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Using Computers at the Duluth Public Library

Library Computers at a Glance
In the Computer Lab:

• Internet computers with word processing, tutorials on software & computer use, reference software and children's games

In Youth Services:

• Internet computers for kids, teens or adults accompanying children
• eHomework - links to the Library's subscription databases to help with homework
• Tumblebooks - animated stories
• Games computers - one half hour turn per day; sign up at the Youth Services desk

In Reference & Information:

• Research computers - aassistance with the Library's electronic subscriptions and online research
• Word processing

At Mt. Royal & West Duluth Branch Libraries:

• Internet computers
• Dedicated database computers - access to the Library's electronic subscriptions

Computers are available for use during library open hours. All computer sessions will end 10 minutes before the Library closes.
Lab computers are not available when computer classes are in session.

Wireless Access
Wireless Internet access is available at the Main Library. A sheet of log-on instructions is available at the service desks, if needed. Library staff are not able to help beyond the information covered in the instruction sheet. By using the Internet at the Library, you are agreeing to follow the Library's Internet Policy.

Using the Internet
All Library Internet computers use automated sign-up software. By using the Internet at the Library, you are agreeing to follow the Library's Internet Policy.

Sign up to use a computer by entering your library card number at the login screen on any open computer. If there are no open computers, you may make a reservation at the Reservation Station inside the Computer Lab or using one of the catalog computers.

Registered library cards are eligible for 2 computer sessions per day. The length of each session is determined by your computer selection. A regular session in the Computer Lab is for one hour; sessions at the branch libraries and in Youth Services are for a half hour. Time may be extended if there are open computers or shortened if the computer you're using has been reserved by someone else.

Log off the computer by selecting the End Session button on the Personal Session Manager box.

Computers in Youth Services are restricted for use by people aged 18 and under or for parents accompanying children in Youth Services. Parents will need to get a Visitor Pass from the Youth Services desk and must deposit money into the temporary Visitor Pass account in order to print.

Visitors with a photo ID may get a Visitor Pass for a single one-hour session.

Visitors without a photo ID may get a 15-minute Visitor Pass in the Lab or at the branch libraries.

Printing

Printed pages must be paid for before the automated software will process the printing request. Pay for printing by depositing money into your account at the Checkout Desk.

Duluth Public Library cardholders may deposit up to $10 in their Internet printing account. This money is non-refundable and stays on your account until used.

Visitors may add money to their Visitor Pass account at the Checkout Desk or at the service desk where they received the Visitor Pass.

6/11/09
Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802