Computers
Computers are available for patrons of
the Hyannis Public Library, according to the policies below. The
Library also has a free wi-fi network for those
with laptops and mobile devices.
Guidelines for Use of
the Hyannis Public Library Computers
• Computers are shut down at 4:15 p. m. on days of 5 p.m. closings
and at 7:15 p.m. on days the library closes at 8 p.m. Therefore the
last sign up is at 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p. m respectively.
• Computers are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
• Users must have basic knowledge of PC equipment and software.
Instruction is not available.
• All users must sign in and sign out at the Security Desk.
• Adults and students Grade 9 and above use the computers located
in the Adult Services Department.
• Children ages 6 and under must be supervised by a responsible
adult while using the computer.
• Users may sign in once per day for a maximum of 30 minutes, no
exceptions.
• No outside diskettes or software may be used in the computers at
the Hyannis Public Library. No items are to be placed in or
connected to the floppy disk drive, the CD drive, or the USB port.
No outside electronic devices are to be plugged into or connected
to the computer.
• Prints are 10 cents per page, black and white only. Pick up and
pay for printing at the Circulation desk. Unclaimed printing is
discarded.
• If you want to save your work, you must use a diskette purchased
at the Circulation Desk for $1.00 each.
It is PROHIBITED to:
• Turn the computer on or off. A library staff person will do
this.
• Bring food or drink into the computer area.
• Use any Hyannis Public Library computers to “crack” or “hack”
(gain unauthorized access to) any computer systems.
• Obstruct another user’s work by consuming large amounts of system
resources (disk space, CPU time) or by deliberately crashing any
Hyannis Public Library computers.
• Attempt to read another person’s files.
• Illegally distribute software (“pirating”) and violate copyright
laws.
• Install software whether in diskette or CD format.
• Transmit threatening, obscene, or harassing materials.
• Transmit computer viruses.
• Deliberately display obscene materials. (MGL, Chapter 271, §29
and MGL Chapter 272, §31)
MGL Chapter 271, §29: Crimes against Chastity, Morality, Decency,
and Good Order – Dissemination of, and Possession with intent to
Disseminate, Obscene Matter; and MGL 272, §31: Crimes against
Chastitiy, Morality, Decency, and Good Order – Definitions.
Rev 2005