General Policy

1. All use of the computer is at the discretion of the librarian.  Users logon using their library card and must be patrons in good standing.
2. Guests may use a guess pass if visiting the Oakmont area.  Allegheny County residents must apply for a library card in order to use the computers.
3. Beyond basic start-up information, the library staff is not able to provide computer instruction.
4. The library is not responsible for the loss of personal data or damage to personal property.
5. There is no fee for use of the computer, however there is a 15 cents charge per page for printing computer-generated materials.
6. The library reserves the right to set time limits during periods of high use.

 Internet Use

1. The Internet is available on all public access computers.  Users must obey all local, state and federal laws regarding the materials that are available.
2. Parents, not library staff, are responsible for their children’s use of the Internet.
3. Oakmont Carnegie Library complies with the requirements of the Children’s Internet Protection Act.

 Microsoft Office

1. These are combination word processing, spreadsheet and database programs available on all public access computers.   Patrons must have experience using this type of program to use it, as time does not permit staff to teach its use.  The manuals will be available for patron use as a reference.
2. Patrons may bring diskettes to use in the A: drive, but must have them scanned by staff before using.  Free diskettes are also available for patrons to use. Patrons may leave their diskette at the desk, with their name on it, if they plan to come back to use it again.
3. Patrons may not store their data on the C: (hard) drive of the computer they are using.

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