All Nashville Public Libraries offer free access to the Internet. All computers are equipped with Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, Excel). Internet-access computers are offered on a first-come, first-served basis; advance reservations are not available.
How do I make a computer reservation?
Use your library card or temporary computer ticket at the reservation station in the area you wish to work. You will be assigned to the next available computer. You may not reserve for a later time or date. Save the reservation receipt to locate your assigned computer.
Do I need a library card to use the public comptuers?
No. If you do not have a library card, you can get a temporary computer ticket at any service desk; no identification is required. Do not discard your computer ticket, you will use it to login to the computer. Computer tickets will expire after one day.
If you do have a library card, a computer ticket is not required. Overdue fines do not affect PC use. If your card is expired, you must renew your library card or obtain a computer ticket. Anyone without an active library card may acquire a computer ticket.
Are there time limits for use?
Computer sessions are one hour. All computers will turn off fifteen minutes prior to close.
Select express machines have a half-hour time limit.
How many sessions may I use per day?
You may have as many computer sessions as you like, but only one reservation at a time.
Can I extend my time if I haven't finished my work?
No. You must obtain another computer reservation to continue. Staff are available to assist you in saving your work for later. To protect your privacy, all material not saved prior to the end of a session will be erased.
Is there a charge for printing?
Yes. Black & White prints are 15 cents per page, color prints (where available) are $1 per sheet. Nashville Public Library has installed new devices for computer printing at every location. You many now use coins or one dollar bills to pay for prints. View Demonstration
Print from a computer using Wireless connection.
Students in grades K-12 may print free in the Homework Centers. Free printing is limited to ten pages per day. See Young Adult staff if you require additional prints for school projects.
May I access my jump drive (USB) or CD?
You may use USB flash drives on our newer computers (Dell, silver box), not on older models. CD drives are not available. Floppy disks may be used on all public PCs.
May I remove the Internet filter?
Staff will remove the filter when you provide valid ID showing you are at least 18 years old. You must make the computer reservation at the public service desk, not the reservation station.
Wi-Fi
Free wireless Internet access is available to library visitors using mobile computers (laptop or PDA) with Wi-Fi capability. All library locations are hot spots.
Start Pages
Public access computers are set to the home page for each branch library. Use start pages for quick access to Web email, search, and local sites.
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