To ensure that our extra bandwidth upgrade will continue to adequately serve library needs, library administrators will be enacting a new computer use system to go into effect September 8, 2008.
The different configurations will be as follows:
Catalog Computers (Green label):
These computers will bring up any link or page from our website, including the research databases. There is no library card requirement or time limit on these computers.General Access (Blue label):
A library card or guest card is required to log onto a general access computer. Any site whose purpose is part of the library’s mission is available. Patrons may use one of these for two 60 minute sessions per day. The filters will not be deactivated.15 Minute Access (Red label):
Patrons may use these computers for any activity that is not illegal. A library card or guest card is required and, depending on demand, access may be granted for a maximum of eight fifteen-minute reservations per day.Access For Children (Orange label):
These are for use by children only. The filters are more strict and will not be deactivated.
Full library membership is free to Hamilton County residents and costs $10/year for those living within 50 miles of our system. You must carry and produce your library card, memorize your number, or carry valid ID showing your current address (which we use to look up your card number) in order to use the computers as a member. Guest cards are no longer available free of charge. An option for those not eligible for membership is the two-day guest card that costs $1.