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PC Reservation
Making a Reservation | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Using a Patron PC Is As Easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Reserve
Bring your library card with you to the library.
Use your own library card number to make a PC reservation online, at a Reservation Station or any available computer. Reserve the next available computer or reserve a computer for a specific time in the next 24 hours.
A receipt is printed for each reservation made at a Reservation Station and displayed for reservations made online. Print and keep this receipt! It contains:
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the time of your reservation
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the name of the computer* reserved for you
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a 4-digit reservation number*
*required to claim your reservation.
2. Sign On
At the reservation time, sign onto the designated computer using your reservation number. You may sign onto your computer early if it is available. Your reservation will expire if you do not sign onto the computer within ten (10) minutes after the reservation time printed on the receipt.
Each adult reservation is for sixty (60) minutes*. A time clock will count down the time remaining in your session.
To temporarily leave your terminal during a session, Lock the computer with a password of your choice so it cannot be used by another until you return or your session expires. Session time continues to count down when a computer is locked.
3. Quit
Click the Done button to end a session and make the computer available for another user.
Three warnings will appear before a session expires—at 10, 5, and 2 minutes.
Any unsaved work will be lost when a session expires.
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Frequently Asked PC Reservation Questions
How long can I use a computer?
Adult computers (users14 and older) are reserved for 60 minutes.
Children’s computers at Cook Memorial Library are reserved for 60 minute sessions. Children's computers at Evergreen Interim Library are reserved for 30 minute sessions.
Short Sessions of less than 60 minutes will be offered by the reservation system, if available.
The Adult Express computer at Cook Memorial Library is reserved for 15 minute sessions. The Express computer at Evergreen Interim Library is reserved for 30 minute sessions and can be used by adults or children.
How many times can I use a computer each day?
Each individual may have two computer sessions per day. The second may be reserved after the first is complete.
What is a session?
A session includes sessions of any length. A reservation not utilized or cancelled is also considered a session. Cancel your session with a librarian before the reservation time if you do not plan on using it.
What if my computer is available early?
You may sign onto your computer early if it is available. Your session time begins when you sign on.
What if no one is scheduled after me?
If your computer has not been reserved after your session, you will be offered up to two (2) fifteen -minute extensions. Children’s computers do not offer extensions.
Can I reserve a computer for my child?
Adult cards may be used to reserve Children’s Games computers at Cook Library. To reserve other children’s computers, the child’s library card must be used.
Children 3 years old and younger may register for a computer with a librarian. Visit the Circulation Desk for more information on obtaining a library card for your child or yourself.
What if someone leaves without ending the session?
If a session is idle (but not locked) for 10 minutes, an alert will appear asking if the computer is still being used. If no reply is received, the session is ended and the computer is made available for another user. Use the Lock feature to hold a computer if you must step away.
Can I print?
Yes, you can print from a patron PC within the library, from our wireless network, and even remotely from your home computer. See our remote printing service page for more information.
Can I read the messages in Spanish?
You may view the reservation and print system messages and alerts in Spanish by clicking the Español button available when you reserve or sign on to your computer.
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