Technology Resources Available in each branch
Free PC and Internet Access
All St. Mary’s County Library branches provide PC workstations which provide free access to various productivity software products and the Internet. Each customer is allowed up to 3 hours per day on a branch’s PCs. If no customers are waiting in line, they may be allowed more time. For further details about the Internet
Fax Service
The fee for faxing is $3.50 for every 5 pages. A staff member will act as an intermediary when the fax machine is located in a staff area.
WI-FI Network and Wireless Laptops
All three library branches have WI-FI network and wireless laptops available for use in the libraries, through a generous donation by BAE SYSTEMS, Inc. Customers may bring in their own wireless devices to use the WI-FI network. The rules and policies for use of the laptops in each library vary depending upon the branch.
Printing
Black-and-white as well as color printing is available from the PC workstations and the library or customer laptops . B&W prints are .20 each page; color prints are $1 each page.
Scanners
Scanners are available at each branch. Procedures for use are available at each branch.
LCD Projector
LCD projector is available for use in each branch’s meeting room. Procedures for use are available at each branch.
Face Time @ Your Library
Each branch has a laptop with a webcam to communicate with people across the globe.
COMPUTER LAB AT LEXINGTON PARK LIBRARY
The computer lab with 12 computer workstations is available at the Lexington Park Library branch for booking by government and nonprofit agencies for group computer education. It is available during standard library hours if a library program is not already booked and for classes no smaller than 6 students.
LAPTOP LAB
There are 13 laptops which can be set up in the meeting rooms of all three libraries to conduct computer training classes. Customers can book them, through library staff, to use with community groups in the library’s meeting rooms.
