Computer Use and WiFi at Mead
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In addition to Mead Library's computerized catalog (EasiCat), the following computers are available for public use at Mead Library. You will need your library card number to log in, and your account must be in good standing. Guest privileges are available for visitors. If you are interested in using the Internet at Mead, please read the acceptable use guidelines.
Second Floor, Information Services
(for teens and adults only)
26 workstations available, some only for teens (in the Hansen Teen Library Center) and some only for adults, equipped with Internet (Mozilla Firefox) the Dorothy E. Werner Database Collection (subscription-only online reference tools), and Open Office (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and html editor, compatible with MS Office).
Use of a floppy disc drive is at the user's own risk. We encourage using a USB flash drive instead. Inquire at the Help Desk for more information.
Printers are available for a fee of 20 cents per page.
Second floor computers are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is a limit of two hours a day and six hours per calendar week. If you need to use a computer for more than the time allotment, you may use Mead Library's fee-based Internet service. The cost is $1 for each 30 minutes of additional access. Alternately, you may request a laptop computer. Ask at the Help Desk for more information.
Laptop computers are available for in-library use for two hours.
Several additional computer workstations are set aside for employment-related activities.
New to computers? Mead Library offers opportunities for individual assistance for those who are new to computers. If you'd like one-on-one help with mousing, word processing (MS Word or Open Office), e-mail, and basic Internet, call 459-3400, ext. 3422 for more information and an appointment for free personal computer instruction.
For more information, stop at the second floor reference desk or call 459-3400, ext. 3422.
Third Floor, Landwehr Children's Library Center
(for children through grade 6 only)
7 workstations with Internet and Open Office
4 Early Literacy Stations with educational games2
4 Internet workstations for parents to use while their children are in the room
Printers are available for a fee of 20 cents per page.
Third Floor, Maas Teen Learning Center
(for young people in grades 7-12 only)
4 computers with Internet and Open Office
WiFi Access
Mead Library also offers free wireless Internet access (WiFi) for customers using laptop computers or other wireless devices that connect to the Internet.
The WiFi service is available throughout the public areas of the building. The installation was funded by a bequest from Marian Jenkins.
The wireless access provided by Mead Library is not protected, so users are advised to have current antivirus and firewall protection installed on their computers to avoid interception by other users.
Most laptop computers will automatically locate the wireless network. Library staff members will not provide any support for customers’ personal computers, nor will the library be responsible for any changes customers make to their computer settings in order to connect to the wireless network.
Like those who use the library’s public computers, library customers using their own computers must abide by the library’s Acceptable Use Guidelines for Internet Use, the Code of Conduct, and any other applicable policies.