Computer Services
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Public Computers/Internet
There are 36 computers for public use located on the main floor. Workstations are located in the Quiet Study,YoungAdultHomeworkCenter, 16-seat Computer Lab, Family Computing Area, Tween Lounge, and at carrels behind the Information Desk. The computers are equipped with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Open Office, and Internet browsing. Audio use is allowed with headphones. Ear buds are available for purchase for $1.50 at the Information Desk or you may use your own.
All public computers in the Library are connected to high-speed laser printers located at the Information Desk and Children Desk. Printouts are ten cents per page.
Wireless Internet Access
Wifi is available throughout the Library building. Designated Laptop Power Stations with electrical outlets are located on the main floor and in the Quiet Study Room. Audio use is allowed with headphones. Wireless printing is not available.
Catalog Access
There are several catalog stations near the Check-Out Desk and strategically placed throughout the Library. The catalog is also available through the Library’s webpage on any Internet-connected computer or device.
Self Check-Out
Most items may be checked out at the Checkout Desk or one of two self-checkout computers to streamline your library visit. Items requiring a fee must be checked out at the Checkout Desk.
Computer Training
Free hands-on basic computer skills classes are taught by SBPL staff. Class topics include Basic Computer Skills, Introduction to Word, Internet Searching, Picasa photo editing software from Google; Gmail; and Facebook Basics. New classes are added based on public interest. Go to Events Calendar and look through the listing or select Computer Training in the Events drop down menu bar for dates and times or Ask A Librarian.
Links to computer tutorials for frequently asked questions are available on our webpage.
Computer training is also available online through the Library’s Learning Express database. ‘Popular Software Tutorials‘ include Adobe, Corel and Microsoft software packages. Windows and Mac operating systems also offered.
Additional online computer and technical training is offered through Universal Class. (Link to come) Topics include: Adobe Flash and Photoshop, Computer Basics and Keyboarding, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Effective Presentations, Excel, How to Create Web Pages, How to eBay, Internet Fundamentals and Specialist, Intro to PC Trouble Shooting and Repair, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Access, Excel, Project, and Publisher and Photoshop, Virus Removal and Windows 7.
Computer Books & E-Books
The Library has a collection of popular Computer Books both in print and in the Library’s e-book collection. If you need guidance to download an e-book please contact our information specialists at the Information Desk.
Apps
We’ve got apps too! View our Library Apps guide. Use apps to download e-books and magazine articles and to research in our electronic reference book collection. Walk-in help is available by staff at the Information Desk for downloading e-books and using Library Apps . Most questions can be answered immediately; appointments are available if more time is needed.
If you have questions about mobile devices
If you do not currently own a mobile device or have questions about your own, see a staff member at the Information Desk. Learn more about how to download e-Books, search magazines, and online reference materials. SBPL owns an iPad2, an android device, as well as Nook and Kindle e-readers. We schedule demonstration events throughout the year. Check our Events Calendar
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