeout difference for Staff vs. Others would be extremely useful. Our public services staff each have their own login and cycle through service desks every hour. Being able to ensure their account is logged out after a set amount of time would be helpful.