The Welles-Turner Memorial Library has several computers for patron use. Microsoft Office 2000 is available. This includes Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. The computers also have Internet access.
We are now using time management software on our computers. This requires patrons to enter their library card number upon sign in. This allows up to two hours a day for computer use. If a patron does not have an in-state library card, s/he can get a visitor's pass good for thirty minutes of computer time. Patrons may use a library computer for a maximum of two hours a day per person.
Parents are encouraged to supervise their children's use. Children eight and under must have a parent with them when using the computers.
Rules for computer use at the library are posted by each computer. Our Internet policy is also available online.
The computers are connected to a black-and-white/color laser printer. Black & white printing costs twenty cents a page. Color printing is fifty cents per page. Patrons are responsible for all pages that they print. They are encouraged to use the Print Preview feature to ensure that they are printing exactly and only what they wish to print. Once patrons have selected the black & white or color printer, they are asked to name their jobs. Once this has been done, patrons must walk to the print server computer, select their jobs, and pay for their prints. Payment is done by putting coins or bills into the coin box connected to the copier/printer.
Wireless access is also available throughout the building. Most new laptop computers will find the network connection automatically. If this does not happen, patrons may ask for an instruction sheet at the Reference Desk or refer to this page. Laptops connected wirelessly do not have access to the printer.
The Library also subscribes to several databases, including iCONN, EBSCO, Reference USA, and Facts.com. EBSCO and iCONN, both journal/magazine article databases, are available from home by going to our home page, clicking on Internet Links, and then Databases. You will need the barcode from your library card. Reference USA may also be reached via this path.
If you have questions regarding computer use at the Library, please call the Reference Department at (860) 652-7720.
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