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1. Reserve
Use your own library card number to reserve a computer at a Reservation Station or any available computer (reservations for Youth Services computers can only be created at the Youth Services Reservation Station). Reserve the next available computer or reserve a computer for a specific time in the next 7 days.
A receipt is printed for each reservation made at a Reservation Station. Keep this receipt! It contains:
· the time of your reservation
· the name of the computer reserved for you
· a 4-digit reservation number
2. Sign On
At the reservation time, sign onto the designated computer using your reservation number. You may sign onto your computer early if it is available. Your reservation will expire if you do not sign onto the computer within ten (10) minutes after the reservation time printed on the receipt.
Each reservation is for sixty (60) minutes*. A time clock will count down the time remaining in your session.
To temporarily leave your terminal during a session, Lock the computer with a password of your choice so it cannot be used by another until you return or your session expires. Session time continues to count down when a computer is locked.
3. Quit
Click the Done button to end a session and make the computer available for another user.
Three warnings will appear before a session expires—at 10, 4, and 2 minutes.
Any unsaved work will be lost when a session expires.
Frequently Asked PC Reservation Questions
How long can I use a computer?
- Adult Services, & Reader's Advisory Services computers are reserved for 90 minutes sessions.
- Children’s Services are reserved for60 minutes sessions
- Short Sessions of less than 90 or 60 minutes will be offered by the reservation system, if available.
- Express Internet Station computers offer 15 minute sessions, no reservations.
What if I do not have a library card?
Express Internet Station computers in Audiovisual Services require no reservation and offer 15 minute sessions. Please visit the Circulation Desk for more information on obtaining a library card.
How many times can I use a computer each day?
Each individual may have two computer sessions per day. The second may be reserved after the first is complete. There is no limit on usage of the Express Internet Station computers when patrons are not waiting.
What is a session?
A session includes sessions of any length. A reservation not utilized or cancelled is also considered a session. Cancel your session with a librarian before the reservation time if you do not plan on using it.
What if my computer is available early?
You may sign onto your computer early if it is available. Your session time begins when you sign on.
What if no one is scheduled after me?
If your Adult Services, Reader's Advisory Services or Job Resource Center computer has not been reserved after your session, you will be offered up to two (2) fifteen-minute extensions. Children’s Services computers offer one (1) 15-minute extension. Express Internet Station computers do not offer extensions and will automatically reboot after your session has ended.
Can I reserve a computer for my child?
Adult cards may be used to reserve Children’s Services computers.
What if someone leaves without ending the session?
If a session is idle (but not locked) for 10 minutes, an alert will appear asking if the computer is still being used. If no reply is received, the session is ended and the computer is made available for another user. Use the Lock feature to hold a computer if you must step away.
Can I print?
Yes, you can print from a patron PC within the Library.
Can I read the messages in another language?
You may view the reservation and system messages and alerts in Spanish and French by clicking either the Español or Francais button available when you reserve or sign on to your computer.
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