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Internet Access
Internet Access for Non Oak Park Residents
Internet Use Policy
Laptop Connections
Online Tools (SuperSearch)
Software
Programs Available
Printing
Saving
Files
Wireless Connections
Word
Processing
Internet
Access
The Main Library offers 66 computers
with Internet access using Internet Explorer 6. 55 of these
computers also offer word processing and
other software. There is a 45-minute
time limit on the use of these computers if others are waiting.
Bring your Oak Park Public Library card and use the self-sign
up system at an available computer.
Third Floor
- 30 Internet computers with Microsoft Office XP
- 1 Guest Internet computer
- 4 Reciprocal Borrower Internet and Office XP computers (for
MLS cardholders)
Second Floor
- 8 Middle School Internet computers with Microsoft Office
XP
- 7 High School Internet computers with Microsoft Office XP
- 2 Guest Internet computers
- 1 Reciprocal Borrower Internet and Office XP computer (for
MLS cardholders)
First Floor computers for children
- 4 Internet and Office XP computers (1 Guest computer)
- 7 Internet and Game computers
- 1 Accessible computer with Internet and Games
The
Dole Branch offers two computers with Internet access
using Internet Explorer 6. These computers also offer word processing
and other software. There is a 45-minute time limit on
the use of these computers if others are waiting. Bring your Oak Park Public Library
card and use the self-sign up system.
The Maze Branch offers five computers
with Internet access using Internet Explorer 6. Four of these
computers also offer word processing and
other software. There is a 45-minute
time limit on the use of these computers if others are waiting.
Bring your Oak Park Public Library card and use the self-sign
up system.
Internet Use Policy
Wireless
Connections
The Main Library, Dole
Branch, and Maze Branch offer a wi-fi network
for patrons who have laptop computers or hand-held personal digital assistants
(PDAs) configured for DHCP. These connections offer high speed access but cannot
print to any library printers. Patrons need to bring their own laptop computer
or PDA complete with wi-fi cards, supporting either 802.11b, 802.11a, or 802.11g
(operating at 802.11b speeds). The Library does not provide equipment or hardware.
To use these connections configure your laptop's network connection for DHCP.
Your SSID should be set to "opplair" in order to be connected to the
Library's wireless network. Also, ensure that your wireless session is set to
infrastructure mode and not ad-hoc. Oak Park Public Library cardholders log in
using their 14-digit library card number and pin number (the last four digits
of your telephone number unless you have changed it). Those without an Oak Park
Public Library card log in by entering their email address in the "Guests"
section on the screen. All users must accept the terms of service for a successful
authentication to take place. Internet Use Policy
Laptop
Connections
The Main Library offers 19 connections
for laptops. These connections offer high speed access but cannot print to any
library printers and are restricted from the Library network. Patrons need to
bring their own laptop and network patch cord and need to have a network jack
on their computer. The Library does not provide equipment or hardware. To use
these connections configure your laptop's network connection for DHCP.
Connection Locations
Third Floor - 4 tabletops, two connections
each
Third Floor - Group Study Rooms A-D
walls, one connection each
Second Floor - 2 tabletops, two connections each
Second Floor - Young Adult Group Study Room wall, one connection
Second Floor
- 2 Young Adult booth walls, one connection each Internet
Use Policy
Word
Processing
The Main Library offers 39 computers
with Microsoft Office XP. These computers also offer Internet
access and other software. There
is a 45-minute time limit on the use of these computers if others
are waiting. Bring your Oak Park Public Library card and use
the self-sign up system at an available computer.
Third Floor - 31 word processing computers
Second Floor
- 4 word processing computers
First Floor - 4 word processing computers for
children
The Dole Branch offers two computers
with Microsoft Office XP. These computers also offer Internet
access and other software. There
is a 45-minute time limit on the use of these computers if others
are waiting. Bring your Oak Park Public Library card and use
the self-sign up system.
The Maze Branch offers four computers
with Microsoft Office XP. These computers also offer Internet
access and other software. There
is a 45-minute time limit on the use of these computers if others
are waiting. Bring your Oak Park Public Library card and use
the self-sign up system.
Computer
Use Policy
Software Programs Available
In addition to Internet Explorer 6 and
Office XP Standard Suite, which includes Excel2002, PowerPoint2002,
and Word2002, computers at the Library offer
access to the following programs: Adobe Reader 8, Flash Player
10, Shockwave Player 8.5, Notepad, Paint.NET, and Calculator.
Computer Use Policy
Online
Tools (SuperSearch)
The Main Library offers 5 computers
dedicated to access online tools and databases. These computers
may be used by all patrons. Online tools and databases can also
be accessed from any of the Public Internet computers.
Third Floor - 5 database computers
Online tools can be accessed through Internet computers
at the Dole Branch and Maze
Branch.
Printing
Patrons must purchase a print card in order to print from a computer. A card costs
$1.00. Fifty cents of that amount goes to purchase the plastic card itself. The
patron is left with 50 cents on the card. Money may then be added to the card.
Printing costs 10 cents per page. Computer Use Policy
Saving
Files
Patrons wishing to save files can purchase a 2GB USB flash drive
at the Circulation Desk for $8. Patrons may also bring their
own disk or Zip disk. A USB floppy drive or a Zip drive can
be checked out from a Service Desk at the Main
Library.
Use
E-PAY to purchase USB flash drive
Children's Computers
The Main Library offers 20 computers
for use by preschoolers and older children through 5th grade
in the Children's Room on the First Floor. These include 7 Internet
and game computers, 4 Internet and word processing computers,
6 games computers, and one accessible computer equipped with
games, Internet access, and Microsoft Office XP. Children will
need an Oak Park Public Library card
to use these computers. A guest computer is available for children
who do not have an Oak Park Public Library card. Children under
the age of eight must have an adult or teen present to supervise
their use of the computers. Adults may use the computers in
the Children's Room if they are attended by children or working
on a child related project and need access to resources in the
Children's Room, i.e. preschool or elementary school teachers/librarians
or students working on degrees in these areas. Children are
given first priority for computers in the Children's Room.
Time Limits
Internet, database,
and word processing computers are available for 45 minute periods. Children may
play a games computer for 30 minutes to 60 minutes if no one is waiting. The
Dole Branch offers a games computer for use by children
with an Oak Park Public Library card. The Maze
Branch offers a games computer for use by children with an Oak
Park Public Library card. Internet Use Policy
Accessible Computer
The Main Library offers two accessible
computers for patrons
with visual impairments. One is located on the Third Floor
and another is located on the First Floor in the Children's
Department. The computer located on the Third Floor has these
tools:
JAWS allows users to access the information
displayed on the screen by "reading" it aloud using speech synthesizer
technology.
Kurzweil allows users to scan text from other sources
like magazines or books and "reads" the text aloud.
ZoomText
enlarges everything on the computer screen for limited vision users or allows
them to listen by using its speech synthesizer option.
Internet
Access for Non Oak Park Residents
The Main Library offers four computers
with Internet access using Internet Explorer 6 for non-residents.
There is a 15-minute time limit on the use of these computers
if others are waiting.
First Floor, Children's Department - 1 Internet and Office
XP computer
Second Floor - 2 Internet express computers, printing possible
Third Floor - 1 Internet express computer, printing possible
In addition
the Main Library offers laptop
and wireless connections for non-residents. The
Maze Branch offers one computer with Internet access
using Internet Explorer 6 for non-residents. There is a 15-minute time limit on
the use of this computer if others are waiting. Internet
Use Policy
Help
The circulating collection of Oak Park Public Library contains many computer books
that will help first-time users gain familiarity with computer use. In addition
the software programs installed on these computers include help options to assist
new users. Reference copies of books on how to use the various programs are available
near the computers. Library staff are available to guide patrons in the use of
the programs, not provide instruction. Classes
on using computers, the Internet, and online tools are offered at the Main Library.
Computer and Internet Use Policy
Library Board approved September 17, 2008
Oak Park Public Library provides access to a broad range of
information resources, including those available through the
Internet. The Internet is a global electronic network that maintains
no regulatory control of its users or content. The Oak Park
Public Library has no control over the content of these resources.
Users should be aware that not all sources on the Internet provide
accurate, complete, current or reliable information. Internet
users are responsible for the web sites they access and use
the Internet at their own risk. The Library does not guarantee
privacy of any Internet sessions, nor is it responsible for
the security of information transmitted and received during
any Internet sessions. Any injury or damages incurred by users
of Library Internet stations or the Library's connection to
the Internet are the sole responsibility of the user.
Library staff is trained to offer expert assistance in navigating
the Internet and in evaluating Internet resources. Users are
encouraged to ask staff for recommendations and guidance on
finding and using authoritative websites.
As with all materials in the Library, restriction of a child's
access to the Internet is the responsibility of the parent or
guardian; the Library does not act in place of the parent. Parents
and guardians assume full and complete responsibility for their
child/children's use of the Internet through the Library's connection.
Users are encouraged to ask staff for information and advice
regarding resources for children's Internet use.
The Library provides wireless access to users who provide their
own equipment with properly supportive wi-fi cards. However,
there is no guarantee of privacy for any communications sent
or received utilizing the Library's wireless access connections.
The Library reserves the right to monitor Internet use to ensure
compliance with all Library policies and may terminate any Internet
session if it is believed that a patron is in violation of such
policies.
Unacceptable uses of the library's telecommunications technologies
include:
A. Violating any federal, state, or local law or ordinance
that in any way involves contact with or use of the Library's
telecommunications technologies;
B. Transmitting or receiving obscenity to or from any email
account, website, newsgroup, mailing list, or similar forum;
C. Accessing, viewing, downloading, storing or printing files,
graphics or messages (including still or moving pictures) or
sound files which are obscene or constitute "Objectionable
Material" as defined in this policy and/or Section 11-21
of the Illinois Criminal Code or transmitting such materials
to any forum or recipient where the said materials are accessible
by others;
D. Harassment by computer, which includes transmitting any
material which is threatening to another person, with the intent
to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person or threaten any
illegal or immoral act, whether or not such material is transmitted
to that third person;
E. Copying proprietary information, including software, in
violation of applicable law, including in violation of any applicable
copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right.
F. Knowingly or negligently transmitting computer viruses onto
the library's computer system, or to any other person's or entity's
computer system;
G. Deliberately trying to degrade or disrupt system performance,
commonly known as a denial of service attack (such acts may
also be viewed as criminal activity under applicable state or
federal law);
H. Hacking into any computer system.
Penalty
In addition to other sanctions described elsewhere in this Policy,
patrons who make illegal or unacceptable uses of the Library's
telecommunications technologies may be banned from using the
Library's computers, networks, and Internet resources. (See
the Rules of Behavior Policy).
Illegal acts involving Library computer stations and Internet
use may also be subject to prosecution by local, state, or federal
authorities. Indication or evidence of possible illegal activity
may be reported to law enforcement authorities by the Library
Executive Director or Assistant Executive Director, and such
communication may also be used as evidence in any criminal investigations
and/or prosecutions.
The Library will never share, sell or rent individual personal
information it gathers in the course of business, except: 1)
for the purpose of recovering overdue items and fines; 2) as
ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction; 3) pursuant to
law enforcement directive as required by the Illinois Library
Records Confidentiality Act (75 ILCS 70/1); or 4) as ordered
by subpoena under the USA PATRIOT Act (P.L. 107-56).
Sources
This Library Computer and Internet Use Policy has been prepared
in conformance with the Illinois Local Library Act, 75 ILCS
5/1; the Illinois Library Records Confidentiality Act, 75 ILCS
70/1; the Illinois Criminal Code, 720 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.; the
U.S. Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), 114 Stat. 2763A-335
(See Also U.S. v American Library Association, 539 U.S. 194
(2003)); federal copyright laws, U.S. Code, Title 17; the Neighborhood
Children's Internet Protection Act (NCIPA), codified in pertinent
part at 20 U.S.C. § 9134; and the USA PATRIOT Act (P.L.
10-56)
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