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Computers, WiFi & Printing

WiFi

No internet at home?  No problem... Come to the library!

Our WiFi is active everyday 8am to 9pm and can also be accessed from our parking lot or garden area.

Network Name: OFLibrary
Password: onondaga (all lowercase)


Computers

OFL is equipped with several public computers throughout the library.  Each computer is loaded with Microsoft Office 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher), Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer web browsers and Adobe Reader.

To use a computer, a valid OCPL card with PIN in the patron's name is required. For visitors from outside Onondaga County, a valid ID can be used to obtain a guest pass.

Patrons are allowed 120 minutes of public computer use per day with optional 60-minute extensions. Please see staff at any of the service desks for extensions.

Computer Policy/User Agreement

Adult Area (for ages 12 & up)

14 PCs

If PCs are full at the time of your visit, you are able to check out a laptop for in-library use only.

Children's Area (for ages 12 & under)

2 PCs, 1 Parent PC and 4 AWE Early Literacy Stations

Library users assume the responsibility for any damage to their personal property that may result from using library materials or from downloading information from library computers.  Onondaga Free Library assumes no liability for any damage to property allegedly caused by library materials or computers and will not pay for the repair of any property allegedly damaged as a result of using library materials or computers.

Computer User Guidelines:

  • A valid OCPL library card in the patron’s name is required.  For visitors from outside Onondaga County, a valid ID can be used to get a guest pass.
  • Patrons must agree to these computer user guidelines each time they log on to our public computers.
  • Children under 7 years of age must have an adult present when using the computers.
  • A maximum of 2 patrons can be sitting at the same computer.
  • All patrons are guaranteed 2 hours of computer use per day. Sessions may be extended in 60 minute increments if no patrons are waiting; please see staff for an extension.
  • Patrons must save files to their own portable drives or via their personal email accounts. All data on all public PCs is permanently erased after each session. OFL does not supply USBs for the purpose of saving patron files. OFL staff can assist with the setup of an email account.
  • One-sided printing is available: B&W 10¢/page & Color 50¢/page

Click here to download and print a copy of our Computer Policy/User Agreement.

Onondaga Free Library is pleased to be able to offer Internet access to the public.  This gateway increases the Library's ability to fulfill its mission of making information available to all.  This document outlines our policy regarding Internet access.  These rules are subject to revision at any time and users are responsible for staying informed about current policy.

  • Internet access is a privilege extended to the public by Onondaga Free Library. This policy applies to both public access computers and computers brought onto OFL premises. Library staff reserves the right to end any computer session at its discretion.
  • The library's Internet access may be used for legal purposes only. It is the responsibility of the user to acquaint themselves with what constitutes legal/illegal behavior on the Internet.  By using the access provided, the user agrees to indemnify Onondaga Free Library from any action taken against it as a result of the user’s illegal behavior.
  • Library patrons shall not use the library's Internet resources in any manner that violates library policy, federal, state or local laws.
  • Personal software shall not be installed or used without staff permission.  Library computers are not set up for gaming, chatrooms or instant messaging. Web-based e-mail is acceptable, but the library does not provide online services such as AOL, MSN, etc.
  • The Internet is a largely unregulated, global information structure that contains material which is offensive to some and in some cases is unsuitable for children. Onondaga Free Library supports the Constitutional right of free speech and does not censor any Internet content except for computers in the children’s area. Only parents and guardians, not the library staff, may restrict children from Internet access or other library resources. It is solely the responsibility of parents to monitor the Internet usage of their children.
  • The library prohibits the downloading, storage, printing or any public display of any material which interferes with the activities of library staff or patrons, or any activity which contributes to a hostile or threatening environment.
  • It is the responsibility of patrons to educate themselves regarding the use and navigation of the Internet.  The Library will provide pointers to materials within the library and to files and tutorials on the Internet to assist in this education.
  • By using the Internet access that Onondaga Free Library provides, you indicate agreement with the policies in this document and any additional policies posted at the Internet access terminal.

Approved June 28, 2006


Click here to download and print a copy of our Internet Policy.


Printing

  • Black & White - Cost: 10¢/page
  • Color - Cost: 50¢/page

Credit card payment option available if print job costs $3 or more.

Note: If you wish to use your own paper, it must be brought to the library in its original packaging, so staff can make sure it is safe and compatible with our printers. Please see staff to insert paper into library printers.  Printing prices do not change when using your own paper. 

Mobile Printing

With our MobilePrint Service™, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library’s printers from anywhere. Simply submit your documents for printing, then stop by the library to retrieve them from the 2nd floor print release station.

or as part of our Curbside Pickup servicePatrons do not need to schedule an appointment for mobile print pickup. 

Print jobs MUST be retrieved on the same calendar day they were sent, no later than 30 minutes before closing. For example, on Fridays, when the library closes at 5pm, you can pick up your print jobs any time before 4:30pm.

No print jobs will be processed during the last half hour of library operations. Any print jobs that have not been printed are deleted from the queue at midnight every night.

The normal printing rates listed above apply.

Submitting a Mobile Print Job

Use the following link to submit your print job from the web: Print to Onondaga Free Library
Note: Max file size allowed is 50MB

OR...

Email your print job to one of the following email addresses:

Notes:

  • Must include a subject line (such as “PDF”) in order for your print job to process correctly.
  • Documents MUST be sent as an attachment to be received- Body of email cannot be printed.
  • Maximum attachment size allowed is 25MB

Downloadable PDF Instructions

Picking up a Mobile Print Job

Please allow a minimum of 20 minutes for your curbside print job to be received and processed by our printers.

Then, for in-library pickup:

  • Stop by the library anytime during normal business hours on the same calendar day as when you sent the print job.  
  • Visit the 2nd floor Print Release Station and follow prompts on the computer to release your print job(s).