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Computer and Internet Services

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1. Does the library have computers that I can use?

Yes. All Cumberland County libraries have computers with Internet service and Microsoft Office software that you can use.

Computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis for any library card holder in good standing.

Guest cards are usually available at each library for visitors.

To make Internet computers available to as many people as possible, there is a 1-hour use limit per day.

At busy times, use is limited to ½ hour.

2. Does the library have wireless Internet service?

Yes. All Cumberland County libraries provide free wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet access for people with wireless-enabled computers.

3. Can I print things out from library computers?

Yes, each library printers that the public may use.

Print out fees are listed on the Computer and Internet Services page.

4. Do library computers have Microsoft Word processing software?

Yes, each library has computers with Internet access and Microsoft Word 2007.

5. Do library computers have Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software?

Yes, each library has computers with Internet access and Microsoft Excel 2007.

6. Do library computers have Microsoft PowerPoint software?

Yes, each library has computers with Internet access and Microsoft PowerPoint2007.

7. Will someone at the library teach me how to use the Internet?

Library staff can provide a brief orientation to the Internet.

The Bosler Library (Carlisle) offers free classes in Bosler Data Den computer lab about the Internet and using basic computer software.

For more help, you can borrow books from the library about using the Internet and computers. Ask your librarian for help picking out some books.

Bosler Data Den Classes

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Computer and Internet Services Filtering

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1. Does the library filter the Internet?

To comply with federal laws, the library system filters all computers, even if your child is accompanied by a parent or guardian.

If a site is inappropriately blocked, please ask a librarian for help.

Also, if you are age 17 or older, you may ask that filtering be turned off when you have bona fide research or have other lawful purposes.

2. Do Internet filters work?

Filters aren't foolproof.

Filters can give you a false sense of security that you are protected from harmful material.

Filters can also block sites that may be considered inoffensive or useful.

As always, if you don't find what you need, please ask a library staff person for help.

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Computer and Internet Services for Children

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1. What are the library's recommendations about children using the library's Internet service?

Parents and guardians should discuss the dangers of the Internet with their children.

This would include giving personal information to others, buying services or products without their parents' permission, or seeing and reading upsetting things.

Parents should establish rules for Internet use and accompany their children to the library each time they visit.

If a site is inappropriately blocked, please ask a librarian for help.

2. What can parents do to supervise their children's Internet use at the library?

To assist families with providing Internet supervision, parents can block their child's library card from using Internet Computers.

Parents make this choice when they co-sign for their child's library card. (The parent's choice can be changed at any time by library staff members.)

Note that children with blocked Internet access can still use the library's Catalog Computers. These Computers have restricted access to websites listed in the library's catalog and reference databases purchased by the library system.