Public Access Computers
The Port Library currently has 8 in-house computers for public access.
Users must check out a computer or laptop at the circulation desk by presenting their valid library card before using the computer and have had the opportunity to read the Port Library’s Internet Access Policy as part of their registration and agreed to the policy by checking the appropriate box on their library card application. Members of the public not registered as Port Library card holders may access the public access computers by signing their name and date in the logbooks associated with each computer.
If a user is a minor the age of 12 or under, one of their parents/guardians must indicate agreement for them on their child’s library card application and be present at the workstation while the minor is using the computer. Users ages 13-18 must have one of their parents/guardians agree to this policy by indicating on their child’s library registration and sign their child’s registration. Any child under 18 using the public access computers or laptops must also have indicated their agreement with the Port Library Computer Use Policy on their library registration.
It is not acceptable to view pornographic materials on library computers, and patrons will immediately be asked to leave the library if they willingly visit pornographic websites or otherwise access pornographic content on library computers. The Port Library maintains filters on all public access computers and restricts young patrons from unsupervised use, in accordance with KS-CIPA.
The Port Library supports the elements of copyright law.
More information can be found in the library's official policy.
Users must check out a computer or laptop at the circulation desk by presenting their valid library card before using the computer and have had the opportunity to read the Port Library’s Internet Access Policy as part of their registration and agreed to the policy by checking the appropriate box on their library card application. Members of the public not registered as Port Library card holders may access the public access computers by signing their name and date in the logbooks associated with each computer.
If a user is a minor the age of 12 or under, one of their parents/guardians must indicate agreement for them on their child’s library card application and be present at the workstation while the minor is using the computer. Users ages 13-18 must have one of their parents/guardians agree to this policy by indicating on their child’s library registration and sign their child’s registration. Any child under 18 using the public access computers or laptops must also have indicated their agreement with the Port Library Computer Use Policy on their library registration.
It is not acceptable to view pornographic materials on library computers, and patrons will immediately be asked to leave the library if they willingly visit pornographic websites or otherwise access pornographic content on library computers. The Port Library maintains filters on all public access computers and restricts young patrons from unsupervised use, in accordance with KS-CIPA.
The Port Library supports the elements of copyright law.
More information can be found in the library's official policy.
Wireless Signal Access
The library provides free access to a wireless signal (b/g/n strength). The password to access the internet is provided at the front desk. There is no charge or time limit to use the wireless signal, but we do ask patrons to sign in for record keeping purposes. The password does change on a regular basis. Patrons will need to know how to access saved network connection configuration on their device to change the password if their device has registered a previous password on the library's wireless signal.
Simple troubleshooting can be provided by the director and/or technology librarian upon request if the settings on your device are restricting access.
More information can be found in the library's official policy.
Simple troubleshooting can be provided by the director and/or technology librarian upon request if the settings on your device are restricting access.
More information can be found in the library's official policy.