The Somerville Public Library has seven computer terminals for public use on its main floor in addition to one terminal that may be used to search the collection. All of the terminals on the main floor have access to the Internet, and are connected to printers. Several of these computers also have Microsoft Office installed, for word processing, to create databases, to enhance images, and to create spreadsheets.

There are four computers located in Somerville Public Library’s Children’s Department. Three terminals have filtered Internet access, Microsoft Office, and are connected to printers. One terminal is for searching the collection only.

Please register at the Circulation Desk before using a computer.

You have thirty (30) minutes to use the computer. The time starts running the moment the computer is assigned to you by a staff member, no "time outs." You can extend that time for 30 minutes more IF nobody is waiting for a computer (one hour per day is the maximum time permitted). You can use the computer once a day only.

It is $0.15 per page to print in black & white, and $0.30 per page to print in color. You must pay for every page that you print. If you don't know how to select what you want to print, please ask a staff member.

Staff people will provide assistance as a courtesy, within their limitations of time and skills.

To review the complete "Computer and Internet Use Policy," please ask a staff member or click HERE

Wi-Fi

The wireless internet access we offer is unfiltered.

By choosing to use this free service, you agree to abide by the Library's Policy, Guidelines, and User Responsibilities for Responsible Computer and Internet Use.

When you choose to use a wireless device, please be aware of the following:

Printing from your laptop via the Library’s printers is not currently available.

If you choose to use our SPL's wireless Internet connection:

Please be aware that signal strength varies within/without the Library.
You will need a notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device with a wireless networking card that supports the Wi-Fi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11a, b, or g).
You are responsible to make sure that your notebook/laptop computer or other device has this functionality.
If your notebook/laptop computer or other device does not include wireless networking, you may be able to purchase a variety of external notebook/laptop pc cards and USB devices. The manufacturer or supplier of your equipment, or local technology merchants can help you find the right product for your notebook/laptop computer or other device.
SPL's wireless network is not secure. Information sent to and from your notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device may be captured by anyone else with a wireless device and the appropriate software.
Somerville Public Library assumes no responsibility for the safety of equipment or for notebook/laptop computer or other wireless device configurations, security, or data files resulting from connection to the Library's wireless access.

Adopted by Board of Trustees
Date: 8 Nov. 2006

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