Library Services: Public Computers & Internet AccessPublic Computers & Internet Access
The Library currently has 40 computer workstations with, with internet access and a variety of application software on the Second Floor. Some workstations are also equipped with scanners.
An ICPL Library card provides two 1-hour sessions per day. Visitor cards are available from the 2nd Floor Page Station and provide one 30-minute session per day. They require a signature and identification must be left at the Page Station.
Remote Computer Site
The Iowa City Public Library is pleased to introduce a new remote public computer access site in southeast Iowa City starting Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011. This free computer access site is located in Pepperwood Plaza, inside the Iowa City Police Department Substation at 1067 Highway 6 East. The public can get started using this free computer access site from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, October 4. Regular hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. No library card is necessary. The public will be asked to sign-in to use a computer. For more information, contact Community Services Coordinator Kara Logsden at the Iowa City Public Library at 319-887-6007 or klogsden@icpl.org. For more Library News, visit http://newsroom.icpl.org/.
Printing Services
Black & White printing is 10¢ per page; Color is 50¢ per page. All printing is sent to a central printer computer and prints when your unique password is entered. A Library printing card is required to release your print job, and the card can also be used on copiers and microfilm/microfiche printing. For more information see the Printing Services page.
Usage Policy
You must accept the Library's Internet Use Policy to log onto the computers or use wireless internet. Public Computer users will be prompted to accept the policy prior to logging in with a library card number and a password; patrons using laptops must accept the policy using a web browser before wireless or ethernet access to the internet will be granted.
Storage Media for Sale
The Library offers various storage media for purchase by the public. The types of media and where to find them are below.
Second Floor Page Station:
700MB CDR CD (single write) - 50¢ each
700MB CDRW CD (multiple writes) - $1 each
4.7GB DVD+R DVD (single write) - $1 each
First Floor Cards Desk:
2GB USB Flash Drive - $10 each
Laptop Internet Access
The following links provide information on using your laptop or other portable device to access the Library's internet.
- Wireless Internet Access
- Ethernet Plugin Internet Access
- Configuring Your Computer for Wireless
- Internet Use Policy
Children's Computers
Free internet, application software, and educational game access for children (preschool through 6th grade) is available at public computers located in the Children's Room on the first floor of the Library. Children should use their own library cards for access if possible. "Temporary Internet Use" cards are available at the Children's Room Desk. Access is limited to two 1-hour sessions per day.