The Main Library has 27 personal computers available for public use. All computers have black and white printing available. Each customer may print five free pages per day. Additional pages are ten cents each. Most of the computers are available on a first come first served basis-see below for further detail.
Each customer may use library computers for up to one hour per day, except job seekers using the resume-writing/job searching computers (who are allowed up to two hours per day) or customers with disabilities who are using designated computers in the Kurzweil Room and the Children's Room. These time restrictions do not apply to the computers that access only the library's catalog and subscription databases, which are generally available without sign-ups or time limits.
| COMPUTER LAB |
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11 computers with Internet access, word processing and other Office 2000 software (Excel, Publisher, PhotoDraw, Encyclopedias, Expedia, Streets & Trips)
- One hour limit
- One networked printer
- Sign-up sheet is posted on the front door 30 minutes before opening and in lab during open hour
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| MAGAZINE & NEWSPAPER AREA |
- One computer with word processing only. Sign up at desk (one hour limit).
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| SCIENCE/BUSINESS/SOCIAL SCIENCE AREA |
- One Internet computer, no word processing (sign up at desk-one hour limit)
- One computer with Internet access to government sites (no sign up, no time limit)
- Two resume-writing/job searching computers with Internet access and word processing. Job seekers, who get priority use for these computers, can sign up a week in advance by phone (238-3138) or in person at the Science desk. Two hour limit.
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| ART/MUSIC/HISTORY/LITERATURE AREA |
- Three Internet computers (sign up at desk-one hour limit)
- No word processing
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| EXPRESS INTERNET COMPUTERS (1st floor lobby) |
- Four Internet computers (one with wheelchair access)
- 15-minute limit per person
- No word processing
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| KURZWEIL ROOM |
- One computer with adaptive technologies for persons with disabilities only, including Internet and word processing
- Advance appointments available by phone (238-3138) or in person at Science desk. Training is available on the adaptive technologies. To schedule a training session, call 238-4974.
- Check in at Science desk for access to room
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| CHILDREN'S ROOM |
- Two Internet computers, one of which also has popular educational games. 30 minutes per person per day.
- One computer with word processing for children. Includes adaptive technology for the disabled (this use has priority). 30 minutes per person per day.
- Advance reservations available up to one day in advance by phone (238-3615) or at Children's Room desk.
- Children's Room computers are for use by children (14 years old and under) rather than for adult customers.
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| POLICIES AND PROCEDURES for library cards and these computers: |
- A library card is needed to log on to the computer.
- Customers are strongly encouraged to have their own cards.
- If a customer is visiting the area for a short time, a staff member can log the person on with a staff Internet card.
- A long-term visitor can be issued an "Internet only" card by Information Desk or Computer Lab staff for computer use only (no materials checkout).
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