Computer Use
Public Computer Use at the Silver Falls Library
The Silver Falls Library provides computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office applications, which are available to cardholders and visitors on a first come first serve basis. Visitors must arrange computer use at the Reference Desk.
Wi-Fi is accessible with a password, which is available at the Reference Desk.
Due mainly to space limitations, only one person may be on a station at one time. Please see the Reference Desk librarian to request an exception to allow more than one person per station.
Computer Access is Available with your Library Card or Guest Pass
Library Cards: Please Bring Your CCRLS Library Card With You
See How to Get a Card for more information on how to get CCRLS Library card.
Computer Guest Passes
Usage Limits and Session Lengths
Maximum computer use time per day is 135 minutes.
Missed reservations count towards the daily usage limit. Maximum session lengths are as follows:
Sessions may be extended in 15 minute increments, up to a maximum of 30 minutes of additional time, as long as no reservation is pending (excluding the Express Stations).
Please Note: Computer sessions are unavailable about 15 minutes before the library closes, and any open sessions will automatically shut down.
Options for Use
"Walk-Up" Use for Unoccupied Computers
All computers display availability information. Availability and session length are subject to pending reservations. Please follow the on screen instructions and be prepared to provide your library card number.
Reservations
Reservations must be made in person at the Reference Desk. The following reservation options are available:
Reservations are valid until 10 minutes past the reserved time, after which they are cancelled automatically. Missed reservations count toward the daily usage limit. Multiple concurrent reservations are not available.
Printing Fees
Computer printouts, b&w..........................................................$.15 per page
Computer printouts, color.........................................................$.30 per page
Microfilm/fiche printer...............................................................$.15 per page
Unacceptable behavior may result in the loss of Internet privileges:
You are financially responsible for any damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the Internet computers
The Silver Falls Library provides computers with Internet access and Microsoft Office applications, which are available to cardholders and visitors on a first come first serve basis. Visitors must arrange computer use at the Reference Desk.
Wi-Fi is accessible with a password, which is available at the Reference Desk.
Due mainly to space limitations, only one person may be on a station at one time. Please see the Reference Desk librarian to request an exception to allow more than one person per station.
Computer Access is Available with your Library Card or Guest Pass
Library Cards: Please Bring Your CCRLS Library Card With You
See How to Get a Card for more information on how to get CCRLS Library card.
Computer Guest Passes
- Library Visitors without a Library Card will need a Computer Use Guest Pass to access the Internet.
A free Guest Pass, good for one day only, may be obtained at the Reference Desk. The patron will be asked to show their I.D. and fill out a Guest Pass Form. - Visitors 16 years and younger may obtain a Guest Pass if their parent/legal guardian signs permission. Use the library application form for the signature, and attach it to the Guest Pass Form.
Usage Limits and Session Lengths
Maximum computer use time per day is 135 minutes.
Missed reservations count towards the daily usage limit. Maximum session lengths are as follows:
- Parent/Child.................60 minutes
- Games/Social Media.....60 minutes
- Research/Business ......60 minutes
- Express .......................15 minutes
Sessions may be extended in 15 minute increments, up to a maximum of 30 minutes of additional time, as long as no reservation is pending (excluding the Express Stations).
Please Note: Computer sessions are unavailable about 15 minutes before the library closes, and any open sessions will automatically shut down.
Options for Use
"Walk-Up" Use for Unoccupied Computers
All computers display availability information. Availability and session length are subject to pending reservations. Please follow the on screen instructions and be prepared to provide your library card number.
Reservations
Reservations must be made in person at the Reference Desk. The following reservation options are available:
- Next available computer
- Reserve a computer for later in the day
Reservations are valid until 10 minutes past the reserved time, after which they are cancelled automatically. Missed reservations count toward the daily usage limit. Multiple concurrent reservations are not available.
Printing Fees
Computer printouts, b&w..........................................................$.15 per page
Computer printouts, color.........................................................$.30 per page
Microfilm/fiche printer...............................................................$.15 per page
Unacceptable behavior may result in the loss of Internet privileges:
- Use of Internet access for purposes which violate U.S., state, or local laws
- Disruption of network users, services or equipment. Disruptions include distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer viruses, and using the network to make unauthorized access to any other machine via the network.
- Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data
- Use of the computer which threatens or causes damage to the computer
- Use of someone else's library card number to access a computer
You are financially responsible for any damage resulting from misuse or abuse of the Internet computers
