Welcome
to the
Craft Memorial Library
600 Commerce
Street, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-325-3943, Fax: 304-325-3702
Director: Eva McGuire
Library Computers
Do you want to surf the internet, type a letter, plan a
trip or just look up a book in the library?
You can do all these things and much more on the Craft Memorial Library
computers!
In order to use the computer you must have your library card with you and have
filled out a Computer Use Policy Form. If you are visiting
from another state, you may use your driver's license to sign up for a computer.
Here is a list of some of the software and databases available on the library computers:
Internet Explorer | Explora |
Microsoft Word | Learning Express |
Microsoft PowerPoint | Scholastic Go! |
Microsoft Access | Novelist |
Microsoft Excel | Job and Career Accelerator |
Microsoft Publisher |
Users of computers at Craft Memorial Library must adhere to the following
guidelines.
Failure to follow these policies may result in the loss of the right to use the
computers.
Computer Usage
Policies
Time Limits
1. Before using a computer, all patrons must sign
in at the circulation desk.
2. If others are waiting, your use is limited to one (1) hour, to the
nearest quarter hour. Once off a computer the patron must wait a minimum of one (1) hour before signing in for
another computer or being placed on a waiting list. There iis a maximum of 2 hours allowed per day.
3. If not properly signed in at the circulation desk, the patron may be asked to end
the session.
4. The patron may be asked to interrupt a session if a Librarian needs to use the
computer.
Downloading Files
1. Patrons may download files to a personal
USB flash drive. The Library will not be responsible for any damage
because of files downloaded.
2. Downloading files to a CD-ROM will be permitted.
Sound
1. The sound will remain off on all computers. Computer users may use headphones for listening. Headphones may be brought from home or purchased from the library for $2.00.
Acceptable Use
1. Library computers are intended for information
gathering, business, educational and entertainment uses. All regulatory restrictions on the use of online services
must be adhered to, and any violations will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Infringement of
copyright is prohibited.
2. The Internet contains some materials of a controversial nature. Patrons are
responsible for materials accessed and may not display "legally
obscene" images, child pornography, or anything that may be harmful to
minors. Parents are responsible for monitoring usage by minors. (A
"minor" is anyone who is not yet 17 years of age).
3. Minor patrons are warned against disclosing personal identification
information when using electronic communications.
3. The Library will not be responsible for direct or indirect damages
arising from the use of its connection to the Internet.
4. The Library will not be responsible for the accuracy of information found on the
Internet.
Printing Costs
1. Letter (8.5x11)
$0.20 per page
2. Legal (8.5x14) $0.20 per
page
3. Ledger (11x17) $0.35 per
page