All users must have a current public library card in good standing.

All users must be 13 years or older, with the exception of scheduled computer classes speciifically for children.

Usage Guidlines
Computer usage is limited to 90 minutes per session in the Computer Center. There are four computers that are for 45 minute sessions. This limit includes the time required for printing and saving files. Time may be extended for a maximum of 180 minutes per day. A reservation is held for 10 minutes.

There are two 15 minute Express Computers as well. Time extensions are not permitted on these computers.

Two people are allowed per terminal.

The Computer Center is not available to the public during scheduled computer classes.

The library cannot guarantee successful connections during Internet use.

Computer session will be terminated if locked or inactive for longer than 10 minutes.

Printing in the Computer Center costs 15¢ per black and white page, and 25¢ per color page. USERS MAY NOT BRING THEIR OWN PAPER.

It is recommended that users save their work to a flash drive. Any files saved to the hard drive will be erased. Flash drives are available at the Check-Out Desk for $10.00. Users are welcome to bring their own storage media. The library is not responsible for lost data.

Due to the higher demand for computer use, the library does not allow computers to be used for viewing movies on DVD. If you attempt to view a movie/television show in the Computer Center you will be asked to leave and your time will be given to another user.

The library provides free access to the Internet. NBPL does not monitor or control the material content available on the Internet, as it does not limit shelf access to print materials. While some of the information is of high quality, inevitably some material may be less accurate, authoritative, appropriate, or timely, or may be difficult to retrieve.

NBPL Internet access shall not be used to receive, send, or view material in which the content or meaning is likely to be deemed obscene, abusive, inappropriate, or offensive. Patrons' usage may be monitored at any time to determine whether library policies are being violated.

VIOLATIONS WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF ALL COMPUTER PRIVLEGES.

Users must be familiar with computers and how to use them. Books are available in the Computer Center for users to consult for basic instruction and help. Microsoft Office 2013 tutorials are available through GCFLearnFree.org. Classes are offered periodically for beginning users. One-on-one instruction is available by appointment. In fairness to other users, patrons who behave in a disruptive or distracting manner will be asked to leave the Computer Center.

Revised August 2021