Types of Computers
The Medicine Hat Public Library provides unfiltered computer access for your free use.
There are various computers at the library that all serve different functions:
Public Internet Computers (Adult)
There are 13 computers located on the lower level in the Reference Services department. These computers are available for people aged 13 and over and can be accessed in 1 hour slots, to a maximum of two slots per day. If no one is waiting, the system will allow you to continue to stay on the computer until one is required by another patron. Computers are managed by a reservation system and are handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. You can pre-book a computer in advance by calling Reference Services at (403)-502-8538. Alternatively, you can book using the self-service reservation station when you are in the library. Using a public internet computer requires a vaild library card or an 'Internet Access Card' - (what's this?)
Express Computers (Coming Soon!)
Express computers, limited to 15 minute time-slots, will be available soon. These computers are available to people aged 13 and over and are intended for quick, express use of the internet.
Public Internet Computers (Children)
The internet computers in the children's area are for people aged 12 and under. There are 3 computers and they are based on a first-come, first-served basis They are also available for 1 hour time slots, to a maximum of two hours per day. The computers can be pre-booked up to one week in advance by calling Children's Services at (403) 502-8526, or by using the self-service reservation station in the Children's Library. Children should be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or caregiver. Children can access the internet without a parent, however, their parent/legal guardian must sign an Internet Access Agreement form prior to use - (what's this?). Using a public internet computer requires a valid library card, or an 'Internet Access Card' - (what's this?)
More information on public internet access can be found in the Library Board's Public Internet Policy.
Catalogue
The library catalogue and online information databases are available on a number of computers throughout the library. A library card is not neccessary to view the catalogue.
Microsofy Office and Word Processing
All of the Public Internet Computers in Reference and Children's Services have Microsoft Office 2007 Professional installed. This software package includes; Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher and Access.
Education & Literacy-Based Software
Two computers in the Children's area and one computer in the Adult/Young Adult Fiction area have games and other programs. The programs range from 'Magic Schoolbus' to math, spelling, reading games and interactive stories.
Printing
All of the public internet computers have access to a black and white printer. Documents can be printed from the internet or Microsoft Office programs at a rate of $0.20 per page. Printed documents can be collected from the Information desk on the main floor.
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