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Copying / Printing

Copiers are available on the Ground Level by the Reference Desk and the Lower Level by the Circulation desk. All public use have access to print to the nearest copier. 

• Available sizes (Letter, Legal, Ledger)

• Color / Black & White prints are 20₵ per page. Double sided prints are counted per side.

 

Faxing

Our fax service is located on the Ground Level of the library. Ask our staff at the Reference Desk for assistance. 

• Sending faxes is $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

• Receiving faxes is $1 per page

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Microfilm 

Two digital microfilm machines are available for patron use in our Reference Department, made possible by a grant from the Goppert Foundation. 

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Our collection includes Ottawa Herald newspapers 1889 to present, Ottawa Times 1937 - 2000, Territorial Census 1855-1859, and Franklin County Census 1860-1925

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Public Use Computers

Desktop computers are located in our Reference Department, Circulation Department, and Youth Services department. Patrons can use these for up to four (4) hours per day. All network activity is filtered to protect against harmful traffic. Certain devices, like those in The Cave, are filtered more strictly to ensure we maintain CIPA standards. 

• Windows 10 Pro

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

• Internet Browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox)​​

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Scanning

Our copiers are capable of scanning to email address or USB drive. 

• Free of charge

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Wireless Internet

High speed internet access is available on premises. Connect to Library Guest or Library Guest w/ Printer Access. 

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Wireless Printing

Wireless printing is available on our Lower Level. ​Devices must be connected to our wireless network labeled Library Guest w/ Printer Access. When printing, print to Library Copier (Downstairs). Normal printing rules and pricing applies.​