Technology

Public Wi-Fi Internet Access

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Library. Wirelessly print by following these step-by-step instructions and printing hints.

Public Computers

You will need a valid Glenview Public Library card or a library card from a cooperative library to log in at a computer. Visitors without a card may use the Express Internet computers, located on the first floor across from the Circulation Desk. No reservations are taken for public computers. Help with library computers and software is available during most regular library hours at the Technology Service Desk on the second floor.

Ear buds and flash drives are for sale at the Circulation Desk. Please, no food or drink near any technology equipment.

Time Limits

All computer sessions end 10-15 minutes before the Library closes. Save your files often—Your documents can’t be retrieved after you’ve been logged off.

Public Computers: 60 minute sessions, can be extended if no one is waiting.
Express Internet Computers: 15 minute sessions, cannot be extended.

Available Software

Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Google Earth Pro, PDF Creator, Adobe Reader, Libre Office, Gimp 2 and Scratch 2.

Copying, Printing & Scanning

A scanner is located on the second floor. Documents can be scanned to USB, email, Google Docs or to a Library printer. Printers and copiers are located throughout the Library. There is a charge for printing and for copying.

Printouts: Available in black & white or color; in letter or legal size.
Copies: Available in black & white or color; in letter, legal or ledger size.

Security and Liability

The Internet is a public communications network. Information sent to or from your wireless device, or when using library-provided computers, may be intercepted by a third party. Transmitting any personal information such as passwords, credit card, or Social Security numbers while using any public access network is not recommended. Virus and security protection on personal technology devices is also the responsibility of the patron. The library assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a patron’s equipment, software, or data files. Please refer to the Library Internet Access Policy for specific details.

Policies

Internet Access
Technology Lab