Computers & Printing

How can I use JCPL's computers?
Patrons must have a valid JCPL card in order to use Internet-capable computers, except for research computers. Guest cards may be available with proper ID.

To use JCPL's Internet-capable computers:

1. Find an available computer.
2. On the Welcome Screen,
1. Enter your entire library card number without spaces (found on the back of your library card beneath the barcode.)
3. NOTE: It is against library policy to log on with someone else's library card.
1. Enter your PIN (the last 4 digits of your library card number, unless you have changed it).
2. Click OK
4. Read the Computer Use Policy and click Accept the Policy, if you understand, or Cancel, if you have questions.
   Click on the icon at the bottom of the screen to start the desired program or choose the JCPL databases icon on the desktop to access our electronic resources.
5. Each session is one hour. The session timer will keep track of your time on the computer and will give you warnings as you get toward the end of your session.
6. If you need more than an hour and there is no one waiting to use the computers, you can let your session expire and sign back on. Please save your work on a portable storage device before your session expires. Ask at the reference desk if you would like to purchase a CD or USB flash drive.
7. If people are waiting to use the computers and your session is over, your computer will be assigned to the next person on the waiting list.

Does the library have free Wi-Fi Internet access?
JCPL’s Wi-Fi service is offered as a courtesy to patrons who choose to use their own equipment. Because of the vast array of wireless cards on the market, JCPL staff will not be able to answer technical questions about your specific card configuration. Please click here for information about JCPL's Public Wireless Internet Access or ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.

The library cannot guarantee that your equipment will work with the library’s network and is not responsible for any changes you make to your computer’s settings.

Wireless Printing
Did your printer run out of ink last night just as you were finishing up your semester-long project? 
Did you find an article that you'd like to print so that you can use it for later reference?

JCPLhas a service that will allow patrons to print documents from home, work or from a personal laptop in the library.

Click here to print from a laptop while at the library, then follow these instructions:

1. Enter a name to identify your print job.
2. Browse for the file to be printed**, or type in the address of the web page to be printed.
3. Choose black and white or color printing.
4. Click the PRINT button.
5. Release and pay for print job at printer center.

Note: Print jobs are deleted after 12 hours.
**Please note the supported document info below. 

Click here to send a document to our printers for pick up during library hours, then follow these instructions: 

1. Enter a name to identify your print job.
2. Browse for the file to be printed**, or type in the address of the web page to be printed.
3. Choose black and white or color printing.
4. Click the PRINT button.
5. Go to any JCPL Branch during business hours. 
6. Release and pay for print job at printer center.

Note: Print jobs are deleted after 12 hours.
**Please note the supported document info below.