Computers in the Library

Provo City Library is committed to providing its patrons with the technological tools they need in today’s world.

About our computers:

  • 27 public access Internet computers on each floor of the Adult Wing.
  • 3.5” floppy drives on each computer, but no CD-ROM or zip drives. Some CD-ROM drives are available in the Gates Computer Training Lab which does not have Internet access.
  • Use of personal flash drives permitted.
  • Microsoft Word available on all computers.

Internet Access:

Internet access is provided to patrons at over 50 computer workstations. See FAQ for more information.

To access the Internet you must have a library card in good standing. Computer use is on a first come, first served basis. The only sign-up required is your library card information entered when you log on. Library card holders in good standing are entitled to 90 minutes of Internet access per day.

Wireless and wired LAN access are available for people who wish to use their personal laptops. A valid library card is still required to access this network, but the 90-minute time limit does not apply. Please remember to bring your own cable/s. Printing from your laptop to the Library’s printers will no be possible.

What does “library card in good standing” mean?

  • The card was issued by Provo City Library OR is an Orem card registered at the Provo City Library. 
  • The borrower has no more than $5.00 in overdue fines.
  • The borrower has no overdue items.
  • The card is current (has not expired).

To obtain a Provo Library Card:
Library cards are free to residents of Provo and Orem. If more than one member of a family will be accessing the Internet, each family member must have his/her own card.

  • Present your completed form at the Check-out Desk with TWO forms of ID: photo identification AND another different proof of your residence address.

Temporary Internet cards are available if you don’t have time to register for a Provo Library card or are not a resident of Provo/Orem. Temporary Internet cards are available at both Reference Desks. A card costs $1.00 and may be used for up to 90 minutes of Internet access on the day of purchase. These cards cannot be used for any other library services.

Is printing available?
Black and white printouts can be made from any Internet computer and will be retrieved by a librarian at the adjacent Reference Desk. Cost per page is 10 cents. We can only accept cash or checks as payment at the Reference Desks.
Color inkjet printouts are only available by request at the Reference Desks. Because of limited staff time, we require

  • A maximum of 3 print-outs.
  • The document, web page, or picture to be printed saved on a disk or flash drive OR the exact URL provided in writing.
  • 50 cents per page (cash or check).

Watch the countdown clock. Please be aware that we cannot change the 90-minute time limit. The computer will log off at the end of your time, so please save your work frequently—and keep an eye on the countdown clock.

You may sometimes have to wait for a computer due to the heavy use of our Internet service. Patrons who are waiting for the next available computer line up on the south side of the Reference Desk on each floor.

The Provo City Library’s Internet and Online Access Policy outlines what you can expect from us as we provide you with Internet access and what we expect from you every time you logon to one of our public access computers. A condensed version of this policy is part of the logon process. If you would like to read the entire policy, it is available at the Reference Desks or on the Library’s website here.

Gates Computer Training Lab:

Gates Computer Training Lab provides a place for you to create documents using various Microsoft programs. The lab also serves as a classroom for library training and may be reserved by outside groups.

Software available in the Library – Microsoft Word is available on every workstation. Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint are also available on the 2nd Floor of the Adult Wing. For additional software, click here to see the list of software available in the Gates Lab.    

Computer classes offered at the Library teach basic computer skills, MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet searching. Click here for more information.

 

Computadoras en la Biblioteca

La Biblioteca de la ciudad de Provo le provee a sus usuarios con las herramientas tecnológicas que se necesitan en el mundo de hoy. Para más información acerca de nuestros servicios de computadoras, por favor haga click en los siguientes enlaces:

Acceso al Internet es proporcionado a usuarios en más de 50 estaciones de computadoras.

Acceso al internet por computadora portátil es disponible usando una conexión Ethernet o sin cables. Haga click en el enlace para ver las instrucciones para entrar a la red de Internet de la ciudad de Provo.

Clases de computación enseñan conceptos de computación básica, Microsoft Word, MS Excel, y como buscar en el Internet.

En el Laboratorio de Computadoras Gates puedes crear documentos usando varios programas de Microsoft. El laboratorio también sirve como un salón de entrenamiento para la biblioteca y puede ser reservado por otros grupos.

Software disponible en la biblioteca – Microsoft Word está disponible en cada estación de trabajo. Para software adicional, vea la lista de software disponible en el Laboratorio Gates.

¿Preguntas? Contáctenos al 801-852-7656 ó 801-852-7680 ó por e-mail.