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.
Usage Limits and Session Lengths
Full computer use allows up to 135 minutes per day and requires you to have your CCRLS library card with you. Full computer use (135 minutes) is also available when you purchase a 2-month Computer Use Only Card for $5.00.
Guest Passes are good for one day only and allow limited computer use of up to 45 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.
Reservations
Reservations must be made in person at the Reservation Station. 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.
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.
Reservation Station
A self-service reservation station is available in the main computer area. Reservations are made on site for the day of use. Please follow the on screen instructions and be prepared to provide your library card number. You may want to write down your reservation information.
Obtaining Cards for Computer Access
The following cards provide access to Internet computers; only one card will be issued (i.e. an individual will not be issued both a Library Card and a Computer Use Only Card):
Library Cards
See How to Get a Card for more information.
Computer Guest Passes
Computer Use Only Cards
Long-term visitors who want full computer use (135 minutes daily) can purchase a Computer Use Only Card, good for 2 months, for $5.00. See the Reference Desk for more details.
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.
Usage Limits and Session Lengths
Full computer use allows up to 135 minutes per day and requires you to have your CCRLS library card with you. Full computer use (135 minutes) is also available when you purchase a 2-month Computer Use Only Card for $5.00.
Guest Passes are good for one day only and allow limited computer use of up to 45 minutes.
Missed reservations count towards the daily usage limit. Maximum session lengths are as follows:
- Parent/Child.................45 minutes
- Games/Social Media.....45 minutes
- Research/Business ......45 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.
Reservations
Reservations must be made in person at the Reservation Station. 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.
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.
Reservation Station
A self-service reservation station is available in the main computer area. Reservations are made on site for the day of use. Please follow the on screen instructions and be prepared to provide your library card number. You may want to write down your reservation information.
Obtaining Cards for Computer Access
The following cards provide access to Internet computers; only one card will be issued (i.e. an individual will not be issued both a Library Card and a Computer Use Only Card):
Library Cards
See How to Get a Card for more information.
Computer Guest Passes
- Library Visitors without a Library Card will need a Computer Use Guest Pass to access the Internet. A free 45-minute 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.
Computer Use Only Cards
Long-term visitors who want full computer use (135 minutes daily) can purchase a Computer Use Only Card, good for 2 months, for $5.00. See the Reference Desk for more details.
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
