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Using Library computers

The Urbana Free Library offers free high-speed Internet access as part of its mission to serve the educational and recreational needs of its patrons. By logging on, patrons automatically agree to abide by library internet policy; email and games are allowed; chat and IM are not allowed.

The Library also provides word processors with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

Currently, the lab contains:

• 6 non-Internet workstations (Microsoft Office products, library databases)
  
  
• 2 express Internet workstations (limited Internet applications,
  short-term email/web access)
  
  
• 19 full service Internet workstations (more Internet applications, library databases, Microsoft Office products)
  
  
• 1 full service Internet workstation with large monitor and assistive technology equipment
  
  
• 1 electric typewriter
  

The Library uses an automated system to allocate Internet time in an efficient manner for both library staff and users. This PC Reservation system is for convenience in scheduling. It does not keep track of sites visited.

To use the The Urbana Free Library Internet service, stop by the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor to obtain your User ID number. You will be asked to show your library card or a picture ID. Once you have your ID number the system is self-service.