The Library provides public computers in order to support the education and information needs of the community. Computer use is free, but it does require a library card in good standing.

 

Computer sessions are 60-minutes in length. If you do not have a library card you may request a 15-minute guest pass at the Circulation Desk with a valid photo ID. 

 

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult while using computers.  In compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act, we filter all Internet access computers.  We have both regular PC’s and Google Chrome Boxes.  All regular PCs have Microsoft Office software and free, high-speed Internet.  All Google Chrome Boxes run on Google Chrome and use Google docs and have free, high-speed Internet.

Internet Access

Wireless service is avaliable at the Library. The library is not responsible for equipment brought into the building and staff cannot supply technical support.

 

Computers turn off automatically 15 minutes before the library closes and print jobs will cancel 15 minutes before the library closes.  For the library’s full computer use and Internet access policy click here.  

Computers

The library has  computers avaliable for public use:

• 14 adult computers

  • 13 regular PCs

  • 1 iMac

• 4 computers in the Genealogy section

• 2 card catalog computers used to look up items in the library. These do not have to be checked out

Laptops and Smart Devices

Laptops and smart devices are available for check out at the circulation desk.  These items are available for in-house use only.  All items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Sorry no reservations.  Only one laptop or smart device per person may be checked out.

 

What you need to borrow a laptop or smart device:
 

• Checkout in person with a current driver’s license, state photo ID or passport.  Staff will hold on to it until device is returned.  Patron’s under 18 who have parental permission may use a parent’s current driver’s license, state photo ID or passport.
   

• PINES library card in good standing
   

• Read Catoosa County Library laptop and smart device usage policy and sign the borrower agreement.  If patron is under 18 then parent or guardian must sign borrower agreement.

Available for Loan within the library

 

Tablets

• iPad

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Checkout Period:  Remainder of the day. 

 

Overdue Fines:  $25/hour (or any part thereof)

 

Replacement Fee:  $400; iPad - $500

Other Information

Printing and Copying 

Black and white and color printing and copying is available from our public computers and copiers:

• Black and white copies cost $.25

• Color copies cost $.75

 

Scanning Services

Scanning services are provided at the Circulation Desk.  

 

Fax Services

Fax services are provided at the Circulation Desk, both sending and receiving.  This is not a self-service fax machine.  The cost to send or receive a fax is $1.00 per page.