Use a Computer
Canby Public Library offers desktop computers for use by the public, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required.
Desktop computers for adults are located next to the service desk and separate computers for kids and teens are located in their designated areas. Customers may log on with a library card number or a guest pass.
Search-only (catalog) computers do not require a login and have no session time limit.
Library customers must agree to the following computer use rules, whether they’re using a desktop or the WiFi.
- Public computers are available to customers on a first-come first-served basis.
- Each customer must use their own library card, or a guest pass, to reserve a computer. Use of another person’s library card number is not allowed for computer access.
- All computers in the designated children’s area are only for use by children age 12 and younger.
- Computers in the Teen Room are only for use by youth in grades 6-12.
- Adult computers are for use by adults only.
- All computers reserved for special purposes (such as children’s use or searching) may not be used for any other purpose.
- Customers may not perform any action that might damage the computer equipment or make it inoperable, such as downloading or installing any harmful program.
- Anyone using library computers may not violate copyright or trademark laws, software licensing agreements or intellectual property rights.
- Customers should notify library staff if the computer equipment or peripherals are not functioning properly.
- Customers must use headphones when listening to audio on any computer (including personal laptops) and keep the volume to a level that does not disturb those nearby. Earbuds are available for purchase at the service desk.
- Customers may be limited to one person per computer station, at the discretion of library staff.
- Work saved on Canby Public Library computers is automatically erased when a customer logs off. To save a document, the customer must copy it to a USB drive, email it to themselves or upload it to an online storage service.
- The Canby Public Library is not responsible for any damage or loss of data arising from the use of its computers or network.
- The Canby Public Library may withhold computer privileges from anyone who does not comply with the above procedures or who are barred from the Library due to violation(s) of the Library’s Rules for Behavior.
