Public Computers and Wi-Fi

Computer Labs

The library has 22 public computers. There 12 computers upstairs and 10 downstairs in the Teen area. Patrons are allowed one 90-minute session each day. Printing is 10 cents per page for black and white, and 25 cents per page for color. You must have a library card in good standing to log on to the computers. Out-of-town visitors may obtain a guest pass for one 60-minute session daily.

West Linn Library staff is unable to provide support for the public computers, other than troubleshooting connection or printing issues. Patrons are expected to use the computer workstations without staff assistance. The library offers regular computer classes, for which registration is required.

Headphones and media card readers are available for check-out. These are for in-library use only.

Our Public PCs are equipped as follows:

OPERATING SYSTEM
Windows XP w/ SP3

INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Microsoft Word 2007 (Word Processing)
Microsoft Excel 2007 (Spreadsheets)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (Presentations)
Microsoft Access 2007 (Database)
Microsoft Publisher 2007 (Desktop Publishing)
Google Earth (Geography / Mapping tool)
Internet Explorer 8 (Web browser)
Firefox 3.6 (Web browser)
Windows Media Player (music / video player)
Paint.NET .5.5 (Photo/Graphics tool)

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
Adobe Reader
Adobe Flash
Adobe Shockwave
Quicktime Player
Java Runtime

Wireless

The West Linn Public Library offers wireless access building-wide. Access is free and no passwords are required. Users of our wireless access must conform to our Internet Rules Policy as posted in the Reference area.

We encourage users to take precautions when using any public hotspot, as wireless access is accessible and open to anyone in the library. This means your transmissions may not be secure. Virus and security protection is the responsibility of the patron.

In order to use our wireless access point, your laptop or other device must conform to the "802.11b" or "802.11g" standard. Most wireless enabled laptops come automatically configured to pick up the wireless signal and you won't need to change any settings. You are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment. The library is not responsible for any changes you make to your computer's setting, and we do not guarantee your hardware will be compatible with our wireless network.

Check that the network settings for your card are set to "obtain an IP address automatically." Make sure the link quality and signal strength are "good". If you aren't getting good reception, move to another location.

Parents are responsible for supervision of their children's Internet sessions.