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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. Select USB or, if you would like to use a floppy disk drive, click the down arrow and select USB and Floppy Drive. (All PC types have Internet access.)
    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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