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Computer Use Procedures *NEW* Procedures Begin June 7th Due to a decrease in revenue and budget contraints, RHPL is making some changes to computer use at the library. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township whose library cards are in good standing will have priority access to our public computers. In order to ensure fair and equal access for all residents, we do require that you login with a library card number and PIN/password to use the computer. Most of the computers are available for a one-hour session. If there is no one else waiting for a computer, you can extend your session time as available. We also have 15-minute Express computers on the 2nd floor. Non-residents (those who live outside of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township) will be restricted to using one of three computers on the 2nd floor outside the Quiet Computer Room. If you are not eligible for a library card from RHPL, you can ask at the Adult Reference Desk on the 2nd floor for a guest pass. Non-residents and guest users are eligible for a 30-minute session on the three computers on the 2nd floor outside the Quiet Computer Room. If you have trouble logging in to a public computer, there are many possible reasons. Restrictions are enforced for customers with an expired library card or those who owe more than $5 in fines on their library account. If you have registered for a library card online but have not yet shown ID to receive your physical library card, your temporary library card number will only work at a Non-Resident computer. Please visit the Information Desk on the 1st floor for assistance. All computers users must agree to our Internet Access Policy.Youth Department
Outreach Department The computers in the Outreach Department provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. These computers have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A resident library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers.In addition, one computer has JAWS screen reader software for visually impaired customers. Another computer is not for Internet use, but is solely for access to our ELLIS software, which enables customers to learn English. Teen Area
Adult Area The computers at the west end of the second floor are provided for all ages to use. In addition, there are computers in the Quiet Computer Room that are for ages 18 and older. These computers provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher and have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. One computer outside the Quiet Computer Room is connected to a flatbed scanner is provides 15-minute sessions for scanning purposes. We also have some online resources for helping you with the software we provide. A resident library card number and PIN/password are required to access the computers. In addition, three computers outside the Quiet Computer Room are available for non-residents and guests to use. These computers provide 30-minute sessions for public users who live outside Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. Please see a staff member for assistance if needed. |
The computers in the Youth Room are intended for children and the adults that accompany them. They provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher and have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the 
The computers in the Teen Area are provided for teens 13 to 18 and provide access to the Internet as well as Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher. These computers have floppy drives, CD burners, and DVD players. We also have some online resources for helping you with the 