Computer Use
Filtered & Unfiltered Terminals
The library has unfiltered Internet terminals for adults and filtered Internet access for Teens on the second floor. Also available is filtered access in Children's Services on the ground floor. These are available at no charge whenever the Library is open. All public computers are networked to a printer; printing costs $0.10 per page.
Office Applications
There are two PCs with office applications available for adult public use on the second floor. Time slots are available an hour at a time, using the automated reservation system. Programs available include the Microsoft Office Suite 2007 and 2010, Open Office, and Microsoft Picture Manager.
The Microsoft Office Suite 2010 is also available for Teens on the Teen Games computers in the Teen Pit on the 2nd floor.
All public Internet stations also have have Microsoft Office Suite 2007/2010: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access.
Assistive Stations
There are two assistive stations available on the second floor for anyone with vision impairments. There is also one assistive station on the first floor. These computers all have Internet, the Microsoft Office Suite, either 2007 or 2010, Zoom Text software, large-type keyboards, and trackball mice. One also has a document magnifier with associated software. Time slots are available an hour at a time; patrons must request reservations at the Reference Service Desk.
Teen & Children Areas
Teen and Children's computers are available only to patrons ages 17 and under. Terminals in the
Children's Services and Teen Pit areas use a filtered browser.
Using Library Computers
- The patron must have a valid library card if a resident of Montana or proof of out-of-state residence
(driver's license).
- Internet terminals may be used for a total of one hour each day on a first-come, first- served basis or by reservation through the PC Reservation system.
- Cardholders will need their card number to sign on to a terminal.
- Visitors must get assistance from the Reference or Youth Services staff.
- Persons desiring to make a reservation before coming to the Library may call the Reference Desk at (406) 657-8258 for adult or teen computer reservations, or the Children's Desk at (406) 657-8256 for a children's computer. Reservations may not be made more than 7 days in advance.