About the Library

Use of Library Facilities

I C6

PUBLIC ACCESS COMPUTERS

POLICY:

The Park Ridge Public Library provides computers for use by the general public. Some provide Internet Access (Internet Access policy I C 6a) and word processing software, presentation software, and spreadsheet software; others provide access to the library's online catalog or other software applications. Several computers in the Children's Services Department provide access to educational games and special rules apply (see below). RULES (for using computers with software applications):

  1. The Library has an automated PC reservation system for most public computer stations. Reservations may be made in person or by phone. Reservations are recommended for the computers in the Reader Services Computer Room
  2. Occasionally, the computers may be down for reasons beyond our control. Lost time will not be added on or given to anyone who has lost scheduled time. Staff on duty has the right to cancel or interrupt use of the computer at any time.
  3. The Library reserves the right to determine which peripherals can be used with our computers.
  4. Patrons may not bring their own programs to use on the computers.
  5. The Library is not responsible for damage to peripherals that a patron brings into the Library for use on the computers.
  6. Most programs include self-explanatory directions. While the library staff is available for guidance, they cannot provide in-depth instruction.
  7. Printing is charged at $.10 per page. Color printing is charged at $1.00 per page. The Library will not provide refunds for pages printed in error.
  8. Floppy disks and USB removable disk drives are available for purchase at the Information Desks for saving patron work.
  9. Law forbids duplication of copyrighted software. Library software may not be copied
  10. The Library has the right to restrict usage by those people who cannot abide by the general regulations of the Library or the specific regulations governing the computers.
EDUCATIONAL GAME COMPUTERS IN CHILDREN'S SERVICES

  1. Reservations may be made in person or by phone at the Information Desk in the Children's Services Department for either ½ hour or a full hour. Reservations will be held for 10 minutes after which the computer will be made available.
  2. Children must be at least 2 years of age or older to use the computers.
  3. Educational Game computers may be used for one hour per day.
  4. There is no printing available through the game computers.