Computer Lab/Internet Use

Longview Public Library has a total of 25 computers available for public use. Library Staff are always available to assist any visitor needing help with Library computers or printers.

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Computer Catalog
Located between the Fiction and Reference sections, multiple Computer Catalog stations are available for use by all Library visitors. Search for any Library materials, such as books, DVDs, periodicals, or reference materials, using the online catalog.

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Computer Lab
The Library computer lab has 12 computer stations for public use. These computers are also reserved periodically for Computer Classes, which are free to the public. Any Library visitor is allowed to use these computers, according to the Public Access Computer Policy set forth by Longview Public Library.

Library patrons with a Borrower's Card use this card to sign up at the Queue Station, located next to the Computer Lab. Visitors without a Borrower's Card may use a Computer Card, available at the Access Services Desks. These guests must present a picture ID at the desk in exchange for a Computer Card. This is a one-time requirement; the Computer Card is activated on this first visit and is reusable from that point. Picture IDs that will be accepted include: state-issued drivers license or ID, state-issued temporary drivers license or ID, Passport, and Country ID Card. All other picture IDs will be handled on an individual basis; please visit Access Services for help regarding Computer Cards. Any identification used must have a picture of the person present; you may not use someone else's personal identification. Minors will need to have a parent present with a picture ID to get a Computer Card, if they do not have have a Borrower's Card.

When all public computers are in use, visitors may reserve a computer at the Queue Station using their Borrower's Card or Computer Card. If a queue forms, all computer users will be limited to 30 minutes of computer use, so that those waiting can utilize a computer station in a timely manner.

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Wireless Internet Access
Patrons may bring their own laptops to the Library and access the wireless internet provided through our online catalog service, Polaris. For unlimited use, patrons will need to put in their Borrower's Card barcode and their password. To set a password, see staff at either Access Services Desk. Those without their barcode and/or password will be limited to 30 minutes of wireless internet use at one time. For help connecting to the wireless, please see a staff member. Wireless access is subject to the same Computer Policies set forth for public computers and internet usage within the Library.

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Youth Computers
The Library has multiple computers available in the Children's Department. Any Library visitor is allowed to use these computers, according to the Youth Computer Usage Policies and Public Access Computer Policy set forth by Longview Public Library. Library patrons with a Borrower's Card use this card to sign up at the Queue Station, located next to the Computer Lab. Visitors without a Borrower's Card may use a Computer Card, available at the Access Services Desks; see above for Computer Card Requirements. 

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Printing Services
The Library offers both black and white, and color printing. Any Library visitor is allowed to use Library printers, located between the Reference and Young Adult sections. In order to use the printers, visitors must purchase a "print card," available from either Access Services Desk. The minimum purchase price is $1.50. The print card costs $.50 and will then have $1.00 available for printing. Print cards may be re-used. The minimum amount that may be loaded onto the card is $1.00 and the maximum price that may be loaded is $20.00.

Black & white copies: 10 cents per page
Color copies: 25 cents per page

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