Computer Use

To use the library’s computers you must have ONE of the following:

Matteson Public Library card OR
Metropolitan Library System card OR
card from another public library which has been registered to
check out items at the Matteson Public Library OR
visitor’s pass obtained at either the Adult Services Reference Desk or Youth
Services Reference Desk.

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To manage the computers in the library, the Matteson Public Library uses a computer access and print management system called SAM (Smart Access Management).

How do I log on?

1. At the Welcome Screen Enter your Library Card Number & PIN/Password. Click [OK].

What is a PIN? A PIN (Personal Identification Number) is a self-created password that can have numbers and/or letters in it. Be sure to create a PIN that you will remember.

2. After you log on, you will be required to accept the Library Computer Use Policy. Click [Accept] in order to use the computer.

How long can I use the computers?

Matteson Public Library cardholders (who have their library card with them) may use the computers for up to 1 ½ hours a day. Visiting guests have up to 30-minutes a day.

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1. Once you log on, a “Personal Session Timer” window appears.

Click [Minimize] to move it to the taskbar.
A countdown clock displays “Time remaining.”
An “Inactivity” warning displays if a computer is idle for too
long
A “Timeout” warning displays before a session will end.
A “Library is closing” warning displays before the library
closes.

2. Click [Lock Computer] to temporarily lock your session (e.g. pick up a print job, etc.).

Note: Your session time will still count down.

3. Always click [End Session] when finished to prevent other people from using your
Account.

NOTE: Your data is erased automatically at the end of your session.
Please save any data on a disk before your session ends. The library does not provide disks.

How do I print?

1. Choose File-Print from the menu bar. The standard Windows dialogue box will appear. Select the printer you would like to use. (Both black & white and color printers are available.) Choose the number of copies you would like to print. Click [OK].

2. The SAM “Printer Management” window will appear. (See left.) You can either
Print the document [Print Now] or Cancel the print job [Don’t Print] at this time.
    SAM always allows you to review charges prior to printing.
    Please check the number of pages, price per page and total charge.

3. Click [Print Now]. SAM will print your document, and it will deduct the amount from
your library card account.

How do I pay for printouts?

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You use your library card account or visitor pass to pay for computer printouts. You can add money to your account at APM machine located at the Adult Services Reference Desk. Simply print as you normally would. A box will pop up showing your balance.

How do I reserve a computer?

1. You can reserve a computer from one of the Signup Station computers in Adult
Services or Youth Services by entering your library card or visitor card number in the
designated place on the computer screen.

Note: When your number has been assigned a computer you have five minutes to log in or lose your reservation.

How do I use my laptop?

Library staff cannot provide technical support if you are using your own device. Please refer to your owner’s manual or other support services offered by your
device manufacturer.

Wireless

Matteson Public Library is 802.11a and 802.11b compatible.

1.You will need: a laptop computer, wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) and a laptop
configured to use the library’s Internet connection.

2. Set your wireless device’s software using the following configuration:
– Mode: Infrastructure (the connection method)
– SSID: MPLPUBLIC (the name of the wireless network–case sensitive)
– WEP: disabled (disables Wired Equivalent Privacy)
– IP or network settings: DHCP enabled or obtain IP address automatically.