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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) > How do I reserve a computer?

Quick Sign-up Instructions



  1. Click the Reserve a Computer link on the Library's home page.
  2. Type in your Library card number and PIN.
  3. Scroll down and select the Library branch where you would like to use a computer.
  4. Click Search by PC Type. If you would like to use just the Internet, select Desktop. (All PC types have Internet access.) External floppy disk drives are available at most locations.
    Reserve a Computer screen
  5. On the list of computer reservations, click available to select a day and time.
  6. Write down the computer station number, and the reservation date and time.
  7. To make reservations for another time or day, choose Select a Different Time or Day from the top bar.
  8. For your protection, remember to log out when finished.
    Reserve a Computer screen

Reservations are held for a grace period: five minutes at the branches and seven minutes at the Main past the start of the session. After that time the booking is automatically cancelled, the computer becomes available for a walk-up booking and the five or seven minutes will be deducted from the user's daily computer allotment of 60 minutes. Users who are late for their bookings must do walk-up bookings to use their remaining time.


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