All public access computers have Internet access, and an Office or office-compatible suite of programs including: Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. Computers also have desktop publishing software, such as Microsoft Publisher or Scribus Desktop. Other software may be available depending on the computer.
Different branches have different numbers of computers based on patron usage statistics and available space. At the current time, the number of public access computers at each branch are as follows:
Hermann | 7 |
New Haven | 5 |
Owensville | 6 |
Pacific | 8 |
St. Clair | 8 |
Sullivan | 8 |
Union | 10 |
Warrenton | 8 |
Wright City | 8 |
Computer use is on a first-come, first-served basis and is generally unlimited. However, during periods of high demand, staff reserves the right to limit patron’s time on a public access computer to 20 minutes.