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Welcome to the Paul Sawyier Public Library Computer
Centers.
Did you know that the Library offers
FREE internet access?
The Library has 45 Public
Access computers that are available for Internet access, word processing, spreadsheet, creating
presentations, desktop publishing, trip planning, database management and
much more. Several of these workstations are located in the
children's department specifically for their use and include
children's programs and games.
We are now offering
color laser printing to enhance your computer experience!
COMPUTER USAGE
Use of a Library computer indicates agreement to all of the
Library's policies.
Before using a computer and/or accessing the Internet, each user
MUST:
-Log on with a valid library card from the Paul Sawyier Public Library.
-Use of the computers will be on a first come, first served basis.
-First floor computers are reserved for those age 16 & over.
-Second floor computers are reserved for those under age 16. Adults may
not use these computers unless they are assisting their child and the
child is with them at the computer terminal, paying attention to the
screen.
COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS:
-20 sit-down stations and 8 stand-up stations
on the first floor that may be used in any combination for a total of
150 minutes per day.
-13 stations in the Youth Department on the second
floor with 30 minute time limits per day.
-6 stations in the Young Adult area on the second
floor with 90 minute time limits per day.
PRINTING:
Please be aware of what you are printing. You are
responsible for all your print jobs.
Printing is $.10 per page for black / white
and $.25 for full color. Color printing is available on the first
floor. Printed materials may be picked up at
the print release station from the first floor computers or at the Youth Services
Desk
from the Youth Services Room computers.
TYPEWRITER:
1 available on first floor.
Provide your own paper or purchase it at the front desk for $.10 per
page.
PAUL SAWYIER
PUBLIC LIBRARY
INTERNET DISCLAIMER
The Internet and its available resources contain a wide variety of
materials and opinions from varied points of view. In offering Internet
access, the staff of the Paul Sawyier Public Library cannot control access
points which often change rapidly and unpredictably.
Users are hereby notified that they are responsible for the access
points they reach. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility
for their children’s use of the Internet in the Library.
The Paul Sawyier Public Library assumes no responsibility for any
damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of its internet services.
Paul Sawyier Public Library
Computer/Internet Use Policy
Using any public access computer/internet workstation at the Paul
Sawyier Public Library is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use
will result in loss of this privilege. Examples of inappropriate use
include, but are not limited to, those listed below.
When you use a public access computer/internet workstation at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, you agree to use the computer/internet resources
in a responsible manner, consistent with the educational and informational
purposes for which they are provided and you agree to the Library’s rules
and regulations.
Library staff is available to assist patrons with internet usage, but
may not be familiar with every application patrons wish to use. Due to
scheduling restraints, there may not be an internet trained librarian on
duty at all times. Because of the many different available applications,
Library staff cannot provide complete technical support.
Examples of inappropriate use, include, but are not limited to:
Any illegal activity;
Unauthorized copying of copyright-protected materials;
Tampering with library software & hardware, including, but not
limited to changing wallpaper, adding/deleting icons, bookmarks,
etc.;
Sending threatening, obscene or harassing materials, messages;
Sending, receiving, displaying, viewing, printing text and/or
graphics which may reasonably be construed as obscene;
MISUSE OF THE LIBRARY’S COMPUTER/INTERNET WORKSTATIONS
AND/OR TYPEWRITER MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES.
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