Daly City Public Library

Internet User Guidelines

The Daly City Public Library provides computers for public use. Not all computers provide access to the same services. Computers may provide access to any of the following resources:

• The library's public access catalog
• Research tools, including periodical indices and phone directories
• The Internet
• Software such as word processing and spreadsheet programs, children's learning software, and reference tools such as encyclopedias

Express Stations (15-minute)

One or two computers at each library may be designated as Express Stations for 15-minute Internet use. The Express Stations are available on a drop-in basis. After 15 minutes, if no new customer is waiting to use the computer, the current user may continue using the computer until a new Express user arrives.

General Rules for All Computer Use

1. All computers are available on a walk-in basis, first come-first served. No advanced reservations will be taken.
2. The standard time limit for non-Express computers is 1 hour.
3. Computer users may be asked to present a current library card or other acceptable identification to register for and use any computer workstation. Staff will hold the user's identification at the reference desk while he/she is using any computer.
4. Designated library staff may help customers get started on the computer if necessary and may be able to provide assistance if time permits.
5. Computer users will follow posted sign-up and time limit guidelines. If others are waiting to use a computer, customers must limit non-Express computer use to one hour. The customer who has been at a computer the longest will be given a 5-minute warning to complete his or her work and give up the workstation to the next person waiting.
6. Computer users may bring their own floppy disks for downloading, or purchase a disk at the Circulation Desk for 50¢.
7. Computer users must follow posted printing instructions. Printing requires that the "print" button be pushed only once. Multiple commands can cause the printer's memory to overload and stall.
8. Printing costs 10¢ per page, payable at the Library Circulation Desk.
9. Computer users are requested to report equipment and operation problems to the Library staff.
10. Library staff is authorized to make exceptions to these posted rules.

1. Computer equipment can only be used for designated purposes. Equipment cannot be unplugged, removed or otherwise modified. Computer users cannot attempt to reconfigure systems or programs or in any way interfere with the Library's system set-up.
2. Computer users cannot install personal software into library computers.
3. Computer users cannot use the library's computers for unlawful purposes.
4. Computer users who disregard Library procedures will be prohibited from using the equipment.

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