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Computer Lab

Guidelines for Usage:

• Library computer workstations may not be used to view sexually explicit material. If a library staff member observes a person viewing such material, that person will be directed to remove the material from the computer screen and refrain from viewing such material in the future. You will be warned two (2) times and on the third time, you will lose your Internet privileges. Any person who refuses to comply with these directions will be asked to leave the library premises.
   

• Any type of interactive communication is restricted to adults 18 and over. This includes email, chat, creating web pages, newsgroups and games. If you are under 18 and engage in any of these activities, you will be asked to stop. You will be warned two (2) times and on the third time, you will lose your Internet privileges. The library board has adopted this policy to protect minors.
   

• You must have your own library card with you to use the computers.
   

• Library staff can help you start the program, but cannot provide tutoring or hands-on assistance.
   

• You may download files from the Internet to save and take with you, but staff cannot provide assistance with downloading. If you wish to save a file, you may purchase a 3.5 floppy disk from the library for $1.00.
   

• Only programs provided by the library may be used on the library's computers.
   

• Children under 14 must use the computers in the Children's/YA department on the 2nd floor of the library.
   

• Persons 14 and over must use the computer lab.
   

• Computers may be shared but noise must be kept to a minimum.
   

Computer Lab Hours:

The lab will close 15 minutes before the rest of the library.

• Each lab user is limited to one session per day with a two hour maximum. This means that each person using the lab may have one hour of computer use per day. The session may be extended to a maximum of two hours if no one is waiting.
   

• There are no charges for using the computers.

Equipment and Software available in the lab:

• 8 Compaq Evo D510, Pentium IV, 2.00 GHz computers with 256 MB RAM running Windows XP
   

• Hewlett-Packard Laser Printer for all computers.
   

• All computers are connected to the Internet via T1 and have Internet Explorer 6 and Office 2000 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Printing:

• You will receive five (5) sheets of paper free. After that, the cost is 15 cents per page. We are charging for ink, not the paper. You may not use your own paper.

Bedford Public Library assumes no responsibility for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from use of Internet services.