Wauconda Area Library
801 N. Main Street
Wauconda, IL  60084

library@wauclib.org

Phone:    (847) 526-6225
Fax::       (847) 526-6244
TDD:      (847) 526-6236
Library Hours

Computer Services

Internet Usage Policy

Laptops Available for Checkout

Electronic Resources


 To Use the Computers in the Library:
 

  1. You must have your library card with you in order to access the computers at the library.

  2. Go to the PC Reservation Station located in front of the Adult Services Reference Desk or at the Print Release Station in Children's Services.

  3. Scan your library barcode using the scanner to the right of the computer.  Library card should be valid, up-to-date, and fines not to exceed $5.00.

  4. Choose the computer area where you want to sit.  The reservation system will automatically assign the next available computer.

  5. A receipt will be generated with a workstation number and reservation number.  Take the receipt.

  6. Sit down at the workstation number on the receipt and type in the 4-digit reservation number to login.

You are responsible for checking your receipt to determine the availability and reservation time of your workstation.

If you experience problems logging in with your library card, check your account at the Circulation Desk.

 


 Available Computers:
 

Location

Time Additional Time
Adult Services (Upstairs)  
  • Internet Row
  • Computer Resource Center
  • Private Labs

60 min.
60 min.
60 min.

Two 15 min.
Two 15 min.
Two 15 min.

Children's Services (Downstairs)  
  • Private Labs
  • Computers
  • Internet Express

60 min.
60 min.
30 min.

One 15 min.
One 15 min.
One 15 min.

 


 Important Notes:
 
  • Reservations must be made in-person.  Each patron must use their own library card to login.
  • Each patron is allowed a total of two computer sessions per day.
  • Sessions may be extended by 15 minute increments unless the computer is reserved.
  • One 10-minute period of "Lock Time" per session is allotted for patrons to walk away from the computer for personal breaks.  The time meter will be running during the break.  Please take all your valuable personal items with you on your break.
  • Reservations will be held for 10 minutes.  If not activated, they will be terminated.
  • Computers automatically shut down at 8:50 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5:50 p.m. on Friday, 4:50 p.m. on Saturday and 3:50 p.m. on Sunday.
  • If library policies are violated, library staff may terminate a patron's session.

 Printer Information:

 
  • Printouts are $.10 per page.
  • Black and White copies only.
  • The Adult Services printer is located in the Computer Resource Center.
  • The Children's Services printer is located at the end of the purple workstations counter.
  • Floppy disks or writeable CD's may be purchased for $1.00 at the Circulation Desk.

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