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Butler Area Public Library
Policy for Use of Public Access Computers
(Effective November 1, 2007)

The Butler Area Public Library has computers available for public use. All of them have high speed access to the internet. Additionally, all have Microsoft Office applications which include Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Publisher.

Please read this policy thoroughly, as your computer privileges can be suspended
if you do not abide by the following:

General

• Patrons must use their personal library card to log onto computers.
• Maximum of 2 persons per computer.
• Music must be played at a volume that does not disrupt other patrons.
• No X-rated content permitted.
• Patrons must be 12 years old or have a guardian present.

Printing

• Library card must have enough money on it to cover printing costs.
• Money can be added at any time at the Ref Desk.
• If you are having trouble printing, please ask for assistance.
• Report lost cards to the Reference Department BEFORE replacing at the front desk.
• Black 10¢ / page
• Color 50¢ / page

Time

• Maximum time allowed per day is 120 minutes.
• Initial session is 60 minutes.
• Two possible extensions of 30 minutes each.
• There is a 2 hour waiting period between sessions.
• If computers are full, you must sign in on the scheduler.
• The scheduler will only hold the computer for 5 minutes before moving on to the next user.
• Reference Staff can tell you the maximum wait time, but time may be significantly shorter if other patrons do not use their full time.
• Computers automatically shut down 10 minutes prior to closing every day.

Agreement

All computer users agree to follow all regulations stated in this policy.  All users agree to take proper care of equipment and to pay any applicable replacement costs of equipment that has been damaged due to their carelessness or negligence in reporting malfunctions to Library staff.  Failure to abide by this policy may result in suspension of future computer privileges.