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TECHNOLOGY CENTER

 

Computers

  • Please read our Internet Policy.
  • To ensure courtesy and fair access, the Library may set and enforce behavior standards.
  • Usage is first come, first serve, with sign in required. Reservation of individual workstations in the Tech Center is not possible at this time.
  • The Library Internet PCs are free, self-guided machines. Limited instruction from Librarians is available as time permits. Librarians can point you to more resources, and will offer scheduled training classes, but can only provide basic assistance at individual workstations.
  • Individuals are expected to use the Library's Internet PCs in a responsible and courteous manner.
  • The Library may limit the number of people using computers, the number waiting nearby, or the amount of time per day an individual may use the Internet.
  • Downloading to a floppy disk is permitted; blank, formatted disks are available at the Reference Desk for $1.00. Printing is available for 15 cents per page (debit card required).
  • Children through the eighth grade must have parental permission to use the Internet (see Rules of the Road handout in the Children's Room).
  • The Library does not provide e-mail for users. Use of independent e-mail services, such as Hotmail or Yahoo Mail, are at the discretion of the user and the user of the service is responsible for their own e-mail.
  • The Library uses a commercial filtering software program to control access to illegal and inappropriate materials. The Library has no control over this software, and is not responsible for any failures on the part of the software to block or not block web sites.
  • Patrons must finish their work and log off 15 minutes before the Library closes.
THE LIBRARY DOES NOT PERMIT
  • Conducting for-profit business on the Library's Internet computers
  • Political lobbying
  • Violation of any federal, state or local law or regulation including, but not restricted to, copyright infringement and acts of a threatening, harassing or obscene nature.

WARNING: Abuse of the equipment or the acceptable use policy may result in the loss of Library privileges.  

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